WIMMERA Health Care Group’s Wimmera Nursing Home will be refurbished as part of a $6-million statewide aged care boost.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The organisation received $450,000 from the state government to revamp the nursing home, which includes Robert Menzies Manor and Matron Arthur Manor.
Chief executive Chris Scott said the money would help fund a long-term refurbishment project, which included more single rooms and improved living and leisure areas.
“The improvements will be on top of the new air-conditioning and new carpet already installed at the nursing home,” he said.
“We have listened to feedback from the community about the nursing home and are excited for the refurbishment to commence.”
Deputy chief executive Mark Knights said the planning stage of the refurbishments had already started.
He said the construction to revamp the nursing home was due to start at the start of next year.
“The initial works will take approximately nine months,” he said.
Mr Knights said the funding formed part of a larger refurbishing project, which would take up to three years to complete.
He said the the refurbishments would offer great benefits to the Wimmera community.
“The Wimmera Nursing Home residents and staff will enjoy significant benefits as a result of these works,” he said.
“The refurbishment means the residents and staff will enjoy a modern and contemporary environment.
“It’s important to remember the nursing home isn’t just part of the Wimmera Health Care Group, it is a person’s home.
“Undertaking the refurbishment means our residents will enjoy the best possible care in the best possible environment as well.”
Mr Knights said the refurbishments would be done in stages.
He said because of the stage approach, all Wimmera Nursing Home residents would be able to continue to live in their residence during the construction period.