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About Holmdene (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven care home)
HOLMDENE ONE OF THE VERY BEST
Holmdene Home & Hospital in Balclutha is one of New Zealand’s top aged care providers in terms of giving the very best of care for residents.
One of nine Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) homes, Holmdene has a three-year Ministry of Health Certification following a comprehensive independent audit.
The audit included reviews of policies and procedures, observation of how services were provided to residents, surveys of and meetings with residents and families, plus interviews with rest home management.
Holmdene’s audit report said residents and relatives confirmed that the quality of care to the people who lived at the home was very high.
Holmdene, home to 35 people with a combination of both hospital-level and rest home care, has been an integral part of Balclutha town for over 50 years. PSO is a major provider of health and social services in Otago.
The full audit report is available on www.health.govt.nz under ‘Rest home certification and audits’.
Like all our facilities, Holmdene people of all backgrounds and cultures.
Holmdene is a integral part of the Balclutha community. Situated right in town, it is renown for its quality care, dedicated staff and wonderful food.
Offering a wide range of services, Holmdene rest home and hospital rooms are always in demand, and has a long, proud tradition of providing quality services.
The staff does all it can to help residents and families experience a good transition to living at Holmdene, and welcomes family input into creating the right ‘personal feel’ for their loved one.
Holmdene also offers:
Rest Home care
Care Offering
Holmdene (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven care 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
Available
Hospital
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $40 /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
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $40 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Holmdene (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven care 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
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
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Languages Spoken
English
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(Other comments)
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
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
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Palliative Care Contract
Outings
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)
Other details
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?
Details are discussed at initial meetings
Details about meals
All reasonable steps are taken to ensure residents have their food preferences respected. A dietician oversees the nutritional value of every meal and our highly experienced cooks create attractive meals from in-house commercial kitchens.
Special features
Holmdene is an integral part of the Balclutha community and a highly sought-after home for older people seeking residential care.
The exceedingly high standard of meals is always commented on by residents and visitors alike, as is the high standard of care provided by a stable, dedicated staff.
All Enliven services are underpinned by the 6 principles of the Enliven Philosophy, which are: Activity, Choice, Contribution, Relationships, Respect and Security.
A large percentage of caregivers have formal industry qualifications. Physiotherapy input is available, with a focus on maintaining or improving current mobility.
Holmdene is purpose-built and maintained to a high level, and residents have plenty of room in which to enjoy the wide range of activities continually available to them.
Community Meals on Wheels are provided from Holmdene which is linked physically to the Clutha Health First hospital.
Interests & activities
Maintaining regular sporting and community activity our individual residents had before moving to Holmdene, is encouraged. We believe residents should maintain the connection they had with their family, friends and community, and will do all we can to ensure those connections are kept.
In-house, we have an extensive activities programme that includes exercise, quiz sessions, newspaper readings, guest speakers and entertainers, and Happy Hour is a very popular event.
There is great emphasis on outings, undertaken in comfortable vans, with events ranging from concerts to garden visits.
Some residents prefer to undertake hobbies and interests privately, or on a one-to-one basis, and we are happy to accommodate them.
Location
15 Elizabeth Street, Balclutha, Balclutha 9230Public Transport
Holmdene is sited right in Balclutha township
Shops
Short, flat walk to neighbouring shopping precinct
Parks
Nearby
Library
Nearby
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