Kingfisher House, opened on 7th June 2021 offers private luxury Dementia Care with a firm and proven point of difference. The innovative model of care that underpins all aspects of Kingfisher House is an alternative to traditional aged care facilities. This fresh new approach is embedded in the Eden Alternative - care that recognises the importance of treating a person’s heart as well as heart condition; whilst doing their best to heal bodies, the dedicated Kingfisher House team feed the spirits too.
Research shows that health outcomes in smaller environments are superior to traditional nursing homes, with smaller care environments proven to increase quality of life, reduce rates of depression and reduce hospitalisation for people living with dementia. With this in mind, Kingfisher House is first and foremost a home - it's warm and open with the familiar atmosphere of a traditional home. The decor purposefully creates a sense of a traditional Devonport villa with period features and personal touches which work alongside the layout, specially designed for easy and convenient living, socialising and enjoying the best out of life.
Kingfisher House promotes and prioritises the well-being that comes with taking part in the usual routines of normal life, and the residents enjoy and greatly benefit from the comfort this approach brings. Unlike other larger residential aged care facilities, Kingfisher House doesn't run to rigid schedules - residents wake up in their own time, set their own meal times, have visitors when they want and are free to enjoy the outdoors. Normal day to day life is encouraged with residents living as closely as possible to how a normal household is run; residents and guests or family members come together to socialise, cook, enjoy quiet time together, look after pets, gardening and enjoying the outside spaces, often popping out to a local cafe or restaurant for a cuppa or a bite to eat, or taking a stroll on the beach. Kingfisher House promotes and prioritises the well-being that comes with taking part in the usual routines of normal life, and the residents enjoy and greatly benefit from the comfort this approach brings.
Kingfisher House is part of the Kumeu Village family, privately owned and operated since 2015. Professional services offered by the team includes:
• Dementia Care
We work closely with the families of our residents living with dementia to choose the right home based on care needs and common interests. This helps residents to engage with others in the home and form beautiful connections.
• Clinical Support
Our highly skilled registered nurses are on site or on call 24/7, and can help out with all complex clinical care in your home or in our group homes.
• Respite Care
We offer a range of respite options from day to overnight care. Our Support Team will work with you to accommodate your preferences around location, dates and availability.
If you would like to visit us, we would love to meet you and proudly show you our new way of living with dementia here in Devonport. Please contact Belinda and organise a time to pop in during the week.
Phone: General Inquiries (021) 412 242
Reception (09) 445 0257
Email: belinda@kfh.co.nz
Website: https://kfh.co.nz/
