Kensington Court

At a glance

Vacancy: Yes
Care Suite Vacancy: Yes
Name: Kensington Court
Category: Rest Home
Address: Kensington Court
18 McMahon Street
Stoke
Nelson 7011
Postal Address: Same as above
Region: Nelson/Tasman
Phone: (03) 547 9444 View Phone Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Angela Pidgeon - 027 292 5849
National Villages Manager: Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457

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	Ultimate Care Kensington Court Brochure	Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Kensington Court can make to your life.

At Alden, we believe that all our elders deserve compassionate, trusted and respectful care, no matter their means or background. Alden Kensington Court has been well established in the community for over 20 years. In the heart of Stoke, we are privileged to cater for the honest, hardworking generation that came before us.

With a spacious dining room, lounges and large sunny rooms, our home boasts an excellent chef who provides the very best in nutritional meals. Our care staff work closely with residents to create personal care plans and a tailored activity programme.

Facility Features:
• Beautiful garden views filled with flora and fauna
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Visiting hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
• Regular happy hour

Close to:
• Supermarket
• Medical centre
• Local churches
• Shopping centre
• Library
• Bowling club

Unsure where to start? Get in touch and we’ll take the time to get to know your situation and advise the next steps.

For more information, visit our website at alden.co.nz

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 15 Aug 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	35
Vacancy	Yes
Impending vacancy	Yes
Short stay considered	No
Premium Accommodation Charges	Yes from $10.00 -$20.00/day up to $20.00 -$65.00/day as at 04 Sep 2025
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 4 Sep 2025

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	31
Care Suite Vacancy	Yes
Care Suite Impending vacancy	No
Care Suite Short stay considered	No
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 4 Sep 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials
"I like the homely feel feel that you have. There is good communication from staff around medical updates for our family members. Good entertainement programme and staff are approachable and friendly". "Activities ladies are awesome, you have friendly and caring staff". "Staff are friendly and compassionate - thank you"
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7.
Enrolled Nurse	Yes	Our excellent Enrolled Nurses are part of our dedicated team of nurses, providing support to our Registered Nurses and guidance to our Caregivers.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education.
Physiotherapist	Yes	Our physiotherapist visits regularly, by appointment/referral. These services are fully funded.
Occupational Therapist	Negotiable	We have access to a qualified Occupational therapist who can assess our residents' needs.
Social Worker (on site)	Negotiable	We have access to a community social worker that can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our activities coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme.
Hairdresser	Yes	Our hairdresser visits regularly, by appointment. These services are provided at the residents own cost.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our podiatrist visits regularly, by appointment. These services are fully funded.
Dietitian	Negotiable	All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation
Kaumatua	Negotiable	We have access to Maori cultural groups and this can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Negotiable	We can access a Chaplain through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Other Personnel	Yes	We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support, as well as having a National Clinical Coach who ensures the clinical aspect of our service delivery is upheld.
Updated: 1 Sep 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management	No	Our staff are suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements.
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life.
Wound Care	Yes	We have highly trained clinical nurses lead by our clinical coach who can provide the best care for any wounds requiring treatment.
Diabetic Care	Yes	All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs.
Continence Advice	Yes	Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality.
Stomal Therapy	Yes	We do not have a stomal therapist on staff, but if required we would refer to the DHB stomal services for advice.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	Access can be made through the Stroke Foundation. Can also consult with speech language therapy, Physiotherapy etc through the local DHB
Infection Control	Yes	We have an infection control programme for our organisation that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury.
Surgical Followup	Yes	If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you to require.
Psychiatric Care	Yes	Access can be made through the DHB upon request.
Clinical Management	Yes	We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents.
Updated: 19 Aug 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	Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability.
Carer Support	Yes	We offer Carers support for all levels of care. Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Subsidised	Yes	Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements.
Private Paying	Yes	Yes, we provide private paying services should you not meet the subsidy requirements.
Booking can be made in advance	Yes	Bookings can be made in advance, please contact us discuss your needs and availabilities.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	May bring own bed or other furniture, personal articles, etc. We like you to feel as much at home as possible. (subject to space and safety constraints).
Single Rooms	Yes	We have well maintained single rooms. Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes	Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Ensuite	No	Toilet and hand basin in each room. Rest home rooms do not have a shower, you will find a shower on each wing.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	Wine, beer or sherry is served with the midday meal on Sunday. Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason.
Pets In Residence	Yes	We currently have birds in reception area and we have a cat Miley, who resides down in the hospital.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Please contact us for a chat about your pet.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	Phone lines in all rooms, connection at own cost. Five residents' phones are strategically placed around the home.
Wifi	Yes	Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families.
Resident can adjust heating in own room	No	The heating can be adjusted within the residents room but this does need to be done by the maintenance staff
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	We have a variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in, including sheltered courtyard areas, and large lounges in the resthome, hospital and village areas.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care	Yes	As per the availability of rooms permit. Please contact us to see what we can do for you.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. it is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life.
Outings	Yes	Our outings are very popular, we visit all the usual places of interest as well as visits to friends & family for afternoon tea. We visit groups in the local community & enjoy picnics in summer. We enjoy accessing local business too ie Crusoes, McCashins.
Whānau Room	Yes	We can provide a small meeting room for your private needs.
Residents Committee	Yes	Minuted by Diversional Therapist and an external chair person is obtained when able.
Family Committee	Yes	Usually incorporated with the residents meetings.
Newsletter	Yes	Our Newsletter is distributed three monthly. Residents are invited to submit items of interest.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	Our organisation prides itself on providing all policies required to meet the Health and Disability standards. We have a policy for managing challenging behaviour.
Confused Residents	Yes	At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times.
Smoking Permitted	Yes	The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area.
Semi-Secure	Yes	We have alarmed doors that are activated at dusk.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Special Features

