MLHD Chief Executive Jill Ludford said MLHD is committed to providing the highest quality care to the community and, as part of this commitment, regularly reviews the services it provides to ensure they align with the community’s needs – now and into the future.
“Delivering residential aged care in a hospital-style setting does not provide a home-like environment for our current residents at Corowa Hospital Nursing Home and does not meet the expectations of the next generation of older people in our community,” Ms Ludford said.
“In recent years, we’ve witnessed a decline in occupancy as modern alternatives, offering a more homely atmosphere, have gained preference.
“Faced with these challenges, we’ve made the difficult decision to decommission Corowa Hospital Nursing Home.”
The District’s priority now is to work closely with the remaining 22 residents, their families and caregivers to facilitate a smooth transition into local accommodation that best suits their health and wellbeing needs.
MLHD has partnered with Southern Cross Care NSW & ACT, a local non-government aged care provider, which has capacity to offer Corowa Hospital Nursing Home residents a home within their Karinya facility.
MLHD will work closely with residents, their families and carers to find the right option for each person. Corowa Hospital Nursing Home will remain open until every resident has settled into their new home.
Residents will continue to be provided with the highest quality care at our facility during the transition period.
MLHD is grateful to our dedicated staff, the backbone of our facility, who have provided unwavering support and care to our residents over the years.
MLHD is committed to working with each staff member impacted by this decision to find alternative employment across our district and at other appropriate facilities.
The District will provide individualised support to these staff members.
We are committed to working with the Corowa community to ensure it receives the best possible healthcare. MLHD will consider future options for the decommissioned space.
