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Fresh Hope Retirement Communities: Communities, Care and Locations Across New South Wales

Fresh Hope brings more than 80 years' experience to nine retirement communities across New South Wales. Find a Fresh Hope community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets Fresh Hope apart. This page is written for people weighing up a move, so it focuses on what each fact means for your decision and what to ask before you commit.

Quick facts

About Fresh Hope

Fresh Hope's roots go back to 1938, when Ashwood House in Pendle Hill opened as the first aged care home for women in New South Wales. That early start has grown into a network of retirement communities that take different forms. Some offer villas, others apartments, and the mix depends on the community you choose. If you have a strong preference for one style of home, check the listing for each community before you visit, so you spend your time on places that suit you.

At some communities, Fresh Hope's own team looks after the grounds and buildings. You avoid ongoing maintenance and the hunt for reliable tradespeople. That leaves more time for family, friends and the things you enjoy, which is often the main reason people choose to downsize in the first place. Amenities and activities vary by community, so each one has its own character. It is sensible to ask what is included at the places you shortlist and to see the grounds in person.

Fresh Hope Communities is the welfare arm and Public Benevolent Institution entity of Churches of Christ in NSW and ACT, which means the communities sit within a church organisation with a long record of caring for older people. For you, that is background worth knowing, though it is no substitute for looking closely at the specific community and home you are considering.

Costs & fees

Prices are best confirmed directly rather than assumed from a general figure, so this page does not quote one. When you ask, it helps to have a clear idea of the home you want and the community you prefer. For a current price, call Fresh Hope directly on 1800 005 484 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. Ask for the details in writing so you can compare them calmly at home and, if you wish, go through them with family or an adviser.

Care & lifestyle services

Fresh Hope's communities are built for independent living, so you can stay in your own home and keep your routines for longer. For many people that independence is the point of moving to a retirement community rather than into care. Residential aged care is delivered through six services across New South Wales.

Some communities share a site with a residential care service. Not every community does, so the answer depends on where you look. It is worth asking at each community you shortlist what is available there, and whether it meets the needs you expect to have. Writing your questions down before you visit makes it easier to compare communities fairly.

Shared facilities add to everyday life. Depending on the community, you may find a library, a community kitchen, a gym, a cinema or an on-site hairdresser. Outdoor areas give you somewhere to meet neighbours. The mix of facilities differs from one community to the next, so treat any list as a guide and confirm what a particular community offers. Think about which facilities you would use every week, because those matter more than a long list of extras.

What makes Fresh Hope different

Fresh Hope gives you choice within one organisation. Its nine communities are concentrated across metropolitan Sydney, regional New South Wales and the South Coast, so you can stay near family, close to the city or closer to the coast. You can compare villas and apartments in different settings without starting again with a new provider. For someone who is still deciding where to live, that makes it easier to compare several settings side by side.

Fresh Hope's track record is easy to see. More than 80 years of experience sits behind the name, and 432 residents already call its communities home. Numbers like these are a useful starting point for your research, though they are only a starting point. They tell you about the organisation, and you still need to judge each community for yourself. The organisation is the welfare arm of Churches of Christ in NSW and ACT.

Last updated: October 2026.