Port Pirie Regional Health Service - Hammill House

Gold Coast Aged Care welcomes Port Pirie Regional Health Service - Hammill House in Port Pirie, SA 5540 residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms by bringing items from their previous home.

Hammill House originally openened in 1975 as a 24 bed transportable seniors hostel unit and was established to accommodate carefully selected groups of residents. Day care activities and industrial therapy also were established. Between 1976 and 1978 a 61 bed medical/geriatric block was established and officially opened by the then Hon D H Banfield Minister for Health on 19 January 1978. It was named Hammill House honouring the hospital's medical superintendent Dr R D Hammill. Hammill House underwent a major redevelopment between 2001 and 2011 and now boasts a beautiful spacious and comfortable living environment for 30 residents. Hammill House fosters and encourages residents to stay involved in the local community. Visiting organisations for social contact and support include: Multi-denominational Services; Bedford Community Visitors; Lions Club and a variety of local entertainers. Hammill House also encourages residents to stay connected by supporting current ativities outside of the home. The diverse activities program within Hammill House is led by a Diversional Theapist and Activities Officers and is also supported by a strong team of dedicated volunteers. Staff working within Hammill House live in Port Pirie and the surrounding districts and have worked within Hammill House for many years thus ensuring continuity of care and enhanced local knowledge. In addition Country Health SA Local Health Network is the largest provider in the State for aged care beds.