Aged care Star Ratings overhaul under fire
“Taking three years to implement a reform that could be commenced tomorrow is a slap in the face for older Australians.”
“Taking three years to implement a reform that could be commenced tomorrow is a slap in the face for older Australians.”
Consumers are waiting up to nine months to be assessed – four times the 40-day target, with some are falling through the cracks altogether.
“Australia is currently building a fraction of the beds we need,” says Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson
“Southern Cross Care has seen a shift from Residential Aged Care towards Home Based Care over recent years. Accordingly, to adapt to this changing dynamic, we have made the difficult decision to close Rosary Gardens”