New facilities: NCN Health's Irvin House refurbishment is now complete with updated facilities for residents.
A $2.1 million refurbishment to NCN Health’s Irvin House in Cobram is now complete, providing seven new bedrooms and upgraded facilities for residents, including those living with dementia.
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Seven double bedrooms were converted into single bedrooms with private ensuites, accompanied by a new kitchenette, upgraded fixtures and a circular corridor designed to promote resident movement.
NCN director of clinical services Carolyn Hargreaves said it was a fantastic addition to the health service that would benefit the whole community.
“The upgrade has provided a bright, modern, fit-for-purpose home for our current and future residents where they can expect the best quality of care,” she said.
“All Victorians deserve access to quality aged care close to home and we’re ensuring communities on the Murray have exactly that,” Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Colin Brooks said as he announced the project’s completion.
The refurbishment was funded by the $790 million Regional Health Infrastructure Fund, which helps regional Victorian health services and agencies deliver efficient and safe care for communities.
Better care: Irvin House refurbishment was designed with residents needs in mind, including care for those living with dementia.
Karinya Nursing Home in Numurkah also got a $340,000 bedroom upgrade, which converted a shared bedroom into two separate bedrooms with private ensuites.
The Numurkah upgrade was funded through the Rural Residential Aged Care Facilities Renewal Program, which helps rural and regional residential aged care to invest in modern equipment and infrastructure.
“With these upgrades in Cobram and Numurkah now complete, we’re supporting NCN Health serve local communities with additional rooms and facilities as a result of this multi-million-dollar funding,” Member for Northern Victoria Mark Gepp said.
NCN Health board director chair Tricia Quibel said they appreciated ministerial support to improve local residential aged care.
“Providing high quality care for our aged in modern facilities allows our local residents to stay in their community and enjoy local connections that have been established over their lifetime,” she said.
“We welcome the funding provided to upgrade Irvin House and Karinya Nursing Home and look forward to additional funding for Numurkah Pioneers Memorial Lodge. This facility is in urgent need of updating.“
