Melbourne nursing home shut down
24 September 2008
ABC NEWS
Melbourne nursing home is being shut down because of serious concerns about the care and safety of its residents.
The Federal Government has decided to move the 55 residents of the Rosden Private Nursing Home, at Burwood East, after a surprise audit that began last week.
It is the fifth Victorian nursing home to be sanctioned by the Federal Government since July.
Checks revealed residents had been forced to share eight-bedroom wards, and had inadequate and dirty bathrooms.
There were also a series of safety hazards.
The Federal Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot, says the checks revealed a string of serious safety problems.
"Some of these concerns are residents sharing an eight-bedroom ward, which of course doesn't meet minimum privacy and space requirements," she said.
"There's also concerns about safety issues, and also lots of issues in relation to personal care and dignity as well."
The Rosden home's management says the building is old and makes it difficult to provide the highest quality care.
A multi-million dollar redevelopment was due to begin in six weeks.
The Rosden home is run by TCL Nominees, which has links with the company operating the Lakes Entrance Aged Care Facility, which has also had tough sanctions imposed.
SOURCE: ABC Net
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