Official Opening of BaptistCare's The Gracewood Centre

BaptistCare’s The Gracewood Centre in Kellyville was officially opened on 13 February delivering much needed aged care services to meet the increasing demand of The Hills District.

The Hon. Alex Hawke MP, Federal Member for Mitchell, joined more than 50 guests to celebrate the completion of the innovative $35 million facility and to unveil the ceremonial plaque.

BaptistCare General Manager Residential Services, Paull English, said the groundbreaking aged care centre exemplifies BaptistCare’s commitment to serving the growing senior community of the Hills District.

“BaptistCare is dedicated to providing Care you can trust and The Gracewood Centre will do so in becoming home for 138 residents, who will have access to all levels of care, including 32 specialised dementia care rooms,” he said.

“By 2025, the number of elderly people in this region alone will grow to over 22,000 from 13,600 today, and with that the need for trusted care options increases. The area with the greatest number of persons aged 70 to 85+ is expected to be Kellyville itself.”

Mr English said the purpose-built facility integrates the latest technology to ensure round the clock support and assistance for all residents, including 24 hour onsite registered nurses, and skilled and professional care staff.

Unique features of The Gracewood Centre include a café that overlooks subtropical landscaped gardens, hair and beauty salon, therapy spa, chapel, covered terraces, and facilities for family gatherings.

Each room is comfortably furnished with ample storage, quality fittings, built-in ceiling hoists, free Wi-Fi and SMART TVs.

The Gracewood Centre is an integral part of the wider Gracewood Community and is co-located on site with a day respite program, home care services and independent living community.

The Hon. Alex Hawke MP welcomed the new facility.

“BaptistCare’s Gracewood independent living community has been a huge success in meeting the needs of local over 55s and now this new aged care centre will enable those residents who come to require a greater level of care to stay within the Gracewood community, close to their family and friends” he said.

“I thank BaptistCare for their commitment to older Australians in providing access to all levels of care within the Hills District”.

Click here to find out more about BaptistCare's aged care services.