Harden’s Aged Care Capacity Gets Boost

Harden-Murrumburrah seniors and their families welcome news that an aged care facility will open its doors later this year.

Apollo Care will open a new aged care service at the site of the former St Lawrence Residential Aged Care.

The announcement comes more than 18 months after the former service was closed by Southern Cross Care.

Federal Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack said it was pleasing to see the efforts of so many in the Harden-Murrumburrah community come to fruition.

“Harden-Murrumburrah is a fiercely proud and tight-knit community which deserves appropriate aged care,” Mr McCormack said.

“Whilst it has been a long battle, the local community never gave up hope that a solution would be found and this important service would be reinstated.”

“The Harden Regional Development Corporation, ably led by its Chief Executive Officer, Chris Ireland, has worked tirelessly for and on behalf of the Harden-Murrumburrah community to get to this point.”

“I also thank The Kruger Trust for its significant investment and, of course, Apollo Care for its vision to deliver much-needed aged care in the twin towns.”

“I fought hard to secure aged care bed licences for this facility and am delighted a commitment has been made by Apollo Care to ensure local residents will not have to relocate to another town in their twilight years.”

“This wonderful announcement will also provide several jobs and boost the local economy.”

“Congratulations to all involved to getting this important outcome for the Harden-Murrumburrah community.”

Apollo Care plans to reopen the facility, which will be known as Harden Grange, by the end of the year.

Member for Cootamundra, Steph Cooke said the news was fantastic.

“This is very welcome news and comes as a relief for the local community, prospective new residents and their families,” Ms Cooke said.

“This follows extensive efforts to retain this crucial service in Harden, including meeting with the former Federal Aged Care Minister, the Hon Richard Colbeck, and engaging with aged care providers elsewhere in the region.”

“I commend Harden Regional Development Corporation for their role in securing this successful outcome, and I extend my thanks to Apollo Care for their faith in the future of our small communities.”

“I look forward to seeing Harden Grange open its doors later this year.”

• Topics:

• Health & Wellness
• Seniors
• Aged care