Personal care providers in Norwood, South Australia

Personal care in Norwood, South Australia supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Norwood, there are 19 providers listing personal care services, with 16 of these also registered for NDIS. At the 2021 Census, Norwood had a population of 6,354 and a median age of 40. The suburb is close to Stepney, Rose Park, and Kent Town, giving residents more options to compare personal care support. This page outlines local provider numbers, nearby choices, and facts to help you explore personal care in Norwood.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Norwood, SA — 19 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 Norwood and the surrounding South Australia area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Norwood at a glance

Of the 314 South Australia suburbs we compare, Norwood is number 34 for personal care listings, with 19. The most is Adelaide, with 272.

Personal care near Norwood

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

Who lists personal care in Norwood

19 register listings for personal care cover Norwood: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 3 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Norwood had 6,354 residents with a median age of 40. 255 people (4%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 6.6% across South Australia. 21.2% were aged 65 or over (20% across South Australia). The median household income was $1,752 a week.

Reach varies. 8 cover 5 or fewer areas, 10 cover 6 to 25 areas and 1 covers 26 to 100 areas. 2 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list community access (19 of 19), domestic assistance (19 of 19), support workers (19 of 19), transport (19 of 19) and respite care (17 of 19).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Arsh Support Services, Just Living, New Link Networks and Primrose Home Care Services.

16 of the 19 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Norwood cover 19 different supports. Personal care is number 6 by listings; the most listed is domestic assistance, with 29.

Norwood 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 Norwood

In Norwood, 19 providers list personal care services. Of these, 16 have a website and 3 also provide aged care. The most common supports offered are community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport, each listed by 19 providers. Respite care appears with 17 listings, while nursing is noted in 16. No provider lists only personal care in Norwood. Local names include Arsh Support Services, Just Living, New Link Networks, and Primrose Home Care Services.

Comparing Norwood with nearby suburbs

Norwood is surrounded by several suburbs with personal care listings. Stepney has 5 providers, Rose Park has 3, and Kent Town lists 7. Kensington, Toorak Gardens, and College Park each have 3 providers. Adelaide, about 3 km away, has 272 personal care listings. Comparing these numbers may help when looking at availability or options across the area.

Personal care and Norwood’s population

At the 2021 Census, Norwood had 6,354 residents and a median weekly household income of $1,752. Of the population, 255 people needed help with core activities, making up 4 percent of Norwood residents. The percentage of people aged 65 and over was 21.2. This is higher than the national average of 17.2 percent and slightly above the South Australian average of 20 percent.

What personal care includes

Personal care covers support with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and moving safely. Assistance may include prompting, supervision, or hands-on help, depending on the person’s needs and preferences. Providers may also support meal routines, transfers, and use of mobility equipment. The aim is to offer the right level of help while respecting privacy and choice.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Norwood 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 Norwood

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

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Norwood

Aged care register listings for personal care in Norwood

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

See all 3 aged care providers listed in Norwood

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 Norwood. 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 Norwood

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

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Questions about personal care in Norwood

How many personal care providers are in Norwood?

There are 19 providers listing personal care services in Norwood. Of these, 16 are also registered for NDIS, and 3 provide aged care.

What personal care supports are most common in Norwood?

The most common supports listed are community access, domestic assistance, support workers, and transport. Each is listed by 19 providers. Respite care and nursing are also available from several providers.

How does Norwood compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Norwood has 19 personal care listings. Stepney has 5, Rose Park 3, and Kent Town 7. Adelaide, 3 km away, has 272 listings, offering more options to compare.

What does personal care usually include?

Personal care includes help with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, and safe movement. The level of support is based on individual needs and preferences.

How many Norwood residents need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 255 people in Norwood needed help with core activities. This was 4 percent of the suburb’s population.

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