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St Johns Hill Lifecare

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
St Johns Hill Lifecare
Category
Hospital
Address
2 Virginia Road
St Johns Hill
Whanganui 4500
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Whanganui
Phone
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Email
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Web
Visit Website
Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Sue Walker
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
At St Johns Hill, you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our St Johns Hill family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

When it comes to everyday life, St Johns Hill makes it easy with rest home, hospital, day programme and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Light, bright and welcoming, St Johns Hill is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the St Johns Hill township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 34
Vacancy Yes
We welcome Respite & Short-Term care.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $25.00/day up to $32.50/day as at 02 Oct 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 Please enquire

Updated: 1 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
“It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident

“I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Pauline, Heritage Resident

“I’d be happy to have any one of them in my family". Noel, Heritage Resident

"There’s always something to smile about". Roy, Heritage Resident

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes Available by referral.
Occupational Therapist Yes Available by referral.
Social Worker (on site) Yes Available by referral.
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Hairdresser on site one day a week.
Podiatrist Yes A podiatrist visits regularly.
Dietitian Yes Our menu’s are approved by Dieticians.
Accredited Visitors Yes Available by referral.
Kaumatua Yes We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We can arrange visits from local religious groups.
Other Personnel Yes We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Please enquire with a description of your Palliative Care needs.
Clinical Management Yes Our Clinical Services Manager provides clinical oversight
Other Specialties Yes Please enquire with a description of your individual healthcare needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

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 We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Carer Support Yes Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support.
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Our Day programmes give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Subsidised Yes Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home.
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Connecting Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Talk to us about options.
Wifi Yes Talk to us about options.
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Talk to us or your GP about options.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Special Features
Special Features
At St Johns Hill, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs.

When you make St Johns Hill your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Our menus are all approved by a Dietician.
Visitor information We welcome visitors into our home.
Internet access Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the Care Home.
Associated Complexes St Johns Hill is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation-wide and 500 independent living units.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Hindi Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Samoan Yes
Other Information Yes We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. Talk to us about your needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Other Yes We welcome all cultures and have Dieticians who develop our menus. Talk to us about your needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.20 Km The nearby public bus service goes to the town centre.
Shops 1.50 Km A variety of local stores are within short driving distance.
Mall 3.30 Km The local town centre has a range of shops and amenities.
Parks 0.60 Km Parks and recreational sights are within driving distance.
Library 2.70 Km The local library is located within the town centre.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 23 Jan 2024


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