Lansdowne Court

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Vacancy: Soon
Name: Lansdowne Court
Category: Hospital
Address: 1 Oxford Street
Lansdowne
Masterton 5810
Postal Address: Same as above
Region: Wairarapa
Phone: 06 377 3339 View Phone Number
Mobile: 0275052214 View Mobile Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Chrissy Sheed - 027 505 2214
National Villages Manager: Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457

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	Ultimate Care Lansdowne Court Brochure	Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Lansdowne Court can make to your life.

At Alden, we believe that all our elders deserve compassionate, trusted and respectful care, no matter their means or background. Located in the leafy suburb of Lansdowne is Alden Lansdowne Court, situated on the site of the former Golden Shears Motel.

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:
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Medical support as needed
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Visiting hairdresser and podiatrist
• Regular happy hour
• Physiotherapist on referral

Close to:
• Supermarket
• Medical centre
• Local churches
• Shopping centre
• Library
• Bowling club
• Henley Lake Park
• Queen Elizabeth Park

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Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	20
Vacancy	Soon
We have a lovely room available with ensuite bathroom
Impending vacancy	Yes
Short stay considered	No
Premium Accommodation Charges	Yes from $15.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 29 Jul 2025
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 3 Sep 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials
"Staff are caring, friendly and alway's helpful". "Your staff are wonderful and caring - our family are delighted to have our parent at this facility". "Ambience of the place is great, staff always cheerful".
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.
Enrolled Nurse	Yes	Our excellent Enrolled Nurses are part of our dedicated team of nurses, providing support to our Registered Nurses and guidance to our Caregivers.
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	Our physiotherapist visits regularly, by appointment/referral. These services are fully funded.
Occupational Therapist	Negotiable	We have access to a qualified Occupational therapist who can assess our residents' needs.
Social Worker (on site)	Negotiable	We have access to a community social worker that can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our activities coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme.
Hairdresser	Yes	Our hairdresser visits regularly, by appointment. These services are provided at the residents own cost.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our podiatrist visits regularly, by appointment. These services are fully funded.
Dietitian	Negotiable	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
Kaumatua	Negotiable	We have access to Maori cultural groups and this can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Negotiable	We can access a Chaplain 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, as well as having a National Clinical Coach who ensures the clinical aspect of our service delivery is upheld.
Updated: 1 Sep 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.
Palliative Care (Contracted)	Yes	We provide Palliative Care working along side Kahukura and Palliative Care Services.
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	We work closely with Kahukura Wairarapa Palliative Care Services.
Dialysis	Yes	Our skilled team of Registered Nurses work closely with the Wellington Hospital to deliver peritoneal dialysis if needed.
Wound Care	Yes	Our team of registered nurses are skilled in wound management and if necessary can and do Refer to the DHB Wound Nurse.
Diabetic Care	Yes	Our team of registered nurses manage day to day diabetic care and Refer to the DHB Diabetic Nurse as required
Continence Advice	Yes	Our team of registered nurses manage day to day continence care and catheters and refer to the DHB Stoma Nurse when required.
Stomal Therapy	Yes	Our team of registered nurses manage day to day stoma care, and refer to the DHB Stoma Nurse when required.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	Our care team can support you in your recovery from a stroke and ensure you get to be the best you can be.
ACC Rehabilitation	Yes
Infection Control	Yes	Our care team are guided by Ultimate Care's excellent Infection Control policies and guidelines and ensure that we manage any risks. Our focus is hand-washing, hand-washing, handwashing! We can also refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist via DHB
Surgical Followup	Yes	A short term Health Recovery programme is available.
Psychiatric Care	Yes	Referral via Wairarapa DHB
Clinical Management	Yes	As well as having a highly trained registered nurse 24/7 we have a clinical team leader 5 days per week, to ensure we focus on and deliver excellent clinical care to our residents.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay	Status	Details
Respite	Yes	Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability.
Carer Support	Yes	We offer Carers support for all levels of care. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Subsidised	Yes	Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements.
Private Paying	Yes	Yes, we provide private paying services should you not meet the subsidy requirements.
Booking can be made in advance	Yes	Bookings can be made in advance, please contact us discuss your needs and availabilities.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	We encourage our residents to bring in their own furniture, making them feel at home with familiar personal items around them.
Single Rooms	Yes	All our rooms are single, bright and spacious.
Ensuite	Yes	All our rooms have their own full ensuites facilities.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	Yes, under medical and nursing supervision.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	A personal phone line can be arranged with a private provider to have a telephone connected to your room. Additional fees may apply. Cordless phone is available for resident use.
Wifi	Yes	Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families.
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes	Night store heaters. Heat pumps in main corridors
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.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly	Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	We provide Palliative care services.
Palliative Care Contract	Yes	Contract with DHB
Day Programme for day stay clients	Yes	Day Care available, please contact us if you require any information regarding our Day programme - enquiries welcomed.
Outings	Yes	Yes, we have regular trips out and about that are very popular with our residents.
Whānau Room	Yes	We can arrange a private visitor lounge.
Residents Committee	Yes	Our independent advocate chairs residents meetings.
Newsletter	Yes	We have a facility newsletter that is sent out to families and given to residents we would be happy to send you a copy if you request one.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	Yes, we have a policy for this and training for all of our staff to manage 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.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Special Features

Special Features
Our point of difference at Lansdowne Court is all our bedroom are spacious and have their own full ensuite. We are a small homely facility providing Rest Home and Hospital Level care. We are close to Supermarket, Medical centre, Churches, Shopping Centre, Library and Bowling club
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
Our activities coordinator delivers an interesting and varied activity programme 5 days per week. Connecting our residents the community with regular van outings. A copy of our monthly activities programme is available on request.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Please contact us for a detailed price list.
Staffing qualifications and details		Our staff go through an complete orientation programme and continue with on-going education.
Details about meals		All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist.
Visitor information		Open-ended visiting hours.
Associated Complexes		Our Facility offers Rest Home Care, Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and a Day Programme. There is also an independent living Retirement Village on site. Alden Lansdowne Court operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group Ltd with 19 care facilities nation wide.
Updated: 29 Aug 2025

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Cook Island Maori	Yes
English	Yes
Fijian	Yes
Filipino	Yes
Hindi	Yes
Interpreter	Yes
Māori - Te Reo	Yes
Samoan	Yes
Other Details	Yes	We can arrange a translator service should you require them.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
(Other comments)	Yes	Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation.
Updated: 19 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	0.50 Km	Bus stop on the corner of Oxford St and Opaki Road. Taxi service, Driving Miss Daisy, Rideshop are some of the public transport options available.
Shops	0.50 Km	There is a small shopping centre across the road.
Parks	0.50 Km	Queen Elizabeth Park is just over the bridge, within walking distance. Easily accessible.
Library	1.00 Km	The Library is situated at the northern end of Masterton.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes	Members of NZACA.
Registered Retirement Village?	Yes
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)	Yes	17 November 2021
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes

Updated: 19 Aug 2025

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.