Kowhainui Home
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- Name
- Kowhainui Home
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 88 Virginia Road
Otamatea
Wanganui 4500 - Region
- Manawatū-Whanganui
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- Manager
- Trish Boswell - 06 349 1400
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central - 04 439 4900
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 Kowhainui Home
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The atmosphere at Enliven’s Kowhainui Home is bright and easy-going; the people are caring and welcoming. Situated on lovely grounds, this modern, purpose-built facility is a well-known local icon.
Kowhainui Home offers hospital level care for older people with high clinical needs, complex medical conditions and/or those who need support to do simple daily tasks.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Kowhainui Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Kowhainui Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Kowhainui Home offers hospital level care for older people with high clinical needs, complex medical conditions and/or those who need support to do simple daily tasks.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Kowhainui Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Kowhainui Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $8.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 16 Apr 2025 |
| 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: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| There are many reasons why people enjoy living at Enliven’s Kowhainui Home. We asked some of the residents that live there what they like the most about their home. “I fit in right from the start. They make you feel so welcome here. They meet you with a lovely smile and you become one of the family.” – Gwen “They’re very accommodating. I don’t think you could get any better.” – George “They’re a great crowd here and we have a lot of fun.” – Val |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24/7 | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Calls in as required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Calls in as required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | A social worker is available if needed through Family Works Whanganui, also run by Presbyterian Support Central | |
| Diversional Therapist | 37.5 | Yes | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | The salon is open 3 days per week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Calls in as required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We contract a dietitian to oversee all menus | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Independent advocates for each part of the service | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Available through DHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Full time care managers in both rest home and hospital |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Kowhainui Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated smoking areas |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Special Features
| Eden Alternative - a philosophy of care We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Kowhainui Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Kowhainui Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Kowhainui Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar. We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, , Internet, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Petanque, Probus, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details about meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Associated Complexes | Abingdon Retirement Village and Kowhainui Retirement Village | |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Can be arranged if required |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2022 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Kowhainui Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Kowhainui Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.