Archived Sanctions: Western Australia

Information on sanctions which have expired or have been lifted.

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This site list sanctions which have either been lifted or have expired. If you require other information regarding sanctions which may have been imposed in relation to a home, please contact the office of the Department of Health and Ageing in your State or Territory.

This site is amended weekly. This site was last reviewed on Thursday 2 July 2009.

Sanctions imposed from 2000.

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Facility: Ascot Nursing Home
Facility Address: 29 Neville Street
BAYSWATER WA 6053
Approved Provider: Fresh Fields Aged Care Pty Ltd
Sanctions Applied: Approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless an adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months.

No Commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: 11 March 2002
Reason for Sanction: The Approved Provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well-being of residents
Current Status of Service: The Approved Provider has appointed an adviser.

The Approved Provider applied to have the sanctions lifted on 22 May 2002.

The sanctions were lifted on 30 May 2002.

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Facility: Florence Hummerston Lodge
Facility Address: 67 Cleaver St
West Perth WA
Approved Provider: Rosewood Care Group Inc
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
Approval as an approved provider of aged care services revoked unless an adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 2
No Australian Government funding for new care residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: Sanction 1 & 2
24 April 2007
Reason for Sanction: The Agency identified serious risk, in relation to Expected Outcome 2.7 Medication Management
Current Status of Service: The Department and the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation Agency are continuing to monitor the service.

The Approved Provider has appointed an adviser with nursing experience.

On 7 May 2007, the Agency advised that the serious risk had been mitigated.

Sanctions expired on 24 October 2007.

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Facility: Italian Community Nursing Home
Facility Address: 33 Kent Road
Marangaroo WA
Approved Provider: Italian Community Nursing Home in Western Australia
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
Approval as an approved provider of aged care services revoked unless an adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 2
No Australian Government funding for new care residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: Sanction 1 & 2
2 March 2007
Reason for Sanction: The Agency identified serious risk, in relation to Expected Outcome 2.13 Behavioural Management and 4.4 Living Environment
Current Status of Service: On 28 March 2007, the Agency advised that the serious risk had been mitigated.

The Approved Provider has appointed an adviser with nursing experience.

The Department and the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation Agency are continuing to monitor the service.

Sanction 1 & 2 expired 2 September 2007.

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Facility: John Mercer Lodge
Facility Address: 19 Laidlaw Street,
Hilton WA 6163
Approved Provider: Silver Chain Nursing Association Inc
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
Approval as an approved provider of aged care services revoked unless an adviser with nursing experience is appointed for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 2
No Australian Government funding for new care recipients for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 3
Approval as an approved provider of aged care services revoked unless the approved provider agrees to provide, at its expense, relevant training for its officers, employees and agents.
Date Sanction Imposed: 07 October 2008.
Date Sanction Expires: Sanction 1 and 2
06 April 2009.

Sanction 3
When training requirements are met.
Reason for Sanction: The Agency identified serious risk, in relation to the Accreditation Standards 1.6 Human resource management, 2.4 Clinical care, 2.5 Specialised nursing care needs, 2.10 Nutrition and hydration, 2.11 Skin care and 4.6 Fire, security and other emergencies.
Current Status of Service: The Department and the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency are continuing to monitor the service.

The Service has appointed an adviser.

On 30 October 2008, the Agency advised that serious risk had been mitigated.

Sanctions expired 6 April 2009.

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Facility: Karlarra House
Facility Address: 200 Forrest Circle
South Hedland WA 6722
Approved Provider: Western Australian Government
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
Approval as an approved provider of aged care services revoked unless an adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 2
No Australian Government funding for new care residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: 26 May 2007
Reason for Sanction: The Agency identified serious risk, in relation to Expected Outcomes 2.4 Clinical Care and the Department identified risk associated with the Charter of Residents Rights and Responsibilities.
Current Status of Service: The Department and the Aged Care Standards and the Accreditation Agency are continuing to monitor the service.

The Approved Provider has appointed an adviser with nursing experience.

On 11 June 2007, the Agency advised that the serious risk had been mitigated.

All sanctions were lifted on 4 October 2007.

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Facility: Mertome Village
Facility Address: 30 Winifred Road
BAYSWATER WA 6053
Approved Provider: City of Bayswater Aged Persons Homes (Inc)
Sanctions Applied: Approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless an (aged care) administrator is appointed for a six month term; and

No Commonwealth subsidies for new residents for a period of six months.
Date Sanction Imposed: 2 February 2001
Reason for Sanction: Variation in accreditation to one year as the Provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Residential Care Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well being of residents.
Current Status of Service: The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency awarded three years accreditation on 2 July 2001.

Sanctions were lifted on 6 July 2001.

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Facility: Midland Nursing Home
Facility Address: 44 John Street
MIDLAND
WA 6056
Approved Provider: Labouchere Investments Pty Ltd
Sanctions 1 Applied: No Commonwealth funding for new residents for 6 months.

