Beyond HELF: What boards should learn from aged care’s latest policy reset
The latest HELF rule changes have prompted providers to review charging arrangements, but the bigger lesson extends well beyond one fee. Paul Sadler argues that governance during reform requires continual review, local judgement and the willingness to revisit decisions made in good faith.
Yvette Willison, Content Writer
RLC says retirement living can play a key role in home care reform
The Retirement Living Council is calling for a funding injection that would enable retirement villages to better provide home care services directly to residents.
Dollars to Care tool highlights new information for consumers on My Aged Care
Updates to My Aged Care have resulted in drastic changes to publicly available information with aged care consumers now able to see how much providers spend on food each day, staff wages and overall surplus or deficit margins.
Provider profitability stabilises but residential care outstrips home care return
Year-on-year comparisons show much of the aged care sector has found financial stability following impactful Government reforms with the Quarter 1 2023-24 Quarterly Financial Snapshot one of the strongest in recent years.
MercyCare launches fifth aged care home, embraces Care Companion worker model
Western Australia’s MercyCare has unveiled its fifth residential aged care home, bringing the small-house model of care to Perth’s southeast.
Provider insight: Govt answers your Support at Home questions
Home care providers have seen some of their burning Support at Home questions answered with the Department of Health and Aged Care responding to the top queries from a recent webinar.
Care minutes bounce back as concerning reclassification trend emerges, Mirus reports
Care minutes totals have bounced back after a seasonal holiday dip in the latest industry analysis from Mirus Australia but there is reason to take stock of AN-ACC management styles as the age of AN-ACC reclassifications continues to rise.
Growth, expansion and reform leads to a new era for Proveda
Home care providers are heading into a transformational period and Sydney-based Proveda is already riding the wave of momentum after rebranding to better reflect its growing influence.
Industry giants announce leadership changes
There have been seismic shifts in the leadership space with Dementia Australia securing a major leadership coup and COTA Australia bringing in a former Liberal minister to chair its board.
Consultation period for the new Aged Care Act extended
Just as door for the Aged Care Act consultation period was expected to slam shut, the Government has extended consultation for a further three weeks.
Govt reaffirms Taskforce recommendation release has not been delayed
Debate continues over the release of the Aged Care Taskforce’s final report, presented to Government in December 2023, with their recommendations yet to be officially announced but the Government says there have been no delays.
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What's on our notice board
Leaders in the aged care industry are facing ongoing challenges including skilled workforce shortages, increasing community expectations and ever changing economic challenges. While each organisation has its own challenges to be addressed, the difficulties faced by industry and specifically the aged care sector are common across the board.
HelloLeaders will share industry insights but also knowledge and experience from respected leaders from a broad range of other sectors and put a spotlight on how good leadership can tackle a diversity of changes and challenges. Our vision is to provide a platform where leaders can learn from leaders to collectively drive the future of aged and community care.
