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About Golden Pond Private Hospital
Golden Pond Private Hospital has been in Operation since 19th August 1989 providing continuing care to our Eastern Bay of Plenty community. During this time;
. Our independent ownership and management has remained unchanged
. Long Term staff members with 20 plus years service
.50 Private Hospital beds, including dedicated Palliative Care beds providing Clinical Excellence for our community.
.Modern purpose built facility centrally located by the municipal gardens,river walkway and the Whakatane Township
.Attached Private apartments available for both Resthome and Hospital level care.
We Are Locals and We Care.... Locals Caring for Locals..
Care Offering
Golden Pond Private Hospital 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
No Vacancy
Hospital
No Vacancy
Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
We currently have no availability
We have a total of 50 hospital level care beds ,2 of which are BOPDHB contracted palliative care beds. we have 11 private studio apartments which offer 24 hour care at both resthome and hospital level We do keep waiting lists so please feel free to contact us.
Care Suite Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $15
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Golden Pond Private Hospital 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
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
Māori - Te Reo
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Christian
Inter denominational
Presbyterian
Ratana
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Connecting Rooms
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
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
Smoking Permitted
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Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
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!
Special features
Golden Pond Hospital is not part of a group, We are privately owned by Ross Lowry and have been in operation since 1989
Golden Pond has from September 2021 appointed a new nurse manger who is only the 3rd manager since its opening
Golden Pond is situated approximatley 1 k from the city centre. 500 meters from the Rose gardens & the river bank walk, all easy flat walking .
Our Grounds are wheelchair friendly, and a lot of pleasure is given by walking around our beautiful gardens where seating is placed in strategic places.
We pride ourselves on homeliness and friendliness that we provide to patients and their families.
We are proud to be associated with Golden Pond Life care that operates the independent units.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Church, Children, Classical Music, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lions, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group, Videos, Big print books
Location
47 Bracken Street, Whakatāne, Whakatāne 3120Shops
1 Kilometer to central city
Parks
500 meters from Rose gardens and River walk
Library
1Km next to New World friends of the library visit regularly
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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.
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NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
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