ROOTED IN COMMUNITY Founded by residents with a deep connection to their community, Curtin Heritage Living was established to address a specific need: to allow people to age in the place they have always called home.“Curtin Heritage Living was created to serve the local community, which remains our mission today,” Cox states. “We operate in a very small area, but our presence here is significant. People love this place and don’t want to leave, so we’re here to ensure they don’t have to.” Curtin Heritage Living’s commitment to the community is evident in its wide range of services, all tailored to meet the needs of residents. The organization provides residential care, supported accommodation, independent living, and in-home services, but it goes beyond these traditional offerings. Cox explains, “We also have a community services arm that offers events and socialization opportunities, helping to reduce social isolation for both younger and older residents in the wider community. We are deeply embedded in this community, and our services reflect that.” CONTINUITY IN CARE One of the most distinctive aspects of Curtin Heritage Living is its integrated approach to care.“Our model is unique,” Cox states. “We employ a single team of cleaners, carers, and health professionals who work across all areas—residential care, supported accommodation, and in-home services. This means that residents are likely to recognize the staff who care for them, which makes transitions smoother and less intimidating.” Cox emphasizes the importance of this continuity, particularly when residents move from in-home care to residential care. “Many people see moving into residential care as a failure or something to fear because they don’t know the people. By ensuring that our environments are beautiful and familiar and having consistent staff across all levels of care, we make that journey much easier.” This approach is also evident in the wide range of services Curtin Heritage Living offers, from essential home support like gardening and cleaning to more complex care such as nursing and allied health services. The in-home services, which now support 3 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10 CURTIN HERITAGE LIVING
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