Deborah Stone, 59, was sentenced for using the credit card of Inasmuch Retirement Village, a former residential aged care centre at Sussex Inlet, to buy hundreds of personal items over a six-year period.

The Shoalhaven Heads woman appeared before Nowra Local Court on Monday, where Magistrate Gabriel Fleming said Stone's spending spree while "in a position of trust" was "untenable" and "motivated by greed".

Magistrate Fleming read out in court the list of personal items Stone bought using the company's card.

"It was used at Harvey Norman. She bought a sauna for herself, she paid speeding fines for herself, she bought clothing for her family, she bought a holiday to Bali, a UK study tour, windows, more clothing, cameras - all over a period from 2012 to 2018.

"From an aged care facility. Really?" said Magistrate Fleming.

"Correct," responded Stone's solicitor.

Stone's solicitor told the court she began employment at Inasmuch in 1990 and was promoted to a management position in 1998. He said she was given the "reins" as CEO the following year.

Stone's solicitor handed a "letter of regret" to Magistrate Fleming, which was read to the court.

The letter outlined that Stone "was aware these practices were questionable but continued to send funds to herself."

"I don't understand how a holiday can be justified. It's just untenable," Magistrate Fleming said in response to the letter.

Arguing in Stone's defence, her solicitor said she has repaid $60,000, which is "most of the value" of the items she bought.

He also argued the trailer Stone stole had been returned to police, that she is the carer of her elderly parents and that she has a low risk of reoffending.

The DPP argued Stone's actions showed "repeated deceitful behaviour and is a serious matter for a local court."

Magistrate Fleming told the court there were originally 63 charges of fraud against Stone, however 61 were withdrawn and dismissed by police in July.

Stone pleaded guilty to two charges: stealing a trailer from her employer and dishonestly obtaining financial advantage.

In sentencing Stone, Magistrate Fleming labelled her actions as "absolutely disgraceful".

Magistrate Fleming considered Stone's "position of trust as the CEO of an aged care home" and that she had already paid back a significant amount of the money.

"I will consider the context of offending. But it's the fact that this is an aged care home, a place that cares for the vulnerable people of our community ... the fact is that you just helped yourself to personal items that had nothing to do with your employment," said Magistrate Fleming.

"It's criminal behaviour, a large amount of money and happened over a long period of time which has been motivated by greed."

Stone was fined $8000 and a good behaviour bond was ordered.

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