A Gold Coast retirement home suddenly closed in July, causing the evacuation of 68 elderly residents.
The Earle Haven aged care home closure has been added to the range of a Queensland enquiry into palliative and aged care issues.
The closure is being described as a “canary in the mine” situation by the Council on the Ageing Queensland.
The Spokesperson for COTA says that it highlights the areas for attention in business arrangements and state responsibilities regarding the aged care sector.