112 | T T Richard Loader Rewriting the retirement narrative Sir Patrick Hogan Village resident, Doug Lineham. Certainty in retirement living is a cornerstone of the Ryman model, inspiring confidence and enabling residents to relax into retirement. LIFESTYLE Ryman Healthcare: Patrick Hogan Retirement Village Ryman Healthcare has been rewriting the narrative of retirement living and care with a model that encapsulates innovation, certainty, and an unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of its residents, says Ryman’s Chief Experience and Engagement Officer Mary-Anne Stone. “The Ryman experience is defined by a continuous commitment to pioneering a better way for seniors to live. “Through innovation, Ryman ensures residents have convenient options at their fingertips. “From eCabs and village vans for expedient transport options to the myRyman Resident App, providing digital connectivity for managing village lifestyles, staying informed about notices, activities, and events. “Cafes, bars and our resident dining rooms all serve from chef-prepared menus, while in our care centres, teams use the award-winning, bespoke myRyman Care patient information management system to simplify administrative tasks, allowing more time to focus on hands-on care,” says Mary-Anne. Certainty in retirement living is a cornerstone of the Ryman model, inspiring confidence and enabling residents to relax into retirement. Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees, including a fixed base weekly fee and a deferred management fee capped at 20 per cent—one of the lowest in the retirement sector—provide financial security for residents and their families. Ryman’s Head of Group Clinical Quality, Sam Powell, says that care is not an afterthought but an integral part of Ryman villages. “Offering a spectrum of living options, from independent and assisted-living apartments to resthome, hospital, and specialist dementia care, Ryman ensures residents can live on their terms with the confidence that future health needs are covered,” she says. Community is the heartbeat of Ryman villages, where residents, liberated from the responsibilities of maintaining a family home, can foster connections with like-minded individuals. Mary-Anne says the unique bonds that develop between residents and village teams create a caring community that provides support in both joyous and challenging times. To understand the roots of Ryman Healthcare’s success, one must delve into its history. In 1983, Kevin Hickman and John Ryder embarked on a mission to revolutionize resthomes and envisioned a better standard of living for older individuals. Over three decades, Ryman’s ethos has remained unswerving - everything they do must be good enough for Mum and Dad. Kevin and John’s belief in reinvesting profits to grow the company became the cornerstone of Ryman’s success. The Ryman recipe involved meticulous site “The Ryman experience is defined by a continuous commitment to pioneering a better way for seniors to live. Through innovation, Ryman ensures residents have convenient options at their fingertips. “ selection of premium locations; design and construction to a specification aimed at meeting a discerning consumer’s expectations; and village operations and care that were equally committed to excellence. This commitment to excellence across their build, sell and operate model shaped Ryman into a beacon of innovation and care in the retirement living and aged care sector. Ryman Healthcare today owns and operates 48 retirement villages in New Zealand and Australia. Ryman villages are home to 14,200 residents, and the company employs 7,600 staff. Wayne Newcombe 09 263 4004 / 0274 921 768 carpet_shop@xtra.co.nz Proud to have supplied & laid carpet for Ryman Healthcare for many years. For all your carpeting needs, contact:
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