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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Wensley House

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At Wensley house, we provide a supportive and caring environment for those who need daily assistance while maintaining as much independence as possible. Our rest home is designed to offer a balance of privacy, community, and professional care in a comfortable, homely setting.

Accommodation
Residents enjoy private, well-furnished rooms with 24-hour emergency call systems for added security. Each room is designed with comfort in mind, offering heating, ample storage, and the opportunity for residents to bring personal belongings to create a familiar space.

Professional Care Services
Our skilled and compassionate caregivers are available 24/7 to assist with personal care needs, including help with daily activities, medication management, and mobility assistance. A registered nurse oversees residents’ health, ensuring every individual receives the best care possible. We also provide regular health assessments to tailor care to each resident’s evolving needs.

Amenities and Services

Delicious Meals: Our talented culinary team prepares nutritious, dietician-approved meals that cater to residents' dietary preferences and needs.
Housekeeping & Laundry: Weekly housekeeping and laundry services ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.
Activities and Social Engagement: To stay active and engaged, residents can participate in various recreational activities, including arts and crafts, games, gentle exercise sessions, and social gatherings.
On-Site Services: We offer convenient on-site services, such as hairdressing, podiatry, and access to visiting healthcare professionals for residents' well-being.
Community Environment
Wensley house fosters a warm and welcoming community atmosphere where residents can build friendships and feel a sense of belonging. Our communal lounge areas, dining room, and beautiful gardens provide plenty of opportunities for residents to connect.

Safety and Security
We prioritize the safety of our residents by offering 24-hour staff presence, emergency call systems, and secured premises. This ensures that residents and their families always have peace of mind.

Care Options
Wensley House offers various care packages to suit different needs, from basic support to more comprehensive care services. Residents can transition to higher levels of care as required.

Contact us today to learn more about the care and comfort provided at Wensley house, and to arrange a visit.

Care Offering

Wensley 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
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Infection Control
  • Surgical Followup
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We currently have no availability

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Updated: 8 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

Care Features & Services

Residents at Wensley 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

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

Other Details

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Non denominational

(Other comments)

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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

Lounges/seating areas

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

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 manager for details

Details about meals

Home cooked meals. Baking at morning and afternoon tea. Specific needs and wants catered for.

Interests & activities

Children welcome, large gardens and lawn, Age Concern, Parkinson's Society, Blind Foundation, RSA, Senior Citizens, Alzheimers Society, Probus, Stroke Group, support groups, art where individuals are catered for, regular cards group, fortnightly church services and Bible Study groups weekly, activites programme (includes craft, music, quizzes, outdoor and indoor games, outings and videos), email and internet to office, entertainment (regular concerts and socials), exercises twice weekly, library (large print books and magazines), massage on request, set menu ( individual requirements are catered for), newspaper reading weekly, weekly shopping., Alzheimer's Society

Location

49 Wensley Road, Richmond, Richmond 7020

Public Transport

1.00 km

Shops

1.00 km

Mall

1.00 km

Parks

0.20 km

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Key Contacts

Manager

Aswathy Raju

Owner

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