Thursday 31 October 2024
MEDIA RELEASE
Calvary Health Care has accepted an approach from Estia Health to acquire Calvary Robina Rise, Calvary Noosa and Calvary Gympie Views residential aged care homes:
- Estia Health increases investment and presence in Queensland
- No change for Calvary Health Care residents
- Continuity of employment for Calvary Health employees
Estia Health and Calvary Health Care have announced that Estia Health will acquire the Calvary Health Care aged care homes in Robina, Noosa and Gympie. It is expected that Estia Health will own and operate the homes from early December.
Sean Bilton, CEO Estia Health said, “We have a significant presence on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast currently and are delighted to be able to increase our commitment to these regions through the management of an additional 406 residential aged care places, for older Queenslanders.”
Estia Health and Calvary Health Care management teams met with Calvary residents, their families and employees earlier this week to outline the transition process and respond to questions. Calvary and Estia Health are committed to working closely together to support residents, their families and employees through a smooth and successful transfer of ownership and management.
“We want to assure all residents and their families that they will continue to receive the same dedicated care and services from the same people that they always have,” Bilton said. “As a provider of 75 residential aged care homes across Australia, we are proud to offer individualised care and support to our residents and their families at an incredibly important time in their lives.”
Martin Bowles, Calvary Health Care National CEO said, “Calvary’s footprint in Queensland is restricted to residential aged care services, so we are unable to truly embrace our strategic vision to deliver great, connected care. This decision was not made lightly, but we believe this is in the best long-term interests of our residents and staff.”
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About Estia Health
Estia Health is one of Australia’s leading aged care providers, operating more than 70 homes across Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales. Estia Health cares for over 8,000 residents annually and supports them and their families at an important time in their lives.
Our near 10,000 employees are proud of the contribution they make to enrich and celebrate the lives of our residents and their families through exceptional care and services.
For more information, visit www.estiahealth.com.au
About Calvary Health Care
In 1885, six courageous Sisters sailed into Sydney to continue the mission of Venerable Mary Potter and the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary to care for those in need. Thus began Calvary’s enduring legacy of care in Australia. Today, we continue their mission, in our hospitals, home and virtual care services, retirement living and residential aged care homes across five states and two territories.
For more information, visit www.calvarycare.org.au.
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Julie Connolly
John Connolly & Partners
jlc@jcp.com.au
