Matariki

Name :

Matariki

Address  :

389 Kihikihi Road

Town  :

Te Awamutu

State  :

Waikato

Country  :

NEW ZEALAND

Post Code:

3800

Phone  :

07 871 7479

Web URL  :


Description

Matariki is a continuing care facility and primary birthing unit It is situated in mature landscaped grounds offering a restful environment for residents and clients

The continuing care facility offers 24hour care for clients who require longterm care palliative care respite care as well as shortterm convalescent care and rehabilitation

The birthing unit provides antenatal birthing and postnatal facility and services for Matariki caseload midwife clients as well as providing facility services for independent midwife clients

The complex is fully fire protected with uptodate sprinkler systems and alarms Staff also receive ongoing education and practice in fire evacuation and in responding to emergency situations
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