This time it more about business of Rest Homes. Unfortunately the writer, Geoff Harper does not understand the difference between Rest Homes and Continuing Care facilities which have a different staffing ratio due to the different needs of each group. However he does have some valid points about overseas ownership. ("Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desired" written by Geoff Harper NZ Herald 27th July Pg A9)
My concern is not so much the finances going off shore, but the values difference of some people who are purchasing aged care facilities. They are finance focused and more likely to cut corners in the areas that matter most to people in care. Where the owner comes from a country where money is god, the sole purpose for existance people have a much lesser value. This can make it very difficult for Kiwi'a to work in these facilities.
I would like to think we are a "people first" country. Survival tactics are different here. We can get a financial hand up from the government even if it is a meagre one, it does help. Owners who come from a value system where survival is up to them have a totally different focus.
So please let the government consider these factors when assessing overseas ownership. Does this person fit in with the values of this country? Are the people of New Zealand going to disadvantaged by this business owner?
For example how can the onwner of a shipping company know how to look after older people! Zilch in my book. I think you can see where I am coming from.
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