Dementia Care at Home
in Melbourne
Nurse-Led, Personalised Support for Families Across Melbourne & the Mornington Peninsula
When someone you love is living with dementia, you want two things: their dignity protected, and your family supported.
Luxe Care provides nurse-led, in-home dementia care across Melbourne's inner east, the Mornington Peninsula and surrounding suburbs, built around consistency, clinical expertise, and a genuinely personal approach.
Call 1300 674 886 to speak with a care manager today, or read on to understand how our dementia care works, what it costs, and how to get started.
Dementia care at home means a trained carer or nurse comes to your loved one's own home, rather than your loved one moving into a residential facility, to provide the support, supervision and companionship dementia requires. It typically includes personal care, medication support, safety supervision, cognitive engagement, and emotional support for the person and their family.
For most families, in-home dementia care isn't an alternative to professional support, it's how professional support is delivered in the place where someone feels safest: home.
Looking for the clinical detail, what dementia is, early signs, and the stages of progression? See our blog article "Dementia Care Guide".
Why Families Across Melbourne Choose Luxe Care for Dementia Support
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Nurse-led care plans, every client's plan is designed and regularly reviewed by a registered nurse, not just a support worker, ensuring clinical needs are never an afterthought.
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Small, consistent care teams, your loved one sees familiar faces, which matters enormously for someone living with dementia, where unfamiliar people can cause distress.
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Specialised dementia training, all carers are trained in evidence-based dementia communication, behavioural support, and memory care techniques.
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24/7 availability, for families needing round-the-clock support, including overnight and live-in care.
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Coordination with your healthcare team, we liaise directly with GPs, geriatricians and allied health professionals so care stays aligned.
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Flexible, stage-appropriate care, your care plan evolves as needs change, from early-stage support through to advanced care.
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Local knowledge, our teams work across Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern, Armadale, Toorak, Brighton, the Bayside suburbs, and the Mornington Peninsula (Mornington, Mount Martha, Rye, Sorrento, Safety Beach and Flinders).
How Much Does Dementia Care at Home Cost?
The cost of dementia care depends on the level of support required, how many hours of care are needed per week, and whether the care is government-funded or privately paid.
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Home Care Packages (now called support at home program) can fund dementia-specific in-home support for eligible older Australians, see our Support at Home guide for how this works following the 2025-26 reforms
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NDIS funding may apply for younger people living with younger-onset dementia, see our NDIS care page
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DVA-funded care is available for eligible veterans, see our DVA home care page
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Privately funded care offers the most flexibility and can start almost immediately, without an assessment wait period
Because every family's situation is different, we provide a free, no-obligation in-home consultation to give you an accurate cost estimate based on your specific needs.
Call 1300 674 886 to arrange yours.
What's Included in a Luxe Care Dementia Care Plan
Personal care - Bathing, dressing, grooming and continence support, delivered with patience and dignity.
Medication support - Reminders and administration support, coordinated with prescribing doctors.
Cognitive engagement - Reminiscence therapy, music, puzzles and structured activities suited to the person's stage of dementia.
Safety supervision - Fall prevention, wandering risk management, and home safety adaptations.
Household support - Light housekeeping, meal preparation, and help maintaining a calm, familiar environment.
Social connection - Companionship and community engagement to reduce isolation.
Family respite - Scheduled breaks for primary carers, from a few hours to overnight or longer (see our respite care services).
24/7 & live-in care - Round-the-clock nursing support for advanced-stage dementia or families needing continuous care.
Recognising When It's Time for Professional Dementia Support
Many families start with informal care from a spouse or adult child, and that's exactly as it should be in the early stages. Professional in-home dementia care typically becomes important when:
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Safety risks increase, wandering, frequent falls, or medication errors.
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Behavioural changes (agitation, aggression, severe confusion) become difficult to manage safely.
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The primary carer is showing signs of burnout, exhaustion or declining health.
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Medical or personal care needs exceed what family members can safely provide.
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A formal diagnosis has confirmed dementia and a care plan needs to be put in place.
If any of this sounds familiar, you don't need to make this decision alone. A short conversation with our care team can help you understand your options, with no pressure and no obligation.
CASE STUDY: RESTORING DIGNITY AND CONNECTION
When Mr Lawton's family first approached Luxe Care, they felt overwhelmed by the fast progression of his dementia. Our care team visited his Armadale home to design a tailored, personal support plan, combining memory activities, daily living assistance, and emotional support.
Over time, Mr Lawton reconnected with his family, regained confidence in everyday tasks, and the household atmosphere became noticeably calmer. His children reported reduced stress and greater family unity, supported by our carers' ongoing guidance.
This is one of many families we've supported. Every dementia care plan is built around the individual, what worked for Mr Lawton is just one example of what's possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
We provide dementia care across Greater Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, including Hawthorn, Kew, Camberwell, Glen Iris, Malvern, Armadale, Toorak, Brighton, Bayside suburbs, Mornington, Mount Martha, Sorrento and surrounding communities. See our full areas we serve.
Cost depends on hours of care needed and funding source. Home Care Packages, NDIS and DVA funding can all apply. We provide a free consultation to give you an accurate, personalised estimate. See our Support at Home Pricing Page
Yes. Every care plan is reviewed regularly and adjusted as needs change, from early-stage support through to full-time or live-in care in later stages.
Yes. All Luxe Care staff complete specialised dementia training covering communication techniques, behavioural support, and evidence-based memory care strategies, with oversight from registered nurses.
Yes. We actively liaise with GPs, geriatricians and allied health professionals to keep care aligned and consistent with medical advice.
For privately funded care, support can often begin within days. For government-funded care (Home Care Packages/Support at Home program or NDIS), timing depends on your assessment and funding approval, we can help guide you through this process.
Get Started with Dementia Care Today
You don't have to navigate this alone. Our team can talk through your situation, explain your funding options, and arrange a free, no-obligation in-home consultation.
Call Luxe Care now on 1300 674 886
