National aged care provider BaptistCare has officially opened its newest aged care home in Elderslie.
Residents, family members, local community and BaptistCare employees gathered on site yesterday morning to celebrate the milestone.
BaptistCare Glendale Lodge aged care home is the final piece of a thriving intergenerational community in Elderslie that includes BaptistCare Angus Bristow Retirement Village, BaptistCare Narralling housing community and BaptistCare at Home services.
The state of the art home showcases innovative home-style design with 96 beds organised into cosy households of just 16 residents.
Each household features shared dining and leisure areas connecting to private bedrooms with ensuites, creating an intimate environment where meaningful relationships can flourish in a space that feels like a family home.
The $60 million facility features a café with indoor and outdoor seating, hair salon, chapel, health clinic and landscaped gardens with views of the Blue Mountains.
The official opening was attended by Camden MP Sally Quinnell, and Camden Mayor Therese Fedeli.
Speaking at the event, BaptistCare CEO Charles More said that since the very beginning, when Glendale Lodge was in its earliest planning stages, the aim was to create a caring community for people to live and age well.
“This site in Elderslie, adjacent to our BaptistCare Angus Bristow Retirement Village and BaptistCare Narralling housing community, completes our vision of a genuine multigenerational community where people at every stage of life can thrive together,’’ he said.
“Glendale Lodge represents the future of aged care in Australia: person centred, community connected, and genuinely home like. It’s a future I’m excited for.’’
Residents started moving into Glendale Lodge from August 2025.
They included May and Tom, married for 58 years and who moved into Glendale Lodge to be reunited after Tom’s hospitalization.
The couple say they are happy with their move.
“All I wanted was to be with May. She was able to visit me in the hospital, but it’s not the same as being with each other each day or watching the football together and holding her hand,’’ Tom said.
“I came and looked around and thought everything was wonderful,’’ May said.
“The people are great, and we have made this lovely community where we can go on walks together and get to know each other.’’
Fellow resident Betty said she was excited for more people to arrive.
“I was one of the first clients in the salon here getting my hair and nails done. They really pampered me. This is just a beautiful home and everyone is so lovely.’’
