Nelson Mail

Vibrant, friendly spirit at village

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Changing circumstan­ces can affect confidence, sociabilit­y and communicat­ion among elderly people.

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, located in the heart of Stoke, fills the void that changed circumstan­ce sometimes creates. A resident can enjoy the level of privacy that he or she chooses but a cheerful face and a cheery word is always close at hand.

Sales adviser Debbie Edwards says people living in a neighbourh­ood often do not know those who live next to and down the street from them. They may become isolated, introverte­d and less outgoing.

‘‘Today’s world is so busy that people often don’t know their neighbours. Yet it is so nice to have neighbours like those at Ernest Rutherford who are so friendly,’’ she says.

‘‘People might think a retirement village is populated only by elderly people but that is not so. People of all ages are coming and going all the time.’’

Like other Ryman Healthcare retirement villages, Ernest Rutherford offers independen­t townhouses and apartments that are popular among those wishing to retain their independen­ce while appreciati­ng the companions­hip, security and recreation­al facilities provided by the village. The modern townhouses and apartments are designed for easy home management and are positioned among beautifull­y landscaped gardens with friendly neighbours nearby.

Services such as maintenanc­e, lawnmowing, window cleaning and more are included. Residents also have the option to obtain additional services, such as meals, at a very reasonable cost.

Edwards says a three-bedroom townhouse within Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village is currently available.

‘‘People tend to think the units are the same but they are not. A visit to the village will allow them to compare the different townhouses which are light and private. They will see the varying styles, sizes and positions they occupy,’’ she says.

In addition to the services provided, residents are able to take advantage of the resort-style facilities that include an indoor heated swimming pool and spa, gymnasium, all-weather bowling green, library, hair and beauty salon, movie theatre, bar, shop and more. There are also organised shopping trips, outings, social activities and events.

Ernest Rutherford offers a full continuum of care, which as well as independen­t apartments and townhouses, includes assisted living in a serviced apartment, resthome, hospital and dementia care.

‘‘We have very clear and transparen­t terms. It is extremely easy, for instance, to transition from a townhouse to a serviced apartment if people find they need more assistance,’’ Edwards says.

‘‘We have a reputation for having a very well-run village that is complement­ed by an establishe­d, vibrant and caring com- munity, and the guarantee of fixed weekly fees (terms and conditions apply). It is our services that set us apart.’’

In keeping with its resort-style environmen­t, dining is also a quality occasion. The menu offers residents three options for lunch every day – including one vegetarian. Old-fashioned favourites are always available but innovative new alternativ­es are frequently among the meal choices which are made on site by the village’s chefs.

Over the last 30 years, Ryman Healthcare has developed the Ryman Peace of Mind Guarantees that are designed to protect residents and their families alike. They include a commitment never to increase the fixed weekly fee (terms and conditions apply) for the entire time a resident occupies a townhouse or apartment at the village, regardless of changes to the village’s operating costs.

So confident is Ryman that a resident will be happy with their decision to join the Ryman community that it provides a 90-day money-back guarantee (terms and conditions apply).

 ??  ?? The modern townhouses and apartments at Ernest Rutherford are designed for easy home management.
The modern townhouses and apartments at Ernest Rutherford are designed for easy home management.

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