Personal care providers in Bentleigh, Victoria

Personal care in Bentleigh, Victoria is listed by a range of providers supporting daily activities such as showering, dressing, and mobility. Bentleigh had a population of 17,921 at the 2021 Census, with 765 people needing help with core activities. There are 21 personal care listings in Bentleigh, including providers who may offer support workers, nursing, and domestic assistance. People in Bentleigh can compare services in nearby suburbs like Bentleigh East or Ormond to find options that suit their needs. This page outlines what personal care includes and how to explore local choices.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Bentleigh, VIC — 21 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 Bentleigh and the surrounding Victoria area can search for a provider below, or send a free request and let providers who cover this area respond directly.

Bentleigh at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Bentleigh is number 186 for personal care listings, with 21. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Bentleigh

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

Some personal care listings in Bentleigh say on their own websites that they support Cantonese (1 listing), Dari (1 listing), Hindi (1 listing), Mandarin (1 listing) and Persian (Farsi) (1 listing).

Who lists personal care in Bentleigh

21 register listings for personal care cover Bentleigh: 19 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Bentleigh had 17,921 residents with a median age of 39. 765 people (4.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 14.9% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $2,263 a week.

Reach varies. 2 cover 5 or fewer areas, 5 cover 6 to 25 areas, 10 cover 26 to 100 areas and 4 cover more than 100 areas. 9 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list support workers (18 of 21), nursing (17 of 21), domestic assistance (16 of 21), community access (15 of 21) and respite care (14 of 21).

The typical listing here records 11 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Able Me and Nightlife Disability Services.

19 of the 21 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Bentleigh cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 4 by listings; the most listed is support workers, with 25.

Bentleigh has more personal care listings than 5 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 options in Bentleigh

Bentleigh has 21 personal care listings. Of these, 19 are NDIS listings and 2 are aged care listings. Most listings include more than one support, with a typical provider listing 11 supports. Supports in Bentleigh include help from support workers, nursing, and domestic assistance. The most common supports are support workers, listed by 18 providers, and nursing, listed by 17 providers. No providers in Bentleigh list only personal care, so many offer a mix of services.

Comparing Bentleigh with nearby suburbs

Nearby suburbs can offer more personal care choices. Bentleigh East, just 2 km away, has 33 listings. Ormond has 13, and Brighton East has 18. If you want more options, you might look at listings in these places. Melbourne, 14 km away, has 559 listings, which is the highest in Victoria. Comparing supports and locations may help you find a provider that matches your needs.

Census insights for Bentleigh and personal care

At the 2021 Census, Bentleigh had 17,921 residents. Of these, 765 people needed help with core activities, which is 4.3 percent of the population. This is lower than the Victorian average of 5.9 percent. The median age in Bentleigh was 39. The percentage of people aged 65 and over was 14.9. These figures may help you understand the local demand for personal care and related supports.

What to know about personal care services

Personal care includes assistance with daily activities like showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating, and safe movement. Providers may also help establish routines and encourage independence. Some listings offer support in languages such as Cantonese, Dari, Hindi, Mandarin, and Persian (Farsi). The public register lists providers, but it does not confirm their capacity or quality. You can compare supports, locations, and languages to find a suitable provider.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Bentleigh 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 Bentleigh

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

See all 19 NDIS providers listed in Bentleigh

Aged care register listings for personal care in Bentleigh

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Bentleigh

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 Bentleigh. 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 Bentleigh

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

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Questions about personal care in Bentleigh

How many personal care providers are listed in Bentleigh?

There are 21 personal care listings in Bentleigh. Of these, 19 are NDIS listings and 2 are aged care listings.

Which supports are most commonly listed in Bentleigh?

Support workers are listed by 18 providers and nursing by 17. Domestic assistance, community access, respite care, and transport are also common supports.

How does Bentleigh compare to nearby suburbs for personal care?

Bentleigh East has 33 listings, Brighton East has 18, and Ormond has 13. Melbourne, further away, has 559 listings.

How many people in Bentleigh need help with core activities?

At the 2021 Census, 765 people in Bentleigh needed help with core activities. This is 4.3 percent of the population.

Are there personal care providers in Bentleigh that list only this service?

No providers in Bentleigh list only personal care. Most offer a range of supports, with a typical listing including 11 supports.

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