“I would highly recommend St Basil’s Miranda to anyone who wants to get looked after properly in the last years of their life.” Paul Aitken, son of the late John Broeders

I would just like to say our father John Broeders recently passed away at St Basil’s. I would like to take this opportunity to say how impressed we were with the facility and the staff that worked there they did a fantastic job and nothing was ever a problem.

I would also like to say Maryanne the General Manager was a tower of strength for us at a very difficult time with family etc, she kept us fully informed all the way and made our life much easier to deal with massive family issues we were having at a very stressful time.

Once again I would highly recommend this facility to anyone who wants to get looked after properly in the last years of their life.

“I can’t imagine leaving this home because I love it too much,” Angeliki, resident at St Basil’s Randwick

I like to sing along with the musical entertainers who come to the home. My brother was a musician who played the accordion so I am very fond of live music, explains Angeliki.

I have three children who come to see and call me often; two daughters and one son. I also have five grandchildren.

I used to cook a lot, now others cook for me – and I love eating everything. I would cook Dolmathakia and Pastitsio, they were the favourites among my grandchildren.

I used to have a small garden but I am in the ideal surrounds here, to have a garden and not have to do the work. I have a view of the green and space which is like a country view, yet we are in Sydney. Variety of the food is quite good and I like the bbqs… I’m never hungry between meals. We have morning and afternoon tea here. Most times someone is around to make a coffee for you or I get a small glass of milk rather than a coffee.

Not having to wash up and do shopping anymore is good… being here has taken the stress off the spine and this will help me avoid an operation, which I couldn’t do at my age. I go for a walk over to Coles and up to the RSL to meet people. I enjoy spending time in my room. I like to read and listen to classical music. Bus trips are good and having lunch out. You might not want to buy anything but trips get you out. I think they are essential. It is lovely and I enjoy it.