Staff shortages blamed for spine-deep bedsore that 'almost killed' Eric at Edenfield Family Care aged care home in Port Augusta
ABCA little over a week after entering his Port Augusta aged care home in August 2021, Eric Wise was found unresponsive. Key points: Edenfield Family Care runs two aged care facilities in Port Augusta, South Australia Both facilities failed the majority of aged care standards after visits by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission in 2021 Edenfield rejected many of the commission's concerns but said it was working closely with the agency "to rectify any shortcomings" Warning: This story contains images and descriptions that may be upsetting for some readers. Home fails every aged care standard A report by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission found Mr Wise's provider "does not have framework to prevent abuse and neglect". In a statement, a spokesman for the Port Augusta Council said it "sought external support for the aged care sale process" and "undertook due diligence in relation to offers made". "I think it's a business, it's a money-making business, and in my opinion aged care shouldn't be for profit," Ms Wise said.
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