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Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village

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At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy
No
Name
Annie Brydon Lifecare & Village
Category
Hospital
Address
71 Glover Road
Hawera
Hawera 4610
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Taranaki
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Facebook
Find us on Facebook
Personnel
Manager
Tania Tamati - 0225627850
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
Other services
Photos
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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.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 10 Jan 2023
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 18
Vacancy Yes
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 $15.00 -$20.00/day up to $25.00 -$30.00/day as at 28 Mar 2024
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: 28 Mar 2024
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 26
Care Suite Vacancy No
Please contact if you would like to view our facility as our vacancy status changes regularly.
Care Suite Impending vacancy No
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 28 Mar 2024
Testimonials
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: 10 Jan 2023
Personnel
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: 10 Jan 2023
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
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: 10 Jan 2023
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
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: 10 Jan 2023
Features
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: 10 Jan 2023
Special Features
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: 10 Jan 2023
Interests & Activities
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: 10 Jan 2023
Additional Information
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: 10 Jan 2023
Languages Spoken
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: 26 May 2023
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
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: 10 Jan 2023
Ethnic Diets
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: 10 Jan 2023
Distances
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 Jan 2023
Credentials & Membership
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
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 10 Jan 2023

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.