Chalmers Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Chalmers Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth
New Plymouth 4312 - Postal Address
- 20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth 4312 - Region
- Taranaki
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Melissa McNamara - 06 758 5190
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central - 04 439 4900
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 Chalmers Home
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Chalmers Home is a rest home with spark. Residents often tell us they love the friendly, vibrant, and family focused atmosphere, as well as the modern facility. With beautiful views overlooking the Tasman Sea to the west and Mount Taranaki to the east, Chalmers Home has arguably one of the best rest home outlooks in the country.
Chalmers Home offers rest home and hospital level care, as well as respite, health recovery care, and an engaging day programme.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Chalmers Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Chalmers Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Chalmers Home offers rest home and hospital level care, as well as respite, health recovery care, and an engaging day programme.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Chalmers Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Chalmers Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 54 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $18.50 -$22.00/day up to $37.00/day as at 02 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 |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A registered nurse is on duty 24 hrs per day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled nurses are part of our care team. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | If required we can arrange this service. Contracted physiotherapist provide manual handling training to all staff every 6 months. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | The full time diversional therapist offers a varied and stimulating programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly hairdressing services available in the salon | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Services available on GP referral. Regular podiatry care provided by designated registered nurse | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus developed by dietician and reviewed every 6 months. Individual dietary advice sought as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Friends Plus, Aged Concern, Stroke Foundation, Blind Foundation, RSA, and members of relevant organisations visit regularly | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | In house chaplain provides ecumenical support. All church denominations are welcome and a number provide regular services. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are well supported by a committed team of volunteers | |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All staff are trained in palliative care in close liason with Taranaki Hospice. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital renal unit. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Close Liaison with A T & R Unit Taranaki Base Hospital. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Available if required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital psychogeriatric team. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The modern rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Chalmers Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Our central courtyard bird aviary is a favourite. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Chalmers Home has a contract to provide this service if you are under 65 years. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and garden couryards. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | In association with DHB and NASC agency. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Our registered nurses provide palliative care with involvement from the Te Rangimarie Hospice – New Plymouth. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Offered five days a week with a lunchtime meal and transport provided. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Family and whanau are welcome to join residents in the lounges and courtyard gardens. We also have a Whanau Room that can be booked for overnight stays (for a small fee). This is great for out-of-town visitors! |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meets every two months with an independent advocate and Chalmers Home manager. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Mt Taranaki (Egmont). |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 27 Aug 2024 |
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Special Features
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Chalmers Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Chalmers Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Chalmers Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar. We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, a men’s shed, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Many interests and activities are catered for. Depending on resident interest, this may include: , Activity programme, Advocate, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lions, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Travel, Videos |
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Updated: 18 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have a strong emphasis on continuing education. Low staff turnover indicates a commitment to the wellbeing of our clients. | |
| Details about meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We can arrange family, friends, volunteers or interpreters for other languages. |
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Updated: 18 Jul 2016 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Chalmers Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
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Updated: 12 Jul 2016 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Close to Chalmers Home's central location | |
| Mall | 1.20 Km | We are a 3 minute drive/15 min walk to the centre of town. |
| Parks | We are right around the corner from the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway. | |
| Library | A library bus visits outside of the home each fortnight. The central library is a short distance away. | |
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Updated: 18 Jul 2016 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Chalmers Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2022 |
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