The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) welcomes new data showing improved star ratings released by Aged Care Minister Anika Wells today.
New figures show the number of aged care homes with 4 and 5 star ratings, which means that they are delivering excellent care, has improved by 15% in the past year. 1,329 homes (54 per cent) are now rated 4-5 stars, which is an increase of 352 since December 2022.
“This is extremely positive news and aged care providers should be congratulated,” said ACCPA CEO Tom Symondson.“We commend providers for their efforts to improve their performance under challenging circumstances. These results demonstrate our sector’s commitment to delivering the highest quality care to older Australians. We thank the Minister for her recognition of this effort.”
“The new figures show 98% of aged care homes are now rated 3 stars or above, a remarkable achievement in the past 12 months,” Mr Symondson said.
“Improved star ratings mean improved lives for older Australians and that’s what providers are striving to achieve, every day of the year.”
“The publication of star ratings is an important milestone for aged care sector reform in reaching greater transparency.”
Mr Symondson said financial sustainability remains aged care’s number one challenge.
“With over half of residential aged care providers still losing money and the financial position of home and community care providers trending down, getting the funding right will be essential to maintain these current high standards and increasing our capacity to support the growing number of older people over coming years.”
Mr Symondson is a member of the Government’s Aged Care Taskforce charged with finding solutions to the financial crisis facing aged care.
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