Residential Aged Care Soon to be Redefined as SummitCare Begins State-of-the-Art Development

Work on SummitCare’s stunning new residential aged care development in Baulkham Hills, NSW, is underway, with a formal soil-turning ceremony held earlier this week. 

The 180-bed project, located on 1.257 leafy hectares in Sydney’s north-west, will create around 200 jobs and, when completed in mid-2017, will redefine aged care in Australia.

SummitCare has been providing top-level care and support to older people and their loved ones throughout New South Wales for the past 50 years but this Baulkham Hills development marks a major step-change in residential aged care with an exciting new approach to design and technology.

“Our focus has always been on creating warm, caring and welcoming environments for our residents, but Baulkham Hill will take this to a new level,” said Peter Wohl, SummitCare (Australia) Director.  

“Our approach to the development of this project is radically different – from the design to the use of latest technology.  It has been developed based on demand for quality care in the area and what people tell us they would like to see in their home - like pet friendly spaces, a children’s play area and even a purpose-built Men’s Shed.

 “We’ve chosen to work with an acclaimed award winning design company, CHADA, which has vast international experience not in aged care but in the high-end hotel sector.  The result will be generous room sizes and a hotel-style environment we’re confident residents and their families will love,” said Mr Wohl.

Other features will include a wellness centre; hairdresser; café and shops; gardens, courtyards and a golf putting green; a gymnasium and movement room; and a media room.

Technology will play a key role in both the lifestyle and care of residents with wireless connectivity, sensors, alarm call and fall-prevention systems and CCTV security to ensure a safe and connected community.

Residents will also be able to catch up with family members who are interstate or overseas via video conferencing, and for those closer to home (or visiting) there will be family rooms for overnight stays.

SummitCare Baulkham Hills will also offer a comprehensive activities program, allied health services, adult day centre and respite care, home care, palliative care and dementia programs, including music and movement.

 “As we celebrate our 50^th year of operation this year, our entire team and I are excited about seeing this development come to life and being part of the Baulkham Hills community,” said CEO Cynthia Payne.

Click here to find out more about SummitCare's residential aged care.