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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
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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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
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Located opposite Auckland’s stunning Botanic Gardens, Elmwood offers a range of options for aged care and retirement living, including one-bedroom cottages and one and two-bedroom villas for independent living, and studio and one bedroom with separate living care Suites.

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
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
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
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No

Updated: 13 Jun 2025

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
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
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
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
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
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
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
Special Features
We have dedicated care suites for respite care. Bookings for respite care accepted.

Updated: 10 Jun 2025

Interests & Activities
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
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
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
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 Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Vegetarian Yes

Updated: 22 May 2025

Distances
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
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
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Care Association New Zealand Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 22 May 2025

What's New
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.