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 […]
May 27, 2020
Hi everyone, A big thank you to all visitors who have adhered to the visiting criteria and have given kind compliments to our staff. The team has done an exceptional job during this pandemic and we would not have coped without their dedication to your loved ones. On Monday the Prime Minister announced that New Zealand is staying in level […]
May 12, 2020
Hi everyone Thank you for doing your part and assisting us keeping COVID-19 out of Ambridge Rose facilities, together we have been able to keep everyone safe. We know how tough it has been on you and your loved ones and keeping your distance hasn’t been easy with Easter and Mother’s Day, not to mention those that celebrated a birthday […]
April 24, 2020
Hi everyone As we come to the end of Level 4 restrictions and enter Level 3 on Tuesday April 28, 2020 a gradual return to work for many will be welcomed. While there are encouraging signs that we are on the path to some sort of normality, sadly that’s not the case for us. Aged residential care remains New Zealand’s […]
April 21, 2020
Hi everyone, It is encouraging that we as a country have made great progress in the fight against Covid-19. Our residents and staff are remaining in their bubbles and are all doing well as level 4 lockdown continues. Thank you for all the kind emails and words of support, the staff are encouraged hearing they are making a real difference […]
April 16, 2020
Dear Families and Friends We trust you had an enjoyable Easter and are cherishing your family time locked within your bubble. We are saddened to hear that some New Zealanders have lost their lives due to COVID-19, especially those in rest homes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who are affected. You may have heard the “war […]
March 25, 2020
Dear residents, families and friends, Thank you for your support and understanding during this pandemic. It has been wonderful to receive so many kind words of thanks. My staff and your loved ones are very important to us, so please do your part and help us. As advised by the New Zealand Government, we are now in full lockdown with […]
March 24, 2020
IMMEDIATE LOCKDOWN – NO VISITORS To support the well-being of our Residents and Staff, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to stop all visitors from entering our facilities as of March 23, 2020. The only exception to this will be the families of residents in palliative care or who are in end of life care. These visitors will […]
March 21, 2020
RESTRICTED ACCESS PROTOCOLS FOR AGED CARE FACILITIES Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hi everyone, Today, the Prime Minister addressed the nation to give an update on the current situation in New Zealand. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/pm-address-covid-19-update The Prime Minister outlined the four step process, with New Zealand now in Level 2. https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/nation-steps-covid-19-alert-level-2 As part of this process, today the Ministry of Health advised all Aged […]