Thousands of aged care incidents, deaths and neglect tracked across Hunter

More than 3,800 serious 'incidents' including unexpected deaths, neglect, and unreasonable use of force were self-reported by aged care residential service providers from across the Hunter Central Coast regions in the 18 months to December 31, 2023. Picture by Shutterstock.

MORE than 40 residents of Hunter and Central Coast nursing homes have died in circumstances involving a mistake, failure or incident in 18 months.

Data prepared for the Newcastle Herald reveals that 44 aged care residents from across the region have died 'unexpected deaths'.