Life Care

What Life Care does

Life Care is a South Australian not-for-profit aged care provider, established in 1950 by the Churches of Christ Social Services Department and now operating as Churches of Christ Life Care Limited, a Company Limited by Guarantee. Since a 2023 strategic pivot away from residential aged care, the organisation has focused exclusively on in-home and community-based care and allied health services for older South Australians, delivered through a Unley-based corporate office and a Payneham clinic.

The service portfolio spans six core pillars: Support at Home Services (personal care, domestic assistance, transport, social support), Nursing Services (wound care, medication management, dementia and post-hospitalisation support), Allied Health Services (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy), Exercise Programs, Spiritual Care, and Specialised Care Support Programs (Advance Care Planning, Palliative and End-of-Life Support, Dementia Support). Services are offered in 13 languages and are accessible through three funding streams: the Australian Government's Support at Home (SAH) program effective 1 November 2025, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and private Fee for Service arrangements, supplemented by donations and bequests.

Life Care operates only within South Australia, has 501-1000 employees, and is led by CEO Grace Scaffidi with a board chaired by Judith Carpenter. Client intake flows predominantly through the federal My Aged Care assessment gateway, with secondary direct-to-consumer channels including the website, a 'Chat with Belinda' Calendly booking flow, telephone (1300 555 220), email, and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook). The organisation filed no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or external equity investors, consistent with its non-profit Company Limited by Guarantee structure.

Name

Life Care

Legal name

Churches of Christ Life Care Limited

Website

https://lifecare.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Life Care is a South Australian not-for-profit aged care provider delivering in-home care, nursing, and allied health services to older Australians through government-funded programs (Support at Home, CHSP) and private fee-for-service arrangements, operating from Unley and Payneham since 1950.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aged Care / Home Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Home Health Care Services (6216)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Companion Care & Social Support (non-clinical) (HLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF), In-Home Dementia Care Services (Specialized Personal Care) (HLADACAI), Routine In-Home Hospice Care (HSABAFAA)

Keywords

• Aged care services
• Home care support
• Allied health services
• In-home nursing care
• Elder care programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Unley

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Programs - Support at Home (SAH): Life Care receives revenue through the Australian Government's Support at Home program, which replaced Home Care Packages from 1 November 2025. The program provides eight levels of care funding based on assessed needs, with government subsidies covering clinical care fully and participants contributing to independence support and everyday living services based on income assessments.
2. Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP): Entry-level government subsidized support services for older Australians needing low-level assistance. The Australian Government subsidizes these services, with Life Care requesting modest client contributions to cover service delivery costs.
3. Fee for Service (Private Pay): Private pay option for clients not eligible for government funding, those wanting immediate services without waiting for assessments, or those supplementing government-funded packages. Clients pay directly for services including Allied Health, Personal Care, Domestic Assistance, Nursing, and Social Support.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Life Care accepts donations to support essential services, Allied Health therapies, Spiritual Care, innovation and development, and community programs. The organization also offers bequest opportunities through Wills.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life Care delivers personalised in-home and clinic-based aged care services to older South Australians, including Support at Home personal care and domestic assistance, Nursing services, Allied Health (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy), Spiritual Care, Exercise Programs, and Specialised Care Support for dementia, palliative, and advance care planning. Services are funded through the Australian Government's Support at Home (SAH) program, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and a private Fee for Service option.

Product overview

Life Care is a not-for-profit aged care organization based in South Australia, founded in 1950, providing a comprehensive suite of home-based care and allied health services. The organization operates as a unified platform offering four core service pillars: Support at Home Services (personal care, domestic assistance, transport, social support), Nursing Services (clinical care, wound management, medication support), Allied Health Services (Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Hydrotherapy), and Specialised Care Programs (Advance Care Planning, Palliative Care, Dementia Support, Spiritual Care). Services are accessible through multiple funding streams including the Support at Home (SAH) program, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and private Fee for Service arrangements. The organization transitioned away from residential care in 2023 to focus exclusively on in-home and community-based support, enabling older South Australians to age with independence and dignity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Support at Home Services Personalised in-home care and support services providing assistance with daily tasks, personal care, transport, social engagement, and wellbeing programs to help older South Australians maintain independence at home.
• Nursing Services Professional in-home nursing care delivered by Registered and Enrolled Nurses, offering clinical services including wound care, medication management, dementia support, health monitoring, and post-hospitalisation care.
• Allied Health Services Comprehensive allied health services delivered at home or in-clinic, including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, and Hydrotherapy to improve mobility, strength, and overall wellbeing.
• Spiritual Care Services Compassionate emotional and spiritual wellbeing support offering Chaplaincy services including assessment and planning, individual and group social support, bereavement support, and carer and family support for people of all backgrounds.
• Exercise Programs Tailored exercise programs for older adults designed to support strength, mobility, and overall wellbeing, including group exercise classes and personal training sessions delivered by qualified Exercise Physiologists and Physiotherapists.
• Specialised Care Support Programs Comprehensive specialised care programs addressing complex needs including Advance Care Planning, Palliative and End-of-Life Support, and Dementia Support, delivered by dedicated teams of Chaplains, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals.
• Support at Home (SAH) Funding Program Australian Government in-home aged care funding program with eight levels of care, focused on wellness, reablement, and tailored support for independent living. Clinical Care is fully government-funded; Independence Support and Everyday Living involve participant co-contributions.
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) Entry-level government-subsidised support services for older Australians needing low-level assistance with everyday tasks, providing domestic assistance, transport, personal care, nursing, gardening, social support, and allied health.
• Fee for Service (FFS) Private pay option allowing clients to access Life Care's quality aged care and support services without government assessments or eligibility requirements, providing maximum flexibility and immediate service access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Services delivered to older South Australians enabling them to remain independent at home

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Churches of Christ Social Services Department (Founding Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1950Life Care was founded in 1950 by the Churches of Christ Social Services Department, originally focusing on Residential Aged Care facilities and retirement villages. This founding partnership established Life Care's mission of serving older South Australians with compassion and care.
• My Aged CarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMy Aged Care is the Australian Government's central point of contact for accessing aged care services. Life Care accepts referrals through this system and helps clients navigate the assessment process to determine eligibility for various support programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lifecaresouthaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/life-care-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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