Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 71 Glover Road
Hawera
Hawera 4610 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Taranaki
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Tania Tamati - 0225627850
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare - 0800 786 589
Other services
Photos
Tap to view all photos
1/7
Map
At Annie Brydon you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Annie Brydon family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Annie Brydon makes it easy with village, apartments, care suites, hospital and rest home care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Annie Brydon is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Hawera village where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Annie Brydon family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Annie Brydon makes it easy with village, apartments, care suites, hospital and rest home care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Annie Brydon is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Hawera village where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
|
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | No |
| We welcome Respite & Short term care. Please contact if you would like to view our facility as our vacancy status changes regularly. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 26 Jun 2025 |
| 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: 11 Jul 2025 |
|
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Please contact if you would like to view our facility as our vacancy status changes regularly. | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
|
Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
|
Testimonials
| “It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident “I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Heritage Resident. |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are approved by Dieticians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua. | |
| 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 | We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist. | |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
|||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Special Features
| At Annie Brydon, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. As well as proving a range of facilities, we also have a spa pool and a swimming pool. 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: 28 Jan 2025 |
Interests & Activities
|
We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs. When you make Annie Brydon your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs. |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | Our menus are all approved by a Dietician. | |
| Visitor information | We welcome visitors into our home. | |
| Internet access | Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the home. | |
| Associated Complexes | Annie Brydon is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation-wide and 500 independent living units. | |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs. |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
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: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have Dieticians who develop our menus. Talk to us about your needs. |
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
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: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
![Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)](https://eldernet-resources.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/resources/info-category-item-images/nya1aGXWV3JB68sZb30pBsatXJy7SeKgpPtAwdby.jpg)
|
||
|
Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.