Ownership Changes
| Date | Primary Entity / Acquirer | Secondary Entity / Acquiree | Type of Agreement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 24 | Arcare Aged Care | The Orchards Aged Care | Acquisition | |
| 29 Jan 24 | St Andrew's | Feros Village Byron Bay | Acquisition | Read more |
| 9 Jan 24 | Respect | Royal Freemasons Sale | Acquisition | Read more |
| 9 Jan 24 | Respect | Royal Freemasons Moe | Acquisition | Read more |
| 8 Jan 24 | Respect | Costa House (genU) | Merger | |
| 1 Dec 23 | Regis Aged Care | CPSM Care | Acquisition | |
| 28 Nov 23 | Apollo Care Alliance | Tenterfield Care Centre | Acquisition | |
| 1 Oct 23 | Apollo Care Alliance | Nanyima Care | Merger | |
| 1 Oct 23 | Juniper | Waratah Lodge | Acquisition | |
| 1 Aug 23 | Estia Health Limited | Royal Freemasons Limited (Bendigo and Benalla) | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Mar 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Arcare Aged Care |
| Acquiree | The Orchards Aged Care |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 29 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | St Andrew's |
| Acquiree | Feros Village Byron Bay |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 9 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Sale |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 9 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Moe |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Read more | |
| Date | 8 Jan 24 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Respect |
| Acquiree | Costa House (genU) |
| Type of Agreement | Merger |
| Date | 1 Dec 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Regis Aged Care |
| Acquiree | CPSM Care |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 28 Nov 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
| Acquiree | Tenterfield Care Centre |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Oct 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Apollo Care Alliance |
| Acquiree | Nanyima Care |
| Type of Agreement | Merger |
| Date | 1 Oct 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Juniper |
| Acquiree | Waratah Lodge |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
| Date | 1 Aug 23 |
|---|---|
| Acquirer | Estia Health Limited |
| Acquiree | Royal Freemasons Limited (Bendigo and Benalla) |
| Type of Agreement | Acquisition |
Facilities
| Date | Company | Facility | Address | Event | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 23 | Ananda Aged Care | Hope Valley Residential Care | 95-97 Awoonga Road, Hope Valley SA 5090 | Ownership Change | |
| 6 Dec 22 | Mayflower | Edith Bendall Lodge | 11 Park St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 | Ownership Change | |
| 21 Nov 22 | Uniting NSW.ACT | McRae-McMahon Place | 17 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 | Opened | |
| 20 Oct 22 | HammondCare | Bugari Cottage Respite Cottage | 13 Nambucca Road Terrey Hills 2084 | Opened | |
| 19 Oct 22 | Hammondcare | Miranda Mason Residential Care | 19 Kiama St, Miranda NSW 2228 | Opened | |
| 30 Sep 22 | Apollo Care | Freemason Village | Lot 6 Swift St Harden NSW 2587 | Ownership Change | |
| 20 Sep 22 | TriCare | TBC | TBC | Opened | |
| 19 Sep 22 | Rockpool Residential AC | Rockpool Carseldine | 56 Plaza Pl Carseldine QLD 4034 | Opened | |
| 19 Sep 22 | Apollo Care | Bundaleer Care Services | 142A Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446 | Ownership Change | |
| 5 Sep 22 | Uniting | Uniting Hawkesbury | 25 Chapel St, Richmond NSW 2753 | Opened |
| Date | 23 Jan 23 |
|---|---|
| Company | Ananda Aged Care |
| Facility | Hope Valley Residential Care |
| Address | 95-97 Awoonga Road, Hope Valley SA 5090 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 6 Dec 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Mayflower |
| Facility | Edith Bendall Lodge |
| Address | 11 Park St, Pascoe Vale VIC 3044 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 21 Nov 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Uniting NSW.ACT |
| Facility | McRae-McMahon Place |
| Address | 17 Marion St, Leichhardt NSW 2040 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 20 Oct 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | HammondCare |
| Facility | Bugari Cottage Respite Cottage |
| Address | 13 Nambucca Road Terrey Hills 2084 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Oct 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Hammondcare |
| Facility | Miranda Mason Residential Care |
| Address | 19 Kiama St, Miranda NSW 2228 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 30 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Apollo Care |
| Facility | Freemason Village |
| Address | Lot 6 Swift St Harden NSW 2587 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 20 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | TriCare |
| Facility | TBC |
| Address | TBC |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Rockpool Residential AC |
| Facility | Rockpool Carseldine |
| Address | 56 Plaza Pl Carseldine QLD 4034 |
| Event | Opened |
| Date | 19 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Apollo Care |
| Facility | Bundaleer Care Services |
| Address | 142A Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446 |
| Event | Ownership Change |
| Date | 5 Sep 22 |
|---|---|
| Company | Uniting |
| Facility | Uniting Hawkesbury |
| Address | 25 Chapel St, Richmond NSW 2753 |
| Event | Opened |