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More Aged Care Facilities From Radius Care

Tuesday 16 October 2018, 2:50PM

By Beckie Wright

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As the leaders in aged care in New Zealand, Radius Care today feature their range of aged care facilities in the Waikato/BOP, starting with St Joans, situated right in the heart of Hamilton, just five minutes’ walk from town, providing care for the elderly and young disabled. Set on three and a half acres of beautiful park-like grounds, St Joans integrates rest home and private hospital care with palliative, respite and some young disabled care while also offering a social and stimulating home with great food, activities and staff. St Joans is the oldest hospital in town and is going through a lot of refurbishment.

Lexham Park has beautiful gardens and is situated the country town of Katikati, only a 30 minute drive from Tauranga and Mt Maunganui. Lexham Park is just a stone’s throw away from the local harbour, beaches, gardens and rural bush walks, and is a single storied facility set in beautifully landscaped country surroundings.

Radius Lexham Park is a rest home and private hospital facility that integrates the very best of the rest. Providing home living and ongoing hospital care for their older adults and some younger disabled people who may require specialist healthcare. Friends and family remain involved in the residents lives, and individual rooms can be decorated to personal choice. Their residents also have the freedom to come and go as they please and visits from family and friends are always welcome at any time. Radius Lexham Park offers a variety of activities, crafts and recreational programmes as well as regular outings.

There are a variety of bedroom sizes, all of which are temperature controlled, and beyond the bedrooms the interior is decorated to create a warm, comfortable feeling and designed to make the most of the sunshine.

Radius Glaisdale is a brand new, 80-bed aged care facility in Flagstaff, Hamilton, combining clinical excellence with state-of-the-art services and facilities. The facility has been purpose-built to provide expert nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care on a permanent or short-stay basis. Around the clock medical support is delivered with warmth, efficiency and respect by their qualified and experienced registered nurses and staff.

The modern, private rooms are beautifully decorated and include spacious ensuites. Should residents wish to step out and socialise there’s a wealth of communal space to choose from, including several lounge areas, a large living room with big-screen TV, a library and an activity room.

Radius Glaisdale offers a comprehensive activities programme and a varied social calendar. There is a fully appointed kitchen onsite, operated by a first class chef and a professional food service team (including dietician), ensuring that all residents enjoy fresh, great tasting and nutritious meals.

Last, but not least is Radius Kensington, a modern 92 bed care facility providing both rest home and hospital level care. Respite, palliative and young disabled care is also available. Located near the quiet suburb of Forest Lake, residents at Kensington benefit from easy access to the city. The rooms are bright and cosy, a number of which have ensuites available, including showers.

Some rooms have private access to one of five enclosed courtyards, offering safe outdoor activities. The hallways in the facility are wide and well-lit, and the lounges provide a quiet and comfortable place for residents to relax. Residents and families can enjoy a coffee at the popular Sugar Bowl Café just across the road, so for more information on rest homes Waikato, respite care and rest homes please go to http://radiuscare.co.nz .