Arvida The Wood
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Arvida The Wood
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 156 Milton Street
The Wood
Nelson 7010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson/Tasman
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Joanna Thorn - 021489647
- Owner
- Arvida Group Limited - 0800 278 432
Other services
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Welcome to The Wood, an Arvida Retirement Village close to the heart of Nelson.
The Wood Retirement Village offers retirement living, security and care in a happy, home-like environment. We have a dedicated team of trained staff, whose focus is on “positive ageing”, ensuring needs are met.
The Wood Retirement Village is centrally located close to the Milton Street shops, parks, gardens and just minutes from Nelson’s CBD. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens you’ll find tastefully designed Villas, Serviced Apartments and Studios, our Rest Home and Hospital.
If you are looking for a retirement community where you can continue to enjoy life to the full, and where people respect and look after each other, we’d love the opportunity to show you around our village.
Why not give us a call and experience life at Arvida for yourself?
The Wood Retirement Village offers retirement living, security and care in a happy, home-like environment. We have a dedicated team of trained staff, whose focus is on “positive ageing”, ensuring needs are met.
The Wood Retirement Village is centrally located close to the Milton Street shops, parks, gardens and just minutes from Nelson’s CBD. Set in beautifully landscaped gardens you’ll find tastefully designed Villas, Serviced Apartments and Studios, our Rest Home and Hospital.
If you are looking for a retirement community where you can continue to enjoy life to the full, and where people respect and look after each other, we’d love the opportunity to show you around our village.
Why not give us a call and experience life at Arvida for yourself?
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 17 Jul 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 18 Jul 2025 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 50 |
| 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) |
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Updated: 18 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours per day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All caregivers are supported to complete NZQA certificates in care of the older person | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Monday | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | One fully qualified Diversional Therapist who leads a wellness team of three people | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Tuesdays and Thursdays | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Twice a month | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Arvida national dietitian | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Through Age Concern | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Volunteers | |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | On request. |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Limited. Encouraged to bring personal items. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have ensuite |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Goldfish, budgies, visiting pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Private arrangement |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Underfloor heating - maintenance person will adjust. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Designated outside area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Contracted security surveillance |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Special Features
| Lovely modern facility with large rooms and corridors, underfloor heating, gas fireplaces, ensuite rooms. Gorgeous, tranquil garden settings and courtyards for residents and families to enjoy. Raised garden beds and herb garden. We have a purpose built activity room that looks out onto the front courtyard and fountain area. Small and large lounges provide a choice of place to rest and relax or socialize with others. |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Activity programme is created in conjunction with the residents and provided by a qualified Diversional Therapist, assisted by Wellness team members. The Wood has a Mini Van for outings and shopping trips. Mystery van rides on a weekly basis. There is an activities room to provide a full range of social activities. Regular entertainers and groups along with a weekly happy hour give residents the choice of a varied programme. BBQ's, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Free Wifi, Games night, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Gas fire, Library onsite and external Library visits, Men's group, Minivan, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Petanque, Quizzes, Religious services, Resident advocates, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Talking books, Videos, Volunteers. |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | Interpreter as required |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.01 Km | Outside. |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.20 Km | |
| Library | 0.20 Km | |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.