A sign off last month on the remaining six ensuites recently built at Beechworth Health Service (BHS) has marked the completion of ensuite upgrades for aged care residents.

The overall building project for 60 residential rooms – 30 in Acacia and 30 in Stringybark – cost $3.5m funded by the Department of Health with $1.193m and the remainder funded by Beechworth Health Service.

Rooms now provide residents with dignity, privacy and daily comfort with their own private ensuite bathrooms.

BHS chief executive Sharon Walsh said ensuites supported independence, reduced disruption, and helped create a more genuinely homelike environment.

“This is something that matters deeply to residents, families and staff alike,” she said.

“For many residents, it also reduces anxiety and improves wellbeing by allowing them to maintain familiar routines in their own personal space."

Ms Walsh said the milestone was reached after several years in the making.

“It is particularly meaningful that this achievement completes the transition across the entire facility, ensuring equity of amenity for all residents,” she said.

Ms Walsh said BHS acknowledged Albury-based AKPS with its project management support and Ultra Project Services delivering the building works.

“Their attention to detail and collaboration with our teams has been instrumental in reaching this point,” she said.

“This milestone is for our residents and the people who support them every day.

“It’s a tangible reminder that thoughtful infrastructure investment can make a real difference to quality of life.”