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Nurse Next Door Geelong delivers home care in Geelong


Nurse Next Door Geelong delivers reliable home care services in Geelong to help your loved ones stay at home. We help seniors maintain their independence by supporting them where they need it. Whether you need dementia, Parkinson's, disability or post-surgery care, our in-home care services can help you.


We offer support in personal care, meal preparations, 24-hour home care and more. Our custom in-home care model allows your loved ones to stay healthy and happy at home.

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Our Talent is Caring

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We're Local

Our Nurse Next Door team in Geelong is available to help 24/7.
Geelong Communities we Serve
  1. Belmont
  2. Corio
  3. Geelong West
  4. Newtown
  5. Bell Post Hill
  6. Waurn Ponds
  7. Grovedale
  8. Marshall
  9. Hamlyn Heights
  10. Norlane
  11. Lovely Banks
  12. Geelong
  13. Moriac
  14. South Geelong
  15. Fyansford
  16. Ceres
Our Story

Making Lives Better in Geelong

Owned and operated by Geelong Local Kristy Kayler-Thomson, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services Geelong proudly serves the community from Lovely Banks all the way down to Moriac, including Geelong CBD and surrounding areas, offering home care that’s Making Lives Better®.

Born in Colac, Kristy moved to Geelong in 2008, where she worked at Geelong Hospital as a nurse for 10 years. She loves holidaying with her family in their caravan, and spending time outdoors. Family is most important to her, driving her passion to do in home care differently in her local community and make it possible for older Australians and those living with a disability to remain in their own home. Keeping them connected with family, friends and community, for as long as they choose.

Kristy’s promise is to do whatever it takes to bring you peace of mind that you, or your loved ones, are happy and safe at home.

Happier Ageing

Like everyone at Nurse Next Door, Kristy believes that every age counts. She infuses our Happier Ageing® philosophy of care into everyone she cares for, no matter their age or ability, with one simple question:

“What did you use to love doing that you no longer do?”

From your Caring Consult through to the development of your Care Plan, Kristy will help you reconnect with your interests, hobbies and passions that you may have lost along the way.

Our Talent is Caring

Kristy’s team of qualified, trusted and extraordinary nurses and caregivers live and breathe Nurse Next Door’s core values, including admiring people and being passionate about making a difference, and are all happy and naturally caring people who love making others smile. Kristy carefully matches caregivers based on your individual needs and is confident that you will receive the best care in Geelong and Surrounding areas.

Nurse Next Door Geelong provides care services, including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), nursing care or simply companionship, 7 days a week, 24 hours day, to suit your needs – all with no long-term contracts.

Local Business Owner

Meet Kristy Kayler-Thomson (RN)

geelong@nursenextdoor.com.au
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Our Clients Love Us!

Delivering a WOW Customer Experience

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Nurse Next Door is a wonderful and much needed organization. Kristy and Rachel are both very easy to deal with and are quick to respond. A huge thank you and love especially to Sally, Mary, Amanda, Danni and Georgia who were always so caring and kind to me and to Spike and Missy. Thank you

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Dealing with Kristy has been efficient, timely and every question I have had has been answered without a hiccup. Care of our Mother is one of the most important and stressful things we have had to do as her children but we feel supported by Nurse next door to treat and care for her as we would, actually they are probably better at it than us. Mum has had Lily, Meg and Eva, coming in to care for her of the morning and she is noticeably happier and more comfortable for the day. I would highly recommend Nurse next door it has made a huge difference for Mum and for us.

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As an Advisor and Support Coordinator supporting clients that are terminally ill, I have found the team at Nurse Next Door Geelong to have a personal approach, very helpful, responsive and extremely passionate about providing the best outcome for their clients and families. I would highly recommend Nurse Next Door Geelong to anyone looking for quality, professional and personal home care for their loved ones.

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It is hard to really describe just what a blessing Kristy's appearance in our lives was. I think many people will relate to the experience of thinking their parents are going along just fine and managing life to suddenly realize that they are not. Dad had been a central person in the extended family, making it his mission to look after everyone and help wherever he could. He'd been doing this for years and I think we all just felt he would go on forever. I was interstate and visiting regularly but probably always seeing him and mum at their best. It seemed a sudden decline when mum rang in tears to say that dad was struggling but in reality, it was a gradual decline over many months. Dad ultimately had a few weeks in hospital and then rehab. During this time, it became very obvious that in order for dad to come home he and mum were going to need help. This was a confronting prospect for a couple that had always managed everything on their own. Mum in particular is very private and quite shy and it was important to find someone with whom she in particular would feel comfortable sharing the very personal experience of caring for her husband. In my initial phone call to Kristy, I explained the situation and she understood immediately what I meant. From the moment she walked in the door to meet Mum and Dad it was so obvious she was perfect. With many years of experience nursing people at their most vulnerable, plus a good country upbringing, Kristy had incredible intuition, empathy and an ability to read people and situations. Mum was immediately, at ease and Dad was chatting away to her like she was a long-lost friend. These incredible personal qualities continued to shine through over the next few months. For both Mum and Dad Kristy became a trusted friend and helped both mum and Dad live their best lives together. Dad was always treated with great respect and kindness and endless patience. On the days when Kristy was not on duty, dad would tell us we were doing pretty well, but not as well as Kristy. This was always followed be a little chuckle. Kristy it was the small things you did that made the difference. Those cups of tea and coffee, taking the dog for a little walk when mum was too exhausted to manage and the long discussions about AFL with dad that just helped so much during such difficult times. You made our lives so much better. Leaders set the tone and culture of a community. Kristy's leadership is marked by compassion and humility and a real love for helping people. Her team at Nurse Next Door are lucky to have her and by example they too have the qualities that matter. We miss dad enormously but so grateful to you Kristy for all you did for him and mum. To anyone out there needing help, I can't recommend Kristy and her team highly enough.

