Aged care provider, Whiddon, and Pioneer House in Mudgee have announced a partnership for the two organisations to work together to explore potentially transferring ownership of Pioneer House to Whiddon.
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Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis said that Whiddon is excited to work with Pioneer House.
"In the current aged care landscape, many smaller providers are facing challenges around financial viability. As a large provider with a long and proud history, and a strong track record in regional communities," Mr Mamarelis said.
"We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of a journey with Pioneer House and we recognise that great consideration has been given to ensuring residents, employees and the wider community are best served now and into the future.
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"We are committed to working in collaboration with Pioneer House to begin a consultation process with families, residents, employees, local stakeholders and the community, to explore a potential transfer of ownership in 2020. We have a deep appreciation and respect for the strong linkages that exist between Pioneer House and the local community and are looking forward to taking this journey together."
A change of ownership would see residents of Pioneer House gain access to the company's model of care, and wellbeing and creative ageing programs according to a release from Whiddon.
Pioneer House board member Alan Codrington confirmed that this move was unanimously supported by the board.
The timeframe for any transfer, should both the Pioneer House and Whiddon Boards approve for it to take place, is anticipated to be in June 2020.
