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Alverno Retreat, Waikanae
Accessible Facilities On Site
General
Disabled car parking
Ramp to main entrance
Handrail incorporated alongside ramp
Kitchen/Living/Sleeping Areas
Widened doorways – 32” wide
Turning circle of 1500mm in main living areas
Lever handles to doors and cupboards
Loop handles to drawers and cabinets
Reachable heating/lighting/air-conditioning controls
Reachable mains outlets
Bed raiser
Bathroom/Shower/En-suite
Toilet grab bar/rail
Raised toilet seat
Space for commode-chair wheels to side of cistern
Wet-area shower
No lip/step into shower
Hinged, self-draining, non-slip shower seat
Hand-held shower attachments
Accessible basin allows wheelchair under
Faucets activated by single lever
Other
Early check-in available
Late check-out available
Wheelchair available (for hire or loan)
Wheelchair van available
For the hearing impaired:
None
For the visually impaired:
Guide dogs permitted
Total number of units: 2 houses
Total number of accessible units: 3 (one upstairs for carers)
Number of general facilities: 13
Number of hearing impaired facilities: 0
Number of visually impaired facilities: 1
Alverno Retreat is a place of peace and tranquility for families and small groups just north of Waikanae.
A healing home by the sea and wetlands. "Disabled friendly" with wheelchair taxi available. One and a half and a 4 bedroom home for holidays, respite and retreats. Fees negotiable. Childminding and internet available. Vistors must like animals.
Wheelchair taxi and pet taxi available for all occasions including travel to and from retreat.
