K Care Healthcare Equipment

What K Care Healthcare Equipment does

K Care Healthcare Equipment (trading as K Care Healthcare Solutions) is an Australian privately-held manufacturer and distributor of hospital, residential aged-care, and community-care equipment, headquartered in Mildura, Victoria, and operating since 1976. Its product portfolio spans six categories totalling roughly 588 active SKUs: mobility aids (210 SKUs, including scooters, manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, and transfer equipment), beds and pressure care (169 SKUs, including mattresses, adjustable electrical beds, and bedside rails), toileting appliances (155 SKUs, including mobile shower commodes and over-toilet frames), showering and bathing aids (18 SKUs), daily living aids (36 SKUs, including reachers, jar openers, and adapted kitchenware), and lift chairs. Internally designed and manufactured lines such as the Essence shower commode range (stainless-steel frame, tilt-in-space/recline, tool-less adjustment, 160kg SWL, patented removable seats) and the Tasman Lite aluminium side-folding walker are complemented by distributed third-party brands including Merits, Karma, Afiscooter, Carilex, Rothcare, Aquatec, BalanceOn, Precision Comfort, and Uccello.

Technically, K Care combines in-house industrial design with Australian-standards compliance, holding independent certifications against AS/NZS 3973:2009 (shower commodes), AS/NZS ISO 11334.4:1999 (walking canes), ISO 10535:2021 (patient/bath lifts), and ISO 11199 2:2021 (rollators), as well as NDIS AT Standards listing. Differentiated build features include carbon-fibre lightweight frames (Ultra Ryder KA390 power wheelchair, Flinders Carbon Fibre Walker, 204g Carbon Fibre Walking Cane), the Alivio Align 15-layer hybrid pocket-spring mattress for profiling beds, and stainless-steel modular shower commodes with registered industrial designs.

K Care's business model is purely hardware sales through an exclusive authorised dealer network across Australia, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce pricing (customers are redirected to local dealers via a 'Find Your Local Store' locator) and no disclosed pricing or subscription tiers. Revenue is generated per-transaction across the dealer channel, with end customers including NDIS participants, aged-care and residential-care facilities, and home/community-care users. Channel support is delivered through dealer kits, downloadable catalogues and brochures, instructional and clinical-education videos, and a centralised phone-based contact centre (1300 783 783). The company does not disclose financials, headcount, ownership, or parent-company information and is described as an independent Australian operator.

Name

K Care Healthcare Equipment

Legal name

K Care Healthcare Solutions

Website

https://kcare.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

K Care Healthcare Equipment is an Australian privately-held manufacturer and distributor of hospital, residential aged-care, and community-care equipment, supplying mobility aids, beds and pressure care, toileting, showering, and daily-living products through an authorised dealer network to NDIS participants, aged-care facilities, and home-care users across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Equipment

NAICS

Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (33911), Other Health and Personal Care Retailers (45619), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF), Patient Lifts, Transfer & Safe Handling Equipment (Hoists, Slings, Transfer Boards) (HLAHAMAE), Incontinence & Urological Supplies (Catheters, Briefs, Ostomy Supplies) (HSABAKAH)

Keywords

• Healthcare equipment
• Mobility aids
• Pressure care products
• Aged care equipment
• Bathroom safety aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Eastern Creek

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Equipment Sales: K Care generates revenue through the sale of healthcare equipment and mobility aids including beds, pressure care products, wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, daily living aids, and related accessories. Products are sold through a dealer network across Australia with individual product transactions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

K Care Healthcare Equipment manufactures and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of Australian-designed healthcare and assistive equipment for hospital, residential aged care, and community care settings. The range covers mobility aids (scooters, wheelchairs, walkers), beds and pressure care, toileting appliances, showering and bathing aids, and daily living aids. Products are sold across Australia through an authorised dealer network rather than direct to end users.

