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About Harbour View Rest Home
Harbour View Rest Home overlooks the beautiful Oamaru Harbour and the iconic Oamaru historic area.
The beautiful building was originally built as a care home in 1897. It has undergone many changes and improvements during it's 125 years, but has retained that lovely feeling of an 'old home'. The views from our lounges are magnificent. We face the sun as well as the view.
Harbour View is an 18 bed secure unit and 26 bed rest home facility.
We pride ourselves on providing a homely environment where our residents feel loved, respected and well cared for.
Our residents love the meals provided by our on-site kitchen. Everything is cooked and prepared by our 2 cooks with quality, freshness and taste being their top priorities.
Care Offering
Harbour View Rest Home 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
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Dementia
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
Harbour View Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Primary Rural Health Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We welcome enquiries
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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Harbour View Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Primary Rural Health Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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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
Care Features & Services
Residents at Harbour View Rest Home 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
English
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Samoan
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Christian
Methodist
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Shared Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
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
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smokers Room
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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?
Detailed in Harbour View brochure.
Details about meals
Meals are prepared daily in our kitchen. Fresh baking done daily. All needs catered for.
Special features
Harbour View is an owner-operated service.
The building has always been a care facility that was originally owned and operated by the Waitaki District Health Board. It was been fully refurbished in 2017 to a high standard whilst retaining many of the features of a 125 year old building. The wide entry foyer leads into two wings with bedrooms leading off it. A newer wing leads out to the front of the building.There is also a downstairs wing which caters for more independent residents, they have their own lounge bathroom, toilet and there are 5 bedrooms. The dining room, kitchen and main offices are in the centre of the complex. Furnishings and decoration are homely towards heritage in style and this gives Harbour View the feeling of a gracious home of years gone by.
The grounds are spacious and well maintained with the central rose garden being a real picture during the rose growing season. A driveway circling the rose garden allows for easy and safe loading and unloading of vehicles.
Harbour View has one of the best views in the region. The comings and goings in the area can be easily observed as we are not too far away from the action. There has been many additions to the harbour area in recent times and there is always some activity to observe.
Interests & activities
Regular contact with Age Concern and Age Concern visitors, Alzheimer's Society Blind Foundation and Parkinson's Society support person available, weekly visits from RSA and outings as requested, Stroke Group co-ordinator available, large base of volunteers (support group), weekly cards and as desired, Church and religious services twice monthly, monthly communion and on call clergy, residents are always welcome to help in the kitchen with cooking etc, weekly craft and sales table raises funds for activities, dancing occasionally, email, entertainment often, exercises four times per week, large garden kept by gardener (residents participation encouraged), happy hour daily indoor games, one library in the home with a weekly round and fortnightly trips to town library, massage therapist available, residents input into meal options and dietary needs, movie outings available on request, daily music and weekly sing a longs, notable views of Oamaru Port and sea views, newspaper readings every morning, weekly quizzes, weekly shopping outings and as needed, Sky TV available, videos available as requested, aromatherapy available, extensive activities programme offered (resident input on programme), Dance Therapy, monthly residents meetings, petanque, access to mobility taxis, mobile shop visits each resident twice a week., Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books
Location
Waterfront Road, Oamaru, Oamaru 9400Public Transport
0.00 km
Taxis service and courtesy van
Shops
1.50 km
We go on weekly shopping trips.
Mall
1.50 km
When you come to visit you will find that we are close to the historic parts of the town, cafes and restaurants and the main shopping centre. But we are in a very quiet and safe part of town with no passing traffic.
Parks
2.00 km
Regular visits to parks and gardens
Library
1.50 km
We go the library for fortnightly visits
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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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