Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 71 Glover Road
Hawera
Hawera 4610 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tania tamati - 0225627850
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
Photos
Tap to view all photos 1/3
Map
Reviews
Given the current COVID-19 environment we have temporarily disabled our ‘feedback’ feature. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Make your home at Annie Brydon Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Annie Brydon makes it easy with village, rest home, and hospital care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Hawera community, Annie Brydon is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the town centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a pharmacy and library.
We offer everything from physiotherapy to podiatry, speech therapy, SKY TV, a scooter bay and hairdressing. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, pop up cafe, indoor bowls and live entertainment. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
When it comes to everyday life, Annie Brydon makes it easy with village, rest home, and hospital care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Hawera community, Annie Brydon is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the town centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a pharmacy and library.
We offer everything from physiotherapy to podiatry, speech therapy, SKY TV, a scooter bay and hairdressing. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, pop up cafe, indoor bowls and live entertainment. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 19 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| Please contact if you would like to view our facility as our vacancy status changes regularly. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | Yes from $8.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 20 Apr 2022 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
| Updated: 30 Jun 2022 | |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Care Apartment Vacancy | No |
| Please contact if you would like to view our facility as our vacancy status changes regularly. | |
| Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 30 Jun 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Available through appointment. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Available through appointment. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. A Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special needs. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Annie Brydon. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Chaplain, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Email assistance, meal delivery and interpreter services also available. | |
| Updated: 14 Nov 2018 | |||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to personalize their rooms. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with a personal heat pump and safety grab rails. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have some rooms with ensuites, please discuss this option with our Facility Manager. |
| Wifi | Yes | Available for residents. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges are equipped with comfortable seating, a stereo system and televisions with Freeview and DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme through our care facility, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Annie Brydon Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of the complexes facilities, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The is a 68 Bed Resthome and Hospital facility. There are 24 serviced Care Suites that are available for private and subsidised resthome level of care residents. The site provides a scooter bay, spa pool and swimming pool. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps and safety grab rails, wide corridors, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. Situated in the sunny Hawera, Annie Brydon has magnificent landscaped gardens with outdoor seating. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
| Updated: 10 Oct 2018 |
Interests & Activities
|
Annie Brydon Lifecare has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinators focus on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. Age Concern and Alzheimer's Society are easily accessed through us and we welcome them to our facility. Large print books and Blind Foundation listening books form part of our library service and we also rent DVDs or videos. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. A piano and pool table is also available in the main lounges. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Board games, Cooking, Quizzes, Indoor Bowls, Crafts, Parties, Happy Hour. There is active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. |
| Updated: 10 Oct 2018 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Near public transport, taxis, and facility outing van are available. | |
| Shops | Near local amenities. Transport provided on a weekly basis. | |
| Library | Library facilities available on our complex. | |
| Updated: 10 Oct 2018 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
