News

When Ian came to stay

31/12/2020

Initially Ian was apprehensive about coming into aged care, but he had suffered a series of falls in his family home and was struggling to cope, so began to come into Estia Health for short periods of respite care.

As good as a holiday

17/12/2020

Having only just returned home from her respite stay at Estia Health Leopold, Marjorie is already booking her next visit as she would a holiday.

Estia Health gets ready to reopen $34 million Blakehurst home

3/12/2020

Today, marked a significant milestone as Estia Health began entering the final stages of construction of its new $34 million residential aged care home, located at 392-394 Princes Highway, Blakehurst.

Border dancers perform outdoor concert for Estia Health Albury residents

9/10/2020

It's been a while between dances, but Gabrielle Hall was finally gifted the opportunity to watch her granddaughter Georgia Robertson perform again on Thursday.

Festival of flowers

6/10/2020

Estia Health Yarra Valley recently celebrated a festival of flowers as the community rallied to donate flowers by the bunch to the aged care home. Over a two week period, the nursing home was decked out in over 75 different varieties of colourful flowers helping bring joy to residents during a difficult time.

Yvonne finds new purpose

22/09/2020

Yvonne has found a new purpose in life since moving into Estia Health Benalla. She first arrived in February as a respite resident when she needs some extra support. However, after spending several weeks in the home, she was ready to make the move permanent.

Happy 100, Daphne

31/08/2020

A glass of beer and a bunch of flowers hand delivered by her favourite soap star was the perfect way for Daphne to celebrate ahead of her 100th birthday on Saturday.

Margaret Appleton earns her Medal

25/08/2020

Estia Health Parkside resident, Margaret Yeo (now Margaret Appleton) has been an almost lifetime resident of Tailem Bend. First coming to the town when her father, Joseph Yeo, was transferred with ‘The Railways’ from Peterborough sometime during the early 1930s.

Dolly visits Estia Health

17/08/2020

Estia Health residents were delighted to receive a visit from "Dolly" the pony to celebrate the annual birthday of the horse. A spokesperson said Dolly belonged to staff member Kellie's daughter and she was an absolute gem with the residents.