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About Albany Home and Hospital
Nestled in the heart of Gore, Albany House provides a warm and welcoming environment for residents to enjoy their golden years. We deliver care services tailored to meet the unique needs of every resident.
At Albany House, we specialize in:
Rest Home Care
Assisted Living
Short-Term and Respite Care
Our Approach
Person-Centered Care:
Engaging Lifestyle: We foster a vibrant community through activities, outings, and social events.
Nutritious Meals: Fresh, delicious meals tailored to dietary requirements.
Our experienced caregivers provide compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment. Focusing on fostering independence, dignity, and well-being, Albany House ensures residents feel valued and at home.
Care Offering
Albany Home and Hospital 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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
Albany Home and Hospital: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Albany House Rest Home has sunny, individual rooms with garden views. We provide a quality, homely environment in which the resident is the centre of our care. We also provide an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and do this by following our 5 core foundations: Person centered care, fun, caring, companionship and leadership. We are happy to give you a tour of the home at any time. We are certified by the Ministry of Health and provide the following types of care: - Hospital level care - Residential Care - Palliative Care - Respite Care / carer support - LTS-CHC (long term chronic care – under 65’s) - Long and short term care - Day care
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
Albany Home and Hospital: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Albany House Rest Home has sunny, individual rooms with garden views. We provide a quality, homely environment in which the resident is the centre of our care. We also provide an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and do this by following our 5 core foundations: Person centered care, fun, caring, companionship and leadership. We are happy to give you a tour of the home at any time. We are certified by the Ministry of Health and provide the following types of care: - Hospital level care - Residential Care - Palliative Care - Respite Care / carer support - LTS-CHC (long term chronic care – under 65’s) - Long and short term care - Day care
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Albany Home and Hospital 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
Nurse Practitioner
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
Māori - Te Reo
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Denominations/Faiths represented
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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!
Details about meals
All meals at Albany House are homemade and full of flavour. We cater to a variety of dietary needs, including those of diabetics, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-intolerants, and lactose intolerants.
Special features
The home is a spacious, well-presented character building with modern facilities.
Our residents enjoy a comfortable, family-oriented environment with great care from dedicated staff. We also have lots of fun and celebrate special events at every opportunity...Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, royal babies, and Anzac are just a few. Our home cooking and baking is highly regarded and much enjoyed by residents, families and visitors. There is a TV lounge for Sky TV and a large screen in our main lounge for movies, DVDs and games. The gardens around the home are easily accessible (flowers and vegetables), and the courtyards are popular on sunny days.
Interests & activities
Our activity programme is extensive and varied. Music, bowls,housie, and board games are popular. Quizzes and word games are also popular. Active participation is encouraged, and we recognize that some people often have quiet time to read, rest, or contemplate.
We have a Library with large print books, and the Librarian visits twice weekly.
We have entertainers from the community who provide music and storytelling.
Children's groups frequently attend to sing to our residents.
Local clothing stores provide style days to purchase clothing at Albany House.
All festive holidays are treated as special occasions, and birthdays are big events, with flowers and cream sponges on the big day.
Location
28 Albany Street, Gore, Gore 9710Public Transport
1.10 km
Gore taxis provide prompt, efficient service, including wheelchair Taxis. Residents are eligible for taxi chits. Some residents enjoy walking to town on sunny days.
Shops
1.10 km
We enjoy the services of our department store (H&J's) and the smaller boutique-style shops, which offer a wide range of goods for all ages and styles.
Mall
1.10 km
The town is compact and easily accessible, with wide streets and pavements and plenty of safe crossings. The café scene is well represented: it's a great way to socialize with friends or family. The restaurants are excellent, easy to access, and have delicious menus!
Parks
0.50 km
The Gore Botanical Gardens are on the way to town and well worth a brief detour to check out all the fabulous plantings and colours. The rhododendrons are beautiful in season.
Library
1.20 km
The Gore library is fantastic, with a huge range of large print books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. The librarians bring books to Albany House and collect them, which is an excellent service for bookworms who are not as mobile but still need their reading Fix!
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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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