Falls Statistics

During the reporting period, being the 12 months 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025, 142 findings were handed down in relation to elderly falls, of which 77 were in relation to females and 65 in relation to males. These figures have increased from last financial year when 125 findings were handed down in the same period.

This table represents a list of coronial findings in respect of deaths of older persons occurring accidentally from falls or injuries in a nursing home, medical setting, hospital, or in their own home.

In each of these cases the coroner investigates the circumstances of the fall or injury sufficiently to enable a determination regarding whether there are any issues surrounding the care and treatment, connected to the death.

These investigations include a requirement that the aged care facility provide answers to questions regarding falls risks assessment and preventative measures implemented and an independent examination by Kevin Egan regarding any possible issues. On occasion the coroners may also seek a medical review of the treatment provided undertaken by the coronial medical consultant Dr Anthony J Bell.

Abbreviations.

RHH: Royal Hobart Hospital

NWRH: Northwest Regional Hospital

MCH: Mersey Community Hospital

LGH: Launceston General Hospital

RACF: Residential Aged Care Facility

Local Case NumberLocation Investigation details
H0287/2024 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 1 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0245/2024 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 1 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0171/2024 Huon Reginald Care Findings handed down on 1 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0634/2023 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 2 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose

L0374/2023

Home and NWRH

Findings handed down on 3 July 2024.
The coroner made a recommendation that the North West Reginald Hospital provides education to staff on a regular basis regarding understanding and implementing the Falls Prevention and Management protocol.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 341

H0224/2024 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 4 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0292/2024 Home , MCH and RHH Findings handed down on 11 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
L0147/2022 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 12 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0259/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 12 July 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
L0057/2022 Home &  NWRH Findings handed down on 1 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
L0244/2022 Home &  LGH Findings handed down on 2 August 2024.
The coroner determined to not to make any comments or recommendations given the RCA recommendations and their implementation.
H0206/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 19 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0199/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 20 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
L0252/2022 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 20 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0350/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 30 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0369/2024 Home & HPH Findings handed down on 30 August 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0348/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 3 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0501/2023 Respect Age Care & RHH Findings handed down on 10 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0206/2022 St Ann's Nursing Home Findings handed down on 10 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
H0245/2023 Barossa Park Lodge Findings handed down on 11 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0195/2022 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 12 September 2024.
The coroner made a recommendation that the North West Regional Hospital re-visits the RCA recommendations and considers whether there is a current need to reinforce those recommendations and/or take any additional safety measures in order to prevent falls in the Emergency Department similar to the fall suffered by Mrs Chapman.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 502
H0186/2022 Barossa Park Lodge & RHH Findings handed down on 13 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0703/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 16 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0273/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 17 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0061/2024 Uniting AgeWell Queenborough Findings handed down on 17 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0183/2024 Home Findings handed down on 18 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0200/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 19 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0201/2024 Home Findings handed down on 19 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0404/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 20 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0399/2024 Home Findings handed down on 20 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0613/2023 One Care Barossa Park Lodge Findings handed down on 20 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0062/2022 May Shaw Health Centre & RHH Findings handed down on 23 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0556/2023 Southern Cross Care & RHH Findings handed down on 24 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0447/2023 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 25 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0196/2022 Gardens Nursing Home Findings handed down on 26 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0259/2024 Home & Hobart Private Findings handed down on 26 September 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0349/2021 Queen Victoria Care Findings handed down on 27 September 2024.
The coroner determined given the very comprehensive response by the RACF and the improvements in the care provided there is no need to make any comments and or recommendations.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 567
H0172/2024 Respect Derwent Views Findings handed down on 2 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0161/2024 Southern Cross Care & RHH Findings handed down on 2 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0167/2024 Home, RHH & St Johns Findings handed down on 3 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0241/2024 Guilford Young Grove Findings handed down on 8 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0157/2023 RHH Findings handed down on 11 October 2024.
The coroner published his findings and can be read in full here
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 601
H0195/2024 Glenview Community Services Findings handed down on 11 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0371/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 11 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0231/2024 Uniting AgeWell Queenborough Rise Findings handed down on 14 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0173/2024 Uniting Agewell Strathaven & RHH Findings handed down on 15 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0188/2024 Regis Aged Care Eastern Shore & RHH Findings handed down on 15 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0274/2024 Meercroft Care & NWRH Findings handed down on 16 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0038/2024 Rubicon Grove Findings handed down on 16 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0413/2024 Home Findings handed down on 16 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0560/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 17 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0056/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 18 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0049/2022 RHH Findings handed down on 18 October 2024.
The coroner made a recommendation that the use of the inpatient fall clinical pathway form be fully implemented by the THS and that it be completed by medical staff each time an inpatient suffers a fall. 
The corner published his findings and can be read in full here.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 616
H0158/2024 Baptcare Karingal Community Nursing Home Findings handed down on 21 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0053/2024 Toosey Aged and Community Care Findings were handed down on 22 October 2024.
The coroner made a recommendation that Toosey Aged and Community Care reviews its practices and procedures relating to the frequency and documenting of falls risk assessments for residents and ensures that those practices and procedures comply with guidelines made by the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission.
The coroner made a recommendation that Toosey Aged and Community Care reviews its practices and procedures relating to documenting and implementing falls prevention measures arising from a falls risk assessment for a resident.
The corner published her findings and can be read in full here.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 630
 
