Services rated

All 10 of West Wimmera Health Service’s residential aged care campuses have received a four-star rating as part of the Federal Government’s new rating system.

‘Star ratings’ are a rate between one and five given to all government-funded aged care homes across Australia to show the quality and safety of a facility and how they compare to others.

Introduced and publically available last month, ‘star ratings’ aim to help families compare aged care homes and make informed choices.

Chief executive Ritchie Dodds said the rating was a reflection of the hard work, passion and commitment of aged care staff.

“We are among only 30 percent of all residential aged care homes across the country who received a four-star rating, with only one percent receiving a fivestar rating,” he said.