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Beattie Home & Hospital - Beattie Home

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Beattie Home & Hospital
Category
Rest Home
Address
172 Maniapoto Street
Ōtorohanga
Ōtorohanga 3900
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Waikato
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Social Media
Personnel
Manager
Olive Utiera - 07 873 8789
Owner
Beattie Community Trust Inc. - 07 873 8789
Other services
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Beattie Home & Hospital is a trusted, community-focused aged care facility nestled in the heart of Ōtorohanga. We proudly offer a total of 58 beds across two facilities:

Beattie Home & Hospital, a welcoming and well-established facility with 36 beds, including 10 dual-purpose rooms that can cater to either rest home or hospital-level care, depending on individual needs.

Papakāinga Homestead, our modern and purpose-built Dementia care facility, offering 22 rooms, designed to reflect the warmth and familiarity of home while meeting the needs of those living with Dementia.

We provide 24/7 care with a Registered Nurse on site at all times, ensuring that residents receive timely clinical support day and night. Our team of experienced caregivers, nurses, and allied health professionals are passionate about delivering compassionate, personalised care that supports the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of every resident.

At Beattie Home & Hospital, we foster a strong sense of community and belonging. Our residents enjoy:

- Personalised care plans
- Daily activities and social programmes tailored to varying interests and abilities
- Nutritious, dietician approved meals prepared on-site
- Beautiful garden spaces and indoor lounges for relaxation and connection
- Onsite GP and allied health support (including podiatry and physiotherapy)
- Respite care, day stays, and palliative care options available
- A commitment to respecting cultural values.

We have a proud legacy of serving the Ōtorohanga and wider King Country community since 1988. We’re here to provide peace of mind for families and a true Home for those who choose to live with us.

Beattie Home operates under the governance of the Beattie Community Trust (Inc) and is managed by Olive Utiera, a Registered Nurse.

Adjacent to Beattie Home & Hospital is Beattie Village, a retirement village comprising 19 units. For enquiries about Beattie Village, please contact the Village Manager - Kerry Murphy on 027 475 2441 or email beattievillage@gmail.com.

For all enquiries regarding Beattie Home & Hospital and Papakāinga Homestead, please contact Reception on 07 873 8789.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 7 Jul 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 26
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 09 Jul 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

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 7 days per week
Hairdresser Yes 3 mornings per week
Podiatrist Yes Monthly visits
Dietitian Yes All meals are approved by a Registered Dietician. We are also able to cater to any dietary requirements.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

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 With support from team in Hamilton
Dialysis Yes C.A.P.D. available via Hamilton
Diabetic Care Yes Diabetic nurse available for advice
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes On call
Infection Control Yes On site
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 9 Jul 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 Please contact our Reception for more information or booking availability.
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes Assessment required.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes We’re happy to book in advance where possible.

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes You may wish to bring a favourite chair, paintings and ornaments. This is limited only by the space available and by care needs. We openly encourage Residents to have their own things around them in their rooms.
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Ensuite Yes Our 'Kowhai Wing' hosts 9 ensuite rooms. We also have an additional 6 rooms in other wings that have ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Once a month we host a Happy Hour with Beattie Village (our independent retirement village) with alcohol served and entertainment provided. As long as it is deemed appropriate by the Residents GP, having an alcoholic drink or two is seen as an important social time for the Residents.
Pets In Residence Yes We have 2 budgies in an outside aviary.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes This can be discussed with the Manager at the time of admission.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Cordless phones are available, with staff taking the phone to the Residents for any incoming calls. We have multiple designated phone stations (with chair and table) for any local outgoing calls the Residents may wish to make.
Wifi Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a dedicated Activities Hall (the Wilshier Centre) which has a large flat screen TV, a variety of lounge chairs so that everyone can sit comfortably, as well as tables and chairs for those who prefer to participate in activities at a table. We also have a new waiting lounge at Reception where Residents are more than welcome to meet their family and friends at.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes Our Day Stay Care programme runs weekdays (9am to 3pm) with morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided. Day Stay Residents can join in all activities in the lounge and pickup is available within the О̄torohanga township.
Outings Yes Beattie Home & Hospital has its own van and 2 cars available - which are driven by approved drivers. Resident outings are scheduled regularly with the opportunity to the visit special gardens, local rural locations, ice cream trips etc.
Māori Kaupapa Yes Beattie Home & Hospital has its own inhouse staff Māori Advisory Group who meet regularly to guide and implement initiatives that celebrate Te Reo Māori and ensure its meaningful integration into daily life at our Home.
Residents Committee Yes A residents meeting is held bi-monthly for Residents to openly air any concerns, questions or feedback.
Newsletter Yes The Residents receive a monthly newsletter updating them on any news, announcements and events. Quarterly update newsletters are sent to the Enduring Power of Attorney of each Resident and any family member who wishes to receive it.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Staff are fully trained in the particular ability to handle confusion. A regular daily routine is maintained and each staff member is fully aware of the care plans and updates for each Resident.
Rural Setting Yes
Smokers Room No We are proudly Smokefree
Smoking Permitted No Smoking/Vaping is not permitted on our grounds

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Regular visits from local groups - primary schools, preschools, dancers, singers, musicians.
Residents/Staff grandparent/grandchild buddy system.
Church/Religious services
Bowls, cards, board games, puzzles, weekly housie.
Reading Club
Physio Exercise sessions
Knitting Group
High Tea Afternoons
Pet Therapy
Themed days celebrated such as St Patrick's Day, ANZAC Day, Easter, Matariki, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas & New Year etc.
Monthly entertainment at Happy Hour.
Daily Sit & Be Fit exercises.
Fine weather walking in groups.
Daily Activity programme
Arts & Crafts
Monthly BBQ lunch.
Baking days.
Movies with snacks.
In house Pianist.

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Our menus have been dietician approved, ensuring that they are a nutritious, well-balanced meal. We are able to cater to any dietary requirements.

Updated: 9 Jul 2025

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Khmer (Cambodian) Yes
Malayalam Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Tamil Yes

Updated: 8 Jul 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Inter denominational Yes Services held regularly within the Home

Updated: 29 May 2020

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.20 Km Trains Buses Taxi
Shops 0.10 Km
Mall 0.00 Km
Parks 0.20 Km
Library 0.20 Km

Updated: 29 May 2020

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Other details Yes Member of CTCA - Community Trusts in Care Aotearoa
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 29 May 2020


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