H0299/2024 Ainslie Low Head Aged Care Findings handed down on 23 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0513/2024 Home  & RHH Findings handed down on 29 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0586/2024 Home & Whittle Ward Findings handed down on 30 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0123/2021 Public Area Findings handed down on 31 October 2024.
The coroner made a recommendation that a fence, similar to that depicted in Figures 2 and 3, be erected around the three sides  of the sunken sitting area.  There should be a gate in the fence to provide access to the steps on each side of the area.
The corner published his findings and can be read in full here.
Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 700
H0338/2022 Queen Victoria Findings handed down on 31 October 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0274/2023 Eliza Purton Findings handed down on 1 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0037/2024 Meercroft Aged Care Findings handed down on 5 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0212/2024 Huon Reginald Care Findings handed down on 6 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0222/2024 Home Findings handed down on 14 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0279/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 15 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0301/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 15 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0575/2023 Respect Aged Care Derwent Views Findings handed down on 18 November 2024.
The Coroner made a recommendation that Respect Aged Care Derwent Views review its policies and processes surrounding the safety of resident, particularly those who are prone to wandering and falls including, but not limited to:

* Adequacy and timeliness of risk assessments upon admission;
* Access to and from the facility;
* The adequacy of existing sensors to detect movement; and
* The checking of residents overnight.
H0747/2024 Beaconsfield District Health Service &  LGH Findings handed down on 18 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0630/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 19 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0643/2024 Uniting AgeWell Strathaven Findings handed down on 25 November 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0230/2023 May Shaw, LGH & Northeast Soldiers Memorial Hospital Findings handed down on 2 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0207/2022 Mary Ogilvy Home Findings handed down on 3 December 2024.
The coroner commented that Mary Ogilvy Home should, if it has not done so already, ensure that it has in place a system or regular checks of the operation of its bed and chair sensor alarms.
H0247/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 4 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0820/2024 Home & St Helens District Hospital Findings handed down on 5 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0746/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 6 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0408/2023 Regis Tasmanian Legana Findings handed down on 6 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0799/2024 Home, GP & MCH Findings handed down on 6 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0598/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 10 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0191/2022 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 11 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0484/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 11 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0801/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 13 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0628/2024 Home Findings handed down on 16 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0024/2024 Midlands Multi-Purpose Health Centre & RHH Findings handed down on 16 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0597/2024 Derwent Villa Findings handed down on 16 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0327/2023 Korongee Dementia Village & RHH Findings handed down on 17 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0012/2024 Home & MCH Findings handed down on 17 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0349/2022 Respect Aged Care & RHH Findings handed down on 18 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0100/2023 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 19 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0651/2024 Home Findings handed down on 20 December 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0222/2023 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 6 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0351/2022 Regis Tasmania Eastern Shore Findings handed down on 7 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0488/2022 Southern Cross Care's Rosary Gardens & RHH Findings handed down on 7 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0645/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 9 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0309/2022 Southern Cross Care's Rosary Gardens &  RHH Findings handed down on 14 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0375/2022 Sandhill Nursing Home & LGH Findings handed down on 24 January 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0094/2023 Hawthorn Village & RHH Findings handed down on 14 February 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0857/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 17 February 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0186/2024 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 19 February 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0567/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 19 February 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0223/2024 Lillian Martin RACF & RHH Findings handed down on 20 February 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0606/2024 Home Findings handed down