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Accommodation
Hope Cottage provides accommodation for patients and visitors who have travelled long distances to receive vital treatment or require accommodation while a loved one receives treatment. Hope cottage is located on level 2, building D (same level as ICU). If you require accommodation while a loved one is in ICU please ask any one of our staff members to make a referral to the ICU social worker. Please note there is limited availability in Hope cottage.
If you are unable to secure a room at Hope Cottage, there are alternative accommodation options available including Airbnb for short- or long-term options and nearby hotels. Accommodation is available at the following hotels, which are in close proximity to the hospital. Patients and visitors will need to make their own arrangements.
Littmore Suites Kingswood
Approximately 350m from Nepean Hospital
10 Hargrave Street Kingswood NSW 2747 Australia
(02) 4712 8188
Jamison Hotel
Approximately 1.4km from Nepean Hospital
186 Smith Street Penrith NSW 2750
(02) 4721 5764
Overlander Hotel Motel
Approximately 2.7km from Nepean Hospital
180 Richmond Rd, Cambridge Gardens NSW 2747
(02) 4730 2955
Mercure Hotel
Approximately 2.8km from Nepean Hospital
Panther Place Penrith NSW 2750
(02) 4721 7700
The Select In Penrith
Approximately 3km from Nepean Hospital
708 High Street Penrith NSW 2750
(02) 4720 4600
Quest Hotel Penrith
Approximately 4km from Nepean Hospital
83 Lord Sheffield Circuit Penrith NSW 2750
(02) 9136 1100
Disclaimer: The list of accommodation providers in the area is in no way a recommendation for any of the businesses contained in the list. The arrangements you make to stay at any of the listed establishments is a private arrangement between you and the provider.
Parking Information
Nepean Hospital car parks are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. There are multiple car parks across the Nepean Hospital campus. The closest car park to ICU is P1 - hospital access is located on Level 2. P1 entry is via Gate 2 on Parker Street (The Northern Road) southbound. The upper levels in this car park have 3 hour (3P) time restricted spaces from Monday to Friday. All day parking is available on lower levels.
Parking passes at concession rates are available for eligible visitors when parked in public hospital car parks. Speak with the bedside nurse or ICU ward clerk to see whether you are eligible.
Bathroom
The nearest bathroom for visitors is located in the ICU waiting room.
Food and Beverage
The hospital's main café is called Café Corner - located on the same level as the ICU (the café courtyard can be seen from the ICU main entrance). To access the café you will need to walk around to the opposite side. The Crown St corner café is located on level 2 (same level as ICU) building D. An additional coffee cart Café Change is located on level 2, building A.
Patients may be fasting for a procedure or unable to eat and drink due to medical conditions therefore we ask visitors to refrain from eating and drinking in the ICU in front of patients.
If your loved one can eat and drink, please feel free to bring them in a meal that you know they would like to eat. We ask you speak to a staff member before bringing in food and drink as some patients are unable to eat and drink due to various reasons. We only have a small fridge for patients therefore we ask you to only bring in one meal at a time.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are allowed in the ICU however we ask you to please switch them to vibrate or silent. Do not take photos or videos of the patient or any of the staff. Wireless internet is available search for ‘Patients/Visitors' WiFi on your mobile device.
Flowers and Balloons
Flowers and balloons are not allowed in the ICU due to risk of infection and allergy concerns. We often have patients in the Intensive Care with lung infections, asthma or pneumonia and the pollens from flowers can make their condition worse.
Taking Notes
We understand the ICU can be very overwhelming and often it may be difficult to remember what the treating team have said or did. The environment and condition of your loved can change unexpectedly. We recommend taking notes to help keep track of what has happened or is going to happen. Taking notes may make it easier to update your support network such as other family and friends and follow up with ICU staff on tests and scans your loved one has had.
More Information
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Patient Safety
Patient safety is an essential component of high-quality care provided in the ICU. Our team have worked hard to establish a number of tools and strategies that ensures the ICU provides safe care, in the context of evidence-based practice and the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) requirements.
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Beyond Critical Care
Leaving critical care and going to the ward is an important step in your recovery process as your ICU stay only plays a small part in your journey in hospital. The following information will help you and your family learn more about the ward environment and provide information about your recovery process.
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