Self-funded Home Care
We know that navigating the path to getting extra care and support can feel challenging. To make things easier, we’ve outlined five simple steps to help you get started with accessing home care services. Our team is here to assist you at any stage along the way.
Step 2
Identify the support services you need
Reflect on your daily household chores like cleaning, cooking, personal care, and your mobility.
Identify any physical limitations or safety concerns you may have or areas you may be struggling with. Remember to consider any recent changes in your health or mobility that may impact your daily living.
Determine your personal goals by considering what is most important to you. For example, cleanliness of your home, staying active, social engagement, or maintaining your routines.
Make a list of the services that will help you stay safe and independent at home for as long as possible. These could include domestic assistance, help with your personal care, assisting you to spend time with family and friends or continuing with a hobby.
Step 3
How to find the right home care provider for you
Important things to consider when choosing a provider:
- check if the provider can start services when you would like them to. Not every provider will be available.
- ask about the costs, how often you will pay for services, and what happens if you take a break.
- ensure the provider offers all the services you require.
- We know that when it comes to home care services, most people find immense comfort in having their support team nearby. That’s why it’s essential to ensure that the provider you are considering has a local support team. Mercy Health not only meets this need but exceeds it, with an extensive network of dedicated teams ready to support local communities. Whether you’re in metropolitan Melbourne, regional Victoria, southern New South Wales and Newcastle, the Australian Capital Territory, or Cairns, you can count on our unwavering commitment to your well-being.
Get started now
You’ve gathered all the crucial information and have chosen the best provider for your needs. Now, it’s time to take the next step towards exceptional care. Call the Mercy Health Customer Enquiry Centre on 1300 478 776 to start a conversation about how our services can fit your individual needs.
Get started now
You’ve gathered all the crucial information and have chosen the best provider for your needs. Now, it’s time to take the next step towards exceptional care. Call the Mercy Health Customer Enquiry Centre on 1300 478 776 to start a conversation about how our services can fit your individual needs.
Step 4
Book a home visit
Call the Mercy Health Customer Enquiry Centre on 1300 478 776, and a member of our team will arrange an appointment time for someone to visit you at home to assess your requirements. Based on your individual needs and preferences, a tailored care plan will be created just for you.
Step 5
Start receiving your home care services
With your care plan now in place, Mercy Health Home Care will begin delivering your home care services.
Mercy Health Home Care is a trusted brand, recognised with the Gold Award for Home Care Services at the Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards for two consecutive years. We understand and respect that we are supporting you in your home so we partner with you and your family to nurture your health and your emotional, social, and spiritual wellbeing. We will ensure that your services are delivered on a schedule that suits you.
Our Mercy Health Healthy Ageing app is designed to help keep you in touch with your care team and manage your in-home care and services effortlessly from your smartphone or tablet.