Baptistcare looks to expand aged care services to Swan and York communities
Baptistcare is exploring options to expand its quality aged care services to the rapidly developing City of Swan and Shire of York catchment areas.
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04 February 2020
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Baptistcare is exploring options to expand its quality aged care offering to the rapidly developing City of Swan and Shire of York catchment areas.
A recently signed memorandum of understanding will see the Western Australian aged care provider explore the opportunity to assume ownership and management of Global Care’s two residential facilities, two retirement villages and community care services located in Midland and York.
Global Care Group’s CEO, Krystal Laurentsch, said the non-profit organisation was established 29 years ago as the City of Swan Aged Persons Homes Trust to specifically meet the needs of local seniors.
“However aged care is an evolving and highly complex industry, and we believe the time is right to transition our services to a like-minded specialist sector leader,” she said.
“Baptistcare has more than 45 years’ experience delivering exceptional aged care and a commitment to meaningful community engagement, attributes which are extremely important to our community.
“We feel confident that Baptistcare taking over the ownership and management of our services can deliver enormous benefits for our valued employees, residents, clients and their families.
“In the meantime, it’s business as usual for my wonderful team as they continue to deliver quality, personalised care for our residents and clients.”
Baptistcare CEO, Russell Bricknell, said his organisation will work closely with Global Care over the coming months to ensure all stakeholders are fully informed and involved during the exploration process.
“We are excited about the prospect of being able to take the Baptistcare aged care offering to the Swan and York communities and, if the acquisition proceeds, we will also be welcoming Global Care’s employees and volunteers to our team,” he said.
“Bricks and mortar are important; however, we understand highly skilled and familiar faces who know and understand the people they care for and support are key.”
Ms Laurentsch and Mr Bricknell said residents and clients will not be disadvantaged in anyway by a new arrangement and security of tenure is assured.
“We will consult with residents, clients, families and employees to ensure everyone is confident and well informed throughout the process.”
The proposal will need to be approved by the Global Care Board, Global Care members, Baptistcare Board and the Department of Health and is hoped to be completed by the end of June this year.
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