Country Health SA Ira Parker Nursing Home was built in 1982 as an extension of the already existing Balaklava Hospital.The home is strongly grounded in the local community, and has strong links with community organisations, churches and businesses, who generously donate time, money or goods towards the benefit of Ira Parker Nursing Home and its residents.Many of our residents have been local farmers or business owners, who have retired to the township.Some of the staff live within the local area, and are known to the residents, prior to their admission to Residential Care.In addition Country Health SA Local Health Network is the largest provider in the State for aged care beds.