Personal care providers in Hornsby, New South Wales
Personal care in Hornsby is available from a range of providers supporting daily personal activities. Located in New South Wales, Hornsby had a population of 22,462 at the 2021 Census. Of these, 1,001 people needed help with core activities, which is 4.5 percent of residents. This page lists information about Personal care services, local provider numbers, and nearby options to help you compare what is available in the area.
This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Hornsby, NSW — 47 organisations on the public NDIS and My Aged Care registers list personal care among their supports for this area. Providers set their own supports, service areas and availability, and confirm their capacity each week. Before you engage a provider, confirm their registration, insurance and worker screening directly with them.
About personal care
Assistance with showering, dressing, medication and other daily personal activities. People in Hornsby and the surrounding New South Wales area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.
Hornsby at a glance
Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Hornsby is number 44 for personal care listings, with 47. The most is Sydney, with 415.
Personal care near Hornsby
These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Hornsby with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.
- Personal care in Waitara (15 listings, under 1 km)
- Personal care in Asquith (11 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Normanhurst (7 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in Wahroonga (21 listings, about 2 km)
- Personal care in North Wahroonga (9 listings, about 3 km)
- Personal care in Thornleigh (13 listings, about 3 km)
Some personal care listings in Hornsby say on their own websites that they support Spanish (2 listings), Arabic (1 listing), Greek (1 listing), Italian (1 listing) and Mandarin (1 listing).
Who lists personal care in Hornsby
47 register listings for personal care cover Hornsby: 38 on the NDIS Commission register and 9 on the My Aged Care register.
At the 2021 Census, Hornsby had 22,462 residents with a median age of 38. 1,001 people (4.5%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 14.7% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $1,952 a week.
Reach varies. 10 cover 5 or fewer areas, 13 cover 6 to 25 areas, 22 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 15 are listed in more than one state.
Listings that include personal care here also list community access (42 of 47), domestic assistance (41 of 47), support workers (40 of 47), nursing (39 of 47) and transport (39 of 47).
The typical listing here records 11 supports.
Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Family Love Care Australia, Hope&love Care Australia, HQ Laundry Hornsby and Plus care.
40 of the 47 listings link to their own website.
Register listings in Hornsby cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 3 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 49.
Hornsby has more personal care listings than 6 of its 6 closest suburbs.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 Census of Population and Housing, General Community Profile (suburbs and localities). Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). Percentages are calculated by SolDirectory.
Personal care providers in Hornsby
There are 47 providers listing Personal care in Hornsby. Of these, 38 are registered as NDIS providers and 9 offer aged care services. Providers in Hornsby list an average of 11 different supports each. Some local names include Family Love Care Australia, Hope&love Care Australia, HQ Laundry Hornsby, and Plus care. The public register lists these providers, but this does not confirm capacity or quality.
Comparing Hornsby and nearby suburbs
If you are looking at options beyond Hornsby, nearby suburbs such as Waitara have 15 Personal care listings, while Asquith has 11 and Wahroonga has 21. Parramatta, which is further away, has 249 listings. Comparing numbers may help you see which areas have more providers to choose from.
Personal care services and supports
Personal care covers help with daily activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Providers may also support routines in the morning, evening, or when out in the community. The types of support offered can vary. Some providers list community access, domestic assistance, support workers, nursing, and transport among their services.
Census insights for Hornsby at the 2021 Census
At the 2021 Census, Hornsby had a median age of 38 and a median weekly household income of $1,952. About 14.7 percent of residents were aged 65 and over. The percentage of people needing help with core activities in Hornsby was 4.5, compared to 5.8 percent for both New South Wales and Australia overall.
SolDirectory providers
No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Hornsby yet. Send a free request and any provider who covers this area and support can respond.
Members taking new people are shown first, then other members, each alphabetically. Paying never changes the order, and a listing is not an endorsement; compare suitability, safeguards, availability, fees and service terms directly.
NDIS register listings for personal care in Hornsby
38 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Hornsby, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Glow Health Care Australia Therapy services, Behaviour support, Domestic assistance
- Blooming Life Support Services Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Altido Consulting Services Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Network of Care Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Caring Approach Domestic assistance, Dementia care, Home modifications
- Ozability Support Services Domestic assistance, Nursing, Personal care
See all 38 NDIS providers listed in Hornsby
Aged care register listings for personal care in Hornsby
9 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Hornsby, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.