on 4 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0571/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 5 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0045/2025 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 12 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0382/2022 Home, MCH & LGH Findings handed down on 17 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0616/2024 Home Findings handed down on 17 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0724/2024 Rivulet Nursing Home & RHH Findings handed down on 18 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0047/2023 MCH Findings handed down on 24 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0813/2024 OnceCare Limited Rubicon Lodge Findings handed down on 25 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0806/2024 Home Findings handed down on 28 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0364/2023 Huon Reginald Care Findings handed down on 31 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0771/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 29 March 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0321/2024 Corumbene Nursing Home RACF & RHH Findings handed down on 9 April 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0592/2023 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 28 April 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0714/2024 Mount Esk Aged Care RACF Findings handed down on 29 April 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0095/2024 Toosey Aged Care Facility Findings handed down on 1 May 2025.
The coroner noted the previous recommendations of Coroner Olivia McTaggart in her findings into the death of Findings in relation to 2024 TASCD 630, and recommend the RACF consider and implement those recommendations.
H0874/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 5 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0046/2025 Fairway Rise RACF Findings handed down on 5 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0195/2023 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 6 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0007/2024 Fairway Rise RACF Findings handed down on 7 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0315/2024 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 12 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0015/2024 Fairway Rise RACF Findings handed down on 13 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0612/2024 LGH Findings handed down on 13 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0750/2024 Meercroft Care & MCH Findings handed down on 15 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0993/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 23 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0076/2025 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 23 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
De-identified GJ Glenview  RACF Findings handed down on 26 May 2025.
The corner published her findings and can be read in full here.
Findings in relation to de-identified GJ
H0794/2024 Queen Victoria Home & RHH Findings handed down on 27 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0362/2022 Korongee Dementia Village RACF Findings handed down on 30 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0790/2024 Home and Hobart Private Hospital Findings handed down on 30 May 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0070/2025 Meercroft Care Inc RACF Findings handed down on 2 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0330/24 Home Findings handed down on 2 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0092/2024 Home & NWRH Findings handed down on 11 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0205/2025 Home Findings handed down on 12 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0210/2025 Home & Calvary Hospital Findings handed down on 13 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0065/2022 Fairway Rise RACF Findings handed down on 16 June 2025.
The coroner made the following recommendations.
1. All registered nursing staff be regularly assessed for competency including in the areas of;
a. Wound classification;
b. Wound management; and
c. Recognising and responding to a deteriorating resident.
Any area of skill development identified as lacking be addressed including by the provision of suitable education programs.
2. Residents are assessed for their care needs at the time of their entry into a RACF, at regular intervals during their residency at a RACF and at times of change in their condition noting the planning for a resident's care needs to be dynamic and responsive to changed in a resident's condition.  The assessments are to utilise any industry accepted and standardised tools such as the Waterlook tool in the context of pressure wounds.
3. A workflow system be considered and if feasible implemented to provide clarity to staff as to the specific care needs of each of the residents in their care and which requires the attendance to those needs to be recorded and the creation of an alert if the care need is not attended to.
4. Care managers undertake a weekly review of all wound charts of RACF residents to ensure
a. Wound management is appropriate and meeting the needs of the individual;
b. No wound management tasks have been missed or overlooked; and
c. Any education or training needs for nursing staff are identified and actioned.
H0625/2024 Fairway Rise RACF & RHH Findings handed down on 17 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0551/2023 Southern Cross Care RACF Findings handed down on 18 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0166/2025 Home & LGH Findings handed down on 20 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0347/2022 Strathhaven RACF Findings handed down on 27 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0325/2022 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 30 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0507/2022 Home & RHH Findings handed down on 30 June 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.