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So happy to have found Nurse Next Door. They have been caring for my husband in our home since he had major heart surgery. I have found the process of hiring their staff easy and fast. The staff chosen for us were all excellent, and went above and beyond giving excellent care to Geoff. Thank you Nurse Next Door. I highly recommend this company.

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Why Nurse Next Door?

Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional

Every Care Plan is thoughtfully crafted, and every Caregiver is meticulously chosen to meet your needs.

Quality Home Care That’s Personal and Professional

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We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver

We hand-pick the right person from our trusted team of Caregivers based on your needs, preferences and personality.

We Match You with Your Perfect Caregiver

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Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System

Our activity monitoring system closely monitors every visit to ensure Caregivers arrive on time and schedules run smoothly.

Reliable Care with Our Attendance Monitoring System

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Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust

Our Caregivers and Nurses are licensed, insured and highly qualified, with a minimum of two years’ experience.

Qualified & Insured Caregivers You Can Trust

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We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime

We want you to see a familiar face every visit. Your perfect match Caregiver will learn your routines and favorite foods.

We Aim to Provide You The Same Caregiver Everytime

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24/7 Live Calling Support

Speak with a real person in 30 seconds or less every time you call, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

24/7 Live Calling Support

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Comprehensive Care at Every Age

Our services range from elder care to daily living support for people of all ages. Quality care, regardless of age.

Comprehensive Care at Every Age

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Book a complimentary caring consultation

Get back to living your life

Book a complimentary caring consultation

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It's as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3

We Make Getting Care Simple

Step 1

Instant Connection

Your call is answered by a live person at any time, day or night. We are available 24/7, 365 days of the year. We listen to your needs, whether that’s for Support At Home, Home Care, NDIS Disability Support or Nursing Care.

Step 2

Getting to Know You

A Care Designer meets with you to assess your needs and preferences before creating a Care Plan tailor-made for you. We match you with the perfect caregiver with the right skills, a kind heart and a personality you’ll love.

Step 3

First Visit

We aim to send the same Caregiver every visit so you can grow your relationship with your perfect match Caregiver from day one. Our team stays in touch, monitoring care and making tweaks as needed throughout your care journey.

We're open 24/7

Ready to join the Nurse Next Door Geelong Team?

Ready to join the Nurse Next Door Geelong Team? We are always looking for people who are passionate about caring to join our team. Explore our careers page to learn more.

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Frequently asked Questions

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Is Nurse Next Door registered for Support At Home?

Yes, Nurse Next Door is a government registered home care provider and can supply all your Support At Home care needs.

What if I need to speak to someone after business hours?

Our Care Services Center is open 24/7. Call anytime, and one of our Care Services Specialists will be happy to assist you.

When should we consider 24-hour home care?

Use this list to help you decide if continuous monitoring is something you should consider:

  • The person doesn’t sleep through the night (or gets up more than 2-3 times per night).
  • The person has difficulty moving around and is at a high risk of falls.
  • The person was recently (or is about to be) discharged from the hospital and needs constant monitoring.
  • The person’s spouse or relative is exhausted from helping day and night.

If one or more of these statements is true, call us for a more thorough Caring Consult.

How much does Nurse Next Door cost?

Nurse Next Door's services vary in price depending on the level of care required and the Nurse Next Door Care team that services your area. To get a better idea of pricing in your area, speak to one of our Care Services Specialists, we're open any time, 24/7.

We also offer a complimentary Caring Consult, during which one of our Care Designers, who is a Registered Nurse, will help you determine the amount of care you may require. We'll then work with you to balance your budget and needs and find a home care option for you.

You may also be eligible for Government Funding to help compensate with any finances.

Can I trial Nurse Next Door or do I have to sign a long-term contract?

You are not locked into a long-term contract as a Nurse Next Door client.

To try out Nurse Next Door, just contact us to book a complimentary, no-obligation Caring Consult. One of our care designers will visit your home to assess your needs and design a care plan with you, including frequency and duration of care.

Are your home care services only for Aged Care?

No. We provide home care services to people of all ages. In addition to aged care, we provide home care services for disability support, post-operative care and more. 

Visit our services page to explore our full list of services.

Will I have the same Care Team all the time?

At Nurse Next Door, we strive to provide consistent care with regularly assigned caregivers. If your Caregiver isn’t available, we will ensure a suitable replacement that meets your unique needs.

Does Nurse Next Door conduct a background check for Caregivers?

Yes, all Nurse Next Door Caregivers are carefully screened with police checks, vulnerable sector checks and reference checks. Prior to hiring we verify our Caregivers' credentials and experience. On an annual basis, we verify that every Nurse is registered and in good standing with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Why should I use Nurse Next Door instead of hiring a private caregiver?

While private caregivers also offer personalised care, we go beyond that by matching you with the perfect Caregiver and providing a reliable system you can trust. Our 24/7 live support and activity monitoring system ensures you receive reliable, quality care every visit.

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