Brylyn Residential Care
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Brylyn Residential Care
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 200 Te Kowhai Road
Burbush
Hamilton 3288 - Postal Address
- 200 Te Kowhai Road,
RD 8
Hamilton 3288 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
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- Mobile
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- John Smithson - 07 8494025
- Owner
- Caitlin and Joe - 021 025 74007
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 April 2023 Newsletter
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We provide a quality, and individualised Rest Home, Respite, Convalescent and Hospital Level Care in a personalised and homely environment using the InteRAI Assessment Tool, endorsed by The Ministry of Health, to assess residents needs and establish Long Term Care Plans, to ensure the resident receives the most appropriate care to meet their assessed needs. This is done in consultation with the family by a Registered Nurse and filed online through an integrated computing system. This means the plan can be reviewed readily through different agencies when needed.
This is done within our small, privately owned Rest Home which has a friendly, caring and homely environment designed to fit you and your loved ones needs. We have competent, kind and caring staff who genuinely care for the needs and health of the residents under their care. We have home cooked meals and baking. All our washing is done on site, so there is minimal missing clothes.
We offer this quality and personalised care within a homely environment in a country setting, with an outlook onto farms and grazing animals, and a fresh country breeze that proves to be very beneficial to our residents health.
We provide a range of services which include Long Term Hospital, Rest Home, Day Care, Respite Care and Convalescent Care for both the elderly and under 65.
Recently Brylyn has been awarded with a 3 year certification from the Waikato District Health Board to provide residential care at the above levels of care requirements. We are very happy and pleased to receive this certification and look forward to achieving better results with quality improvements, staff training and support from WDHB. This achievement is a reflection of the quality care provided by our Brylyn Care Team.
Book your loved ones into Brylyn Residential Care for Respite , Long Term Care at Hospital or Resthome Level, or needing time to recover from a operation or an illness or for Convalescent Care while you recuperate.
We have dedicated respite care rooms. Please email brylynresthome@gmail.com or phone: 07 8494025 or 02102574007 WE ACCEPT HALF DAY STAYS as well as FULL RESPITE DAYS. You can discuss with Disability Support Link on the number of Respite Days available for use if you need a break from caring for a loved one at home.
This is done within our small, privately owned Rest Home which has a friendly, caring and homely environment designed to fit you and your loved ones needs. We have competent, kind and caring staff who genuinely care for the needs and health of the residents under their care. We have home cooked meals and baking. All our washing is done on site, so there is minimal missing clothes.
We offer this quality and personalised care within a homely environment in a country setting, with an outlook onto farms and grazing animals, and a fresh country breeze that proves to be very beneficial to our residents health.
We provide a range of services which include Long Term Hospital, Rest Home, Day Care, Respite Care and Convalescent Care for both the elderly and under 65.
Recently Brylyn has been awarded with a 3 year certification from the Waikato District Health Board to provide residential care at the above levels of care requirements. We are very happy and pleased to receive this certification and look forward to achieving better results with quality improvements, staff training and support from WDHB. This achievement is a reflection of the quality care provided by our Brylyn Care Team.
Book your loved ones into Brylyn Residential Care for Respite , Long Term Care at Hospital or Resthome Level, or needing time to recover from a operation or an illness or for Convalescent Care while you recuperate.
We have dedicated respite care rooms. Please email brylynresthome@gmail.com or phone: 07 8494025 or 02102574007 WE ACCEPT HALF DAY STAYS as well as FULL RESPITE DAYS. You can discuss with Disability Support Link on the number of Respite Days available for use if you need a break from caring for a loved one at home.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 3 Double, 3 Studio, 2 single | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $13.00/day up to $55.00/day as at 27 Mar 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| Facility Name : Brylyn Residential Care Posted on : 2018/05/15 10:48:26 TITLE : Kindness and compassion. The Positives : Staff were very gentle and kind. Cheery and pleasant. It's more like a family home than an institution. The compassion and empathy of the staff is wonderful. Dad was very happy in Brylyn, he enjoyed the food which was delicious and the interaction with everyone The Negatives : Suggestions or General Comment : When our time comes we would be more than happy to stay at Brylyn. Beautiful setting and the Studio rooms are like home. To see the full review (including ratings) please click here https://www.agedadvisor.nz/search/aged-care/Brylyn-Residential-Care-RD-8-Hamilton#reviews |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 208 | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse on duty 24/7, as well as a Registered NURSE MANAGER five days. Please call 078494025 to make an appointment to see the Nurse Manager. |
| Nurse Practitioner | No | We have a Nurse Manager who oversees the running of the rest home. She works Mon-Fri, 9.00am to 5.30pm. Please call the facility to make an appointment if needed. NP to be arranged if needed. The Admin Manager works Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4pm. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 266 | Yes | We have caregivers rostered on 24 hours a day. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | A physiotherapist visits the home once a fortnight and will see clients upon referral by Doctor, Registered Nurse or Nurse Manager. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Referral will be made either by Doctor or Physiotherapist. |
| Social Worker (on site) | 0.00 | Negotiable | We are happy to make any required referrals. |
| Diversional Therapist | No | We do have an Activities Cooordinator to conduct activities, trips, exercises, craft and socialization for residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 25 | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator works from 8.45am to 2.30pm every week day. There is a varied programme including bus trips during term time at no extra cost. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Fortnightly on a Monday morning. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Every six weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available as needed upon referral from the GP | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Accredited visitors are arranged on a as needs basis - please let one of the staff know that you require this service. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Organised as needed. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 2 | Yes | A vicar attends regularly and can be arranged on a as need basis. |
