The Star (Dunedin) 25 June 2009

Visitors to Redroofs Rest Home are likely to be greeted by the delighteful sight of staff and residents dancing their way to afternoon tea to the strains of Ray Charles' I Can't stop loving you.
Manager Nina Lunn says this is often her experience as she arrives at work. "It's a really happy home here - lots of laughing. Sometimes when you walk in the door they're just hooting - not just the residents, the staff as well" Nina said.
"People come here to live out their lives and we support them to do that".  Management are committed to resident involvement in how Redroofs operates.  "This is their home. They have a say in how it's run, in what happens here and how it's handled" Nina said.
This can include content, activity times, outings or systems. The environment is relaxed and there are no rigid rules. Communication is key, and while three-monthly reviews are completed regarding the residents' views of Redroofs, Nina's open-door policy encourages the most input.
Activities co-ordinator Gayleen Dunn arranges a range of activities - exercise, walks, outings and lunches. Residents will take a trip to Luna Bar & Restaurant for a wine. Jigsaws are popular and a rowdy Euchre group has formed.
An excellent standard of resthome level care is provided. As part of the Oceania Group, Redroofs measures itselft to above-benchmark standards. This is evidenced-based above-average care measured on a monthly basis.

Nina points out that when people were looked after well they might never need hospital-level care. Two registered nurses are available during the day and on call every evening and overnight.
Redroofs routinely networks with Dunedin Hospital in regard to elderly care. Staff are hired based on skills and attitudes that fit with the Redroofs philosophy. Staff are experienced, qualified and mature, with a commitment to what the residents want. "Staff go over and above because we do care" Nina said.
Redroofs provides 49 beds, and recently opened five new single rooms with en-suites. With spacious private rooms for all residents, a sunny courtyard and decks with impressive views across to Flagstaff and the hills above Dunedin, Redroofs is set amid attractive, mature gardens. The home also has several independent-living units on site, which means it can offer a range of services from full rest-home care to short-term care, respite care, or independent living.
Food is prepared on site by chef Darryl Tweedie and Cook Pauline Field, so varying diets can easily be catered for. The food comprises restaurant-quality cuisine and home-made baking, with residents enjoying a menu of foods they like. Meat and vegetables were favourite fare, Nina said.