A change to the ownership structure at Aspiring Enliven will not result in any changes for residents and employees, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) and the Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village Joint Venture say.

PSO is exiting the partnership with ALRV (which owns Aspiring Enliven) but it will continue to provide care services under a management agreement.

The Wānaka facility provides rest home and hospital level care, with specific services for people with dementia plus respite or palliative care.

Along with the change in ownership, it will have a new name from October 1: Aspiring Care.

ALRV chair James Reid emphasised that the changes will not affect the continued provision of care. 

“We are committed to providing the same high-quality care that was provided throughout our partnership with Presbyterian Support Otago.”

PSO Enliven general manager Michelle van Kampen said PSO made the decision to exit the Wānaka aged care market, including the Aspiring Enliven partnership, earlier this year. 

“PSO is focused on providing services for vulnerable older people who are unable to access affordable aged care beds,” Michelle said. 

“...The exit from our partnership with Aspiring Lifestyle Retirement Village Joint Venture provides us with further opportunities to apply capital in other areas of higher need within the Otago region.”

Wānaka Retirement Village and Elmslie House remain on the market for sale and the decision to sell these properties has not changed, Michelle said.

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