- Australian Unity Home Health Therapy services, Domestic assistance, Dementia care
- Australian Home Healthcare Services Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
- Chinese Australian Services Society Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Cottage Respite Care Sydney Respite care, Dementia care, Personal care
- The CareSide - New South Wales Personal care, Support workers, Community access
- Carexcell Community CARE Domestic assistance, Assistive technology & equipment, Home modifications
See all 9 aged care providers listed in Hornsby
Personal care at a glance
Personal care is assistance with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating and moving safely. The right arrangement protects privacy and choice while providing only the level of assistance the person wants and needs.
What personal care may include
- Prompting, supervision or assistance with showering, bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Support with toileting, continence routines and personal hygiene in line with an agreed plan.
- Assistance with eating, drinking and meal-time routines where workers have the required training.
- Safe movement, transfers and use of mobility equipment according to current instructions.
- Establishing reliable morning, evening or community routines while encouraging independence.
Read the full guide to personal care: planning, funding, questions to ask and official information.
What to compare before choosing
Use these personal care-specific checks when you contact providers in Hornsby. Confirm each answer directly: a directory listing does not prove current capacity.
Registration and qualifications
Check that the provider, and the worker who will attend, hold the registration and qualifications the support requires.
Ask: Who will deliver my supports, and what registration and qualifications do they hold?
Worker screening and safeguards
Providers delivering NDIS supports are responsible for the screening of their workers and for how incidents and complaints are handled.
Ask: How do you screen your workers, and how do you handle incidents or complaints?
Availability and continuity
A directory listing does not prove current capacity. Ask about start dates, rostering and cover when a regular worker is unavailable.
Ask: When could you start, and what happens if my regular worker is away?
Pricing and funding
Rates and what is included can differ between providers. Ask for a written service agreement before supports begin.
Ask: What are your rates, what is included, and do you accept my funding type?
Other supports listed in Hornsby
Each number is how many register listings in Hornsby list that support.
- Domestic assistance in Hornsby (48)
- Nursing in Hornsby (42)
- Transport in Hornsby (42)
- Therapy services in Hornsby (41)
- Housing (SDA & SIL) in Hornsby (33)
- Support coordination in Hornsby (31)
- Plan management in Hornsby (18)
Personal care in other New South Wales suburbs
- Personal care in Sydney (415)
- Personal care in Central Coast (316)
- Personal care in Blacktown (263)
- Personal care in Parramatta (249)
- Personal care in Liverpool (224)
- Personal care in Bankstown (184)
- Personal care in Penrith (184)
- Personal care in Campbelltown (161)
- Personal care in Wollongong (150)
- Personal care in Newcastle (148)
- Personal care in Auburn (105)
- Personal care in Fairfield (94)
Questions about personal care in Hornsby
How many Personal care providers are listed in Hornsby?
There are 47 providers listing Personal care in Hornsby. Of these, 38 are NDIS providers and 9 offer aged care services.
What supports are commonly listed by Hornsby providers?
Common supports include community access, domestic assistance, support workers, nursing, transport, and respite care. Each provider may offer a different mix.
How does Hornsby compare to nearby suburbs for Personal care?
Hornsby has 47 listings. Nearby, Waitara has 15, Asquith has 11, and Wahroonga has 21. Parramatta has 249 listings.
What percentage of Hornsby residents needed help with core activities at the 2021 Census?
At the 2021 Census, 4.5 percent of Hornsby residents needed help with core activities, which is lower than the state and national averages.
Does the public register show provider quality or capacity?
A register listing only shows that a provider is listed. It does not confirm quality, capacity, or whether a provider can take new clients.
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Reading about Personal care
- Personal care and daily living supports: what to ask a provider: Help with showering, dressing, meals and the household is personal. These are the questions that help you set routines, protect your dignity and keep control.
- Hiring an independent support worker: what to ask and check: Some people choose to work directly with an independent worker rather than a larger provider. Here is what to look at first, and what to put in writing.
- Finding NDIS supports in regional and remote areas: Fewer providers and longer distances change how you search. Here is a practical approach to widening the search, asking about travel and building a back-up.