A family home since 1977

84 Orpington Street, Ashfield NSW 2131

Care & services

A calm, familiar place to live well with dementia

Our gentle approach to dementia care, Calmology, is built around dignity, familiarity and quiet reassurance, in a small home where the same faces are there day after day.

A secure, leafy garden corner at The Willows with a willow tree, a weathered bench, lavender and a winding path in soft afternoon light.
Dementia care at The Willows
Our Calmology approach

Calm surroundings, gentle routines

Dementia care here is shaped around what helps a person feel safe: calm surroundings, gentle routines, and familiar people who understand them. In a home this small, that unhurried, person-centred care is possible day in and day out.

24-hour registered nurse 40 beds, family-run since 1977
Who this suits

A good fit when…

  • A calm, knowable home

    For someone living with dementia, familiarity is everything. With just forty beds, the surroundings stay calm and knowable, with less noise and less change.

  • The same familiar faces

    A long-serving team means the faces around your loved one stay the same week after week, with a registered nurse always on hand.

  • Met with patience and warmth

    Our team meets each resident where they are, with gentle patience, easing distress and protecting dignity at every step.

Dementia care

Living well with dementia

A diagnosis of dementia changes things for the whole family, and finding the right home can feel daunting. At The Willows, dementia care is shaped around what helps a person feel safe: calm surroundings, gentle routines, and familiar people who understand them.

Our Calmology approach

Calmology is a gentle, reassuring way of caring for people living with dementia. Rather than rush or correct, our team meets each resident where they are, with patience and warmth, easing distress and protecting dignity. In a home this small, that kind of unhurried, person-centred care is possible day in and day out.

Why small helps

For someone living with dementia, familiarity is everything. With just forty beds and a long-serving team, the faces around your loved one stay the same, the surroundings stay calm and knowable, and a registered nurse is always on hand. Less noise, less change, and more of the quiet reassurance that helps people feel settled.

Moments of joy. Pets as Therapy visits through the Delta Society, familiar music, and art and craft sessions can reach people in ways that words sometimes cannot.

Walking it through with you

Every person living with dementia is different, so the best place to start is a conversation. Come in, meet the team, and tell us about your loved one. We will be honest about what we can offer and help you understand the care and funding pathway.

In partnership with trusted programs and foundations

  • Maggie Beer Foundation logo
  • Delta Therapy Dogs logo
  • PainChek logo
  • Calmology logo
  • Art Therapy Lifestyle program
Fees, funding & visiting

Come and see for yourself.
The kettle’s on.

Choosing a home for a parent is a big, often sudden decision. Leave your details and we will be in touch to arrange a visit, walk you through the government fees so they are easy to understand, and answer every question – no pressure, no rush.

Visiting
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