About Us
Brooklands Care Group
At Brooklands Care Group, we believe that life is meant to be lived to the fullest. Our homes—Brooklands Rest Home and Memory Care, Brooklands Care on Timandra, and Brooklands Cottage Care—offer a personalised approach to care that celebrates individuality and fosters a sense of community.
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 residents including those living with Dementia by embracing and respecting the individual reality of each person who lives with us. Staff honour the resident's experiences. The normalisation of 'life' is what defines the Brooklands Care Group Culture creating an environment where social stigmas regarding illnesses are lessened. Such normalisation 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 recognise 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
Our healthcare assistants love people. They enjoy a good laugh, a cup of tea, and a chinwag. But beyond that, they possess a deep understanding of the intricacies and complexities of ageing and aged care. Their skill is equal to their kindness and experience.
Experienced Nurses
Meet Our Caring Nurse - our friendly and experienced registered nurses are always there to lend a helping hand. They work closely with our caregivers to ensure that our residents receive the best possible care. From conducting regular assessments to coordinating with other healthcare professionals, our nurses are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised support.
Activities
It might not be a pub crawl, expert-level salsa lessons or even international travel but our recreational therapy programs certainly have the same spirit. We offer a variety of engaging activities, from creative arts and intellectual pursuits to exciting outings in our facility van and visits from talented entertainers.
Individual and Group Activities
If you were a bit disappointed after reading the above and learning that we do not offer pub crawls, don't worry, we are certain something on this list will take your fancy! We offer an extensive variety of mind-stimulation games, activities, social events, musical entertainment, and outings arranged by the Diversional Therapist to cater for all interests and hobbies.
- Van Outings
- Brain games, Bingo, Quizzes, Word games - Individual or group setting
- Movies and Entertainment from local Musicians
- Birthday Celebrations
- Celebrations: Easter, Christmas, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Colour themed days, wacky hair days
- Accessible Gardening Opportunities
- Creative Crafts
- Exercises including balance and mobility, chair aerobics
- Walks around our neighbouring park
- Support awareness days: Daffodil Day, Anzac Day, Alzheimer's Day
- Encourage family involvement
- Current affairs and local news
- Book Club and mobile library
- Community participation, and social networks
- Specific dementia programme, including sensory activities
- Cultural Awareness and events
- Dance and movement
Our Facilities
Common Living Areas
Step into our inviting common living areas and feel right at home. Our open-plan kitchen and dining rooms create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where meals are served family-style and you can choose to serve yourself.
Relax in our cozy lounges, complete with comfortable seating, daily newspapers, and a touch of homey charm. Want to unwind with a movie or some music? Our lounges are equipped with TVs and stereo systems for your entertainment and enjoyment.
Yes, we know this sounds a little like a hotel or a top-notch buffet but we assure you this is in fact an (exceptional) rest home.
Gardens and Outdoor Areas
Nature is a wonderful medicine, be it the opportunity to feel the wind on one's face, soil on one's hands or the opportunity to just be surrounded by the ever-changing seasons.
*Brooklands outdoor areas have been designed to use every metre of space to maximise 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 areas are 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 encourage 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.
Fostering Meaningful Relationships for Residents
At Brooklands, we’re all about nurturing meaningful relationships for our residents. With a warm, welcoming environment, we work closely with families to ensure everyone feels connected and supported. We encourage regular visits and offer a range of social activities, helping residents build friendships and maintain bonds with loved ones. Our team is dedicated to providing personalised care, making sure each resident feels at home and part of our community, with plenty of opportunities to share moments that truly matter.
Brooklands Quality Of Life
Meals
It reigns true in every culture and every language, a meal shared around a table is key to a sense of community and belonging. This is why we cook good old-fashioned meals and homemade baking. We cater for everyone's dietary requirements including a summer and winter menu which is approved by a certified dietician.
Pets
Our adorable facility cat, Molly, is a beloved member of the Brooklands family. She loves to cuddle up with our residents and bring a smile to their faces. We also have regular visits from furry friends from various organisations, offering our residents the joy of pet therapy.
Visitors
At Brooklands, we believe that family comes first. That's why we run our facility like a home away from home, with no strict visiting hours or restrictions. Feel free to drop by whenever you like to visit your loved one and spend quality time together.
Brooklands Care Suites coming soon
At Brooklands Care Suites, we believe that your living space should be as comfortable and personalised as the care you receive. That's why we've designed our suites with your overall well-being in mind.
Enjoy the privacy and comfort of your own private ensuite, living area, and kitchenette, where you can share a cuppa with family just like you always have. Our suites are designed to feel like home, while discreetly incorporating medical equipment for your convenience.
As your needs evolve, our care can adapt to meet them, ensuring you receive the highest quality care without having to move again.
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!