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Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre

2 Rangatira Road, Birkenhead, North Shore 0626

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Updated: 17 Aug 2026

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About Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre

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At Ryman’s Bert Sutcliffe Village, exceptional care is thoughtfully delivered every day.

Located close to Verran's Corner, the village is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with sweeping views over Kauri Point. Along with independent and assisted living, we offer a range of care options, including rest home, hospital, dementia and respite care.

Every care room is spacious and includes an ensuite bathroom and call bells monitored around the clock.

Our dementia care unit has two wings. One provides accommodation for both male and female residents, and one is transitioning to an all-female wing to provide more choice in care environments. Male and female residents from both wings can attend activities together during the day if they wish.

Our compassionate care teams are supported by the award-winning myRyman Care app, giving them more time to spend with residents. You or your loved one will have a detailed care plan tailored to your needs and preferences – right down to how you like your tea or coffee. Wherever possible, the same team members will care for you each day.

Delicious meals are prepared fresh on site by our village chefs using seasonal, nutritious ingredients. Our menu is an area where we continually strive to go above and beyond, as our talented chefs aim to tempt every taste bud.

Connection and wellbeing are priorities, with daily activities, outings and opportunities to enjoy the care centre’s beautiful amenities.

We understand that moving to a care centre can be a significant life change and that you want to feel able to trust that you or your loved one is in safe hands. Trust is built with consistent excellence over time, and Ryman has been recognised in the Trusted Brands Awards for 13 years in a row. We’ve won an incredible 11 times and have been highly commended twice. Our residents and their families know they can rely on Ryman, year after year.

From meals and activities to maintenance and support, our teams work together to make life easier. It’s the coordination, expertise and commitment behind the scenes that ensure you can feel confident everything is taken care of. Even more special is the welcoming community that wraps around you and makes you feel at home.

It’s something best experienced in person, and we encourage you and your family to come and visit. Our friendly team can answer your questions, show you around the village, and introduce you to residents who know firsthand what makes this community so special.

  • Ryman has been recognised in the Trusted Brands Awards for 13 years in a row.
  • Modern amenities including a cafe, peaceful outdoor spaces and regular outings and activities.
  • Receive the best of clinical care from our expert teams, tailored to suit your needs.

Why choose Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre

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Care Offering

Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability

We currently have no availability

Please contact our Village Manager Derek Liefting 027 434 9628

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Please contact our Village Manager Derek Liefting 027 434 9628

Updated: 17 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Premium rooms
Premium Accommodation Charges

From $97 up to $132 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability

We currently have no availability

Please contact our Village Manager Derek Liefting 027 434 9628

Updated: 17 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Premium rooms
Premium Accommodation Charges

From $97 up to $132 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability

Yes we have availability

Please contact our Village Manager Derek Liefting 027 4349628

Updated: 17 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Premium rooms
Premium Accommodation Charges

From $97 up to $132 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Accommodation Options

You can be sure that you will receive high quality care regardless of the room type you choose. All rooms at Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre are of a certified standard, guaranteed by rigorous audits. For more information on room types explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

We offer rest home, hospital and dementia care in premium care rooms.

These rooms are built to superior specifications and include a private ensuite and monitored call bells. There are a selection of layouts to choose from and you are encouraged to personalise your room to help you feel at home.

  • Private ensuite
  • Comfortable community lounges
  • Peaceful outdoor spaces

Care Features & Services

Residents at Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

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Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

Afrikaans

Chinese

English

Fijian

Fijian Indian

Filipino

French

Japanese

Korean

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Inter denominational

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Residents Committee

Family Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Other details

Other Key Information

It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

Please contact management for details.

Details about meals

Breakfast and supper are generally served in residents rooms. All other meals can be served in rooms or in the dining room. The main meal of the day is prepared fresh on site by our dedicated chefs. There are three main course choices, including a vegetarian option. Specific food preferences and cultural or dietary needs can be catered for. All our meals are cooked at the village giving our food a lovely home made touch. Residents can help themselves to tea, coffee and fruit at all times.

Special features

At Ryman, we deliver the highest standard of care with the help of our own custom-made care app, myRyman Care

The app enables nurses and carers to securely record daily care tasks at the bedside, access and update clinical data efficiently, and to spend more time with residents. Our most experienced clinical team members describe myRyman Care as 'magic'.

We've also created our own award-winning model of dementia care, myRyman Life.Through this model, we aim to challenge perspectives on dementia by creating inclusive communities where residents can thrive.

The focus is on experience-based care rather than processes, enabling residents to live in the moment, and to feel kindness, love, and security. Residents are supported to continue doing the things that bring them joy and a sense of fulfilment.

Interests & activities

Our free activities programme, Ryman Engage, is about embracing opportunities and activities that are thoughtfully planned, and age and ability appropriate. Performers and guest speakers are regularly invited to the village to entertain our residents, and relatives often come along to join in the fun.

Some activities include a music programme aimed at stimulating memories and reminiscence, and puzzles and quizzes to encourage mental stimulation.

The key is to provide something for everyone. From arts and crafts, to movies, to outings in the village van, there are many options designed to spark your interest, including Happy Hour, which is a firm favourite with residents.

We also have the Ryman Triple A (Ageless, Active, and Aware) exercise programme which encourages our residents to keep moving. Many of our care residents tell us they've become more active since moving into the village.

Location

2 Rangatira Road, Birkenhead, North Shore 0626

Public Transport

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Bus stop at the round about, by Verran's Corner and Birkenhead Transport

Shops

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We have a shop on premises in the Village which stocks toileties, magazines, confectionary and other small items. Other shops are available on Verran's Corner, Birkdale Road.

Mall

2.00 km

Highbury Shopping Centre is only 2 km away and Glenfield Mall is less than 5 km away. Both are busy malls with many shops and cafes. You can easily drive or catch the bus.

Parks

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Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village village has beautiful panoramic views out over Kauri Point Domaine and has easy acess to Kauri Park. Many parks and reserves are also closed by.

Library

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Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village has its own library in the village and Birkenhead Library is only 2.5 kn away, a 5 minutes drives or a 10 minutes bus ride.

Residents Say It Best

”The staff are so loving. They're just like family.”

Vanessa - family member of Ryman rest home resident

To find out more about Ryman Bert Sutcliffe Care Centre or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Derek Liefting

Owner

Ryman Healthcare Ltd

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