Highfield Lifecare
At a glance
- Name
- Highfield Lifecare
- Category
- Respite / short term care
- Address
- 78A Avenue Road
West End
Timaru 7910 - Region
- South Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Janet Dodd
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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Enquire today about our respite care. We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Highfield family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Highfield makes it easy with rest home and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Highfield is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the West End township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Highfield family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Highfield makes it easy with rest home and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Highfield is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the West End township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Our Services Offering Respite / Short Stay
| Level of Care | Vacancy | Care Suites Vacancy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Home | Yes | View Details | |
| Hospital | Yes | View Details | |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2024 |
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Testimonials
| “It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident “I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Pauline, Heritage Resident “I’d be happy to have any one of them in my family. Noel, Heritage Resident "There’s always something to smile about". Roy, Heritage Resident |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
Service Description
| We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Timaru and surrounding districts. |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
Meeting the needs of older people
| Highfield is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation wide and 500 independent living units. |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | Our menus are all approved by a Dietician. | |
| Visitor information | We welcome visitors into our home. | |
| Internet access | Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the Care Home. | |
| Associated Complexes | Highfield is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation-wide and 500 independent living units. | |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
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Where service is provided
| Status | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| In Aged Residential Care | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Wifi | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Talk to us or your GP about options. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
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Access
| Access | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Easy access | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
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After Hours
| After Hours | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After Hours | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other Information | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs. |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
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