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"Basic care declined"

About: Bunbury Hospital / Sub-Acute Ward

(as a relative),

My elderly grandparent had been in Bunbury hospital for a week after suffering a stroke. I had been in to see them almost every day. My grandparent mentioned how much they missed having a shower. When I asked how long it had been since they had been given one, my grandparent told me they hadn’t had one since coming in. A whole week without a shower. When I asked the nursing staff if my grandparent could please have a shower tomorrow, we were told that there was no PCA on that ward to shower them and that showers weren’t a priority?! I was absolutely appalled. Is this really the norm now, that showering elderly patients isn’t a priority? I can understand every second day, but a week!? My grandparent hasn’t even had their bottom sheet changed. It is now up to the family to shower them if we want them showered. I feel this is disgusting care! 

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Response from Kate Kelly, Acting / Service Co-Director Bunbury Hospital, Bunbury Hospital, WA Country Health Service (WACHS) 6 hours ago
Kate Kelly
Acting / Service Co-Director Bunbury Hospital, Bunbury Hospital,
WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
Submitted on 19/09/2025 at 1:47 PM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 3:43 PM


Dear Disapointed2025

Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding the care your grandparent received during their stay at Bunbury Hospital. We sincerely apologise for the distress this has caused you and your family.

We take feedback like this very seriously and would like to investigate the matter more thoroughly to understand what happened and how we can improve our services. Please contact our Consumer Liaison Officer at 9722 1521 or swfeedback@health.wa.gov.au at your earliest convenience so we can discuss your concerns and work towards a resolution.

Your grandparent’s comfort and dignity are very important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Thank you

Kate A/ Service Co-Director Bunbury Regional Hospital

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