Kensington

At a glance

Vacancy: Yes
Levels of Care Offered: Rest Home, Hospital
Name: Kensington
Category: Care Suite
Address: Kensington Court
18 McMahon Street
Stoke
Nelson 7011
Postal Address: Same as above
Region: Nelson/Tasman
Phone: (03) 547 9444 View Phone Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Angela Pidgeon - 027 292 5849
National Villages Manager: Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457

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	Ultimate Care Kensington Court Brochure

At Alden, we believe that all our elders deserve compassionate, trusted and respectful care, no matter their means or background. Alden Kensington Court has been well established in the community for over 20 years. In the heart of Stoke, we are privileged to cater for the honest, hardworking generation that came before us.

With a spacious dining room, lounges and large sunny rooms, our home boasts an excellent chef who provides the very best in nutritional meals. Our care staff work closely with residents to create personal care plans and a tailored activity programme.

Facility Features:
• Beautiful garden views filled with flora and fauna
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Visiting hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
• Regular happy hour

Close to:
• Supermarket
• Medical centre
• Local churches
• Shopping centre
• Library
• Bowling club

Unsure where to start? Get in touch and we’ll take the time to get to know your situation and advise the next steps.

For more information, visit our website at alden.co.nz

Upcoming Open Days

Upcoming Open Days
No open days are currently scheduled.

Service/Facility Details

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.
Updated: 15 Aug 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	31
Levels of care offered in Care Suites	Rest Home, Hospital
Vacancy	Yes
Impending vacancy	No
Short stay considered	No
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 3 Sep 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials
"Kensington has long been known for good staff and a friendly environment". "You have friendly staff, great care and activities".
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Composition of Village

Composition of Village
Type	Details
Studio Apartment (Studio Unit etc.)
Tenure Terms	ORA
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Agent's Details

Agent's Details
		Details
Name		Debbie Gada
City/Town		Nelson
Company		Ultimate Care Group
Phone		03 547 9444
Mobile		021 717 457
Email		View Email Address
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Statutory Supervisor's Details
		Details
Name		Covenant Trustee Services
Email		View Email Address
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Solicitor's Details

Solicitor's Details
		Details
Address		62 Worcester Boulevard
City/Town		Christchurch
Company		Anthony Harper
Phone		3790920
Fax		3669277
Mobile		3
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Subsidy Details

Subsidy Details
Please contact us.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7.
Nurse Practitioner	Yes	UCG Nurse Practitioner for the South Island region.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education.
Physiotherapist	Yes	We can provide Physiotherapy services to our residents as needed. We work in with local physiotherapists and those from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.
Occupational Therapist	Yes	We can arrange for Occupational Therapy services should you require them. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.
Social Worker (on site)	Negotiable	We can arrange for a Social Worker to be present should you require it. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.
Diversional Therapist	Yes	We are delighted that we have a full-time Diversional Therapist who oversees our activities programme ensuring our residents choices of activities are met
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our activities team have an excellent activities programme that caters for all our residents needs available from Mon - Fri.
Hairdresser	Yes	At Kensington, we are fortunate to have our own hair salon on-site, so you can have a bit of a do without leaving the home.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our Podiatrist visits the first Tuesday of every month.
Dietitian	Yes	All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation.
Accredited Visitors	Yes	We use Red Cross accredited visitors service and we currently have three visitors who come and visit residents.
Kaumatua	Yes	We can source availability of appropriate local Kaumatua or Iwi provider services which can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Other Personnel	Yes	We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management	Yes	Our staff are suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements.
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life.
Wound Care	Yes	We have highly trained clinical nurses lead by our clinical coach who can provide the best care for any wounds requiring treatment.
Diabetic Care	Yes	All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs.
Continence Advice	Yes	Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality.
Stomal Therapy	Yes	We do not have a stomal therapist on staff, but if required we would refer to the DHB stomal services for advice.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	Access can be made through the Stroke Foundation. Can also consult with speech language therapy, Physiotherapy etc through the local DHB
Infection Control	Yes	We have an infection control programme for our organisation that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury.
Surgical Followup	Yes	If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you to require.
Psychiatric Care	Yes	Access can be made through the DHB upon request.
Community Health	Yes	Good working relationships with local General Practitioners.
Clinical Management	Yes	We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	May bring own bed or other furniture, personal articles, etc. We like you to feel as much at home as possible. (subject to space and safety constraints).
Single Rooms	Yes	We have well maintained single rooms. Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Rooms suitable for a couple	No	Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Ensuite	Yes
Alcohol Permitted	No	Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason.
Pets In Residence	No	We currently have birds in the reception area and we have a cat Miley, who resides down in the hospital.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Please contact us for a chat about your pet.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	Phone lines in all rooms, the connection at own cost.
Wifi	Yes	Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	We have a variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in, including sheltered courtyard areas, and large lounges in the resthome, hospital and village areas.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly	Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care	Yes	As per the availability of rooms permit. Please contact us to see what we can do for you.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. it is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life.
Outings	Yes	Our outings are very popular, we visit all the usual places of interest as well as visits to friends & family for afternoon tea. We visit groups in the local community & enjoy picnics in summer. We enjoy accessing local business too ie Crusoes, McCashins.
Whānau Room	Yes	We can provide a small meeting room for your private needs.
Residents Committee	Yes	Minuted by Diversional Therapist and an external chairperson is obtained when able.
Family Committee	Yes	Usually incorporated with the residents meetings.
Newsletter	Yes	Our Newsletter is distributed three monthly. Residents are invited to submit items of interest.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	Our organisation prides itself on providing all policies required to meet the Health and Disability standards. We have a policy for managing challenging behaviour.
Confused Residents	Yes	At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times.
Smoking Permitted	Yes	The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area.
Semi-Secure	Yes	We have alarmed doors that are activated at dusk.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Facility Features

