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About Ascot Park Care
2007 — The Beginning
Greg & Susan Pritchard took ownership of Bryant House Retirement Home in November 2007 when they moved back to Hawke's Bay from Australia to be closer to family. Greg's parents had owned and managed aged care facilities since the mid 90s, which is where Greg first became exposed to the industry. With the Global Financial Crisis impacting the region hard, Greg believed they needed to stick to something the family knew and understood—which led to the acquisition of Bryant House Retirement Home.
2007–2010 — Early Days
When the Pritchards acquired Bryant House, it was a 33-bed rest home. Residents were more independent, some of whom even required a car park as they were still driving. Greg recalls the last resident to drive themselves to Ascot Park was in 2010—things have certainly changed since then.
2015 — Expanding to Memory Care
With resident acuity levels on the increase and early-stage dementia becoming a common reason for people moving into care, it seemed logical to transition part of Bryant House into a Dementia facility, providing a safer, more secure environment for residents as their dementia progressed.
A Turning Point
"By expanding our service delivery to incorporate Dementia, residents who had called Bryant House home for years could continue to do so as their needs changed." This was the most significant improvement made to date—residents, family members and staff all benefited by reducing the anxiety of transferring to a new care facility.
June 2015 — Resource Consent Approval Granted
After two long years of graft, resource consent was granted for a new 48-bed care facility, 15 free standing Villas, 13 serviced apartments and a community centre including an outdoor bowling green.
2023 — Hospital Wing Opens
To effectively keep pace with the evolving needs of residents, Greg and the Clinical team realised the need to further expand service delivery to include a "high care" model—hospital level care. In 2023 the first stage of a new purpose-built care facility was completed with the opening of our Hospital Wing.
Today — True Continuity of Care
With the final stage of construction of the care facility and community centre now complete, we are able to provide a true continuity of care—from independent villas, serviced apartments, rest home, dementia and hospital levels of care under one roof. Ascot Park continues its mission of making a difference, every day.
Visitors As Usual
Unless you're unwell or have recently returned from overseas.
- Family Owned & Operated
- Various levels of care = continuity of care as and when needed.
- Residents come first
Why choose Ascot Park Care
Family Owned
Person Centred Care
24/7 Registered Nurse
Care Offering
Ascot Park Care provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
Rest Home
Available
Hospital
Available
Dementia
No Vacancy
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability
Yes we have availability
PAC charge applies
Updated:
12 May 2026
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $115 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability
Yes we have availability
PAC charge applies
Updated:
12 May 2026
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $115 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability
We currently have no availability
PAC charge applies
Updated:
12 May 2026
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $30 up to $60 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Ascot Park Care have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
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Registered Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Fijian
Filipino
Māori - Te Reo
Nepali
Samoan
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Brethren
Christian
Evangelical
Jehovah Witness
Methodist
Presbyterian
Ratana
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Cafe
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smokers Room
Semi-Secure
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Police checked
Registered Retirement Village
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Other Key Information
It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!
What's included in your fees and what's not?
Rooms rates are set by the Regional DHB and MOH and this is reviewed annually. All our rooms incur a Premium Accommodation Charge and this does not increase. Miscellaneous expenses such as Podiatrist, Hairdresser, some non subsidised medications etc will be oncharged to the resident.
Details about meals
We have a Chef in our high spec catering space and all meals are prepared and cooked on site. "Home baking" is often a highlight for morning and afternoon tea. All Meals are served in the dining rooms.
Special features
Ascot Park Care has a friendly and homely appeal. By the end of 2026 the new facility will be complete and will include not only the Care Facility, but also Villas and Apartments. We will have fully automated security gates for the safety of our residents which will open and close automatically for vehicles arriving and leaving respectively.
Interests & activities
We offer a detailed daily (Monday to Friday) activities programme including musical entertainment, arts & crafts, games & quizzes, bingo, weekly van outings, happy hour, library visits, and discussion groups. The new community centre also comprises a cafe for residents, families and visitors to enjoy, library, recreation room and tv room. By the end of 2026 there will also be an outdoor bowling green and bbq area. We also work closely with Age Concern, Dementia HB and the Blind Foundation to provide support to residents.
Location
79 King Street, Taradale, Napier 4112Public Transport
0.50 km
Taxi and bus service.
Shops
1.50 km
Close to Taradale shops for all shopping.
Parks
1.50 km
Park at back of Taradale Library.
Library
1.50 km
Trips to library offered, using Bryant House van.
Residents Say It Best
”I will always be very thankful for the care of Mum.”
Shirley R
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