Sylvia Park Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Sylvia Park Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 26 Longford Street
Mt Wellington
Auckland 1060 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Wen Ying Xu - (09) 5273131*1
- Owner
- Wen Ying Xu - (09) 5273131*1
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We specialise in Rest Home & Hospital Level of care for the Chinese and Asian communities.
We first started in 1996 as the first Chinese Rest Home in NZ. Then we followed in 2009 as the first Chinese Hospital level of care in Auckland.
We first started in 1996 as the first Chinese Rest Home in NZ. Then we followed in 2009 as the first Chinese Hospital level of care in Auckland.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 28 Feb 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 13 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| there are lovely big new room with toilet and shower. Vacancy in a shared room for 2 rest home level or a cup, one rest home level and one hospital leval. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 22 May 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 15 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have some Chinese speaking Registered Nurses. They speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. Clinal Manager is a Nurse Specialist for aged care. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Most of our caregivers can speak Chinese.They speak both Cantonese and Mandarin. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Physiotherapist can speak Cantonese and Mandarin. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Can speak Cantonese and Mandarin. Our diversionary therapist leads a activity team. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have an Activity team and most are able to speak Cantonese and Mandarin. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits monthly. She is from Malaysia. She speaks Mandarin and Cantonese. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits six weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Attends for new residents, monthly and when required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Church visitors attend often. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Church Service held weekly. | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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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 | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | When bed is available. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | Six rooms may be used as shared rooms and are suitable for couples or those who want to share. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Family are welcome to stay in the room with their loved one when requested. |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents meeting once a month. |
| Family Committee | No | Newsletter to families once a season. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter to families once a season. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Covered area outside. |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Special Features
| Our facility is very new. Our residents' rooms are light and bright. Larger ensuite with own shower and toilet. |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
Interests & Activities
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We offer Satellite TV which gives you 25 channels from China. We also have WTV through NZ Sky TV offering Japanese, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Korean and Mainland China channels. We have a van available for outings. Our residents enjoy celebrating the various festivals such as Chinese New Year, Moon Festival and other ones, which they are familiar with. Mahjong is popular. The local paper, Herald and Chinese papers are delivered. |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Very friendly caring staff team. We offer an internal training programme and support to ensure our staff are able to perform at their best. | |
| Details about meals | We offer delicious Chinese food every meal time, which is all prepared in our own kitchen. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are associated with the Chinese Community organisations and we respect all religions. | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | We respect all religions. |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 Km | |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Sylvia Park Shopping center |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Sylvia Park Shopping center |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | |
| Library | 5.00 Km | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.