Pledge to Residents as Nursing Home Fails (Melb. Australia)

By Siobhain Ryan
May 27, 2008

MORE than 100 aged care residents face an uncertain future after their Melbourne nursing home went into administration.

Ageing Minister Justine Elliot yesterday made the announcement that Bridgewater Aged Care Service at Roxburgh Park had appointed an administrator last Friday.

"Residents and their families can be guaranteed that they will receive appropriate care and their bonds will be protected," Ms Elliot said.

"We guarantee residents are looked after and their families have peace of mind."
Ms Elliot acknowledged residents might have to be moved to other homes in Melbourne.

The crisis comes weeks after the Rudd Government's budget angered the aged care sector.

SOURCE: TheAustralianNews
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