AGED and home care services have been given a boost following the recent merger of Mercy Health and Southern Cross Care (Vic).
The merger expands Mercy Health’s national aged and home care footprint. In any one year, the organisation supports and cares for almost 3,000 people who live in the 35 aged care homes, partnered with more than 8,500 home and community care clients and maintaining 409 retirement living units and apartments.
Mercy Health Group chief executive officer, Adjunct Professor Stephen Cornelissen said the organisation was excited to embark on this next chapter in its mission.
“Our goal is to grow a more sustainable organisation from which we can continue to provide compassionate, high-quality and affordable care,” Adj Prof Cornelissen said.
“Our years of experience will enable us to better respond to the changing needs of Australia’s ageing population and public funding arrangements.
“We’re delighted to welcome Southern Cross Care (Vic) staff to Mercy Health to help us proudly propel the missions of two outstanding Catholic organisations.”
Mercy Health chief operating officer, Adjunct Professor Linda Mellors said, “Our Southern Cross Care (Vic) teams from Shepparton to Rosebud have been outstanding during the past 18 months and have made sure our transition to one organisation has been a smooth one.
“We have a long history of providing exceptional care, and we’re committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of our residents and clients, as well as their families and communities.”
