96 | LIFESTYLE Park Estate Home & Hospital Karen Phelps Focus on creating a homely atmosphere Srinivas and Manjula Reddy take a hands on approach to Park Estate Home & Hospital. Park (state +ome +ospital, a brand new facility located on Great South Road, Rosehill, Papakura, Auckland, has opened its doors to elderly residents in the Manukau D+B catchment area and beyond. With a focus on creating a homely atmosphere and providing high-quality care, the facility aims to exceed the expectations of its residents and their families, say directors Srinivas and ManMula Reddy. ȊThe philosophy at Park (state +ome +ospital is centred on maintaining the independence of residents while encouraging their involvement in the planning and provision of care,ȋ says Srinivas. The Reddys have taken great care of the design to deliver a warm, comfortable, quiet building. They say their construction team has been key in delivering a modern upmarket facility including head contractor NZ Concrete Structures and Amplify (lectrical. Both the Reddys take a hands on approach to Park (state +ome +ospital. ManMula, who takes on the role of Facility Manager, leads the team. +er experience working in the elderly care sector for seven years is of great value and shows the true passion she has for elderly care. Srinivas is the Operations Manager and Clinical Manager Princy Prathap and +ealth Care Team Leader Tonga Tu’ltupou also bring extensive knowledge and experience to the team and are dedicated to maintaining a caring and stimulating environment for residents. Princy has worked more than five years in aged care sector as a clinical nurse and oers good knowledge about elderly needs while Tonga has 1 years of experience in caregiving and leads the team in its training. Recognising that every resident has unique needs, ManMula and Srinivas say the facility’s team of passionate caregivers, supervised by registered nurses, works hard to meet the social, spiritual, cultural, and recreational needs of each person. Family and friends are encouraged to visit at their convenience, and nutritious, well-presented meals are provided. For families who are faced with the diɝcult decision of choosing a suitable facility for their loved one, Park (state oers support and assistance. 9isitors are welcome to tour the facility, speak with residents and sta, and ask questions. ȊWe understand the practical problems and emotional stress that people may experience when choosing a suitable facility for their loved one,ȋ says Srinivas. ȊWe try to make the process as easy as possible and are happy to ȊPark Estate’s mission is to oer care of a standard that exceeds residents’ expectations, while providing a homely environment.” help in any way we can.ȋ Ζn addition to long-term care, Park (state also provides respite care and a range of services for its residents. These services include -hour nursing care, activity programs, support for relatives and friends, access to religious personnel, and more. ȊPark (state’s mission is to oer care of a standard that exceeds residents’ expectations, while providing a homely environment in which their physical and psychological needs can be met with respect and friendliness. The facility’s quality policy reȵects this mission, emphasizing the importance of meeting residents’ needs in a safe, comfortable environment,ȋ says Srinivas. (nsuite rooms are available for an extra charge, and other services, such as personal shopping and podiatrist care for diabetic residents, are also available. The Reddys says that for families looking for a high-quality, caring environment for their loved ones, Park (state +ome +ospital oers hope and support. Since its opening in late November and Srinivas says the response has been overwhelming with the facility nearly occupied already. They are currently offering 3 rooms and have plans to build more to cater to future growth. With its experienced team and focus on meeting residents’ needs, the Reddys hope that their facility is poised to make a positive impact in the elderly care sector. SERVICES Planning, Feasibi l i ty & Consent ing Archi tecture Design-bui lds Urban Design Surveying Civi l Engineering Structural Engineering Land Development Construct ion Supervision Project Management Resident ial Infrastructure Commercial Special Projects Have a problem that needs a solut ion? Contact us 09 357 3557 terra@terragroup.co.nz www.terragroup.co.nz Your dedicated land development partner We of fer a ful l range of land development consul tancy serv ices in-house
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