Alden Kensington Court

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Name: Alden Kensington Court
Category: Retirement Village
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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Alden Kensington Court has been well established in the Nelson community for over 20 years. Our village offers a range of affordable choices including well-appointed independent villas, apartments and studios, set in park-like gardens.

One of the benefits of living at Kensington Court Village is the ability to choose a support service if and when you require further assistance. Services available are: meals, bedmaking, housekeeping, general staff support, laundry and personal care.

Our residents enjoy a well managed and every changing activities programme which provides companionship and lots of fun. Residents also have access to a hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist who visit regularly.

At some stage in our lives we may require more assistance in our day to day living. Our wealth of experience in other stages of care means our team can advise you on your options and how it all works. We are here to help and assure you through the stages.

Upcoming Open Days

Upcoming Open Days
No open days are currently scheduled.

Available Properties

Available Properties
Details	Photo
Studio From $250,000 1.0 1 1 30m² Property Type: Studio Find your perfect home in our cozy studios, designed to provide an affordable, comfortable and secure lifestyle. Our studios offer a peaceful retreat with all the essentials for independent living....
One Bedroom Apartment \| Waitlist From $369,000 1.0 1 1 Property Type: Apartment Live life to the fullest in our affordable one-bedroom apartments, perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle. Our apartments offer a comfortable and secure living environment with modern a...

Testimonials

Testimonials
"Very good staff, friendly place". "I had friends that were already living here and l like that it is homely". "All staff are polite and helpful when I need help with repairs, maintenance and gardening".
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Agent's Details

Agent's Details
		Details
Name		Angela Pidgeon
Address		Alden Kensington, 18 McMahon Street, Stoke
City/Town		Nelson
Company		Alden
Phone		03 547 9444
Mobile		027 474 4550
Email		View Email Address
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Statutory Supervisor's Details
		Details
Name		Covenant Trustee Services
Address		PO Box 4243 Shortland Street
City/Town		Auckland
Company		Covenant Trustee Company
Phone		09 302 8074
Fax		09 302 1037
Email		View Email Address
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Solicitor's Details

Solicitor's Details
		Details
Address		Level 5 Anthony Harper Building 47 Cathedral Square
City/Town		Christchurch
Company		Anthony Harper
Phone		03 379 0920
Fax		03 366 9277
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Composition of Village

Composition of Village
Type	Details
Studio (Studio Unit etc.)
Total	23
Low Price	$200,000
High Price	$200,000
Tenure Terms	Occupation right agreement
Villa (2 Bedrooms)
Total	2
Low Price	$505,000
Garage	Yes
Tenure Terms	Occupation right agreement
Service Charge Details	Charges include all exterior maintenance, gardening, rates, building and insurance (not contents insurance).
Nursing Care Details	Additional services are available on request from the Management.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Personnel & Services

Personnel & Services
Personnel / Service	Status	Details
Hairdresser	Yes	At Kensington, we are fortunate to have our own hair salon on-site, so you can have a bit of a do without leaving the home.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our Podiatrist visits the first Tuesday of every month.
Physiotherapist	Yes	We work in with local physiotherapists and those from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board.
Occupational Therapist	Negotiable	Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board as required.
Diversional Therapist	Yes	We are delighted that we have a full-time Diversional Therapist who oversees our activities programme ensuring our residents choices of activities are met
Motivational Therapist	Yes	See Diversional Therapist.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our activities team have an excellent activities programme that caters for all our residents needs available from Mon - Fri.
Meals - Available On-site	Yes	As required and organised with residents throughout the whole village.
Meals - External Provider	Yes	Available to Villa residents.
Home Help - Available On-site	Yes	Residents in Studios, Apartment and Villas - as arranged with Management.
Home Help - External Provider	Yes	Available throughout the village
Registered Nurse	Yes	See details about nursing care packages (residents in Apartments and Studios) Villas - as arranged with Management.
Nursing Care	Yes	See details about nursing care packages (residents in Apartments and Studios) Villas - as arranged with Management.
Dietitian	Negotiable	Approved menus. All residents special dietary needs are catered for at Kensington
Speech Therapist	Negotiable	Access via Nelson Marlbrough District Health Board as required.
Social Worker - On-site	Negotiable	Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board as required
Other Personnel	Yes	Our administration/receptionist is often the first port of call for residents and families. Our maintenance manager is likewise well known and is available as required.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Facility Features

Facility Features
Feature	Status	Details
Social/Recreational Programme	Yes	Activities officer specific for village 15 hrs per week.
Emergency Call System	Yes	Nurse call buttons are provided in all Studios/Apartments and Villas.
Newsletter	Yes	Quarterly newsletter developed.
Pets In Residence	Yes	Bird Aviary in the courtyard and cat who resides in hospital.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Discuss with management
Outings	Yes	Down to Strawberry square once a week for groceries and other van outings offered as well.
Transport Available	Yes	Shuttle service St John or red cross. Can be organised using facility van but would be at a cost to individual.
Craft Room	Yes	Use a quiet room down in the hospital for crafts.
Library	Yes	Large print books plus also have library books from local library that are changed about every 6 weeks or so.
Lounges	Yes	Specific lounge allocated for village residents.
Gardens	Yes	Courtyard with a fountain.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Special Features

Special Features
DETAILS – STUDIOS & APARTMENTS Studios/Apartments are individually owned by way of an Occupational Right Agreement and have been designed for the person who wishes to enjoy the facilities and security that Kensington Court has to offer, but would like the care in the privacy of their own unit. Each Studio has a spacious lounge/bedroom/kichenette and includes a full ensuite including shower, toilet and vanity. Apartments have the same set up but have a separate double bedroom. All the Village residents communally have their own lounge, dining, kitchen and laundries. DETAILS – VILLAS One or two bedroom villas are designed for the person who requires no care but wishes to benefit from the security, facilities and activities provided by being part of the village complex. Villas include open plan living, separate kitchen, bedroom(s) with built in wardrobe, bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet. Attached is a single garage with internal access, auto door and laundry facilities. The beautiful landscaped surrounding completes the picture. Villas include: carpets and vinyls, drapes, wall oven, wastemaster, underfloor heating, double glazed windows, nurse call from every room, internal access garage plus auto door opener. Fully landscaped.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
All Village residents have full access to our extensive Activities Programme. We also have a separate activities programme for village residents which runs alongside of the programme for Rest home. This enables a vast variety of activities to be offered to support independant living.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Other Details	Yes	If there was anyone who had an identified language we would access appropriate services to assist the resident and ourselves.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
(Other comments)	Yes	We would facilitate residents to attend appropriate churches if this was their wish.
Updated: 19 Aug 2025

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport		Bus every hour. Bus stop right outside the facility on the main road.
Shops	1.50 Km	Supermarket, 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 currently have a staff member who is doing the ACE diversional therapy certificate. We do have a qualified DT that works at Kensington.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes

Updated: 19 Aug 2025

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.