NSW: Rooty Hill aged care facility to get an extra 76 beds

Jun 14 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

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Residential Gardens aged care facility at Rooty Hill is to get an additional 76 beds after their re-development is completed. The centre offers residential aged care services and independent living rooms to older people with a Spanish background. Residential Gardens will also be adding a new kitchen, laundry, administration area and dining facilities.

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