| Other Personnel | 55 | Yes | We have 2 Maintenance / handymen who oversee the gardens and other little renovations as needed and 2 housekeepers. |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen is available through use of an oxygen cylinder as well as oxygen concentrators. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have NZNC registered RNs to provide P.E.G feeding if required. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | No | We nurse all our End of Life Residents in the facility with input from our inhouse GP; our RNs work 24/7. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We nurse all our End of Life residents in the facility with input from our inhouse GP, and our RNs work 24/7. We work on keeping our residents pain free, comfortable and clean, including in the End of Life / Palliative Care phase. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wound assessment and management is completed by NZNC qualified RNs on the facility and referrals will be made to the WDHB Wound Nurse Specialist as needed. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | The Registered Nurses on duty monitors blood sugar results for the diabetic residents; administer insulin and consult the inhouse GP for any anomalies. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Continence assessment is done on admission by the Registered Nurse on duty and further re-assessment is done every 6 months or earlier as needed. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Referral will be made in accordance to the GP's assessment. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | For not so severe stroke victims accepted; we are happy to refer to a Physiotherapist as needed and as financially viable for the families. |
| Tracheotomy Care | No | We are happy to train our RNs in Tracheostomy care if such a resident is accepted. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Standard Precautions are taken for all residents with thorough hand-washing; P.P.E's are used as needed for other contaminations. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Inhouse GP is will make any necessary assessments and referrals as needed for a psyciatric assessment for any clients after behaviour monitoring is completed. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The facility is managed by a Clinical Nurse Manager. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | We are happy to liaise with and make any referrals to any Nursing Specialists |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We accept respite cares privately as well as referred from the DHB / DSL. Please contact us on 078494025 or email: brylynresthome@gmail.com |
| Carer Support | Yes | We provide carer support respite care privately or referred from DSL / DHB. Please contact us on 078494025 or email: brylynresthome@gmail.com |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Convalescent Care either short term referred from hospital or self referred after illness or surgery is accepted, as well as day stays - half days / overnight stays are welcome. Please contact us on 078494025 or email brylynresthome@gmail.com |
| High Care Needs | Yes | Hospital level care referred from DHB / DSL or other DHBs is accepted as well as Chronic Long Term Conditions is catered for. Please contact 078494025 or email brylynresthome@gmail.com |
| Subsidised | Yes | We accept all subsidised residents within the existing contracts with the WDHB. To ascertain your eligibility for a subsidy please call WINZ /M.O.H(Ministry of Health), M.S.D(Ministry of Social Development) or DSL ( Disability Support Link). |
| Private Paying | Yes | We accept private paying clients, either self referred or if not eligible for a subsidy, so long as they meet the criteria for residential care within resthome / hospital level and meet the requirements of the Admission Agreement |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | You are most welcome to make an advance booking for respite care / day stay / convalescent care, as long as we have beds available. We will give priority to the bookings and will make appropriate arrangements if we are unable to meet that booking . |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Own furniture is encouraged, feel free to make your room into your home. We provide a bed, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, and a lamp. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | 15 single rooms. |
| Shared Rooms | No | We have 7 Double Rooms, which will suit a couple coming into care with shared amenities. Friends coming into care could utilise this as well. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | 8 Studio rooms with en-suites, kitchenette, walk in wardrobes, heat pumps, bar fridge, small living area and own patio area. |
| Ensuite | No | Studio rooms plus one single room have their own en-suites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Onsite Alcohol policy must be adhered to, and all alcohol needs to be given under the supervision of the RN on duty. This is to minimize any serious side effects of unwell residents due to medication. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have their own phone jacks if the Resident wishes to have their own phone. Family will organise their own provider and are responsible for the installation and bills. WiFi is available. Residents may take calls on the facility portable phone or cell phone. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All studio rooms have their own remote to adjust their air conditioning/heating units. Gas Heating in the rest of the home is through floor vents. Residents are welcome to have their own additional heating in their room if needed. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are funded for those who qualify for under 65 care and private payers are accepted under this category. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have one main lounge area with a TV. There is a small family room which is available for residents and their friends and families to meet or if a resident wants some 'quiet' time. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | If you need short term care either private or funded through the DHB ring the Nurse Managerfor more information. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide End of Life / Palliative Care to ur existing clients and anyoen wishing to come into care for this. We have NZNC trained and qualified nurse to oversee and provide this level of care. Please call 078494025 or email - brylynresthome@gmail.com |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We provide Palliative Care to our existing residents, unless they decide to move into Hospice Care for this. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Day care available 7 days per week. $46 per day . Includes cooked main meal at lunchtime, morning and afternoon tea, and particpation in activities on weekdays. We have a contract with the Waikato DHB for this service. Please contact DSL for more info. |