No charging of accommodation bonds or accruing an accommodation charge for any new resident for 6 months.
Date Sanction 1 Imposed: 18 September 2000
Reason for Sanction 1: The Approved Provider did not comply with responsibilities in relation to Residential Care Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to safety, health and well being of residents.
Current Status of Service: Sanction 1
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency conducted a Review Audit between 11 and 15 December and found that the facility's performance was satisfactory against all 44 expected outcomes.

The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency has accredited the facility for 2 years (26/06/2000 to 26/06/2002).

The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency maintaining contact, as part of the accreditation process.

The sanctions were lifted on 29 December 2000.
Sanction 2 Applied: No Commonwealth funding for new residents from 9 April 2002 until 25 June 2002. Reconsideration ended sanction on 8 May 2002.
Date Sanction 2 Applied: 9 April 2002
Reason for Sanction 2: The Approved Provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well being of residents.
Current Status of Service: Sanction 2
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency reported on 17 April 2002 that there is no longer any evidence of serious risk. Reconsideration of the decision ended the sanction on 8 May 2002.

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Facility: Mosman Park Nursing Home
Facility Address: 57 Palmerston Street
MOSMAN PARK WA 6012
Approved Provider: Varna Pty Ltd
Sanctions Applied: Approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless a nurse adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months;

No commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months
Date Sanctions Imposed: 19 February 2002
Reason for Sanctions: The Approved Provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well being of residents.
Current Status of Service: The Approved Provider applied to have the sanctions lifted on 22 May 2002.

The sanctions were lifted on 22 July 2002.

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Facility: Tanby Hall
Facility Address: 5 Belrose Crescent
COOLOONGUP
WA 6168
Approved Provider: ACK Pty Ltd
Sanctions Applied: Approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless a nurse adviser is appointed for a period of 6 months;

No Commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: 13 February 2002
Reason for Sanction: The Approved Provider has appointed an Adviser.

The Approved Provider applied to have the sanctions lifted on 11 June 2002.

Sanctions were lifted on 14 June 2002.

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Facility: Trinity Lodge
Facility Address: Rowethorpe,
Hillview Terrace
BENTLEY WA 6102
Approved Provider: Uniting Church Homes Inc
Sanctions Applied: No Commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months.
Date Sanction Imposed: 1 June 2001
Reason for Sanction: The Approved provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well-being of residents.
Current Status of Service: The Aged Care Standards & Accreditation Agency has reported that serious risk no longer exists.

The sanction was lifted on 10 September 2001.

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Facility: Valencia Nursing Home
Facility Address: 24 Valencia Rd
Carmel WA 6076
Approved Provider: Telcontar Holdings Pty Ltd
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
No Commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months;

Sanction 2
Approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless appropriate training is undertaken.

Sanction 3
Suspend certification of the service until 19 April 2003
Date Sanction Imposed: Sanction 1
20 August 2003

Sanction 2
20 August 2003

Sanction 3
21 February 2003
Reason for Sanction: The Approved provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Agency identified serious risk, the Department determined that there was an immediate and severe risk to the health, safety, or well-being of residents.
Current Status of Service: Sanction 1 and 2
On 11 March 2003 the Agency advised the Approved Provider of their decision to revoke the accreditation of Valencia Nursing Home. The revocation took effect from 19 May 2003.

The Agency advised the Department on 31 March 2003 that it no longer considers the service to be a serious risk to the health, safety and wellbeing of residents.

The Approved Provider applied to have sanctions lifted on 11 April 2003.

The sanction relating to suspension of certification expired on 19 April 2003.

Following a request from the Approved Provider, the Agency reconsidered its decision to revoke accreditation. It advised the approved provider on 7 May 2003 that it had decided not to revoke accreditation, but had varied the period of accreditation. The Service's accreditation now expires on 6 October 2003.

On 30 May 2003 the Department lifted sanctions 1 and 2 (the sanction relating to no Commonwealth funding for new residents and approval as an Approved Provider of aged care services revoked unless appropriate training is undertaken.

Sanction 3
The sanction relating to suspension of certification expired on 19 April 2003.

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Facility: Windsor Park Aged Care
Facility Address: 110 Star Street
CARLISLE
WA 6101
Approved Provider: Hamersley Nursing Home (WA) Pty Ltd
Sanctions Applied: Sanction 1
No Commonwealth funding for new residents for a period of 6 months.

Sanction 2 Certification has been suspended for 1 month 29 days.
Date Sanction Imposed: 27 February 2002
Reason for Sanction: The Approved Provider did not comply with all its responsibilities in relation to Accreditation Standards.

The Department found there was an immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well being of residents.
Current Status of Service: Sanction 1
The Approved Provider applied to have the sanction lifted on 22 May 2002.

The sanction was lifted on 30 May 2002.

Sanction 2
Top of pageThe sanction expired on 25 April 2002