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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Elmslie House

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At Alden, we believe that all our elders deserve compassionate, trusted and respectful care, no matter their means or background. Elmslie House is a located in the heart of Wānaka, offering care in a homely, supportive environment. Proudly now part of Alden, here we’re committed to compassionate, personalised care that helps residents feel safe, comfortable, and connected to their community.

The beautiful garden surrounds are a highlight for visitors, offering plenty of space to relax in, or enjoy a peaceful stroll. We have an open door policy where visitors are always welcome and play an important part in our friendly community.

Facility Features:
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Open-ended visiting hours
• A variety of room configurations, such as partial or full ensuite
• Activities programme
• Hairdresser, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
• Regular happy hour

Close to:
• Supermarket
• Local shops
• Local churches
• Banks

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  • A variety of room configurations, such as partial or full ensuite
  • Gorgeous alpine setting in Wānaka
  • Open-ended visiting hours

Why choose Elmslie House

Person-Centred-Care icon Person Centred Care
Registered-Nurse icon 24/7 Registered Nurse
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Care Offering

Elmslie House 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
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Surgical Followup
  • Clinical Management
Availability

Yes we have availability

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

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

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $38.60 up to $66 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Elmslie House 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)

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

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

Rooms suitable for a couple

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

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

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Smoking Permitted

Semi-Secure

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Home and Community Health Association

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)

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 contact us for a detailed price list.

Special features

Alden Elmslie House is a Care Facility that offers Rest Home and Respite Care. There is also a Retirement Village on the property providing affordable, independent living. Proudly now part of Alden, here we’re committed to compassionate, personalised care that helps residents feel safe, comfortable, and connected to their community. The beautiful garden surrounds are a highlight for visitors, offering plenty of space to relax in, or enjoy a peaceful stroll. We have an open door policy where visitors are always welcome and play an important part in our friendly community.

Interests & activities

Our Activities Coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme.

Location

81 Stone Street, Wanaka, Wanaka 9305

Public Transport

2.00 km

Elmslie House is situated in picturesque Wanaka. It is a flat walk to town for fit residents.

Shops

2.00 km

Parks

1.00 km

Library

2.00 km

Residents Say It Best

”‘Access to wi-fi ...makes it possible for mum to chat with her eldest grandson in Australia ...It’s fantastic!’”

Daughter of resident

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Key Contacts

Manager

Laurie Pedlar

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