SOMETIMES life isn't a bed of roses.

When you need looking after, where do you go? Now, Tauranga has a new standard that brings honour to healthcare and puts people's needs first. Althorp Private Hospital and Lifecare Units set that standard with a visionary approach that embodies mind, body and soul with an individual's right to respect and dignity.

A brand new hospital and lifecare concept, Althorp is technically innovative - its vision is unprecedented.

So much depends on the environment you desire and the specialist treatment you deserve. Finding that care can be a challenge. Althorp Private Hospital and Lifecare Units rise to that challenge. When life isn't a bed of roses and dignity is important, Althorp is the answer for you.

Althorp's healthcare is all encompassing and puts people first, service before cost. An inpatient service offers respite care, day care, convalescing, rehabilitation and medical detox, continuing care and specialist lifecare.

Access to phone, email and internet services is available in every room. Individual phone lines are also possible.

A well-rounded outpatient service includes therapy, assessments and daycare. A community service provides meals on wheels, laundry and home care.