Westport had to pass the hat to build the dementia beds Wellington won’t fund
Work is due to start on 16 November on a $13.9 million expansion of Westport's O'Conor Home, the only aged care facility in the Buller district. The build adds 24 beds, including a dedicated dementia wing, taking capacity from 68 to 92. For...
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Westport had to pass the hat to build the dementia beds Wellington won’t fund
Work is due to start on 16 November on a $13.9 million expansion of Westport's O'Conor Home, the only aged...
