Elmwood - Care Suites
At a glance

- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Elmwood
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Elmwood Care Suites
121 Hill Rd
opposite the Botanic Gardens
Auckland 2105 - Postal Address
- Elmwood Care Suites
121 Hill Road
Manurewa
Auckland 2105 - Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Franie Fulgueras - 092690779
- Owner
- Oceania Healthcare - 0800 333 688
- Business and Care Manager
- Franie Fulgueras - 021 518 651
- Village Manager
- Kevin Newcombe - 021 961 390
- Resident Services Manager
- Zeenat Bi - 021 226 5089
Other services
Being just around the corner from the Southern Motorway with easy access to public transport, it’s a breeze for visitors to pop in, or take you out and about to local shops and cafes. The Auckland Botanic Gardens offer 64-hectares of beautiful gardens and native forest to explore, as well as a fantastic on-site café that makes the perfect spot for catching up with friends and family.
Family-friendly is how we’re often described by our residents - and we certainly live up to that reputation! From the staff who greet you in the hallways, to the fresh and inviting living spaces, at Elmwood you’ll feel right at home. Our main lounge is a vibrant hub of activity. Follow the music and laughter to find a friend to chat to, or to join in the day’s events. Or if it’s peace and quiet you crave, explore the bountiful gardens, or relax in a comfy chair in one of our many cosy nooks.
We don’t have visiting hours at Elmwood because we know it’s important you stay connected to your community. Just like at home, friends and family can join you anytime for a cuppa and catch up.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. We have a studio and a 1-bedroom with separate living premium rooms available for respite care only. You’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of the room.
Care Suites provide both Rest Home and Hospital level care, which means you can relax knowing you won’t have the upheaval of moving again if your needs increase. All Care Suites have a full ensuite, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge. You own the right to occupy your Care Suite, so you can personalise it with your favourite furniture and treasured pieces. A DHB assessment is not required for care that is paid for privately.
Activities Programme
Hop in the village van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. Cuddling kittens at the cat café or hot chips on the ferry to Devonport, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re in to, enjoy your own personalised playlist with I Love Music, and keep fit and flexible with Move and Groove. Furry friends, fashion shows, competitive games and theme days, there’s something for everyone no matter what you’re interested in.
Food
Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings… there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to be up for second helpings!
Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With over 40 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.
When it comes to your care, you know what you do and don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents get a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
Updated: 13 Jun 2025 |
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 111 |
Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
Rest Home/Hospital long term available | |
Care Suite Impending vacancy | Yes - Studio and 1-bedroom available |
Care Suite Short stay considered | Yes |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 13 Jun 2025 |
Testimonials
I feel like a queen - Betty Bisman Wonderful staff. Thank you for taking care of us so well - Ramon Bell |
Updated: 13 Jun 2025 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Available from Oceania support office | |
Enrolled Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 504 | Yes | |
Physiotherapist | 10 | Yes | Plus onsite Physiotherapist Assistant - 40 hours/week |
Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | |
Hairdresser | Yes | ||
Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted | |
Dietitian | Yes | Available from Oceania support office | |
Updated: 13 Jun 2025 |
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 | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Subject to availability |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Subject to availability |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Phone lines will need to be organised through your selected provider. |
Wifi | Yes | Available for all residents free of charge |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Cafe | Yes | Kowhai Cafe available in Elmwood Care Suites |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Whānau Room | Yes | |
Newsletter | Yes | |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Special Features
We have dedicated care suites for respite care. Bookings for respite care accepted. |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Interests & Activities
There is a well planned activities programme, which include indoor bowls, cards, crafts, music, concerts, cooking, housie, newspaper readings, bus outings, petanque, quizzes, sing-a-longs, Sky TV, jigsaws and videos. There are regular mini bus excursions for shopping, events, shows and day trips. Residents have access to Advocate services, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, Blind Foundation, Communicare, Greypower, Maori Women's Welfare League, Parkinson's Society and RSA. Church services are held on site by various denominations. |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees as CMDHB Fees do not include: hairdressing certain medications specialist visits outside the public health system | |
Details about meals | Menus are changed weekly and run on a four weekly cycle. | |
Associated Complexes | Elmwood Village comprises 99 Villas and St Johns Village in Hunters Corner, Papatoetoe, Auckland. | |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Afrikaans | Yes | |
Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Gujarati | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | Can be arranged through outside agency |
Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Nepali | Yes | |
Punjabi | Yes | |
Rarotongan | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Thai | Yes | |
Tongan | Yes | |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | Anglican Church service every 3rd Tuesday of the month. |
Roman Catholic | Yes | Roman Catholic service is held on Fridays |
Updated: 10 Jun 2025 |
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Vegetarian | Yes | |
Updated: 22 May 2025 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Outside of complex |
Shops | 0.10 Km | Across the road |
Mall | 2.00 Km | Southmall, Manurewa Close to Manukau Shopping Center |
Parks | 0.50 Km | Five minutes walk to Auckland's Botanical Gardens |
Library | 1.50 Km | Manurewa |
Updated: 22 May 2025 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 May 2025 |
What's New
We have what is called the "walking bus", we take residents outside with our staff and go for featured walks around the village so they can see the joy of the gardens and trees. Enjoying the sunshine as much as possible. Fantastic van trips to all sorts of places for example: picnics, at the beach, garden adventures, toy factory visits, along with this we have pet visits yes including a pony such joy this brings to our residents. |
Updated: 22 May 2025 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.