Otumarama Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Otumarama Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 199 Nayland Road
Stoke
Nelson 7011 - Postal Address
- 199 Nayland Road
Stoke
Nelson 7011 - DHB
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Thushari Nanayakkara - 03 5475659 Ext 8580
- Owner
- Oceania Healthcare - 0800 333 688
Other services

Otumarama is ideally located right in the heart of Stoke, close to shops, supermarkets and the local library. State Highway 6 is close by, making it easy for friends and family to pop by, or get you out and about.
At Otumarama we’re dedicated to providing a friendly and supportive environment for residents and their families, as well as offering a high level of personalised care, with a focus on choice.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB. Premium rooms have additional features such as more space, an ensuite bathroom or outdoor access, but you’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of these premium features.
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 heat pump and full en-suite, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle – perfect for making a cuppa when friends and family come to visit. 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.
Hop in our van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. A scenic drive through the countryside, shopping trips or picnics in the park, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re into, enjoy some me-time listening to your own personalised playlist with our award-winning I Love Music programme.
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 want 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 like and what you 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 DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 14 May 2021 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Our rooms are large and lightfilled, overlooking beautifully maintained, well established gardens. You are most welcome to phone our Manager to arrange a tour of the facilities, weekend visits can be arranged with the Manager by appointment, or you can just 'drop in', The best time to do this is after 1130 during daylight hours. We provide Rest Home residential care for people under the age of 65. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 04 Feb 2022 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 19 May 2022 |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 7 |
Care Apartment Vacancy | Yes |
Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 19 May 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week. | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Negotiable | We do have a qualified Physiotherapist on site one day a week. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We employ an Activity Co-Ordinator who runs our activities and outings program. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | We also have a hairdressing salon. Our hairdresser Donna comes 2 times a month. She delivers an excellent service at a very reasonable price. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted and visits regularly. | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | Oceania Healthcare employ their own qualified dietician who is responsible for making sure that all meals have the most nutritional value. | |
Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
Other Personnel | Yes | Maintenance, Administration, Laundry staff & Kitchen staff . We also have volunteers who visit Otumarama. | |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our nursing staff have experience in palliative care nursing. We have recently been working with the Nelson Hospice Service on introducing the Liverpool Care Pathway, a process working towards 'best practice' systems in palliative care. |
Dialysis | No | Our local hospital has specialists who have visited the facility in the past |
Wound Care | No | Specialist input is available as needed |
Diabetic Care | No | Specialist input is available as needed |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Stomal Therapy | No | Specialist input is available as needed |
Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Available as required, physiotherapist Lara works 1 day each week with residents. Jacqui is one of our caregivers who works alongside Lara. |
Tracheotomy Care | No | Available as required |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | |
Psychiatric Care | No | Available as needed by referral. Some of our Nursing staff have Psychiatric experience. |
Clinical Management | Yes | We have a new Clinical Manager Shinu Thomas who comes to us from another Oceania Rest Home. |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | Otumarama provides supported care with 24 hour Registered Nursing care. |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | May bring own furniture, but important to check with manager in first instance as room sizes vary. |
Single Rooms | Yes | All of our rooms are large and have views of the gardens or courtyards through either large windows or patio doors. |
Shared Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Providing this does not interfere with the operations and running of the hospital. Also happy hour every Friday |
Pets In Residence | Yes | Otumarama has two resident cats called 'Gin' and 'Marmite'. Gin is grey and fat. Marmite is black and skinny. They make the place homely. |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By approval of manager in first instance. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We provide the jackpoint, connection to be arranged for and paid by resident/family. |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Is available for Under 65yrs. |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | We have an activity programme which includes regular outings. Our mens group is a weekly group of outings and activities chosen by the group ie; movies (action, history type), and lunch at Brightwater Tavern, and a visit to the Nelson Library. |
Whanau Room | Yes | Including tv, dvd, computer, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities. |
Residents Committee | Yes | But would welcome a resident chair person |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | A minority of our residents have some degree of confusion. |
Rural Setting | No | Although not rural, we are down a long driveway and very private with beautiful grounds and courtyards, in a peaceful setting. We have views of the local Primary School and out to the Mountains beyond. |
Smokers Room | Yes | We have a residents courtyard where they may smoke. |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated courtyard only. |
Semi-Secure | Yes | Although Otumarama doesnt have a "secure' dementia wing, we are situated some distance from main roads. |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Special Features
Otumarama has a long tree lined driveway that leads up to an Ivy covered entranceway, we are told by many that it reminds them of an English cottage. Visitors are welcomed by our friendly and extremely helpful adminstrator/receptionist who will assist you with any enquiries. |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Interests & Activities
The activities programme includes crafts, games and quizzes, exercise groups, live music, church services, guest speakers and scenic excursions, just to mention a few. Community pets include two cats, canaries and a tropical fish tank. There’s a weekly happy hour and special get-togethers are organized for annual celebrations, such as Easter, Mid-Winter and Christmas. |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees do not include: Podiatry for non diabetic residents, ear health care (syringe treatment), personal travel by shuttle or taxi unless to medical appointment, hairdressing, personal toiletries. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour care, with RN on each shift + Care staff. Full Laundry and Kitchen facilities supplied. Manager, Clinical Coordinator, Administration & Diversional Therapist, Activities Coordinators Mon-Fri + Physiotherapist weekly . | |
Details about meals | Rotating 4 weekly varied menu. Meals can be taken in rooms at residents request. | |
Associated Complexes | We are part of the Oceania Group. | |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
German | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | |
Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Shona | Yes | |
Sri Lankan | Yes | |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | We have a minister who visits on request and holds a service on site on a weekly basis. |
Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass is held onsite on a regular basis and a priest can visit on request. |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Shops | Stoke shops are a 5 minute walk. | |
Mall | Stoke Mall 5 minute walk. | |
Parks | Broadgreen Park is a 5 minute walk away. | |
Library | The Stoke Library is 5 minute walk away. They also visit and drop off books for those unable to visit the Library. | |
Updated: 28 May 2021 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist qualified while in our employment. |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | We are an active member of the NZ Aged care Association. |
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Updated: 28 May 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.