More regional aged care homes to close unless government funds pay rise, experts say

With around two-thirds of regional nursing homes operating at a loss, industry says the crisis is upon us, but it's going to get worse'

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Many more rural Australians may have no choice but to spend their final years away from their families and communities given two-thirds of regional aged care homes are operating at a loss.

Closures are already happening and will accelerate if the next federal government fails to properly fund a pay rise for aged care workers, experts say.