One of the myriad of ways in which we aim to bring joy and happiness to our residents is through the universal language of celebration: food. At Leigh Place, we understand that food is not just sustenance; it is a…
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Choosing the right Aged Care Provider
At Leigh Place, we recognise that the decision to move into residential aged care is a major one. To that end, we warmly welcome potential residents, families, and friends to visit us and learn more about our community and the…
Aged Care Taskforce Report and Recommendations
The Final Report by the Aged Care Taskforce has now been released. It contains 23 recommendations for the Australian Government to consider. The Taskforce, established in June 2023, had a remit to provide expert advice to government about: Aged care…
Our Community – New Residents Welcomed to Lotus House
We continue to grow our community and welcome residents into our newest building, Lotus House. In line with our staged approach to the onboarding of residents into our brand-new, architecturally designed, and purpose-built wing, we are now welcoming residents into…
Lotus House: Continuing our Commitment to Care
The Leigh Place model of care has always been a great advantage - delivering exceptional care and services built on a long-standing tradition of service that spans more than 30 years. Leigh Place is committed to providing holistic person-centred care,…
Star Ratings
Did you know that each aged care home receives an Overall Star Rating and a rating against 4 sub-categories including: Residents’ Experience – based on survey feedback from at least 10% of residents about their experiences at their aged care…
Our Residents & Social Wellbeing
Social Wellness, is a key dimension of wellness that contributes to health, happiness, and overall quality of life, and it is therefore an important area of focus at Leigh Place. Research clearly demonstrates that strong social networks help all people…
Lotus House welcomes new residents
We are excited to announce that we are now welcoming residents into all three levels of our new purpose-built residential aged care wing. Our Classic, Deluxe, and Premium level rooms offer all of the amenities of the existing Leigh Place…
Exposure draft Bill – new Aged Care Act open for consultation
On 14 December 2023, the Department of Health & Aged Care released an exposure draft of the Bill for the new Aged Act for public consultation. Consultation will run until 16 February 2024. Members of the public and interested organisations can…
Aged Care Reform Roadmap
In January 2023, the federal government released the aged care reform roadmap, an indicative timeline for key reform elements to June 2025. At Leigh Place, our Board and Executive continue to actively monitor the reform agenda, and the sweeping changes…