Southern Cross Care (Vic) Announced as New Provider of Aged Care in Kingston

Elderly residents in the City of Kingston will soon have access to high quality ‘ageing in place’ residential care after Kingston Council selected Southern Cross Care (Vic) (SCCV) to take over its residential aged care homes, following a public tender process. 

“The tender evaluation panel unanimously found that Southern Cross Care would provide the highest quality accommodation, care and services,” said Mayor Geoff Gledhill. “I’m pleased to announce our elderly residents will be cared for by such an experienced, award-winning not-for-profit group.”

Southern Cross Care will build a new state-of-the-art home in Collins Street, Mentone, where support for people with all levels of needs will be provided, so residents will not need to move homes as their care needs change.

It will also take over management of three of Kingston Council’s existing aged care homes – Northcliffe Lodge, Nixon Hostel and Corben House, as well as the independently operated Mordialloc Community Nursing Home, which is on council owned land.

The three Kingston Council run homes currently offer services for people with lower care needs only. Importantly, all residents who are living in the existing four homes will have the opportunity to move into the new home upon its completion.

Southern Cross Care (Vic) CEO, Jan Horsnell, said the organisation was really pleased to be selected and most importantly, recognised for its Philosophy, Values and Model of Care that helped it stand out against the competition.

“We have a long and proud history of offering quality care, support and services set in an intimate and homely environment. We look forward to a long and sustainable future in Kingston,” said Ms Horsnell.
Construction of the new Mentone home is expected to take three years.

The transition of the four homes from Kingston Council to SCCV will commence in February 2016 and be completed during April 2016.

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