Home care providers near Tongarra, NSW
No home care providers are based in Tongarra itself on the current government service list, but home care providers service areas well beyond their office suburb. Here is what is within 30 km.
Home care providers within 30 km of Tongarra
Pearl Home Care Illawarra and Nowra
CAPAH Multicultural Association Incorporated Home Care
Warrigal Community Care - Illawarra
Hammond Community Care - Illawarra EACH
Hammond Community Care - Illawarra
Australian Unity Home Care Service - Illawarra
Always There - Essential Care
Blue Haven Care
Kiama Home Care
IRT/Marco Polo Home Care- Illawarra
Javas Care Pty Ltd
Dovida Wollongong
Anthem at Home
INS EACH Package - Illawarra
RDNS Home Care Packages NSW Illawarra
GPH Aged Care Services
CatholicCare Community Aged Care Packages (Housing Linked)
What the official data says about home care in Tongarra
No home care services are based in Tongarra itself on the current government service list. That is common and it does not mean you are stuck: home care providers routinely service areas well beyond the suburb their office sits in, and 37 operate within 30 km.
Who runs the services within reach of Tongarra
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Australian Unity Retirement Living Management Pty Ltd (6 services nearby)HammondCare (2 services nearby)Australian Unity (2 services nearby)Catholic Family Welfare Services (2 services nearby)Southern Highlands Home Care Pty Ltd (2 services nearby)Pearl Home Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)CAPAH Multicultural Association Incorporated (1 service nearby)Warrigal Care Limited (1 service nearby)Careways Community Ltd (1 service nearby)Always There - Essential Care Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)The Council of the Municipality of Kiama (1 service nearby)Fresh Fields Management (NSW) No 2 Pty Ltd (1 service nearby)
What it costs to get care at home near Tongarra
Under Support at Home, the government sets a quarterly budget based on your assessed needs, running from about $11,010.01 to $80,137.12 a year (as at 1 July 2026). Clinical care such as nursing is fully funded. You contribute a share of everyday and independence services, and providers servicing Tongarra set their own hourly rates, so it is worth comparing two or three.
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Albion Park (2, 9 km)Albion Park Rail (1, 11 km)Dapto (3, 13 km)Horsley (2, 13 km)Kiama (2, 19 km)Unanderra (2, 20 km)Coniston (1, 24 km)Bowral (9, 26 km)Burradoo (3, 26 km)Wollongong (11, 26 km)
Common questions about home care in Tongarra
How many home care providers are there in Tongarra?
None are based in Tongarra itself, but 37 operate within 30 km. Home care providers service areas well beyond their office suburb, so this is rarely a barrier.
How much does home care in Tongarra cost?
Your costs depend on your assessed Support at Home classification and your income and assets. Clinical care is fully government funded. You contribute a share of independence and everyday living services, and hourly rates vary between providers servicing Tongarra, so compare two or three before committing.
Do I have to choose a provider in Tongarra itself?
No. Providers set their own service areas and many cover a wide region, so a provider based in a neighbouring suburb may well service Tongarra. Always confirm coverage directly.
What is the first step to arranging care in Tongarra?
An assessment through My Aged Care (myagedcare.gov.au or 1800 200 422). Nothing is government funded until that assessment is done, and the queue moves slowly, so applying early is the single most useful thing you can do. You can shortlist providers while you wait.