January 20, 2021
The team at The Villa always enthusiastically gets stuck in when there is a job to be done and it is a great opportunity to learn more about the good old days. Our diversional therapist, Diana must have needed the silver polished and she brought in a few items for the residents to restore to gleaming glory. There was much […]
October 7, 2020
Dear residents, families and friends, While this is a great relief for many struggling businesses who can now return to normal, we still must remain vigilant for our at-risk population. Once again, we can’t thank our fantastic staff enough, who have done an amazing job looking after your loved ones and themselves during very difficult and uncertain times. I’m sure […]
August 28, 2020
Dear residents, families and friends, Thank you for doing your part and assisting us keeping Covid-19 out of our facilities again. Together we have been able to keep everyone safe. We know how tough it has been on you and your loved ones. Keeping your distance hasn’t been easy, not to mention those that celebrated a birthday during lock down. […]
August 21, 2020
We have entered the Westpac Business Awards to see how Ambridge Rose compares against South-East businesses in numerous industries. I’m delighted to formally announce that we have entered into the following categories: • Excellence in Customer Service • Excellence in Strategy & Planning • Employer of the Year We need your help for the Peoples’ Choice award and you can […]
August 19, 2020
Dear residents, families and friends, The well-being of all our residents and staff is always our top priority. Aged residential care remains New Zealand’s most vulnerable group to contracting COVID-19 and we all have seen the devastation that happens when one person in a facility contracts this virus here and overseas. The Ministry of Health has advised that all aged […]
August 12, 2020
Dear family and friends, Late last night we were advised that there is now community spread of COVID-19 in Auckland. As devastating as this is for all of us, our immediate response to this is to protect our vulnerable residents and staff, therefore we have gone into complete lockdown with immediate effect. Although the Prime Minister has announced a level […]
July 29, 2020
The Manor was full of Christmas carols on a winter’s day, with residents enjoying out-of-season festivities. So many of the Northern Hemisphere Christmas traditions, seem more appropriate during the winter rather than New Zealand’s summer celebration when it is hot in the kitchen. The party started with Christmas carols, prayer and the story of the birth of Jesus led by […]
July 29, 2020
In 2018, we took ownership of a dementia care home, The Cottage and now we are well versed and skilled at caring for people living with dementia. After discussions with our advisors and Counties Manukau District Health Board, we agreed that there is insufficient dementia care in East Auckland, especially as there is none in Pakuranga. After much thought and […]
June 9, 2020
Dear residents, families and friends, Welcome to level 1 New Zealand, and our new norm for a while. While this is a great relief for many business who can now return to normal, we must remain vigilant for our at risk population. Our staff have done an amazing job looking after your loved ones and themselves during very difficult and […]