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About Arvida The Wood
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?
Why choose Arvida The Wood
Person Centred Care
24/7 Registered Nurse
Connected Communities
Care Offering
Arvida The Wood provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
Rest Home
Available
Hospital
Available
Respite
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Areas of Expertise
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability
We currently have no availability
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
26 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $50 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Standard/Premium Availability
We currently have no availability
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
26 Aug 2026
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $40 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Accommodation Options
You can be sure that you will receive high quality care regardless of the room type you choose. All rooms at Arvida The Wood are of a certified standard, guaranteed by rigorous audits. For more information on room types explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
Our Care Suites are designed to provide comfort, privacy, and personalised support in a setting that feels like home. Available in studio and one-bedroom suites, they offer their own unique features, from comfortable studio-style living through to more spacious layouts with separate living areas and kitchen facilities. Every suite includes a private ensuite, room for personal touches, and access to welcoming shared spaces for dining, socialising, and connection. Available for both rest home and hospital-level care, our Care Suites provide the reassurance of support when you need it, in a place that's truly your own.
- Household-style living
- Flexible routines, your way
- Attitude of Living Well
- Premium fit-out
Care Features & Services
Residents at Arvida The Wood have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.
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Registered Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Activities Co-ordinator
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
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English
Other Information
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Newsletter
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Police checked
Registered Retirement Village
Other Key Information
It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
Interests & activities
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.
Location
156 Milton Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010Public 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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Eldernet Knowledge Lab
The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Visit our Knowledge Lab, to find expert insights on care, finances, support options and more.
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NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
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