Lifestyle

• visiting – family and friends welcome at any time of the day, at your convenience. Well mannered pets are also welcome to visit, and regularly do so.
• family areas – enjoy a special meal with visiting family, relax in one of our many courtyards or invite the grandkids to join in a craft activity – The Croft, like all our facilities, is family focused and child friendly
• outings & activity programmes – active, interesting, vibrant and fun weekly programmes designed for enjoyment, social engagement and stimulation
• pets – small pets welcome by arrangement (all of our facilities have animals living on site such as cats and birds, dogs bring their owners in for visits regularly)
• transport – The Croft Complex has a comfortable mini-van with hoist for use for arranged outings. For private transport arrangements, the Croft is regularly serviced by Timaru Taxis, with personal driver services such as Driving Miss Daisy also available. Regular bus services are available from Wai-iti Road, a few minutes walk from the Croft Complex
• shopping – Highfield Village Mall (supermarket and shopping centre) is located a few minutes walk away, or a couple of minutes by car. The Timaru CBD and shopping area is approximately 5 mins by car. Northtown Mall is also less than 5 minutes drive away
• postal services – the mailbox available to residents for outgoing mail is cleared regularly. Incoming mail is delivered to residents. Additional
• postal services are available nearby at both Highfield Villlage Mall and Northtown Mall
• walking tracks, gardens and courtyards – enjoyable routes through the park-like grounds with plenty of tranquil spaces to sit, relax, read, chat or just soak in the environment
• volunteers – our olunteers play an essential role in the care we provide and provide an important community link to many facets of our work. Volunteer roles are varied and rewarding, with new volunteer enquiries always welcome
• hairdressing salon – our hairdresser runs the Croft in-house salon and is available for appointments every Wednesday.
• TV – SKY in the Croft Home, all residents rooms have TV connections (able to be connected to pay TV)
• telephone – connections in each room and cordless phones also available for residents use
• library – small onsite library and regular service from Timaru library
• Chaplain & Church Services – The Croft Complex welcomes regular weekly services from local churches. Presbyterian Support also has its own Chaplain who visits The Croft on a weeky basis, as requested and will also visit residents in hospital. Residents are encouraged to continue their religious affiliations out in the community
• Kaumatua – available by arrangement
• social worker – available as required
• language – English is spoken at all Presbyterian Support South Canterbury Homes. In some cases staff are able to converse in other languages

Highest Level of Certification

Acknowledged as one of the best rest homes in New Zealand, the Croft Home has achieved the highest level of certification for rest homes in New Zealand – the maximum four year Ministry of Health Certification period, following an independent audit by BSI Group. The audit process includes reviews of policies and procedures, observation of how services were provided to residents, surveys of and meetings with residents and families, plus interviews with rest home management.

The Eden Alternative® Philosophy

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury embraces the Eden Alternative Philosophy. We positively supporting residents in many ways to actively combat loneliness, helplessness and boredom – the “Three Plagues” that account for the bulk of suffering amongst Elders.

From when to get up in the morning, whether to go on outings, which hobbies and interests to pursue or what to eat for dinner, we support all our residents in their personal choices.

The Eden guiding principles provide inspiration for residents, staff and volunteers in empowering residents to maintain their independence and make the most out daily life, regardless of where they live.

Find out more about our Eden journey.