Padman Healthcare, SAs largest private aged care operator, has invested nearly $400,000 on a 99 kW solar system at each of its Flagstaff Hill Centre and Lockley Centre, with the expectation of $120,000 savings in energy costs in the first year. They state they currently have electricity bills of $10,000-$14,000 per month, per centre. Padman is a family business with 12 centres in SA and two in QLD.
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These new retirement villages show providing care is here and now
Gone are the days when retirement living was defined by community centres, swimming pools and bowling greens. While these amenities still exist – the provision of care is now a core part of the value proposition. Hyegrove Willoughby on Sydney’s...
