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During this time, residents may visit
friends and family. In fact, if relatives
or friends wish to visit residents, they
may do so at any time, as there are no
fixed visiting hours.
Ageing in place facilities are available
where each individual’s needs
and requirements are assessed
and a care program formulated to
specifically address them. The staff
at Banfields Aged Care are highly
trained and capable and above all,
work to promote a cheerful and
positive atmosphere. Residents are
treated with the greatest dignity and
every effort is made to allow them to
age in place in their own rooms.
John Matthies considers the quality
of care to be the most important
factor in determining the success of
an aged care facility. He has ensured
that this aspect gets the greatest
degree of attention at both Banfields
Aged Care and at Kew Gardens Aged
Care.
Explaining his view on the subject,
he says, “You need very good staff.
It is one thing to provide fantastic
infrastructure but you have got to be
very good at care. I understand this
because I grew up in the aged care
industry. My mum and dad started
the facility in Canterbury and we lived
on the site for some time. She was
very big on care and never tried to
maximise profits. So that is what I
have always tried to do.”
South Yarra Project
South Yarra is one of the most
upmarket locations in Melbourne.
Australian Aged Care is launching its
third project at a prime spot in this
area. The facility, which is expected to
become operational after two years,
will cater to the most discerning
clientele and will be amongst the best
in the country.