Kerridge rest home

Kerridge House is a 60-bed rest home with lovely grounds, a pleasant outlook from all rooms and a warm, friendly interior. Rooms have heating, wardrobes, bathrooms with heat lamps, showers and washbasins.

Kerridge also has two lounges and two activity lounges, and there are four pleasant outside ‘nooks’ with enclosed gardens. A library and coffee-making facilities are available within the house.

Services and facilities

every resident is provided with their own room, we encourage residents to make their room feel as homely as possible and bring their own furniture and belongings
we can supply basic furniture should this be needed
each room is heated and includes a wardrobe
a private phone may be installed in any room (rentals are charged to residents through Telecom)
Kerridge House rest home has two activity lounges and four pleasant outside ‘nooks’ with enclosed gardens
residents enjoy making use of the library and tea and coffee making facilities
Kerridge House has smoke detectors and sprinklers
newspapers can be delivered on request
appointments with the hairdresser, podiatrist, physiotherapist, dentist, optician or doctor can be arranged via reception
shopping can be organised at the on-site mini-market
all meals are prepared and cooked on site, a qualified dietitian oversees the menu and special diets are catered for
if guests visit for lunch or dinner, they can often be catered for
caregivers are onsite 24/7 along with a registered nurse
the village chaplain is also on hand to visit and confide in
Selwyn Village is fortunate to have its own medical centre with a specialist gerontologist on hand
visiting family members and friends are always made very welcome any time, any day

As part of Selwyn Village, Kerridge residents also have access to the wider village facilities.

For more information call us on (09) 846 0119 extn 624

Activities

Our activity coordinators and diversional therapist develop a range of activities to participate in such as:

weekly happy hours, reading, crosswords, bingo and inter-house quizzes
outings and shopping trips and walks are also organised by Selwyn staff
special events for Mother’s Day, Easter, St Patrick’s Day, and other such occasions are celebrated
activities also include art, billiards, board games, bowls, bridge, cards, classical music, concerts, craft, dancing, entertainment, exercise classes, jigsaws, mah jong, movies, music, pétanque, pool,
sing-alongs and Wii computer games to keep you fit and sharp

We encourage our residents and their families to make suggestions should their favourite hobby or activity not be included in the current activity list.

Room types available at Kerridge rest home

Single room and shared bathroom features:

standard bed
personal hand basin
shared bathroom
freestanding-in wardrobe

Single room and ensuite* features:

larger rooms
standard bed
personal ensuite
built-in wardrobe

Large single room and ensuite* features:

larger room
comfortably takes two single beds
personal ensuite
built-in wardrobes

Double room and ensuite* features:

large double room
comfortably takes two single beds
personal ensuite
built-in wardrobes

*Premium room charges for Kerridge rest home range from $25 to $45 per day (GST inclusive) as of 1 July 2023.

For more information call us on (09) 846 0119 extn 624.

Amenities in the wider village

gymnasium, lap pool and spa
theatre for attending events
Café on Lichfield open for lunch and dinner
private library and lounge area, complete with computers and free internet access
gift shop, mini market, opportunity shop and hair salon
the Chapel of Christ the King with regular worship services
function room with bar for private entertainment
cinema for viewing movies, Sky TV available in the Community Centre
Wellness Centre including dentist
on request buggy-service, for residents who require transport around the village
public bus service running through the village, connecting to central and eastern Auckland

Call us to make an appointment

(09) 846 0119 extn 624 or 021 790 434

Kerridge House

Available now, Kerridge House offers 60 residents rest home care with action packed days for those who want it

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