Personal care providers in Chelsea, Victoria

Personal care in Chelsea, Victoria supports people with daily personal activities such as showering, dressing, and moving safely. In Chelsea, there are 18 local listings for Personal care, with services also available in nearby suburbs like Chelsea Heights and Bonbeach. At the 2021 Census, Chelsea had a population of 8,347, with 610 people needing help with core activities. This page helps you compare Personal care options in Chelsea and nearby areas to make informed choices.

This page lists personal care providers and register listings covering Chelsea, VIC — 18 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 Chelsea 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.

Chelsea at a glance

Of the 732 Victoria suburbs we compare, Chelsea is number 211 for personal care listings, with 18. The most is Melbourne, with 559.

Personal care near Chelsea

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

Who lists personal care in Chelsea

18 register listings for personal care cover Chelsea: 16 on the NDIS Commission register and 2 on the My Aged Care register.

At the 2021 Census, Chelsea had 8,347 residents with a median age of 41. 610 people (7.3%) reported needing help with a core activity such as self-care, mobility or communication, compared with 5.9% across Victoria. 20% were aged 65 or over (16.8% across Victoria). The median household income was $1,683 a week.

Reach varies. 5 cover 5 or fewer areas, 6 cover 6 to 25 areas, 5 cover 26 to 100 areas and 2 cover more than 100 areas. 3 are listed in more than one state.

Listings that include personal care here also list respite care (15 of 18), community access (14 of 18), support workers (14 of 18), domestic assistance (13 of 18) and nursing (13 of 18).

The typical listing here records 10 supports.

Listings that cover 5 or fewer areas include Better Health Network Chelsea, Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community and Complete Carers Co.

14 of the 18 listings link to their own website.

Register listings in Chelsea cover 18 different supports. Personal care is number 2 by listings; the most listed is respite care, with 19.

Chelsea 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 options in Chelsea

There are 18 Personal care listings in Chelsea. Of these, 16 are registered as NDIS providers and 2 are listed as aged care providers. Local listings include Better Health Network Chelsea, Chelsea Manor Care Community, Chelsea Parkside Care Community, and Complete Carers Co. Each provider may offer a mix of supports such as assistance with showering, dressing, grooming, and mobility. No providers in Chelsea list only Personal care as their sole service.

Comparing Chelsea with nearby suburbs

Chelsea is surrounded by several suburbs with Personal care services. Chelsea Heights and Bonbeach each have 7 listings, while Edithvale has 6. Patterson Lakes and Carrum both have 9 listings, and Aspendale Gardens has 4. For those seeking more options, Dandenong, 11 km away, has 203 listings. Comparing these numbers can help you understand the local choices and whether to look in nearby areas.

Personal care and community needs in Chelsea

At the 2021 Census, 7.3 percent of Chelsea residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the 5.9 percent in Victoria and the 5.8 percent across Australia. Chelsea also has a higher proportion of people aged 65 and over, at 20 percent. These figures reflect a strong local need for Personal care services.

Supports commonly offered by Personal care providers

Personal care providers in Chelsea often list a range of supports. The most commonly listed are respite care with 15 listings, community access and support workers with 14 each, and domestic assistance and nursing with 13 each. Transport is also available in 12 listings. Many providers list around 10 different supports, so people can find a mix of services to suit their needs.

SolDirectory providers

No SolDirectory providers have registered personal care for Chelsea 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 Chelsea

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

See all 16 NDIS providers listed in Chelsea

Aged care register listings for personal care in Chelsea

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

See all 2 aged care providers listed in Chelsea

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 Chelsea. 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 Chelsea

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

Personal care in other Victoria suburbs

Questions about personal care in Chelsea

How many Personal care providers are there in Chelsea?

There are 18 Personal care listings in Chelsea. Of these, 16 are NDIS providers and 2 are aged care providers.

How does Chelsea compare to nearby suburbs for Personal care?

Chelsea has 18 Personal care listings. Chelsea Heights and Bonbeach each have 7, Edithvale has 6, and Patterson Lakes and Carrum have 9 each.

What percentage of Chelsea residents need help with daily activities?

At the 2021 Census, 7.3 percent of Chelsea residents needed help with core activities. This is higher than the state and national averages.

What are common supports offered by Personal care providers in Chelsea?

Common supports include respite care, community access, support workers, domestic assistance, nursing, and transport. Many providers list around 10 different supports.

Are there Personal care providers in Chelsea that only offer this service?

No providers in Chelsea list only Personal care as their sole service. Most offer a mix of supports.

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