Introduction

Seaside Sanctuary rest home is a purpose built 21 bed rest home set in five acres of gardens that open right onto Surfdale beach, Waiheke Island.

Seaside Sanctuary has been providing quality Christian care for the elderly since 1984.  The rest home is a not-for-profit organisation owned by Seaside Charitable Trust. 

The rest home provides a warm, homely and caring environment with facilities that cater to the needs of the older person.  The smaller number of residents catered for enables the staff to provide a high standard of personalised care.

In this setting we seek to care for residents’ physical, mental and spiritual needs and to assist them to maintain a safe level of independence, whilst providing a range of recreational activities.

We believe it is the encouragement of that independence which is so very important to the general welfare and well-being of the home’s residents and therefore individual care plans are prepared for each resident.

The bowling club, local shops and hairdresser are all within easy walking distance.

Features and Facilities

Facilities:

• Purpose built 21 bed rest home situated in exceptional surroundings with uniterrupted views of Surfdale Beach and the landscaped gardens.
   
• Rooms are furnished, decorated and maintained to a high standard.  Each room has a call bell.
   
• One large and one small lounge areas and a separate dinning room.
   
• Covered sun patio with hanging baskets along with secluded garden areas ideal for quiet reading and meditation.
   
• All within easy walking distance of local shops.
   

Professional care:

• A team of 23 friendly care staff is led by a Nurse Manager with over 20 years experience of providing specialised care for the elderly.  The Nurse Manager is a registered nurse and holds graduate qualifications in gerontology along with general and mental health nursing qualifications.
   
• There is a registered nurse available to repond to residents nursing needs at all times.
  
  
• Seaside Sanctuary is dedicated to providing quality care and all care staff undergo induction training and ongoing monthly training.
   
• Regular visits are made by medical professionals, including a: General Practitioners, Gerontologist and Pyschiatrist.
   
• Seaside Sanctuary is a member of Residential Care New Zealand Inc.
   

Recreational activities:

• An experienced Activities Coordinator comes in five days a week to cater to residents recreational needs.
   
• Residents can stroll around five acres of lanscaped gardens.
  
  
• Surfdale Beach in front of the rest home provides opportunities for swimming or the chance to walk along the beach.
   
• Regular trips out from the rest home eg. shopping, afternoon tea, local attractions, picnics, Care & Craft, visits to Auckland etc.
   
• Church service every Sunday for those that want to attend.
   
• Along with a host of other activities such as: Music & Movement, quizes, games, large print books, visits from schools and entertainers (musicians/singers).

The decision to move, or place a loved one, into a rest home can be a difficult and sometimes worrying prospect. Our experience over many years can help to reduce these concerns.  We, therefore, offer the opportunity of a short trial stay before a final decision is made.

Seaside Sanctuary rest home provides an exceptional living environment.  If you are looking for a rest home, either for yourself or a loved one, we would encourage you to make an appointement and talk with the staff and residents about whether Seaside Sanctuary rest home would suit your needs.

To make an appointment or to answer any questions you may have phone Pat Orchard, Nurse Manager on (09) 372 8116 or email: pat@seaside.org.nz
 

Short Stay Care

The unique picturesque setting makes Seaside Sanctuary rest home a popular choice for short stay respite and holiday care, especially for people living in the Auckland region.

To find out more about how Seaside Sanctuary rest home can help met your short stay respite and holiday care needs phone Pat Orchard, Nurse Manager on (09) 372 8116 or email: pat@seaside.org.nz
 

PO Box 429 | Surfdale | Waiheke Island | New Zealand | Ph.(09) 372 8116

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