New village design redefining retirement with elevated living and bespoke care
LONDON: A new retirement village design is redefining over 60s housing with elevated living and bespoke care. Located in a quiet leafy suburb overlooking the upper Waitemata Harbour and stunning Waitakere Ranges, Everil Orr Living is a modern retirement community and care centre in the heart of Auckland that is redefining what independent living and care looks like.
The Everil Orr village has been developed on a prominent landmark site on the side of Mt Albert, providing care and accommodation to the elderly.
“At its heart Everil Orr is about helping our residents live the life they want in a place where everyone is family,” says Helen Saberton, General Manager (Care) – Everil Orr Living.
Everil Orr Living prides itself on catering for people who want more community and less retirement.
Here, residents can choose from Everil Orr Living’s stunning collection of one-, two- and two plus- open plan apartments, all surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Many include private balconies or terraces with elevated views of Upper Harbour and the Waitakere Ranges.
Each unit is complemented by first-class facilities to support health and wellbeing, including a salon, gym, café, theatre, library and communal lounge for socialising with friends, family and neighbours.
There are also plenty of opportunities for residents to get to know each other through a regular activities programme, where neighbours can enjoy experiences including exercise classes, potluck dinners and movie nights.
“I think one of the best things about living in one of these apartments – apart from the stunning views – is the knowing of having like-minded people within your community,” says Helen.You can socialise and mingle as much as you wish, or you can stay home and catch up with a good book – it’s all about what you want.”
Everil Orr Living also offers a bespoke care service for those who need minimal to full-time care. For those already with Everil Orr, it is about allowing residents to keep living the life they want at the same facilities while receiving care services as needed.
This is all about allowing residents to keep living the life they want, with low care requirements to full care provided as needed, says Helen.
Here, modern and superbly appointed suites offer person-centred care, tailored to the specific needs of each and every resident.
“It’s all about the comforts of your home – your new home – but without any of the responsibilities because we take care of all that for you,” says Helen.
“There’s 24/7 nursing, where we will provide you with all the equipment and care you need to remain as independent and mobile as possible.”
Nutritious meals are served in a communal dining room, and there are communal lounges and a library, plus a wide range of activities residents can enjoy with our Diversional Therapist, adds Helen.
“Because things like shopping and cooking are all taken care of, people can concentrate on actually getting up and about and engaging in activities like the exercise programme or social outings in the wider community,” she says.
“Friday Happy Hour is particularly popular and residents love catching up over a glass or two of wine.’’
Families are welcome to come and visit any time they like, says Helen, adding to the ‘homely’ feel of Everil Orr.
Your primary health care needs are covered 24/7 by the Nurse Practitioner Service so residents don’t have to travel to GP appointments.
Everil Orr Living’s spacious care suites include one-bedroom and studio apartments, complete with kitchenettes. All suites have full disability access.
“And the suites are just beautiful to look at and to live in, with beautiful views and space and natural light. Residents love personalising them and filling them with their own furniture and putting their own stamp on the décor,” says Helen.
“Everything we do at Everil Orr is centred on providing the opportunities for our wonderful residents to live their best lives.”
