When choosing a care community, compare the facilities offered by Brenthurst Residence below, to ensure you find the ideal home to suit your needs.
Tick below, your negotiables and non-negotiables to help you get a better understanding of what you are happy to live without and what you need.
| My Negotiables | My Non-negotiables | Name of alternative residence | Name of alternative residence | |
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Brenthurst Residence as a home |
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| Elder centered – it has a community feel | ||||
| Home like environment | ||||
| Elder friendly gardens and walkways | ||||
| Pet friendly with a dedicated garden exercise area | ||||
| Inside walkways | ||||
| Multiple levels of care in interlinked buildings; easy access buildings | ||||
| Supported decorating service (freedom to decorate in any fashion preferred) | ||||
| Parking for residents | ||||
Services and amenities offered by Brenthurst |
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| Open visiting hours | ||||
| Provided and/or personalized room décor | ||||
| Meals/catering | ||||
| Free teas for visitors/family meal options | ||||
| Concierge service/newspaper delivery | ||||
| Free in-room meal delivery service | ||||
| Free DSTV link to lounge DSTV | ||||
| Cabling to room in place for personal DSTV service hookup | ||||
| Telephone jacks in every room | ||||
| Free Wi-Fi zone and Skype (supported by IT specialist on Brenthurst staff, who is there for computer support) | ||||
| An in-house occupational therapist that provides evaluation and care | ||||
| Therapies – pet/art/music | ||||
| Daily activities and care taken to alleviate loneliness, helplessness and boredom | ||||
| Outings | ||||
| Weekly (basic) hairdo, manicure, pedicure included | ||||
| Appointments scheduled for specialized services e.g. podiatry, physio, haircuts, massages and facials. Drivers can be arranged to drop off and collect. |
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| General services – Laundry and basic mending services with daily collection & delivery – Daily cleaning/weekly spring cleaning – Responsive maintenance, repairs and move-in support |
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| Medical services supported by Nursing Manager, including referrals and specialists like an AA sponsor, social worker, psychologist/psychiatrist, physiotherapist, hydrotherapy exercises, art therapy, music therapy and pastoral care. | ||||
| Pastoral care services provided | ||||
| Dementia Support Group | ||||
| All staff are trained in Dementia/Eden care and are contracted into Brenthurst to support our care-partnering commitment | ||||
| Security/emergency services | ||||
| Electronic banking options | ||||
| Accounting/tax certificates of residency |
When making your decision, use this helpful guide: |
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| My values: | ||
| My non-negotiables: | ||
| My negotiables: | ||
| Q: Can deliver on my promises? | ||
| Reasons for my choice: | ||