About Us
Brooklands Care Group
Brooklands Care Group is an organisation comprising of Brooklands Rest Home and Memory Care, Brooklands Care on Timandra and Brooklands Cottage Care.
Our mission
Is to provide quality and comfortable rest home and dementia care to those looking for both short-term and long-term care solutions. Our philosophy believes that every human being deserves the opportunity to grow, regardless of age or ailment.
Brooklands Care Group creates a culture for all resident's including those living with Dementia by embracing and respecting their individual reality of each person who lives with us. Staff honor the resident's experiences. The normalization of 'life' is what defines the Brooklands Care Group Culture creating an environment where social stigmas regarding illnesses are lessoned. Such normalization allows for continued growth and preservation of resident's dignity and the continued development of personal relationships among peers and staff.
" Genuine care requires us to recognize within each beating heart the need to grow, within each weakened limb the yearning for action, within each mind the desire to do as well as be " (Thomas 1994)
We Value Care and Companionship
Experienced Healthcare Assistants
We have wonderful experienced and skilled caregivers who know the needs and desires of each resident well, and provide exemplary care.
Experienced Nurses
Registered Nurses provide clinical oversight of care provided to the residents by our very experienced and skilled caregivers. The Registered Nurses carry out clinical assessments and liaise with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Activities
Our Recreational Therapy programme includes individual and group activities, has creative and intellectual components and includes regular supervised outings in our Facility van and visits from a variety of entertainers.
Individual and Group Activities
An extensive variety of mind stimulation games, activities, social events, musical entertainment and outings are arranged by the Diversional Therapist to cater for all interests and hobbies. We encourage participation in our activities program however, this is voluntary
- Van Outings
- Bingo, Quizzes, Word games - Individual or group setting
- Movies and Entertainment from local Musicians
- Birthday Celebrations
- Celebrations: Easter, Christmas, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Colour themed days, wacky hair days
- Crafts and Gardening Opportunities
- Exercises and walks around the nearby park
- Support awareness days: Daffodil Day, Anzac Day, Alzheimer's Day
- Encourage family involvement
Our Facilities
Common Living Areas
The open-plan kitchen and dining rooms are set out like a typical home and run in a similar way. Meal times are family style, eating together where residents can self-serve their own meals if they choose. Our lounge areas are welcoming and set out with comfortable seating for relaxation to read the daily newspaper and space for family to visit. Each lounge area has a tv and stereo system for our resident's entertainment and enjoyment.
Gardens and Outdoor Areas
Brooklands outdoor areas have been designed to use every metre of space to maximize the residents’ experiences. The gardens are flat and easily visible from the open plan lounge/dining room area, and residents can freely wander outside, where they can enjoy nature and undertake typical garden activities, such as mowing and raking. The outdoor fernery is a peaceful space to sit amongst the plants and listen to the birdlife from the adjacent park. Offering residents the opportunity to enhance their creative side for those with green fingers keen on tending the flowers and potted plants. The area offers an enjoyable activity as well as a sense of purpose for those with a creative flair to build such items as bird feeders and other outdoor crafts. This aims to boost feelings of self-worth and usefulness, as well as encouraging them to recall skills they have learned from their past. Stylish comfortable outdoor furniture offers a pleasant spot for residents to sit and relax. Raised garden boxes are a popular activity for growing flowers and vegetables attended to by our residents who take great delight in the vegetables being supplied to the kitchen.
Brooklands Quality Of Life
Meals
We cook onsite good old fashioned homecooked meals and baking. We cater for everyone's dietary requirements including a summer and winter menu which is approved by a certified dietician.
Pets
We have a facility cat named Molly who is loved by all. We also have regular visits from various organizations who offer pet therapy including K9 friends.
Visitors
We run the facility very much like a family home, and as a result, we have no restriction on or set hours of visitation.
Brooklands Care Suites coming soon
Brooklands Care Suites focus on the design of the space as much as the care we provide, to deliver an aged care experience that prioritises your overall well-being. These unique suites offer exceptional Rest Home and Hospital care, evolving as your needs increase so you don’t have to move again. But more importantly, they’re designed to feel like home, with private ensuites, living areas and kitchenettes so you can share a cuppa with the family like you always have. While medical equipment is discreetly hidden away, giving you the space to make it your own.
Testimonials
VIVIEN C.
Wow this place has most amazing caring staff who treat all the residents with respect. My Dad has Dementia and is lucky enough to live in their Memory Care Lane. It feels like someone’s home, with creature comforts and decorated interior is of highest quality. It’s like going to visit your aged parent at their very own home. They interact with my dad who is profoundly deaf by communicating with a white board. Dads last resthome did minimum cares and never interacted with him as a person. Dad loves it here, tells us he has a real comfy bed and is his cheeky self again. He hasn’t lost his sense of humour. And he sings, always humming or singing which he never did before Dementia. So our family is super happy because we can see the change in Dad and know everyone who is caught singing, must be happy.
SARAH W.
I’m really impressed with the level of care that my parents get from the Staff. They seem genuinely interested in making sure that they’re both comfortable. It must be difficult to deal with my Dads dementia. The Staff are very understanding with how he reacts to different situations and seem to deal with it very well, and in a professional manner. I really like that he can dish his meals up for himself, and is free to walk around in his area. I think it helps a lot that each room in Memory Lane is different from one another. It makes it easier for Dad to know which room is his. My Mum is unwell, and I find Staff have been amazing at checking on her regularly to make sure that she’s OK. It has made it alot easier for Mum to settle into her new Home, and feel comfortable with the Staff. She has been very happy that she can personalise her room, and she is always commenting on how lovely the meals are.
Begin Your Care Journey in 4 Steps
Learn About Our Care Services
If you are just starting out on your care journey, this is your first step. Learn all about the Care Services we offer and how they can assist you.
Complete A Needs Assessment
If you wish to apply for a Residential Care Subsidy, you’ll require a needs assessment to be completed by the DHB Needs Assessment team. You can ask your GP for an assessment referral, or you can contact your local service via the NASC website at nznasca.co.nz.
Optional: Purchase a Care Suite
Residents who are seeking a long-term care and accomodation solution may be interested in purchasing a Care Suite and will need to complete an Expression of Interest form to return to us via Email.
Enjoy Quality Care
Once you have been Assessed and approved for our Care Services, your journey to living independently can begin!
Need assistance? Call us.
