New aged care facility proposal responds to local needs
An application to build a 120-bed aged care facility in Umina adjacent to the existing Peninsula Village was a direct response to the region's changing aged care needs, according to chief executive officer Mr Shane Neaves.
He said that, if approved, the new facility in Pozieres Ave would replace Peninsula Villages existing care facility, Jack Aldous House.
"This $24.5 million development is a demonstration of Peninsula Village's commitment to delivering quality aged care on the Peninsula and beyond," Mr Neaves said.
"As a not for profit organisation, we are dedicated to investing in the future of the Central Coast and creating the very best facilities for our local community to enjoy.
"The new ageing-in-place building will feature 120 beds over three levels.
"To ensure the comfort and privacy of our residents, it will offer private single rooms each with an ensuite.
"Within the facility, we are also planning smaller wings of 14 residents per family unit, to provide a better level of care and continuity of staff.
"As the needs of our community members evolve, so must we.
"The new building will be a step away from the traditional aged care facility with a focus on contemporary comfort and enjoyment of residents through the delivery of high quality amenities and services," Mr Neaves said.
Peninsula Villages will offer three levels of care at the proposed facility, including aged care and palliative care, as well as specialist dementia care with a dedicated dementia unit on the ground floor.
"This new facility will be an opportunity to increase our current capacity and cater to a wide range of local residents."
Media release, 9 Dec 2016
Katey Smalls, Brilliant Logic