Memory care
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Industry leading care for people living with dementia
Our memory care centres provide modern apartment style living with innovative design to create a world-class environment for people living with dementia. Coupled with our resident centric philosophy to improve the lives of people living with dementia our residents enjoy a welcoming atmosphere designed specifically for them.
We aim to help New Zealanders better understand dementia and to break down its stigma. We do this through an ongoing partnership with Dementia New Zealand, our Dementia Friendly accreditation, and collaborating in educational opportunities such as the New Zealand Herald series on dementia: Brain’s Trust: Combating Dementia
Memory care centre
Our memory care centre was developed to enable people living with dementia to continue to lead active lives in a safe and homely environment.
Circular, biophilic design
Apartment style living
Specialist dementia care and staff
Sensory room
Outdoor courtyard
Supporting technology
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Locations around Summerset
Dementia care is currently available at the below villages, and new memory care centres are planned or underway for many more.
Summerset Rototuna, Hamilton
Summerset at Pohutukawa Place, New Plymouth
Summerset by the Dunes, Papamoa
Summerset Palms, Napier
Summerset by the Ranges, Levin
Summerset on the Landing, Porirua
Summerset Richmond Ranges, Richmond
Summerset on Cavendish, Christchurch
Summerset at Avonhead, Christchurch
Award-winning memory care
Summerset by the Ranges in Levin is home to our first-generation memory care centre. The Levin memory care centre’s design and approach was awarded the Aged Care Association’s Built and Grown Environment Award for exceptional design in 2017. We have further developed this for our second-generation memory care offering.
Dementia Friendly accreditation
Summerset was one of the first retirement village operators in New Zealand to be officially recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand as a Dementia-friendly organisation. The accreditation means our villages and organisation have met key standards focused on what people with dementia need now and in the future. Dementia friendly training is completed by all staff and we are really proud to help those with dementia get the best out of life.
Dementia New Zealand partnership
We’re partnering with Dementia New Zealand to provide greater education about dementia, and remove some of its stigma, to both our residents, our staff and the wider community.
Accommodation costs
Our memory care homes are available to occupy under an Occupation Right Agreement (ORA). There are various costs to pay upon moving in, while living there and when leaving. Please speak to the Sales Manager for information on costs and subsidies available.