Falls Stats 25/26

During the reporting period, being the 12 months 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026, 105 findings were handed down in relation to falls, of which 56 were in relation to females and 49 in relation to males. Finalisation figures have decreased from last financial year when 125 findings were handed down in the same period.

A list can be located on the Magistrates Court website. This table represents a list of coronial findings in respect of deaths of older persons occurring accidently from falls occurring or injuries in a nursing home, medical setting, hospital, or in their own home.

In each of these cases the coroner investigates the circumstances of the fall or injury sufficiently to enable a determination regarding whether there are any issues surrounding the care and treatment, connected to the death.

Local Case NumberLocation Investigation details
L0374/2022 Home Findings handed down on 3 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0545/2023 Guildford Young Homes Findings handed down on 4 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0480/2022Strathglen United Aged WellFindings handed down on 4 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0899/2024Glenara Lakes RACFFindings handed down on 4 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0100/2025Meercroft RACF & NWRHFindings handed down on 7 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0870/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 7 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0400/2023HomeFindings handed down on 9 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0982/2024Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 10 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0048/2023Barossa Park LodgeFindings handed down on 23 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0350/2023Melaleuca Home for the Aged IncFindings handed down on 25 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0390/2023Home & LGHFindings handed down on 30 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0009/2024Regis Aged Care (RACF)Findings handed down on 31 July 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0211/2023Home &  RHHFindings handed down on 8 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0399/2023Respect Aged Care Eliza Purton (RACF)Findings handed down on 11 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0251/2023Home & RHHFindings handed down on 15 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0214/2023Meercroft Care Inc (RACF)Findings handed down on 15 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0215/2023Mt St Vincent Nursing Home (RACF)Findings handed down on 18 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0275/2023Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 18 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0320/2023Queenborough Rise Uniting
Age Well (RACF)
Findings handed down on 19 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0539/2023Huon Reginald Care (RACF)Findings handed down on 19 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0596/2023HomeFindings handed down on 23 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0108/2025One Care RACFFindings handed down on 29 August 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0778/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 2 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0089/2025Umina Park Aged Care Home (RACF)Findings handed down on 4 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0288/25Queen Victoria RACFFindings handed down on 4 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0102/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 5 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0248/2025HomeFindings handed down on 8 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0299/2025HomeFindings handed down on 9 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H1001/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 10 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0974/2024Home & Deloraine District HospitalFindings handed down on 11 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0413/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 17 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0267/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 22 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0565/2024Emmerton Park Aged Care Services & NWRHFindings handed down on 29 September 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0980/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 1 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0213/2024Strathhaven RACF &  RHHFindings handed down on 2 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0004/2024Huon Reginald Car, RHH & Roy Fagan CentreFindings handed down on 13 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0540/2023Home & RHHFindings handed down on 14 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0080/2025Meercroft Care IncFindings handed down on 14 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0112/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 17 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0120/2023Mount Esk Aged Care Findings handed down on 22 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0212/2023Barossa Park LodgeFindings handed down on 27 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0002/2024Home & LGHFindings handed down on 29 October 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0331/2024Royal Hobart HospitalFindings handed down on 4 November 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0329/2024Community & RHHFindings handed down on 5 November 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0455/2024Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 2 December 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0267/2023Uniting Aged Well Strathhaven RACFFindings handed down on 12 December 2025.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0716/2024Home & LGHFindings handed down on 13 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0808/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 13 January 2026.
The coroner made the following recommendation. That the Royal Hobart Hospital review its communication processes, and make any necessary improvement, to ensure that a patient's goals of care are adequately notified to all relevant treating staff.
H0744/2024Fairway Rise RACFFindings handed down on 14 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0885/2024Regis Nursing HomeFindings handed down on 14 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0577/25Home & Whittle WardFindings handed down on 20 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0171/2025Huon Reginald Care RACFFindings handed down on 20 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0164/2025Home, Calvary & RHHFindings handed down on 21 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0537/2024Fairway Rise RACFFindings handed down on 22 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0260/2023HomeFindings handed down on 22 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0150/2023Home & RHHFindings handed down on 23 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0313/2023Home & LGHFindings handed down on 23 January 2026.
The coroner commented that the circumstances surrounding the hospitalisation indicate the importance of ensuring high quality and timely reporting of patient imaging.
H0174/2025Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 23 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0467/2025Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 23 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0497/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 23 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0705/2024Community & RHHFindings handed down on 27 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0609/2025Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 28 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0173/2025Melaleuca & NWRHFindings handed down on 30 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0192/2025Calvary Sandhill RACFFindings handed down on 30 January 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0334/2024Uniting AgeWell Aldersgate Village RACFFindings handed down on 2 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0838/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 3 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0815/2025Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 3 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0637/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 3 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0417/2024Home & LGHFindings handed down on 4 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0525/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 4 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0343/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 4 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0591/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 10 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0372/2025Home & Midlands Multi Purpose CentreFindings handed down on 10 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0450/2025Home & MCHFindings handed down on 11 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0684/2025Respect RACF & RHHFindings handed down on 16 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0847/2025Home & NWRHFindings handed down on 17 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0905/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 18 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0098/2023NWRHFindings handed down on 19 February 2026.
The coroner made comments around improvements in relation to quarterly audits to ensure falls were reviewed by FET.
H0144/2024MCHFindings handed down on 24 February 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0141/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 24 February 2026.
The coroner made the following recommendation, I recommend that the Royal Hobart Hospital, at appropriate intervals, reviews the operation and efficacy of its assessments and prevention strategies.
H0432/2024Southern Cross Care RACF & RHH & ATFindings handed down on 2 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0843/2024Home & RHHFindings handed down on 3 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0622/2025Derwent Views RACF Findings handed down on 3 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0852/2025RHHFindings handed down on 6 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0912/2024Glenview RACF & RHHFindings handed down on 10 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0451/2025One Care Bishop Davies Court RACFFindings handed down on 13 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0346/2024Mount Esk Aged Care RACF & LGHFindings handed down on 13 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0027/2026Home & RHHFindings handed down on 23 March 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0379/2024HomeFindings handed down on 13 April 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0158/2026HomeFindings handed down on 11 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0084/2026RHHFindings handed down on 12 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0278/2024Home & MCHFindings handed down on 19 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0258/2025Home & RHHFindings handed down on 21 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0849/2024One Care Bishop Davies Court RACFFindings handed down on 22 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0593/2023Lady Clarke Retirement VillageFindings handed down on 22 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0357/2023Respect Fred French Home (RACF)Findings handed down on 25 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0111/2026HomeFindings handed down on 29 May 2026.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.

