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About Hetherington House
STAFF OF HETHERINGTON HOUSE - STATEMENT OF BELIEF
The Residents of Hetherington House have the right to live in a warm friendly and home like environment where caring relationships are fostered between relatives and their friends, where dignity, self worth and independence are honoured, individual rights and responsibilities fostered and there is an avoidance of institutional regimes.
The staff provide an effective team, acknowledging the interdependence of shared skills, knowledge and experiences, the support and care fellow caregivers give to each other and the respect they convey for the Residents in response to their needs by both attitude and by action.
Care Offering
Hetherington 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.
Rest Home
No Vacancy
Hospital
No Vacancy
Dementia
No Vacancy
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
Hetherington House: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $25 up to $35 /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
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Hetherington House: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $8 - $25 up to $15 - $35 /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
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Hetherington House: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We currently have no availability
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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
Care Features & Services
Residents at Hetherington 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
Diversional Therapist
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Dutch
English
German
Māori - Te Reo
Swiss German
Other Details
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Inter denominational
Jehovah Witness
Methodist
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist
(Other comments)
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single 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
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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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!
Details about meals
We cater for special diets
Special features
We have a contract for day/respite care within the home 7 days a week, clients join our residents in activities and outings.
Interests & activities
Activity programme - Hetherington House employs two Diversional Therapists who with volunteers and assistants, organises and assists with games, outings and entertainment. Our Diversional Therapists will also assist with tasks such as personal letter writing if required.
BBQ's are enjoyed by some residents and their families in summer.
Big print books - some are available in our library.
Breakfast in bed - or in the dining room, our residents choose.
Church groups visit their parishioners regularly.
Craft groups are held weekly.
Digital camera is used to record birthdays, special days and fun moments, and can if a Resident wishes, be emailed to family.
Al Electric beds - enabling the Resident to move the head or foot from a remote control.
Email from and to family and friends is assisted and encouraged.
Entertainers, concert groups, school groups and others regularly come into the home to entertain.
Garden - we all love our beautiful gardens.
Housie is enjoyed by many residents weekly , prizes provided by the home.
Meal choices - menu is provided each day for the following days meals, all cooking is done on the premises and we will cater to individual dietary needs and preferences.
Minibus -= the homes own minibus with lifter is used for outings, transportation to appointments, and sometimes just a drive in the country.,
RSA monthly outings to the Waihi and Beach RSA are organised, to encourage our residents to enjoy socialising with a wider variety of people.
Location
98 Parry Palm Avenue, Waihi, Waihi 3610Public Transport
0.00 km
Shops
1.00 km
A pleasant stroll to the village of Waihi. There is a dairy less than half a kilometre away.
Mall
0.00 km
Shopping expeditions are enjoyed from time to time to Goldfields Mall in Thames, Care Givers and helpers accompany and assist Residents with their shopping.
Parks
0.50 km
A childrens adventure playground just down the road
Library
1.00 km
The Waihi library provide a drop off service via a volunteer.
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