Summerset by the Lake (Taupo) - Serviced Apartments
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Levels of Care Offered
- Rest Home
- Name
- Summerset by the Lake (Taupo)
- Category
- Care Suite
- Address
- Summerset by the Lake
2 Wharewaka Road
Wharewaka
Taupō 3330 - Region
- Lakes
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Kate Rogoz - 07 378 6731
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Clinical Manager
- Sini Paul - 021 0204 4560
Other services
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Summerset serviced apartments are ideal for over 70's who are living independently at the moment but would feel more confident with support close at hand. These modern, mobility friendly apartments are warm, comfortable and full of features that make them easy to live in.
With options for both couples and singles, serviced apartments offer a generous double bedroom, spacious separate living area with kitchenette, and an ensuite with accessible shower, grab rails and slip resistant flooring.
Serviced apartments come with the confidence of extra care and support on hand. Our range of service packages cover help with housekeeping, meals and personal care. And, if you've been assessed as needing rest home level care, there's no need to move. This can be provided in your serviced apartment.
When you're living in a Summerset serviced apartments, it's easy to meet friends and family for coffee at our Divine Café and enjoy the facilities including our communal lounge, library, computers, pool table, exercise room, hairdresser and all-weather bowling green. And, if you're keen to get involved, there are regular activities and events to keep you busy.
To find out more, please call our Sales Manager, Kate Rogoz, on (07) 376 9470 for more information or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
With options for both couples and singles, serviced apartments offer a generous double bedroom, spacious separate living area with kitchenette, and an ensuite with accessible shower, grab rails and slip resistant flooring.
Serviced apartments come with the confidence of extra care and support on hand. Our range of service packages cover help with housekeeping, meals and personal care. And, if you've been assessed as needing rest home level care, there's no need to move. This can be provided in your serviced apartment.
When you're living in a Summerset serviced apartments, it's easy to meet friends and family for coffee at our Divine Café and enjoy the facilities including our communal lounge, library, computers, pool table, exercise room, hairdresser and all-weather bowling green. And, if you're keen to get involved, there are regular activities and events to keep you busy.
To find out more, please call our Sales Manager, Kate Rogoz, on (07) 376 9470 for more information or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Levels of care offered in Care Suites | Rest Home |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Serviced apartment with package of care or rest home level | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Serviced apartments available |
| Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 14 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "My mum moved to Summerset by the Lake Care Centre in August 2021. The care team's attention to her physical, medical and wellbeing needs has greatly enhanced her quality of life and I'm extremely grateful to the Summerset by the Lake family for their wonderful care of Mum. She's in better health and spirits than ever! Thank you." Wendy Cooper |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Serviced Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 18 |
| Low Price | $329,000 |
| High Price | $329,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Deferred Management Fee |
| Service Charge Details | Weekly village fee and service package |
| Nursing Care Details | Care up to rest home level. Please talk to us about costs and subsidies that may be available. |
| Single level Apartments (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 14 |
| Low Price | $370,000 |
| High Price | $414,000 |
| Tenure Terms | ORA |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Kate Rogoz - Sales Manager | |
| Address | 2 Wharewaka Road | |
| City/Town | Taupo | |
| Company | Summerset by the Lake - Taupo | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Public Trust | |
| Address | P O Box 5067 | |
| City/Town | Wellington | |
| Phone | 0800 371 471 | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Summerset Legal | |
| Address | Level 27, Majestic Centre 100 Willis Street | |
| City/Town | Wellington | |
| Company | Summerset Group Holdings Limited | |
| Phone | 04 894 7320 | |
| Fax | 04 894 7319 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Subsidy Details
| Ministry of Health Certified Care Centre. If you need long-term residential rest home care in your serviced apartment, you may be able to get a Residential Care Subsidy from the Ministry of Health. This subsidy helps with the cost of care. It's paid directly to the rest home by the Ministry of Health. |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Recreational therapist is undergoing study for the full DT qualification | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser in our salon. By appointment. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | On request | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We work with the Community Allied Health Team |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | These contracts are person centred and individualised |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | In some cases, this is dependent on the size of the room chosen |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We welcome pets as visitors as long as they are well managed. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We recommend you bring a cellphone. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi available in communal areas |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Dependent on the care suite/apartment chosen |
| Lounges/seating areas | No | We have a divine cafe in our village for all residents and their families |
| Cafe | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | Everyone is welcome in our homes |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are weekly bus outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We encourage families to use this room. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have culturally appropriate services in care, we work in partnership with the whanau to ensure a person centred service for our māori residents. |
| Family Committee | No | We have regular family and friends meetings where residents' families are invited to attend. When a resident moves into Care, we send out a Move In Survey to their family to check everything went well & they got the info they needed. We send satisfaction surveys to resident's families as well for their views. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | A designated smoking area will be provided for care residents by the Village Manager |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator and Recreational Therapist have a great range of events, outings and activities on offer throughout the week. |
| Community Complex | Yes | Multi functional, providing a range of social spaces for activities and events. |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | After hours gates, secure fencing and staff on site around the clock ensures our villages are secure at night. |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | All apartments have call buttons throughout and are monitored 24/7 by trained staff. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly newsletter. Friday flyers with reminders. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Many and varied outings are available for all residents who want to take part. |
| Transport Available | Yes | The village has a courtesy van for outings and activities. |
| Restaurant | Yes | We have the fabulous Divine Café which offers café food and beverages. Family and friends are welcome. |
| Gay / LGBT QI Friendly | Yes | |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | Small gym. Exercise classes in Care Centre lounge. We also have an all-weather bowling green. |
| Spa Pool | Yes | Therapeutic salt spa pool |
| Craft Room | Yes | Within recreation hall. We also have a residents' workshop. |
| Library | Yes | The village has a large library with lots of contemporary reading material as well as the local newspaper. The library has computers with internet access, as well as a large selection of puzzles and games. |
| Games Room | Yes | Billiard room |
| Chapel | No | Interdenominational services held in the sunroom of our Care Centre |
| Lounges | Yes | Within the Village Centre there are lots of areas for relaxing in, with family, friends, for happy hours and various meetings. The lounges are well appointed and very comfortable. |
| Gardens | Yes | The village has a communal vegetable garden for our green-fingered residents. |
| Other details | Yes | Pool table, residents' bar, barbeque facilities, residents' workshop, hair salon, all-weather bowling green, petanque, piano. |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Special Features
| Boutique style care centre, comprising 18 beautifully appointed serviced apartments and a respite room. |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Care and Craft, Children, Concerts, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Happy Hour, Minibus, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | While most of the services we provide are included in your daily care fee such as meals and Caregiver assistance, you may require specialist or extra products or services. Additional services for which additional charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to services like Audiologists, Dentists, Hairdressers, Dry cleaning, Podiatry. Please speak to the Care Centre Manager if you have any questions. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Village Manager, Clinical Manager, Enrolled Nurse, Qualified Caregivers, Chef, Café Supervisor, Cafe Assistant, Office Manager, Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist, Property Officer, Property Assistant, Head Gardener, | |
| Details about meals | Summerset offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
| Recreational opportunities | Onsite Diversional and Recreational Therapists plan and deliver a range of therapeutic recreation programmes that take into account your personal preferences. | |
| Internet access | Wifi is available in common areas | |
| Transport | We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required. | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | Some staff |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Some staff |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Connector bus free with Gold Card, from gate | |
| Shops | 6.00 Km | |
| Mall | 0.15 Km | |
| Library | 6.00 Km | Library bus visits monthly |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.