The sale is one of four by Uniting Care, who have also purchased Bupa sites in Berry, Eden and Tumut to widen its service offerings to areas where there is currently no Uniting Care presence.

Chief Executive of Uniting Care, Tracey Burton said that the acquisition aligned with the vision of Uniting to provide care for those in the regions.

"The acquisition aligns with Uniting's vision of increasing our role as a service provider to regional communities to meet the needs of older people by providing them with the comprehensive quality of care we are known for," Mrs Burton said.

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A Bupa spokesperson told The Area News that they expected the change to be a 'positive one' and would work closely with Uniting to ensure the transition was 'as smooth as possible' for employees, residents and families alike.

"As part of the change of ownership, Uniting will offer ongoing employment to all team members on the same or similar terms."

"This means our residents will continue to be cared for as before, by the teams they already know."

Uniting Care will continue to work closely alongside Bupa to ensure a smooth transition for staff, residents and families before the official handover on October 1^st.

"Uniting recognises the important contribution that Bupa has made to these communities over the years and we look forward to providing continued quality and compassionate support to those entrusted in our care," Uniting Ageing Executive Director Saviour Buhagiar said.

"We want to do everything possible to welcome them all into the Uniting family over the coming months."

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