Special Features
Beautiful Gardens Ground floor rooms with partial or full ensuites Registered Nurse on site 24/7 Open-ended visiting hours activities programme Hairdresser, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist Dietician- approved meals and catering for special diets We are close to Supermarkets, Medical centre, Church, Shopping centre, Library & Bowling club
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
News and Views, Live Entertainment, Move & Groove, Happy Hour weekly, Walking Group, Tiki Tours, Housie, Bingo, Picnic Outings, Word Games, Quizzes, Scattergories, Music quizzes, Family feud, Pictionary, Groups Quiz Challenges, Themed Days, BBQs, Garden Club, Knitting Club, Cooking Club, Book Club, Craft Session, School Children Visit, Quiz master Louis (local Boy), Guest speakers, Weekly indoor Bowls, Armchair Travel, Big Screen Movies, Singalongs, Music, Manicures Church Services: • Presbyterian • Anglican • Methodist • Communion • Weekly visits from Our in house Chaplin
Updated: 4 Sep 2025

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Please contact us for a detailed price list.
Staffing qualifications and details		Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education.
Details about meals		All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist.
Visitor information		Open-ended visiting hours.
Associated Complexes		Our Facility offers Rest Home Care, Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, and Palliative Care. There is also an independent living Retirement Village on site. Alden Kensington Court operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group Ltd with 19 care facilities nation wide.
Updated: 29 Aug 2025

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
Other Details	Yes	We can arrange a translator service should you require them.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Anglican	Yes
Baptist	Yes
Christian	Yes
Inter denominational	Yes
Presbyterian	Yes
Roman Catholic	Yes
(Other comments)	Yes	Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Ethnic Diets

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet	Status	Details
Other	Yes	All dietary requirements can be catered for, including gluten free and dairy free. The menu can also be adapted to cater for various ethnicities and cultures.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport	0.00 Km	Bus every hour
Shops	1.50 Km	Supermarkets, chemist, bank, bakery, cafe, several other shops.
Mall	5.00 Km	Richmond malls and shopping centre
Parks	1.50 Km	Isel Park
Library	1.50 Km	Stoke / own library with large print books
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy	Yes	We have a fully qualified Diversional therapist on our staff
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes	We are members of the NZACA
Registered Retirement Village?	Yes	Yes we are a registered retirement village
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes	Yes we are members of RVA

Updated: 19 Aug 2025

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