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About Karetu House
Karetu House is a home full of relaxed, happy and very social folk. Staff and residents are full of laughter and fun. Come and join us.
Care Offering
Karetu 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
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Karetu House: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We currently have no availability
Enquiries are always welcome
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
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 Karetu 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
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
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Cook Island Maori
English
Fijian
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Interpreter
Mandarin
Māori - Te Reo
Niuean
Rarotongan
Samoan
Spanish
Tongan
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Inter denominational
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints
(Other comments)
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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
Female residents only
Male residents only
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family 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)
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
We are a mixed facility, but have a lot of men.
We accommodate unique people and have a a cruisey outlook. Most of our residents are quite ambulant and wander up to the shops, TAB etc. We have a lower demographic age than most other facilities.
We have an extremely low staff turnover and we all participate in a comprehensive staff training programme.
Our facility has security cameras in place.
We work to maximise independance and focus on 'wellness'.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Aromatherapy, Art (CMA) , BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Children, Church, Rock Music, CMA, Communicare, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Men, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, RSA, Fishing and Smoking Fish
Location
19 Karetu Road, Greenlane, Auckland 1051Public Transport
0.10 km
Bus stop at the top of the street
Shops
0.10 km
Dairy at the top of the street, Countdown a short walk.
Mall
3.00 km
Newmarket - transport provided and the bus route goes right past the mall.
Parks
0.10 km
Library
Mobile library comes on site
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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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