| Outings | Yes | Coffee outings, shopping, sightseeing, ice cream trips, duck feeding. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Can be contacted as needed. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet every 6 months to discuss any issues, the meeting is conducted by the Activities co-ordinator and the Facility Manager. |
| Family Committee | No | Families are welcome to discuss issues with us on a daily basis and are welcome to contact us at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletters are sent out monthly to the first next of kin, published on websites and placed on the notice board in the reception area. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Challenging behaviour is monitored as per policy, families will be contacted as needed. If behaviour implicates severely on the operations of the facility, then we are obliged to activate our termination of contract clause, or refer to DSL for placement. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are not a Secure Dementia Unit, but do cater for mildly confused residents, age related, who are not a risk to themselves or others. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are in a beautiful quiet, country setting with lots of fresh air, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. |
| Smokers Room | No | We encourage NO SMOKING POLICY, but have a shed away from the facility to be utilized if needed. Cigarettes are kept by the RN and dispensed as needed by the client. This is to minimize any smoke smell complaints by other residents, fire risk,etc. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Not inside the facility. |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Special Features
| We are a rest home in a semi rural environment which has a family-like atmosphere. We have a chef who caters to individual needs and likes on a daily basis. We maintain our rest home like a well lived-in large home. Our residents and staff like to laugh and joke and create a lively environment in the home. We minimize the institutional environment of resthomes and hospitals. We have a surprise 'take-out' meals, summer BBQ's, Happy Hour once a month and celebrate birthdays with a baked cake from our kitchen plus we incorporate all the annual events like Anzac, Easter, Matariki, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Guy Fawkes, Christmas etc. |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Aged Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Carpet bowls, Children, Church, Entertainers, Craft, Electric beds, Exercises, Games, Garden walks, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Library, Manicures/Hand Massage, Music, Outings, Quizzes, Speakers, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV and Netflix |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Our daily contract rate with the Ministry of Health is $184.05 per day for standard single rooms, $224.05 for Studio Units and $197.05 for a double room. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We currently employ 26 staff who work on a rostered basis to ensure coverage of all shifts. | |
| Details about meals | We have 2 experienced cooks who along with the dietican have created our menus. Our cook is happy to cater for individual needs and preferences, within limits of dietary and nutrional requirements. | |
| Internet access | We have wifi. | |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Bulgarian | Yes | One staff member |
| Chinese | Yes | We have one staff member who is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | Caitlin the owner is able to assist anyone who would like to learn braille or who already knows braille. |
| English | Yes | Our staff speak and write in English, which is a requirement of working at Brylyn Residential Care. |
| Fijian | Yes | One staff member |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | One staff member |
| Filipino | Yes | Four staff members |
| French | Yes | One staff member |
| Hindi | Yes | We have numerous staff members who is fluent in Hindi. |
| Indonesian | Yes | One staff member can assist with this language. |
| Interpreter | Yes | An interpreter can be contacted when required. |
| Mandarin | Yes | 1 staff. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | We have 2 staff members. |
| Nepali | Yes | Three staff members |
| Punjabi | Yes | Numerous staff can speak this. |
| Somali | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have a minister who takes a service every 2nd week. |
| Baha'i | No | Can be catered to if requested |
| Baptist | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Brethren | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Buddhist | No | Can be catered to if requested |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Confucius | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Evangelical | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Hindu | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Inter denominational | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Muslim | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Jain | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Jehovah Witness | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Jewish | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Lutherism | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Methodist | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Non denominational | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Orthodox Christian | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Pentecostal | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Presbyterian | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Ratana | No | Can be catered to if requested |
| Ringatu | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Communion every Friday morning. |
| Salvation Army | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Seventh Day Adventist | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Sikh | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Shinto | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Spiritualist/New Age | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| Tao | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints | No | Can be catered to if requested. |
| (Other comments) | No | We have a multi-cultural mix of residents and staff and are happy to try and organize for any special visits. |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
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| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 3.00 Km | Taxi services from anywhere in Hamilton. |
| Shops | 3.00 Km | The Base is our nearest set of shops and coffee shop in Te Kowhai. |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | We are approximately 3 km from The Base. |
| Parks | 5.00 Km | In Te Rapa / Te Kowhai. |
| Library | 8.00 Km | Hamilton Central. |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | No | NZNC for Registered Nurses |
| Police checked | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 May 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.