Falls Stats 23/24

During the reporting period, being the 12 months 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024, 125 findings were handed down in relation to elderly falls, of which 66 were in relation to females and 59 in relation to males. These figures are very similar to the last financial year when 128 findings were handed down in the same period.

This table represents a list of coronial findings in respect of deaths of older persons occurring accidentally from falls or injuries in a nursing home, medical setting, hospital, or in their own home.

In each of these cases the coroner investigates the circumstances of the fall or injury sufficiently to enable a determination regarding whether there are any issues surrounding the care and treatment, connected to the death.

These investigations include a requirement that the aged care facility provide answers to questions regarding falls risks assessment and preventative measures implemented and an independent examination by Kevin Egan regarding any possible issues. On occasion the coroners may also seek a medical review of the treatment provided undertaken by the coronial medical consultant Dr Anthony J Bell.

Local Case NumberLocation Investigation details
L0283/2018 Home Inquest Findings handed down on 6 July 2023.
See above summary provided in Inquests.
H0018/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 July 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0025/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 July 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0118/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 July 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0008/2023 Toosey Nursing Home Findings handed down on 17 July 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0158/2023 Home Findings handed down on 26 July 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0101/2023 Home Findings handed down on 1 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0306/2022 Home Findings handed down on 2 August 2023. The coroner made the following comment pursuant to Section 28 of the Coroners Act 1995: that it is important all members of the medical staff of all hospitals familiarise themselves with the requirements under the Coroners Act 1995.
L0149/2021 Japara Nursing Home

Findings handed down on 7 August 2023.

As a result of the investigation the following recommendation was made.

