In-Home & Personal Care in Perth
What in-home and personal care covers
This category covers support delivered where people actually live: help with showering, dressing, grooming, medication prompts, meal prep, light domestic tasks, and getting in and out of bed safely. Some providers also cover overnight support, respite for family carers, and community access (getting to appointments, shopping, social outings). We've listed 49 providers across Perth offering some mix of these services, ranging from small local operators to larger NDIS-registered organisations with teams covering the whole metro area.
What to look for before you sign up
Worker consistency matters more than most people expect. Ask whether you'll see the same one or two support workers regularly, or a rotating pool, since this affects trust and routine, particularly for people with dementia or complex needs. Check qualifications relevant to the actual task (manual handling training for transfers, medication competency if that's needed), and confirm how the provider handles a worker calling in sick at short notice. If you're using NDIS funding, confirm registration status and whether they can work with plan-managed, self-managed, or agency-managed arrangements. Ask about cancellation policies and minimum shift lengths too, since a 2-hour minimum on a 45-minute visit adds up fast.
How we score providers
Our ranking weighs verified reviews, responsiveness, range of services offered, and consistency of service over time. The full breakdown of how we calculate this is on our methodology page, and the ranked list itself is at our best in-home care guide.
Find in-home & personal care for your needs
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All in-home & personal care, ranked by score and relevance
We found 49 businesses offering in-home & personal care; 46 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is in-home & personal care, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
Enquiries submitted through our contact forms may be passed to partner providers, and we may receive a referral fee. Our rankings and scores are based solely on our published method and are not influenced by referral fees.
Common questions about in-home & personal care
- How much does in-home care cost in Perth?
- Hourly rates for standard weekday support typically sit in the range NDIS price guides set for assistance with daily life, with providers charging at or near the cap. Evening, overnight, weekend and public holiday rates are higher, often 1.5 to 2 times the weekday rate. Private (non-NDIS) clients sometimes get slightly different pricing, so it's worth asking for a written rate schedule upfront rather than a verbal estimate.
- How often do people typically need in-home care?
- It depends entirely on the person. Someone needing help with morning showering and medication might have a 30-60 minute visit daily, while others use a few hours a week for cleaning and shopping support, or move to daily multiple visits as needs increase. Most providers will do an initial assessment and suggest a starting schedule that you can adjust.
- What should I expect from the first few weeks with a new provider?
- Expect an intake meeting or phone assessment, a care plan document, and an introduction to your assigned support worker before the first shift if possible. The first couple of visits are usually a bit slower as the worker learns your routine and preferences. If things feel rushed or the worker seems unbriefed on your needs, raise it early rather than waiting.
- How can I judge the quality of a provider before committing?
- Read recent reviews rather than just the star average, ask directly about staff turnover and how complaints are handled, and check if they can provide references from current clients with similar needs to yours. A provider that's upfront about limitations (areas they don't service, tasks they can't perform) is usually more reliable than one that says yes to everything.
Guides to choosing in-home & personal care
- What in-home NDIS support costs and how hours are worked out
How in-home and personal care is typically priced, what pushes an hourly rate up, and how to work out roughly how many hours you actually need.
- Choosing in-home care for an ageing parent or family member
A practical starting point for families arranging in-home disability support for an ageing parent, covering what to look for, what to ask, and how to keep them involved in the decision.