Personal care providers in Kempsey, New South Wales

Personal care in Kempsey, New South Wales, covers support with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. There are 26 personal care providers listed for Kempsey. At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had a population of 483. Of these, 54 people needed help with core activities, making up 11.2 percent of the suburb’s residents. This is higher than the New South Wales average of 5.8 percent. Kempsey’s listings can be compared with nearby places like East Kempsey, South Kempsey, and West Kempsey, each offering their own choices for personal care.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Kempsey, NSW — 26 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 Kempsey 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.

Kempsey at a glance

Of the 1,258 New South Wales suburbs we compare, Kempsey is number 117 for personal care listings, with 26. The most is Sydney, with 415.

Personal care near Kempsey

These New South Wales suburbs are the closest to Kempsey with register listings for personal care. Distances are in a straight line between suburb centres.

Who lists personal care in Kempsey

26 register listings for personal care cover Kempsey: 21 on the NDIS Commission register and 5 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had 483 residents with a median age of 43. 54 people (11.2%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.8% across New South Wales. 18.2% were aged 65 or over (17.6% across New South Wales). The median household income was $881 a week.

Reach varies. 9 cover 5 or fewer areas, 11 cover 6 to 25 areas, 4 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 5 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (26 of 26), community access (24 of 26), nursing (23 of 26), support coordination (23 of 26) and domestic assistance (22 of 26).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Dhulawang Aboriginal Corporation, Macleay Options, Macleay Valley Support Services and People Care Provider.

24 of the 26 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Kempsey cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 29.

Kempsey 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 Kempsey

There are 26 personal care providers listed in Kempsey. These listings include a mix of NDIS and aged care options. Of the 26, 21 are registered to provide NDIS supports and 5 are listed as aged care providers. Some local names include Dhulawang Aboriginal Corporation, Macleay Options, Macleay Valley Support Services, and People Care Provider. Most listings (24) have a website, which may help when comparing services. Kempsey is ranked 117 out of 1258 suburbs in New South Wales for the number of personal care listings.

Comparing Kempsey with nearby suburbs

Nearby areas such as East Kempsey, South Kempsey, and West Kempsey also have personal care providers. East Kempsey lists 4 providers, South Kempsey has 6, and West Kempsey has 7. Frederickton and Dondingalong each have 4, while Gladstone lists 5. For those interested in services beyond Kempsey, Port Macquarie is about 40 km away and lists 56 providers. Comparing these numbers may help you consider different locations and options.

Personal care support types in Kempsey

In Kempsey, personal care services often include support workers, community access, nursing, support coordination, domestic assistance, and respite care. Support workers are listed by all 26 providers. Community access is offered by 24, nursing and support coordination by 23 each, domestic assistance by 22, and respite care by 21. These supports can be combined to suit individual needs, depending on provider availability and the person’s preferences.

Census insights for Kempsey residents

At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had a median age of 43 and a median weekly household income of 881 dollars. Of the population, 18.2 percent were aged 65 or over. The rate of people needing help with core activities in Kempsey (11.2 percent) was nearly double the state and national averages of 5.8 percent. These details may help families and individuals understand local demand for personal care and support.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Kempsey 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 Kempsey

21 NDIS listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the NDIS Commission register of registered providers for Kempsey, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 21 NDIS providers listed in Kempsey

Aged care register listings for personal care in Kempsey

5 aged care listings include personal care among the supports recorded on the My Aged Care provider register for Kempsey, NSW. A register listing shows what the register says, not who currently has capacity.

See all 5 aged care providers listed in Kempsey

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

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 Kempsey. 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 Kempsey

Each number is how many register listings in Kempsey list that support.

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Questions about personal care in Kempsey

How many personal care providers are listed in Kempsey?

There are 26 personal care providers listed in Kempsey. Of these, 21 are registered for NDIS supports and 5 are aged care providers.

How does Kempsey compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Kempsey has 26 listings. Nearby, East Kempsey has 4, South Kempsey has 6, and West Kempsey has 7. Port Macquarie, 40 km away, lists 56 providers.

What types of personal care supports are common in Kempsey?

Support workers, community access, nursing, support coordination, domestic assistance, and respite care are common. The number of providers offering each support varies.

What does the 2021 Census say about Kempsey’s population?

At the 2021 Census, Kempsey had 483 people. The median age was 43, and 11.2 percent needed help with core activities.

Are there local organisations providing personal care in Kempsey?

Yes, local organisations listed include Dhulawang Aboriginal Corporation, Macleay Options, Macleay Valley Support Services, and People Care Provider.

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