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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Colwyn House Lifecare

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At Colwyn House, you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Colwyn House family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

Colwyn House is Hawke's Bay's specialised home for Dementia and Psychogeriatric care. Our home is purpose built for Dementia and Psychogeriatric residents, and our caring staff are trained and specialised. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.

We have a range of levels of care for Dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Part of the Hastings community, Colwyn House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. We offer everything from hairdressing to podiatry and appointment transportation. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, movies and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who chose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.

Why choose Colwyn House Lifecare

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Care Offering

Colwyn House Lifecare 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
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Infection Control
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Clinical Management
Availability

Yes we have availability

We welcome Respite & Short-Term 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

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Infection Control
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Other Specialties
Availability

Yes we have availability

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $27 up to $32 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Enquire today about our respite care and day programme. We offer respite care and day programme to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Colwyn House family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

Colwyn House is Hawke's Bay's specialised home for Dementia and Psychogeriatric care. Our home is purpose built for Dementia and Psychogeriatric residents, and our caring staff are trained and specialised. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.

We have a range of levels of care for Dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Part of the Hastings community, Colwyn House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. We offer everything from hairdressing to podiatry and appointment transportation. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, movies and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who chose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.

View Our Respite Listing

At Colwyn House, you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Colwyn House family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

Colwyn House is Hawke's Bay's specialised home for Dementia and Psychogeriatric care. Our home is purpose built for Dementia and Psychogeriatric residents, and our caring staff are trained and specialised. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.

We have a range of levels of care for Dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Part of the Hastings community, Colwyn House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. We offer everything from hairdressing to podiatry and appointment transportation. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, movies and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who chose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.

View Our Palliative Listing

Enquire today about our respite care and day programme. We offer respite care and day programme to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Colwyn House family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

Colwyn House is Hawke's Bay's specialised home for Dementia and Psychogeriatric care. Our home is purpose built for Dementia and Psychogeriatric residents, and our caring staff are trained and specialised. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.

We have a range of levels of care for Dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Part of the Hastings community, Colwyn House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. We offer everything from hairdressing to podiatry and appointment transportation. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, movies and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who chose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.

View Our Day Programme Listing

Care Features & Services

Residents at Colwyn House Lifecare 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

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

Other Information

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

(Other comments)

Ethnic Diets

Other

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Semi-Secure

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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

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

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

Our menus are all approved by a Dietician

Special features

At Colwyn House, our home reflects the residents who chose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

We are Hawke's Bay's specialist home for Dementia and Psychogeriatric care.

Situated in the Hastings, Colwyn House has magnificent landscape and vegetable gardens, with a bird aviary area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere.

Interests & activities

We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs.

When you make Colwyn House your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs.

Location

707 Duke Street, Mahora, Hastings 4120

Public Transport

0.50 km

At the end of the street on Pakowhai Rd

Shops

0.50 km

Mahora Shopping Centre

Mall

3.00 km

Parks

0.50 km

Cornwall Park, Frimley Park

Library

3.00 km

Talking books are delivered as required.

To find out more about Colwyn House Lifecare or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Kelly Hayes

Owner

Heritage Lifecare

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