Parkwood, recognised as one of New Zealand’s most beautiful retirement villages, has a guiding philosophy of providing, within an affordable price range, low density housing and a quality environment in superb surroundings for mature people eligible to receive New Zealand superannuation.
Indeed it is Parkwood’s ability to offer its residents peace, privacy, security, dignity and freedom; to maintain continual monitoring of residents’ needs and to cater for the changing requirements of individuals that is its heart and soul and distinguishes it from others.
Parkwood Trust
Parkwood Trust is incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act 1957 and is a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005. It began operating as a retirement village in 1971 and now incorporates the retirement village and Parkwood Lodge, a 54 apartment rest home and 25 bed continuing care hospital. The Trust’s operations are under the surveillance of statutory supervisor Trustees Executors Limited, which is responsible for ensuring that the interests of residents are protected.
Parkwood Trust exists not for profit, but for the provision of a quality lifestyle. Any financial surpluses made on its operations are applied towards improvements to facilities for the convenience and support of residents. The Board of Management includes professionals with a wide range of experience and two representatives elected by residents, all making their services available to the Trust on a voluntary basis.
Parkwood Lodge
Parkwood Lodge is centrally situated in the village. It is an extensive total care complex designed to provide security, comfort, dignity and care in a beautiful environment. The Lodge is staffed by experienced, fully trained nursing, domestic and kitchen staff. All nursing staff are trained in palliative care.
The Lodge has two types of accommodation available, both under the care of nursing staff.
Hospital studios are designed for residents requiring continuing care and contain single rooms with ensuite bathrooms. Twenty of the 25 rooms carry premium charges of between $20 and $25 per day.
The rest home apartments differ from the hospital studios in that they comprise a spacious lounge, snack and tea making facilities, ensuite and separate bedroom. Residents purchase a Licence to Occupy their rest home apartment.
Within the complex are modern facilities including a hairdressing salon, library, several lounges, shop, doctor’s surgery, activity room and gardens. The Lodge has its own mobility bus, especially equipped to cater for the needs of less mobile residents.