Regis CEO Ross Johnston, CEO of Regis Aged Care is excited by his organisation’s purchase of Playford Village from Baptist Care (SA).

Subject to approval by the Department of Health and Ageing, the acquisition will be finalised by the middle of the year.

“We are very excited to be adding Playford Village to our family of aged care homes across Australia” said Mr Johnston, while extending an invitation to Baptist Care staff to join Regis Aged Care.

Baptist Care (SA) Inc. CEO Paul Scully of Baptist Care (SA) believes the sale will be “mutually beneficial” for both parties, adding that he has “peace of mind that care levels will be maintained for existing residents and staff will have on-going employment and career development opportunities.”

Playford Village will bring to 45 the number of Regis Aged Care properties across the country.