Business View Oceania | October 2022

15 16 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 BUSINESS VIEW OCEANIA VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 MARYV I LLE COURTS RET I REMENT V I LLAGE (MARYV I LLE COURTS) aged care industry that members of our older population enter into retirement villages and simply exist, rather than really live. We want to break down those barriers and provide the manpower, the expertise, and the resources to make sure our residents have the opportunity to thrive- to life their life, their way.” Maryville Courts uses the acronym L.I.F.E to describe their values and priorities: Loving Life, Investment, Faith, and Excitement. Mr. Patterson explains, “In line with our L.I.F.E philosophy, we want to engage with and enrich the days of those who choose to live with us, make our village affordable and give back to our community through donating 10% of our money to charitable works, recognise our spiritual character and the opportunities it brings, and bring a true joy and excitement to our residents.” He continues, “One of the advantages of being in a village like ours is every resident has priority access to residential care within one of our Care Homes when they need it, and they can have confidence in the security of their home. Staff actively keep an eye on their health, which was particularly important during COVID lockdowns, during which we were able to keep families updated and take care of our residents’ mental wellbeing. New Zealand saw a decline in the mental health of its population across all ages during the worst parts of the pandemic, but our age demographic was particularly vulnerable. Their happiness has always been as important to us as their health, and we worked hard to ensure each resident under our care felt safe, cared for, and listened to.” As a boutique provider, Maryville Courts differentiates themselves from larger corporates through personalised service, carefully curated industry partnerships, and a foundation built on Christian faith. Archer Group is also a not-for-profit organisation, which Mr. Patterson says allows them to keep village communities smaller. “Our villages range from 40 to 70 residences, as opposed to corporate locations, which can house upwards Sharp. The Good Guys in Glass. Sharp Glass is the leading 24/7 specialist replacement glazing company in Christchurch and has been supporting Christchurch homes and businesses with glass supply, repair and replacement and more, since 1973. 03 366 3448 info@sharpglass.co.nz www.sharpglass.co.nz