Praise for Quairading's New Aged Care facility

22/8/00
The State Government's commitment to aged care in rural areas was today reinforced with the opening of the new $650,000 aged care wing at the Quairading Hospital.
Health Minister John Day said the first-class health accommodation had received much praise from patients, relatives and staff, and offered care equal to or better than facilities in the metropolitan area.
"The new aged care wing has permanent care facilities for six people, including six individual bedrooms, a dining room, a day room, a quiet room, assisted and fully assisted showers, toilets and outdoor areas," Mr Day said.
"As part of this project, a new obstetric delivery suite has been specially designed for mothers and babies."
Mr Day said an additional $170,000 had been spent on general refurbishings for the hospital, including new medical equipment and new roofing.
"A great deal of care has been taken to ensure that the facility retains the character of the hospital complex, and the end result is very attractive," he said.
Mr Day said the local community had been significantly involved in the project, contributing a total of $145,000 to the new wing.
"The State Government is committed to working together with communities towards improving health and aged care services for seniors, as part of our overall policy of providing care closer to home," he said.
The new facility was named the Cuneata wing after an extremely rare Banksia plant found at only six locations in Quairading and Brookton shires.
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