Private home care keeps people comfortable and independent at home, but pricing varies. Here’s what drives the private home care cost in Australia and how to choose quality care that fits your needs and budget.
Core Costs That Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Quality
Reputable providers build key safety and quality measures into their service rates.
- Minimum Qualification Requirements: All Just Better Care Support Workers providing personal care hold at least a Certificate III in Individual Support, supporting safer, higher-quality care.
- Liability Insurance: Covers accidents or injuries during care.
- Supervision & Care Coordination: Ongoing oversight by the local office team improves safety and outcomes.
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development: Field and office teams receive continuous training (e.g., dementia care, manual handling, and supporting participants with high clinical needs).
- Monitoring & Reporting Technology: Secure digital care notes and mobile check-ins for staff, customers, and families enhance transparency and service reliability.
Level of Care Required
The complexity of support has a major impact on price.
- Daily living assistance: Personal care, meals, light household tasks—generally the most affordable.
- Nursing/clinical care: Typically requires qualified nurses.
- Specialised support: Dementia, post-hospital, or palliative care involves advanced skills and coordinating with third parties.
Additional or Allied Health Services
Add-on supports such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or assistive technology are usually billed separately. Equipment hire and home safety modifications may also influence your overall budget.
How to Compare Providers (Beyond the Hourly Rate)
- Verify qualifications (e.g., Certificate III in Individual Support).
- Ask about clinical oversight and escalation pathways.
- Check training standards (dementia, manual handling, high clinical needs).
- Look for transparent care notes and family communication.
- Confirm travel, minimums, and public holiday/weekend loadings.
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FAQs: Private Home Care Cost in Australia
How much does private home care cost?
Prices vary by Just Better Care location. The total price for private care will also be impacted by the total number of hours, the location of where the care is being recieved and if the service is being carried out by a third party this will also impact the cost. Just Better Care provides qualified team members, clinical oversight, and strong safety systems which typically mean better value and outcomes.
Is nursing care more expensive than personal care?
Yes—nursing involves a higher clinical responsibility, so hourly rates are higher than for daily living assistance.
At Just Better Care, we integrate qualifications, training, monitoring, and clinical leadership into every service—helping you feel confident about your investment in home care.
