Riverside Lifecare
At a glance
- Name
- Riverside Lifecare
- Category
- Respite / short term care
- Address
- 361 Mangorei Road
Merrilands
New Plymouth 4312 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Taranaki
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Jenna Polkinghorne
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare - 0800 786 589
Other services
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Enquire today about our respite care and day programme. We offer respite care and day programmes to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Riverside family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Riverside makes it easy with rest home, hospital, day programme, respite and dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Riverside is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Merrilands 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.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Riverside family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Riverside makes it easy with rest home, hospital, day programme, respite and dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Riverside is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Merrilands 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.
Our Services Offering Respite / Short Stay
| Level of Care | Vacancy | Care Suites Vacancy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rest Home | Yes | View Details | |
| Dementia | Yes | View Details | |
| Hospital | Yes | View Details | |
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Updated: 15 Jul 2025 |
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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 |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Service Description
| We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| New Plymouth and surrounding districts. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Meeting the needs of older people
| Riverside 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. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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. | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Where service is provided
| Status | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| In Aged Residential Care | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single 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 | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Access
| Access | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Easy access | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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After Hours
| After Hours | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After Hours | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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