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$5.3 Million Makeover Brings High-Care to Bluehaven

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‘Bluehaven Gets $5.3 Million Makeover,’ Herbert River Express, August 28, 2008, p. 2.

Blue Care’s Bluehaven Lodge in Ingham, Queensland, is set to increase its bed numbers to 50 following a major refurbishment and extension worth more than $5.3 million. Director of nursing Kay Christensen this week revealed the improved facility will offer low-care places, new high-care places and respite to help meet the demand of Ingham’s ageing population. A date for the official opening is yet to be decided, though the new beds are expected to available soon.

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