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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Carter Court Care Home

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Carter Court is a not-for-profit Care Home in the heart of Carterton that provides a nurturing, loving environment. We have a range of accommodation options, ranging from independent living to complete care, also servicing the greater Wairarapa

Care Offering

Carter Court Care Home 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • ACC Rehabilitation
Availability

We currently have no availability

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Availability

We currently have no availability

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $15

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Carter Court Care Home 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

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

Interpreter

Māori - Te Reo

Sign Language

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Baptist

Christian

Inter denominational

Methodist

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

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

Palliative Care Contract

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

Smoking Permitted

Semi-Secure

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Dentist

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

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?

Not included in fees are podiatrist, hairdresser, clothing, personal items such as toiletries and treats.

Details about meals

Home cooked meals served to each Resident daily to suit nutritional needs. A menu planner is completed for each Resident upon admission.

Breakfast in bed option.

Special features

We are community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, short term respite care, palliative care and health recovery. Our facilities are set in large park like grounds, with an orchard, vegetable gardens and a scented pathway. There is a day activity program facilitated by a Diversional Therapist, qualified care staff supported by 24 hour Registered Nurse care, all committed to providing person centered care.

Interests & activities

DAILY RECREATION PROGRAMME:
* Morning and afternoon Sessions
* Daily newspaper reading
* Weekly Outings and several different entertainment options monthly (poetry readings, speakers, children's concerts etc)
* Monthly guest speakers
* Arts/crafts/Games daily
* Cooking programme twice weekly
* TV and radio available for Residents
* Sunday Church services
* Monthly Communion
* Regular music therapy/singing
* Several Guest Entertainers monthly (music, poetry reading, children's concerts etc)
* Library service – fortnightly visit with large print books available
* Happy hour for birthdays and special occasions and once a month for staff and residents.
* Piano available
* Podiatrist, hairdresser weekly

Home-cooked meals.

Park-like grounds, with rural outlook.
Classical Music, Mah Jong, Music

Location

95-97 Pembroke Street, Carterton, Carterton 5713

Public Transport

1.50 km

Carter Court has its own van with wheelchair transport and 1 car. Other mobility services for outings can be arranged.

Shops

1.00 km

Easy walking from the home.

Mall

0.00 km

N/A

Parks

1.50 km

Easy walking distance.

Library

1.50 km

Easy walk to library and there are regular visits for those who want to visit. We also have our own library.

To find out more about Carter Court Care Home or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Jo McDonald

Owner

Carter Society Incorporated

Tenancy Manager

Jo McDonald

Nurse Manager

Karen McKay

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