A unique feature of Kapiti Retirement Trust villas, is that there is an extremely wide-range of different floorplans in the village. There is no sense of ‘box type’ development and each home has its own unique characteristics. Examples given are of one floorplan style only.

Villas
Whether the choice is made for a 2+ bedroom, with internal garage access or, a 1-bedroom villa without a garage; all villa accommodation is designed for independent living.

Residents are encouraged and expected to pursue active and busy lives both within the Village and in the wider community. Villas include a one metre-wide strip of personal garden around the parameter of the home which residents can develop as they wish.The weekly fee includes local body rates, external villa maintenance and building insurance, village grounds maintenance, access to 24 hour on-call nursing advice, use of community facilities including the courtesy bus, and covers the maintenance of the communal facilities.

The Apartments
For those requiring a higher level of support but largely independent living, there are 42 studio Bedsitand 1-bedroom apartments, also located at Sevenoaks. These are built around two expansive internal courtyards, which incorporate formal gardens and an indoor heated pool. The weekly fee includes; rates, light and heating, and a daily midday hot meal, provided in the communal dining room. Access to a variety of ongoing activities and care options are also on offer.

Refurbishments
When a Licence to Occupy is terminated, the Trust carries out refurbishments in the villa or apartment to bring it up to a desirably high standard. This means that the incoming resident is not going to be faced with unnecessary refurbishment costs but can enjoy the benefits of an ‘as new’ home.

The Lodge / HOSPITAL (Continuing Care)
The continuing care unit of the Trust is located within the Sevenoaks complex. Known as the Lodge it is classified as a Level 5 Continuing Care facility. It also provides Level 3 dementia care.

It is the crowning jewel of the Trust’s activity. With the recent completion of the new Rimu Wing there is capacity for 60 residents including a 12 bed secure dementia wing. The quality of accommodation and care in the Lodge is second to none.

All bedrooms are equipped with standard fittings such as wall mounted flat screen televisions and purpose-built storage units.

Within the Lodge there are three different types of accommodation ranging from the larger, rooms for those residents who require specialist equipment such as hoists through to rooms in the Kowhai Wing which include doors opening into the gardens, suitable for residents who are still semi-ambulant.

If there can be a good place to suffer from dementia then our Kauri Wing in the Lodge is this place. It incorporates the latest thinking and study into understanding dementia and staff are constantly researching and identifying ways to improve the quality of life for the residents. Use of colour, specific-purpose spaces, light, gardens, music and animals; all under the watchful but unobtrusive eye of caring staff make this a very special place.

Built around a large, airy centre space which contains specific areas for meals, recreational activities and quiet periods are the residents’ bedrooms. These are airy, light and restful havens with familiar memories of past occasions being prominent. Two sides of the wing open into secure gardens which include a gazebo, an aviary and the hen house. The resident cat is a favourite with all and happily responds to a multitude of different names! Wherever possible volunteers and family are encouraged to be part of their daily life.

Residents of the Kauri wing move outside the wing on a daily basis accompanied by nursing staff and members of the activities team. In as much as possible, they participate in a variety of activities with a raft of craft and music therapy being incorporated into their weekly programme.

Prior to applying for a room in the Lodge, all residents need to be medically assessed as requiring 24/7 care at this level. This process is carried out by District Health Board (DHB) approved assessors. If uncertain as to how such assessment occurs and what is involved, clinical staff at Sevenoaks can provide guidance.

When a property which matches their stated needs becomes available, they are contacted. The register is time-based, free and commits to nothing but the opportunity to consider options when the time is right.

Accommodation in the Lodge (hospital) is based on a medical assessment. Those who have been assessed as requiring this level of care (or their caregivers) can also register their interest for accommodation.