“Small independent aged care providers are finding it increasingly difficult to balance the needs of compliance with government regulations and accreditation standards whilst at the same time maintaining long term financial viability and the very best professional care of their residents,” chairman, John Ireland said.

“With this in mind, the board of GLAC has pre-emptively sought out a larger organisation to acquire its operations with a view to ensuring the availability of contemporary aged care services for Bulahdelah and its surrounding communities now and into the future,” he said.  

“The level of care that our residents will receive will only be enhanced by Anglican Care.”

Anglican Care CEO Colin Osborne said he was delighted to have the opportunity to provide care to more people and seeing an increase in the footprint of Anglican Care.

“Foremost in the considerations of both organisations will be to ensure the minimal disruption of services over the next few months and that clear communication is maintained with all stakeholders in the lead up to the July 1 acquisition date,” he said.

“We are excited about the opportunity to enhance the provision of care and support to existing residents via the opportunity for them to access specialist services such as our nurse practitioner and our award winning lifestyle and wellbeing programs, including access to our lifestyle resource van”.

GLAC was established in 1991 to care for the frail and aged residents of Bulahdelah and its surrounding districts.

The facility caters to all levels of care, with a 57-bed aged care facility and six self-care villas.

The philosophies of the two organisations mesh perfectly, with the core values promoting an interactive, home-like atmosphere in a picturesque environment with superior care.

The reputation and size of Anglican Care continues to grow as an aged care facility in the Great Lakes.