Treatment of renowned psychologist in aged care home slammed by furious wife

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'If he were a dog, I'd call the RSPCA': Order Of Australia recipient's wife slams aged care provider

The account of Dr King's experience at Glenara Lakes included mismanaged medications, missed showers that left him covered in dried urine, thousands of dollars in broken and stolen property, and alleged intimidation from staff, some of whom Mrs King labelled"dragons".

Two of Southern Cross Care's homes, Yaraandoo Hostel in Somerset and Glenara Lakes at Youngtown, failed audits by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission last year.Two former managers of Glenara Lakes revealed they walked from their jobs specifically because they were worried about residents' health and safety.

"I want to be able to change the industry in a positive way, and I didn't feel like I would ever have that opportunity within Southern Cross," Mr Williams said.

 

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