Adventist Senior Living - Alstonville

ASL Senior Living Communities: Communities, Care and Locations Across New South Wales

ASL has been in existence since 1960, with six independent living communities across New South Wales. Find an ASL community near you below, or read on for costs, care details and what sets ASL apart. Whether you are weighing a first move out of the family home or comparing several operators, the sections below set out what this page can confirm about ASL and what is worth asking the provider yourself.

Quick facts

About ASL

ASL's six communities are spread across northern New South Wales, from the southern shores of Lake Macquarie and the suburbs of Newcastle to the far north coast. That gives you lake, city and coastal settings to choose from, and looking at the map is a practical way to judge which community sits closest to family, friends and the services you already use. Some communities focus on independent living, while others sit alongside residential aged care on the same site.

ASL looks after the buildings, villas, gardens and common areas, so your time stays free for friends, hobbies and family. It also monitors and maintains fire equipment, arranges pest control and takes away the garbage. Amenities and activities vary from community to community. It is worth asking each community exactly which of these tasks are covered, because that shapes how much day-to-day time and effort you are freed from.

ASL is a not-for-profit company, run under the North NSW Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It has operated under that umbrella since 1960, housing and caring for older Australians. Visiting more than one community, ideally at different times of day, is a good way to get a feel for each neighbourhood before you decide.

Costs & fees

For a current price, call ASL directly on (02) 4977 0000 or enquire through the listing for the community you're interested in. A direct conversation is the most reliable way to learn what a particular home would involve. When you call, ask what is included, what is charged separately and how any fees are structured, so that you can compare like with like across the communities you shortlist.

Care & lifestyle services

You live independently in your own home, with a 24-hour emergency call service and access to medical or care services included. If your needs change, you can add personal care from ASL's own home care staff or other approved providers, which helps you stay independent at home for longer. Asking how these supports are arranged, and who provides them, helps you plan for changing needs.

Residential aged care is available at three facilities, so only some communities have it on site. It is worth asking about aged care at each community you shortlist. When you visit, ask to see how the emergency call service works in practice and what the process is for adding personal care later.

Every community has a games and activities room, so there is always somewhere to meet neighbours and join in. Some add a community centre or clubhouse, a library, workshops and space for caravans and boats. The mix varies by community, so seeing the games and activities room in use can tell you more about a community than a brochure can.

What makes ASL different

ASL does not charge basic daily fees for home care. If you need support at home later, that is one fee you will not face. You also get scale and choice: six communities, three aged care facilities and a growing home care service, all across northern New South Wales. That means you can stay close to the places and people you know. Think about what matters most to you, whether that is nearness to people you know, access to support at home or the range of communities, and weigh the points above against it.

A villages.com.au profile says 100% of residents would recommend ASL villages, with no date or method stated. The organisation as a whole is now housing and caring for more than 1,200 people. A figure like a recommendation rate is only a starting point, and speaking with current residents will tell you far more about daily life than any single number.

Last updated: October 2026.