The late womans son, who asked not to be identified, said he was also considering legal action after months of delays by Chronos Care management.
He said he had been repeatedly told by the company that it was unable to refund the bond because it was in the process of refinancing and had been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
I can very well understand the situation and sympathise, but it is still a statutory requirement for all aged care providers to return the refundable accommodation deposit within 14 days. Their inability to do so, indicates at best, non-compliance and clearly some degree of lack of financial management and foresight, the man said.
Probity concerns about Chronos Care were first raised by The Age in February, …
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