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Catholic Healthcare has announced the opening of Holy Cross Kincumber, an innovative new residential care home designed to deliver exceptional care and vibrant living for older Australians on the NSW Central Coast.
Offering more than just a place to live, it is a thoughtfully designed home where lifestyle, choice, and community are at the heart of every experience.
Built around Catholic Healthcare’s Inspirit model of care, Holy Cross Kincumber places dignity, relationships, and meaningful engagement at the forefront. The home features a dedicated Memory Support household with a dedicated courtyard, addressing the growing need for environments that nurture both clinical care, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Holy Cross Kincumber welcomed its first residents in December 2025.
Catholic Healthcare CEO, Josh McFarlane, emphasised the organisation’s commitment to older Australians on the Central Coast.
“Holy Cross Kincumber empowers older Australians with greater choice and control over their care, enabling residents to live well and age well. Through holistic, relationship-based support, residents choose the way they live. We look forward to welcoming more residents in the coming months and to setting a new standard for aged care in the region,” Josh said.
Residents enjoy comfort and security with 24/7 registered nursing care, 102 private bedrooms with ensuites, and beautifully designed common spaces for relaxation and socialising. The household dining experience features delicious, nutritionally balanced meals prepared onsite with fresh seasonal produce, served buffet-style to offer residents more choice at every meal.
Holy Cross Kincumber is Catholic Healthcare’s first purpose-built home to feature the household model. Each of the six households include 17 bedrooms, shared dining and lounge areas, and a household kitchen. This model fosters relationships and collaboration among residents, team members, and loved ones, creating a true sense of belonging and community.
A vibrant central hub serves as the heart of community life, where residents, families, and friends can gather at the café or join events in the function room. This beautiful home offers a hair salon, gym and chapel, for everyone to use as well as a bus for day trips and outings.
Catholic Healthcare is a CHA Member
