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About Kenwyn Rest Home
Kenwyn Home was established as a rest home for the elderly in 1963 by the Open Brethren Assemblies. Trevor & Doreen Beer bought Kenwyn in February 2009 and it now provides Dementia and Hospital care as well as Rest Home.
Care Offering
Kenwyn 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
No Vacancy
Hospital
Available
Dementia
Available
Respite
Enquire
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
Kenwyn Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
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Availability
We currently have no availability
Enquiries welcome.
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $17.50 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
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
Kenwyn Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
Are you sure you want to close?
Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Availability
Yes we have availability
Enquiries welcome.
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
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
Kenwyn Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
Are you sure you want to close?
Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Availability
Yes we have availability
Enquiries welcome.
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 Kenwyn 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
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
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Languages Spoken
English
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(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
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smoking Permitted
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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
Nutritious, well balanced meals are provided that have been approved by a qualified dietician. The breakfast is served in the residents room, the main meal is served at midday and a lighter meal for dinner. We like all residents to come to the dining room for the main meal, however, they may choose to have evening meals in their rooms.
Our Catering Manager has “Food Safety” Qualifications from Wintec.
We cater for specialised dietary needs as well as providing alternatives as requested.
Interests & activities
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
Kenwyn employ four Diversional Therapists who organise and assist with games, outings and entertainment. Our Therapists also assist with tasks such as personal letter writing if required.
Shopping trips to Te Aroha township every week for those who are ambulant. For small needs, such as toothpaste, sweets, batteries, tissues, there is a shop run by the Activities Co-ordinator out of the Therapy Room in the Main House. All items are sold at cost.
Card games, especially uno is enjoyed by some residents
Bingo is a regular game played. Prizes provided by the home.
Church groups visit their parishioners regularly, and the different Church groups rotate the taking of Sunday Service.
Craft groups are held weekly.
Digital camera is used to record birthdays, special events and fun moments. These can be emailed to family if the resident wishes.
Email and mail from family and friends is assisted and encouraged.
Entertainers, concert groups, school groups and others regularly come into the home to entertain.
Fax and photocopying facilities are available to all residents at a small charge.
We have park-like grounds for our residents to enjoy.
Meals are available to Residents families at a cost of $7.00 per meal, bookings required the previous day if possible
Minibus available with lifter. This is used for outings, transportation to appointments, or sometimes a drive in the country.
COMMUNITY
We have a strong relationship with Community Groups from School Children to older persons. We encourage and support our residents to continue with their outside interests and activities, clubs etc.
An outgoing mail box is located in the main foyer and is cleared daily at 4.00pm. Stamps and stationery may be purchased from the residents’ shop from the Activities Co-ordinator. Incoming mail is delivered to residents Monday to Saturday.
Location
56 Kenrick Street, Te Aroha, Te Aroha 3320Public Transport
0.00 km
Access to voluntary service.
Shops
1.00 km
Te Aroha township provides full services.
Mall
0.00 km
Parks
1.00 km
Next door Kenwyn Reserve is available to residents. 1km is the famous Te Aroha Domain.
Library
1.00 km
Kenwyn has books available on site, also books are sourced from the local library according to residents tastes.
To find out more about Kenwyn Rest Home or to book a viewing get in touch today.
Key Contacts
Manager
Cornelia Campbell
Owner
Trevor Beer
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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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