Hunter and Central Coast nursing homes report 100+ unexpected death reports in two years
More than 100 unexpected deaths were reported at Hunter and Central Coast aged care homes during the past two financial years.
More than 7500 serious incidents were reported at Hunter and Central Coast nursing homes during the past two financial years. The tally includes more than 100 unexpected death reports, made when providers failed to prevent a death or did nothing to prevent one.
There were also 1100 reports of psychological or emotional abuse involving yelling, name-calling, and withholding care. Hunter and Central Coast nursing homes reported 2000 incidents of neglect, ranging from untreated wounds to insufficient meal assistance.
The data comes from freedom of information requests to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. Hunter and Central Coast show higher than national rates across several serious incident categories.
- 7500+
- Total serious incidents
- 1100
- Psychological abuse reports
- 2000
- Neglect incidents
Why it mattersResidents and families need to know that aged care homes are safe. They need to know that serious problems get investigated and fixed.
AustraliaAustralians in these regions face questions about whether their elderly relatives receive safe, respectful care at local facilities.
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