Nursing Services at Home: Support for Your Loved One, Right Where They’re Most Comfortable

Why Home-Based Nursing Might Be the Right Choice

If you’re caring for a loved one and looking into extra support at home, you’re not alone. Many families reach a point where managing health needs becomes overwhelming, especially when juggling work, family, and daily life. That’s where in home nursing care can make all the difference.

Nursing care doesn't have to start only after you’ve been in hospital, it can begin right at home.

Getting the right nursing support early can often help you stay well and prevent health conditions from getting worse.

At home nursing care gives you professional support in the comfort of your own home, helping to avoid unnecessary hospital visits, reduce the risk of readmission, and delay the need to move into a nursing home.

Knowing there’s a qualified, compassionate nurse helping care for your loved one in the comfort of their own home can be a huge relief.

Especially when that nurse is someone local, familiar, and genuinely invested in your love ones wellbeing.

There’s something deeply reassuring about being cared for in your own home. The favourite armchair, the little routines and being surrounded by what you know and love brings comfort.

At BCD, we believe nursing should be as personal as it is professional. Our nurses take the time to get to know your loved one beyond their health needs.

We’re there to support their independence, maintain their dignity, and help them feel safe and seen.

When Is It The Right Time For Nursing Services?

You might need nursing care at home for a number of reasons including changes in your loved one’s health needs and assessments required.

A change in health needs :

• After hospitalisation, to support recovery at home.

• To help manage wound care, prevent infection, and support the healing process

• To help manage current ongoing conditions and prevent them from getting worse.

• To help manage continence and for catheter care.

• To support end of life palliative care if you or a loved one wishes to pass at home.

Or to help provide up to date health information for assessments:

• As part of an assessment, to support an NDIS plan review.

• To support a change in assessment for a higher funding level in aged care.

Whether it’s a one time visit, short-term help, or ongoing care, our goal is to provide support that helps you or your loved one live well at home.

What Types Of Nursing Services Are Provided?

Our Clinical Nursing Care at Home service is all about working closely with you, your doctor, your Allied Health team, and your loved ones to create a care plan that’s just right for you.

We focus on your wishes, your culture, and your surroundings, so you always feel at home while receiving the care you need.

Our clinical nursing services include:

• Wound Care

Recovering from surgery or managing a chronic wound is always better when you’re in your own space. Our nurses bring clinical wound care right to your home, but it's more than just bandages and ointments. We’re here to create a calm, safe, and supportive environment that helps you heal, both physically and emotionally.

• Catheter Care

Managing a catheter can seem like a lot, but we’re here to make it easier. Our nurses support you in keeping everything clean, comfortable, and simple, helping you maintain hygiene and reduce the risk of infections. Together, we’ll make catheter care a reassuring part of your daily routine so you can focus on feeling your best.

• Continence Reviews, Assessments & Reports

Being comfortable and confident is so important. Our continence assessments help us understand your needs and create a plan to improve or manage any bladder or bowel control issues. This isn’t just about your physical health, it’s about giving you a sense of dignity and independence, which can boost your emotional and social well-being, too.

• End of Life Care

If your loved on is living with a life limiting illness, you'll face important decisions. We'll discuss your loved one’s desired level of support, honouring their wishes, preferences, and spiritual or cultural needs. As your loved one’s care needs change, we'll work closely with you and your family, ensuring open communication at every step, so this chapter is as comfortable and peaceful as possible.

What types of Clinical Nursing assessments can you do?

hink of our clinical assessments like your health’s personal GPS! We take a close look at your loved ones medical history, current health, and lifestyle to make sure you’re on the right path to a healthier, happier life. It’s not just about addressing what’s going on now but also planning ahead to keep them feeling well in the long run.

Our Clinical Nursing assessments include:

• Clinical Assessments

• Continence Assessments

• Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)

• Psychogeriatric Assessment Scale (PAS)

• Mini Nutritional Assessment

• Pain Assessment in Advanced Dementia (PAINAD)

• Diabetes management

• Review of Medication & Diagnosis

• Medication Administration

• Abbey Pain Scale

• Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia

• Oral Health

• Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment

• Vital Signs Monitoring

Learn more on our Nursing Care page or contact the BCD care team on 1800 275 223.

Are nursing services covered under aged care or NDIS?

Clinical nursing services will be fully covered under the new Support At Home program that starts 1 July 2025.

Nursing services may be covered under government funded aged care, this would be outlined in your Home Care package.

You can learn more about Home Care packages and the new Support at Home program and services here.

If you access the NDIS, your plan will list the services and supports that can be funded. NDIS supports are designed to provide support for living with a disability.

There is a defined list of NDIS supports that are funded. If you are admitted to hospital, the health system is responsible for your hospital and post-acute care service.

For more information on the NDIS and what it covers, you can read our guide or visit ndis.gov.au.

Why Local and Personalised Care Matters

As a local team, we understand the community, the nearby services, and how to coordinate with local GPs, allied health professionals, and other support networks.

But more than that, we build real relationships. See how our nursing team made a difference in Xiaolin’s life.

Need help?

If you're exploring in home nursing care, we're here to help.

Reach out to our BCD Nursing team today on 1800 275 223 and find out how we can support your family with personalised, local nursing care that truly makes a difference

Sources:

NDIS Funded Supports: https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/supports-funded-ndis

Support At Home: https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/support-at-home

Disclaimer

The information provided in this blog post is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal, financial, or professional advice. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the content, we encourage you to visit the relevant government websites for the most up-to-date and official information.