In circumstances where a resident has been assessed as requiring a sensor mat, that he or she is to wear appropriate footwear and/or nonslip socks and that he or she is not to mobilise independently, the Japara Riverside Views ensure such recommendations are implemented at all times.

L0219/2021 Home Findings handed down on 7 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0147/2021 Guilford Young Grove Findings handed down on 8 August 2023.
The coroner commented to remind all RACF’s that where a resident is assessed as requiring a movement sensor alarm, they are to ensure that alarm is in place and switched on when a resident is either resting/and or sleeping alone in his or her room or unit.
H0226/2021 Freemasons Lindisfarne Findings handed down on 14 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0259/2021 Glenview Korongee Findings handed down on 14 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0362/2021 Home Findings handed down on 14 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0144/2021 Southern Cross Aged Care Findings handed down on 15 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0334/2021 Home Findings handed down on 15 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0081/2023 Home Findings handed down on 16 August 2023.
 The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0184/2023 Home Findings handed down on 17 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0011/2022 Home Findings handed down on 18 August 2023.
The coroner agreed that the RCA conducted by THS concluded there was a ‘delay to definitive management, treatment and patient centered care which contributed to the death of an elderly trauma patient’.
H0083/2023 Home Findings handed down on 21 August 2023.
 The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0038/2023 Rosary Gardens Findings handed down on 22 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0147/2023 Queen Victoria Findings handed down on 23 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0187/2023 Home Findings handed down on 23 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0180/2023 Home Findings handed down on 23 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0112/2021 Freemasons Lindisfarne Findings handed down on 25 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0329/2021 Home Findings handed down on 25 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0183/2023 Southern Cross Care Findings handed down on 28 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0472/2022 Wellington Views Aged Care Findings handed down on 28 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0169/2023 Community Findings handed down on 28 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0132/2022 Regis Aged Care Findings handed down on 31 August 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0115/2023 Home Findings handed down on 1 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0141/2020 Royal Hobart Hospital Findings handed down on 12 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0312/2021 Home Findings handed down on 12 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0222/2023 Home Findings handed down on 15 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0201/2023 Tyler Village Findings handed down on 15 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0175/2023 Umina Park Nursing Home Findings handed down on 18 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0240/2023 Home Findings handed down on 19 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0314/2022 Aminya May Shaw Findings handed down on 22 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0031/2023 Home Findings handed down on 25 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0226/2023 Home Findings handed down on 25 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0188/2023 Home Findings handed down on 26 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0071/2023 North West Regional Hospital Findings handed down on 26 September 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0100/2022 Community Findings handed down on 4 October 2023.
The coroner commented that appropriate initiatives may go some way to increasing the availability of wheelchair-accessible taxis and thus preventing similar circumstances to those that led to Mr East embarking upon a risky journey in his own wheelchair.
H0042/2022 Bishop Davies Court Findings handed down on 9 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0054/2022 Strathglen Findings handed down on 9 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0347/2021 Royal Hobart Hospital Findings handed down on 11 October 2023.
The coroner commented that it would be prudent in cases where a patient is admitted to the RHH soon after discharge from another hospital, that the treating staff at the RHH should contact the doctor at the other hospital under whose care the patient was admitted.
L0261/2023 Home Findings handed down on 20 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0298/2023 Home Findings handed down on 20 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0125/2023 Home Findings handed down on 23 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
Valma Tweedie Desmond Wood Facility Inquest Findings handed down on 23 October 2023.
See above summary provided in Inquests.
H0056/2022 Home Findings handed down on 30 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0045/2022 Home Findings handed down on 30 October 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0039/2023 St Anns Homes Findings handed down on 1 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0337/2022 Hobart Private Hospital Findings handed down on 1 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0248/2023 Respect Tyler Village Findings handed down on 3 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0059/2022 Home Findings handed down on 6 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0061/2022 Huon Regional Care Findings handed down on 13 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0288/2023 Home Findings handed down on 13 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0418/2022 Huon Regional Care Findings handed down on 13 November 2023.
The coroner commented that imaging of the thorax should have been performed on Mrs Braim when she presented to hospital on the first occasion.
