Valuable addition to Group’s collection of facilities

After signing the agreement to take over the management of Mertome with co-director Michael Hall, Graeme Prior, CEO of Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group looked forward to developing and improving the facilities, accommodation and care offerings at the Village and aged care home.

“Mertome has been an important part of the City of Bayswater’s infrastructure for many years, and we were delighted to win the very competitive tender to run the village and aged care home,” he said.

“As we celebrate half a century of Mertome - the first retirement village of its type in Australia - I’m looking forward to contributing further to its continuing story and the valuable place it plays in the delivery of compassionate care for elders in this part of Perth.”

Delivering compassionate care to our community

Laura Currie, Mertome’s executive manager, has been running the facility ever since Hall & Prior took over the management of the site - and she’s seen plenty of changes during this time.

“With a diverse cultural and age range we have an immense amount of life experiences here at Mertome, bringing a thriving and supportive community of its own.

“I am extremely proud to be part of Hall & Prior and Mertome since April 2019, supporting the development of the Care Home and Village to provide a safe, supportive and happy home for our over-55 population.

“Ongoing renovations and additions to the aged care home and village’s facilities have improved life on a day-today basis for the 100 village residents and 70 aged care home consumers.”

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