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About Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital
PROUDLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected.
Care Offering
Avonlea Rest 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
Day Programme
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Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Infection Control
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 - $17 up to $5 - $19 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Infection Control
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 - $17 up to $5 - $19 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Avonlea Rest 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
Enrolled Nurse
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
Māori - Te Reo
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Brethren
Inter denominational
Jehovah Witness
Non denominational
Roman Catholic
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smokers Room
Smoking Permitted
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Other details
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!
What's included in your fees and what's not?
Please see the manager for details.
Details about meals
We pride ourselves in offering home cooked, delicious meals. Appetising, assorted nutritious meals are served with special consideration given for individual likes and dislikes and dietary requirments. Residents may choose to have their breakfast in bed if they wish.
Special features
WELCOME TO AVONLEA.
Avonlea is a 50 bed home administered by a Trust Board that offers you 24 hour Hospital and Residential Care of a very high standard. It is situated in the town in a quiet setting, attractively landscaped gardens with unique and picturesque river and rural views.
Friends and family/whanau are most welcome to join us when celebrating special occasions or may drop in for a visit at any time.
WE ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CARE
PERMANENT CARE
We cater for Hospital level of care (Level 5) and residential level care (level 4). Funded and non-funded beds are available. All potential residents must have had an assessment prior to admission, but we can help with these arrangements.
SHORT STAY CARE
TERMINAL/PALLIATIVE CARE
CARER SUPPORT
We cater for short stays – a day. A week, a fortnight, each person is different and have their own needs and timeframes. We will fit in with whatever is requested.
DAY-CARE Avonlea offers a stimulating and exciting day care programme. Day care is offered Monday to Friday with transport offered locally on Tuesday and Thursday.
MEALS AT HOME
Avonlea offers a home delivery service for nutritious meals or you can purchase frozen meals. Your meal will be delivered at Midday and consists of a nutritious main meal and dessert. Special diets may be catered for.
This is a 7 day a week service at affordable prices.
Interests & activities
We provide Recreational Activities, offering a stimulating programme aimed at improving and maintaining independence. There are regular outings and community involvement.
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Inter Resthome Challenges, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pastoral care, Petanque, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Videos, Views
Location
52 Ward Street, Taumarunui, Taumarunui 3920Public Transport
Taxi service offered. Will come to Avonlea.
Shops
3.00 km
3 kms to our main shopping centre.
Parks
On site parks.
Library
3.00 km
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