Product overview

K Care Healthcare Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare equipment and disability aids through an e-commerce platform. The product range spans six main categories: Mobility Aids (210 products including scooters, wheelchairs, walkers, crutches), Beds & Pressure Care (169 products including mattresses and adjustable beds), Toileting Appliances (155 products including shower commodes and commodes), Showering & Bathing (18 products including shower chairs and bath lifts), Daily Living Aids (36 products including kitchen aids and reachers), and Lift Chairs. The company distributes products through dealers across Australia, with items available under brand names including Tasman Lite Walker, Alivio (mattresses and lift chairs), Essence (shower commodes), Lite Ryder Plus (powerchairs), Premium Seat Walker, and various daily living aids like the Gilia Kettle and Uccello Powered Kettle Tipper. Products carry various Australian and international certifications including AS/NZS standards and ISO certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobility Aids Comprehensive range of mobility equipment including scooters, electric bikes, manual wheelchairs, power drive wheelchairs, walking frames, walking sticks, crutches, transfer equipment, and batteries for electric scooters. 210 products for individuals with mobility limitations, aged care facilities, and NDIS participants.
• Beds & Pressure Care Healthcare beds and pressure care products including mattresses, bed accessories, adjustable electrical beds, bedside rails, over bed tables, bed sticks, monkey bars, bed cradles, and replacement parts. 169 products for aged care facilities, hospitals, and home users needing pressure care.
• Toileting Appliances Toileting equipment including mobile shower commode chairs, over toilet frames, bedside commode chairs, commode pans, bed pans, slipper pans, and raised toilet seats. 155 products for users needing toileting assistance and caregivers.
• Showering & Bathing Showering and bathing aids including shower stools, chairs, bath boards, bath benches, bath seats, and bath lifts. 18 products for users needing assistance in wet environments.
• Daily Living Aids Daily living assistance products including reaching appliances, eating/kitchen appliances, crockery, cutlery, jar openers, and traymobiles. 36 products for users needing help with everyday tasks.
• Lift Chairs Lift chairs for assisted seating and mobility support for users needing help standing or sitting.
• Tasman Lite Walker Lightweight aluminium side-folding walker with large wheels, height-adjustable handles, built-in seat and supportive backrest, folding design with carry bag. Available in Small, Medium, and Large. For users needing mobility support with portable transport.
• Lite Ryder Plus Powerchair Lightweight carbon fibre frame powerchair with side-folding design, compact joystick, removable lithium battery with offboard charging. Available in Black and Blue. For users needing powered mobility with portable transport.
• Essence Assist Attendant Propelled Shower Commode Attendant-assisted shower commode with stainless steel frame, height-adjustable seat (500-600mm), swing-up armrests, adjustable footrests. Maximum user weight 160kg. For users needing assisted toileting/showering with caregiver support.
• Essence Comfort Plus Tilt and Recline Shower Commode Advanced tilt-in-space and recline shower commode with stainless steel frame, tool-less height-adjustable contoured seat, supporting postural stability and pressure management. Maximum user weight 160kg. For users needing postural support and pressure care during showering.
• Alivio Align Pocket Spring Mattress Advanced hybrid mattress with 15 layers of comfort and pocket springs airflow. Hinged for profiling beds with reinforced foam edges for transfer stability. Available in Firm, Medium, and Plush firmness in multiple sizes. For users needing pressure care in adjustable beds.
• KCare Electric Bath Lift Electric bath lift assisting users to safely enter and exit a bathtub. Features foldable compact design, electric raise/lower via handset control, waterproof design. Tested to ISO 10535:2021. For users with limited mobility needing bath access.
• Uccello Powered Kettle Tipper Powered kettle tipper with effortless pouring technology, stainless steel heating element, auto shut-off, ergonomic handle, non-slip weighted base. For users with restricted strength and mobility.
• KCare Gilia Kettle Turn and tilt pouring kettle with 360-degree swivel, dual water level indicators, 4 temperature settings, non-slip silicone pour pad. For users with restricted strength and mobility needing safe pouring.
• KCare One Touch Automatic Jar Opener Automatic jar opener that opens stubborn lids at the touch of a button. For people with weak hands or limited grip strength.
• KCare Reacher Lightweight aluminium reacher with finger-operated trigger, rotating jaws with magnetic tip and key hook, rubber grips. For users with limited reach or bending ability.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerK Care products are designed and positioned for NDIS participants. The company provides information about NDIS AT Standards compliance and supports participants accessing equipment through their NDIS plans.
• Authorised DealerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia-wide network of authorised dealers who sell and service K Care healthcare equipment. Dealers have access to dealer kits, catalogues, and product support resources.
• MeritsmajorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Merits scooters and powerchairs including Dualer, Fold & Go, Maverick, Vector Rehab, and other models. Includes Quick Reference Guide for compatibility.
• KarmamajorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Karma manual wheelchairs including Ergo Lite 2, Flexx, and various accessory products. Full Karma catalogue and quick reference guide available.
• AfiscootermajorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Afiscooter mobility scooters including C, S, and SE models as well as accessories.
• CarilexmajorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Carilex powered and non-powered pressure care mattresses and overlays, including resource and fact sheet documentation.
• RothcaremajorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Rothcare products including Lite Ryder powerchair and Boston scooter. Includes Quick Reference Guide for compatibility.
• Aquatec (Ocean Ergo)majorTechnology or IntegrationK Care distributes Aquatec Ocean Ergo mobile shower chairs and accessories, with clinical guide documentation for healthcare professionals.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Aidacare: Australia's largest dedicated DME and mobility equipment distributor serving hospitals, aged care and community care with overlapping categories (mobility, beds, bathroom safety, daily living) and a similar dealer + direct institutional sales model.
• Hills Healthcare: Australian healthcare/lifting solutions provider with hoists, slings, beds and aged care equipment; competes in the same aged care and community care buyer base.
• Novis Healthcare: Australian distributor of Tente, Possum, Vela and other rehabilitation/assistive technology brands into hospitals, aged care and home care; direct competitor on shower commodes, seating and mobility products distributed via dealers.
• R&M Surgical (Mobility Solutions): Australian supplier of hospital and aged-care equipment (beds, lifting, mobility, bathroom safety) competing in overlapping institutional and dealer channels with similar product breadth.
• Astric Medical / Astec Equipment: Australian supplier of aged care and rehabilitation equipment including beds, pressure care and mobility aids distributed across a similar dealer network.

Broad incumbents

• Invacare: Global DME manufacturer with overlapping mobility, bed and bathroom categories; supplies Aquatec shower commode products that K Care distributes, making it both a supplier and competitive incumbent.
• Merits Health Products: Taiwan/Asia-based manufacturer of scooters and powerchairs (Dualer, Fold & Go, Maverick, Xtreme Ryder) — a brand partner of K Care that also distributes globally, creating both partnership and competitive overlap.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Global DME manufacturer with broad mobility, bathroom safety, beds and daily living product lines; competes with K Care at the retail and institutional level and through Australian distribution.
• Sunrise Medical: Global mobility and seating manufacturer (Quickie, Magic, ZIPPIE) overlapping with K Care's manual and powered wheelchair lines distributed in Australia.

Regional players

• Ability Healthcare (NZ): New Zealand DME distributor serving NDIS-equivalent and aged-care channels across mobility, bathroom safety and daily living; comparable category mix but operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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