Facility Features
Feature	Status	Details
Newsletter	Yes	We have a Quarterly newsletter which comes out.
Pets In Residence	Yes	We have birds in hospital lounge. Currently we have three budgies. We also have a cat called Miley who resides in our hospital.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Please contact us for a chat about your pet.
Outings	Yes	Our outings are very popular, we visit all the usual places of interest as well as visits to friends & family for afternoon tea. We visit groups in the local community & enjoy picnics in summer. We enjoy accessing local business too ie Crusoes, McCashins.
Gay / LGBT QI Friendly	Yes
Gardens	Yes
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Special Features

Special Features
Beautiful Gardens Ground floor rooms with partial or full ensuites Registered Nurse on site 24/7 Open-ended visiting hours Activities programme Hairdresser, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist Dietician- approved meals and catering for special diets We are close to Supermarkets, Medical centre, Church, Shopping centre, Library & Bowling club
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
Big print books, BBQ, Activity programme, Art, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Chapel, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Exercises, Garden, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Library, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Trips over for coffee at McCashins, outings for lunch at Crusoes.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/epoa/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list.
Staffing qualifications and details		Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care and maintaining our philosophy of 'We Promise to Care"
Details about meals		All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist.
Associated Complexes		Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
Other Information	Yes	We can arrange a translator service should you require them.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Anglican	Yes
Baptist	Yes
Christian	Yes
Inter denominational	Yes
Presbyterian	Yes
Roman Catholic	Yes
Seventh Day Adventist	Yes
(Other comments)	Yes	Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Ethnic Diets

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet	Status	Details
Other	Yes	All dietary requirements can be catered for, including gluten free and dairy free. The menu can also be adapted to cater for various ethnicities and cultures.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport	0.10 Km	Bus stop on Main Road Stoke opposite Kensington Court village.
Shops	1.00 Km	Stoke Shops are just down the road at the corner of Songer Street and Main Rd Stoke.
Mall	5.00 Km	Richmond Mall is the closet mall to Kensington Court. It is open 7 days.
Parks	1.20 Km	Isel Park is just down opposite the fire station on Main Road Stoke. You can enter off Main Road Stoke
Library	1.20 Km	Down at Stoke Shops is the public library.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy	Yes	We have a qualified Diversional Therapist
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes	We are members of the New Zealand Aged Care Association
Registered Retirement Village?	Yes	We are registered under the Retirement Villages Act
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes
Other details	Yes	We place a huge emphasis on Education and regularly run programmes and study days throughout the year.

Updated: 19 Aug 2025

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.