H0238/2023 Home Findings handed down on 15 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0294/2023 Home Findings handed down on 16 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0329/2023 Home and LGH Findings handed down on 16 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0063/2022 Sandown Apartments and Aged Care Facility Findings handed down on 17 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0070/2022 Glenview Home for the Aged Findings handed down on 20 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0271/2023 Home Findings handed down on 20 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0340/2022 Royal Hobart Hospital Findings handed down on 21 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0032/2023 Korongee Findings handed down on 22 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0308/2023 Home Findings handed down on 22 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0267/2023 Coroneagh Park and NWRH Findings handed down on 24 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0040/2023 Bupa Aged Care Findings handed down on 28 November 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0208/2022 Home Findings handed down on 29 November 2023.
 The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0137/2023 United Age Well Findings handed down on 11 December 2023.
 The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0196/2023 Home Findings handed down on 12 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0055/2022 Home Findings handed down on 14 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0131/2023 Home and LGH Findings handed down on 14 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0037/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0143/2023 Glenview, Koronogee Village Findings handed down on 14 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0512/2023 Home Findings handed down on 15 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0315/2023 Home and NWRH Findings handed down on 15 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0315/2023 Home Findings handed down on 15 December 2023.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0234/2023 Umina Park Nursing Home Findings handed down on 18 December 2023.
The coroner commented that the care Mr Reeve received at Umina Park Residential Aged Care Facility was not an acceptable standard and likely contributed to the fall that caused his death.
L0376/2023 Home and NWRH Findings handed down on 19 January 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0386/2023 Community Findings handed down on 22 January 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0380/2023 Home and LGH Findings handed down on 22 January 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0334/2022 Barrington Lodge Findings handed down on 23 January 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0608/2023 Home Findings handed down on 29 January 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0238/2023 One Care Port Sorell Findings handed down on 1 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0385/2023 Tyler Village Respect Aged Care and LGH Findings handed down on 2 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0239/2023 Barossa Park Lodge Findings handed down on 4 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0367/2023 Home, MCH and NWRH Findings handed down on 5 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0458/2022 Home Findings handed down on 6 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0579/2023 Home Findings handed down on 6 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0068/2023 Rubicon Grove Nursing Home Findings handed down on 8 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0279/2023 Regis Nursing Home Findings handed down on 11 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0617/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0605/2023 Home Findings handed down on 14 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0552/2023 Home Findings handed down on 15 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0621/2023 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 20 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0307/2023 Home Findings handed down on 21 March 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0448/2023 Home and LGH Findings handed down on 10 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0612/2023 Home Findings handed down on 16 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0263/2023 Umina Park Findings handed down on 16 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0435/2023 Home Findings handed down on 17 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0182/2022 Barossa Lodge Findings handed down on 18 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0192/2022 Barossa Lodge Findings handed down on 23 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0623/2023 Home Findings handed down on 29 April 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0311/2011 Community Findings handed down on 2 May 2024.
The coroner recommended that a much larger sign in very bold and distinctive colour warning of the presence of the steps be erected in both directions.
H0565/2023 Home and NWRH Findings handed down on 6 May 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0269/2023 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 6 May 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0611/2023 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 23 May 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0601/2023 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 5 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0029/2024 Community and RHH Findings handed down on 5 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0383/2023 Meercroft Care Findings handed down on 6 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0308/2023 Calvary Hospital and Mary Ogilvy Home Findings handed down on 7 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0076/2024 Home Findings handed down on 7 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0625/2023 Home Findings handed down on 11 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0070/2024 Home Findings handed down on 13 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0450/2023 Home and LGH Findings handed down on 18 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0576/2023 Respect Mt St Vincent, MCH and RHH Findings handed down on 19 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0568/2023 Regis Tasmania Findings handed down on 20 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0449/2023 Rubicon Grove Findings handed down on 20 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0569/2023 Home Findings handed down on 21 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
L0377/2023 Respect Peace Haven Findings handed down on 21 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0001/2024 Regis Eastern Shore Findings handed down on 25 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose.
H0069/2024 Home and RHH Findings handed down on 28 June 2024.
The coroner determined no care issues arose
Last updated: 14 May 2026