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Updated: 21 Aug 2026

About Bethsaida Retirement Village

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Family atmosphere where your family and whānau can be entrusted into our care.

  • Empathetic, well trained staff who love doing what they do
  • Friendly, experienced and approachable Manager
  • Beautiful park like grounds

Why choose Bethsaida Retirement Village

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Reputation icon Long Standing Reputation
Not-For-Profit icon Not For Profit

Care Offering

Bethsaida Retirement Village 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.

Full Rest Home care while promoting independence and support to elderly people.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • IV Antibiotic Capability
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
Standard/Premium Availability

We currently have no availability

Updated: 21 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Standard rooms
  • Premium rooms
Premium Accommodation Charges

From $20 up to $30 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

A high standard of Rest Home and Hospital level of care by professionally trained Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • IV Antibiotic Capability
  • Dialysis
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
Standard/Premium Availability

We currently have no availability

Updated: 21 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Standard rooms
  • Premium rooms
Premium Accommodation Charges

From $20 up to $30 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Bethsaida Retirement Village 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

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

English

Filipino

Hindi

Punjabi

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Baptist

Christian

Methodist

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

Smoking Permitted

Semi-Secure

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village

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?

Please refer to management for details.

Details about meals

Breakfast is a trayed meal served in individual rooms.
Our meals are all prepared in our on-site kitchen. The main meal of the day is at midday.
Evening meal is a light meal, these are interspersed by home baking throughout the day.
Our meals are dietician approved and we can cater to our Residents special dietary requirements and tastes, where possible.

Special features

At Bethsaida, we pride ourselves in providing residents with 24 hour quality care from trained nursing staff and caregivers in a happy homely environment. The home caters for long term (permanent) residents and short term relative rest (respite care). The staff are committed to a quality assurance programme and the emphasis is on providing a caring, friendly atmosphere while at the same time providing stimulation and security for the residents.

OTHER REST HOME FACILITIES INCLUDE:

Spacious lounges with garden views, separate TV areas, large dining room.

Each room has its own En-suite - i.e. level access shower, toilet, washbasin.

Sheltered outdoor seating to enjoy Marlborough sunshine.

Full laundry and meal service.

We have a qualified and experienced Chef who provides our menu choices.

In 1973 a group of prominent Blenheim citizens set up the Bethsaida Trust, the purpose of which was to establish a Home for the care of the frail and dependent elderly, without discrimination as to religion, race or political belief. This idea has expanded into the complex known as the BETHSAIDA RETIREMENT VILLAGE and covers 2 hectares of landscaped park like land close to shopping centre at Redwoodtown and within close proximity to various Churches. The main commercial centre of Blenheim is approximately 1.5 kms drive from the village.
Governance is provided by a Board of Trustees with support by an experienced Clinical Governance Advisor and Manager who meet and work closely together to provide the finest level of service.

Interests & activities

A regular Activities & Outings programme is prepared each month.

Outings include visits to local Art Galleries, operatic/repertory productions, visiting shows, mystery bus trips, reciprocal visits to other rest homes.

Activities can include in-house exercise programmes, 'Housie' afternoons, regular Church Services of all denominations, quizzes, crafts, baking, just to name a few

Other activities and interests include:

Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis Society, Large print books (in-house library), Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Crafts, Church, Music, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Internet, Library, Meal choices, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Recreation, Religious services, RSA, Senior Citizens, Service Women, Service Men, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Stroke Group, Swimming, Travel, Videos, Visitors, Pet Therapy.

Location

66 Litchfield Street, Redwoodtown, Blenheim 7201

Public Transport

0.00 km

We have a Public Transport Bus Stop right outside our gate.

Shops

1.00 km

Within 1Km radius of Retirement Village. Redwoodtown shopping Centre

Parks

2.00 km

There are several within 5 minutes drive from village.

Library

1.70 km

We have a small in-house library. The Public library is located in town centre.

To find out more about Bethsaida Retirement Village get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Kyla Hurley

Owner

Bethsaida Community Trust

Clinical Nurse Manager

Stephanie Grandeza

Administrator

Liz McLean

Account Manager

Lynn Blackmore

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