Masonic Homes (SA) has negotiated the sale of its four aged care facilities and community care services (with 500 staff) to Adelaides ECH a 1,300 staff community based Not for Profit. Masonic Homes CEO, Doug Strain, says their strategy includes significant new investment in expanding services to their five existing villages in Adelaide and Darwin, with the emphasis on adaptable housing to allow residents to stay at home for their full life. He says national expansion is likely.
Government confirms AN-ACC price rise and 42% hotelling supplement boost
The Albanese Government has confirmed new funding increases for residential aged care from next month – including a significant 42% jump in the hotelling supplement. From 1 October 2025, the Australian National Aged Care Classification (AN-ACC)...