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About Flaxmore Lifecare
Make your home at Flaxmore Lifecare.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Flaxmore family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Flaxmore makes it easy with respite and personalised dementia care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens.
Light, bright and welcoming, Flaxmore is set amongst the leafy suburb of Bishopdale, not far from the Nelson city centre.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, church services and podiatry. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, cooking and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose 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.
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Why choose Flaxmore Lifecare
Everyone Welcome
Person Centred Care
Home Like Environment
Care Offering
Flaxmore 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.
Rest Home
Available
Dementia
Enquire
Respite
Enquire
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
Flaxmore Lifecare: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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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
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 up to $25 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
Flaxmore Lifecare: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We welcome enquiries
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 up to $25 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Talk to us today about respite care at Flaxmore, you may be eligible for funding.
We are a friendly, caring community and we offer respite care and specialised dementia care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Light, bright and welcoming, Flaxmore is set amongst the leafy suburb of Bishopdale, not far from the Nelson city centre. Our well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, church services and podiatry. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, cooking and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose 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 ListingCare Features & Services
Residents at Flaxmore 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
Nurse Practitioner
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
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Semi-Secure
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
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 Flaxmore, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
Boasting magnificent landscaped and vegetable gardens, Flaxmore includes a BBQ area and outdoor seating for quiet and peaceful relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere, and enjoy the informality and usual 'comings and goings' of a family home. A variety of things happen on a typical day, for example, on many days of the week family, friends and children drop in and spend time with their relative.
Join us for a game or activity, or just a chat and a cup of tea.
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 Flaxmore 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
8 Clifford Avenue, Bishopdale, Nelson 7011Public Transport
0.50 km
There is public transport available with a bus stop about 7 minutes walk from Flaxmore Care Home
Shops
0.50 km
We are a short car journey from central Nelson City
Mall
3.00 km
Richmond Shoppng Mall and Nelson malls
Parks
There is a small reserve next to Flaxmore Care Home
Library
We have our own library on site, with many books and magazines available for our residents to enjoy.
To find out more about Flaxmore Lifecare or to book a viewing get in touch today.
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Eldernet Knowledge Lab
The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Visit our Knowledge Lab, to find expert insights on care, finances, support options and more.
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
Learn about fees, financial contributions and subsidies.
What is a standard rest home/care home room?
What must be provided in aged residential care.
What are levels of care in New Zealand?
What is rest home, hospital, dementia, and psychogeriatric care?
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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