Home care providers near Essendon West, VIC
No home care providers are based in Essendon West 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 Essendon West
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Australian Multicultural Community Services
CELAS Community Aged Care Packages
Australian Multicultural Community Services
Jim's Home Care
Dovida Melbourne Maidstone & Western Suburbs
Australian Multicultural Community Services
NEW CARE SERVICES LTD
Challenge Facility Management Pty Ltd
Care Connect - Housing Linked
Care Connect - Total Western Metro General Packages
Care Connect - General West Metro
Care Connect - Northern EACH
Care Connect CACP Service - Northern Region
What the official data says about home care in Essendon West
No home care services are based in Essendon West 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 200 operate within 30 km.
Who runs the services within reach of Essendon West
Many services belong to a larger group. Knowing the operator is useful, because standards, pricing structures and culture often travel across a group.
Baptcare Ltd (11 services nearby)MECWA (8 services nearby)Mercy Health (7 services nearby)Annecto Inc (7 services nearby)CO.AS.IT. - Italian Assistance Association (7 services nearby)Australian Multicultural Community Services Inc (6 services nearby)Care Connect Ltd (6 services nearby)Feros Care (6 services nearby)Pearl Home Care Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)Blue Cross Community Care Services Group Pty Ltd (5 services nearby)WINTRINGHAM LIMITED (4 services nearby)Just Better Care Australia Pty Ltd (4 services nearby)
What it costs to get care at home near Essendon West
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 Essendon West set their own hourly rates, so it is worth comparing two or three.
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Essendon (1, 3 km)Maidstone (9, 3 km)Ascot Vale (4, 4 km)Moonee Ponds (8, 4 km)Braybrook (2, 4 km)Footscray (4, 5 km)Parkville (1, 6 km)Pascoe Vale (1, 6 km)Kingsville (2, 6 km)Sunshine (10, 6 km)
Common questions about home care in Essendon West
How many home care providers are there in Essendon West?
None are based in Essendon West itself, but 200 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 Essendon West 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 Essendon West, so compare two or three before committing.
Do I have to choose a provider in Essendon West 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 Essendon West. Always confirm coverage directly.
What is the first step to arranging care in Essendon West?
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.