Another small aged care operator has been bought out, with VMCH (Villa Maria Catholic Homes) acquiring a 90-bed Melbourne aged care home from Cabrini Health.

VMCH CEO Sonya Smart yesterday announced the Not For Profit had bought Cabrini’s home in Ashwood, 14km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD.

“Like VMCH, Cabrini Ashwood is a Catholic for-purpose organisation, guided by a similar mission and values to deliver high quality and compassionate care for people in need. We look forward to providing a seamless transition for residents, staff, and families from Cabrini to the VMCH family,” Sonya (pictured) said.

The purchase builds on VMCH’s existing portfolio of 13 aged care homes across Victoria.

Cabrini Australia Chief Executive Sue Williams said it had owned and operated the aged care home for 20 years.

“We remain committed to meeting the needs of our community and will continue to do this through our acute hospital services and our growing out-of-hospital care services,” she said.