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& AGED CARE
industry but Medea Park is in a
unique situation where it does not
have any direct competitors in the
immediate vicinity. Despite this, the
facility continues to maintain and
improve its standards and services.
Medea Park makes special efforts to
stay abreast of the ongoing legislative
initiatives and reforms that are taking
place within the industry.
Speaking of the establishment of
the facility, Ralf Mueller – Director
of Nursing/General Manager, says,
“Medea Park goes back to 1977. It
was very much community driven.
A number of community players
identified that aged locals had to
move to Launceston or Hobart, which
are two to four hours from this region
respectively. There was an identified
need that the region required an aged
care facility.”
Accommodation
Medea Park can accommodate
35 High Care residents and 20 Low
Care residents. Two of its rooms are
respite care rooms. Each resident
is encouraged to maintain as much
independence as possible. The
management provides all the care
that is necessary to ensure that the
overall environment is as safe and
secure as possible.
The facility offers a wide range of
activities so that residents enjoy
their stay and remain in good health
and spirits. Special care is taken to
ensure the psychological, social,
AT A GLANCE
WHO:
Medea Park Residential Care
WHAT:
Medea Park Residential Care
maintains high standards of care at
all times and is well known for its
warm and caring environment.
WHERE:
TAS 7216
WEBSITE:
medeapark.org.au