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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Little Sisters of the Poor

Saint Joseph's Home, as all facilities owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, exists to extend hospitality towards the Aged suffering from financial need, loneliness or other difficulties. We do this recalling the words of the Lord "I was a stranger and you welcomed me" Matthew 25.35

Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love-filled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassionate love and mercy of God for all persons.

Care Offering

Little Sisters of the Poor 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We currently have no availability

Room with Ensuite, someone with low income

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

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Psychiatric Care
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We currently have no availability

Room with ensuite, Someone with low income

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

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Little Sisters of the Poor 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

Accredited Visitors

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

Cantonese

Chinese

English

Fijian

French

Mandarin

Samoan

Tongan

Other Details

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Roman Catholic

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Lounges/seating areas

Cafe

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Semi-Secure

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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)

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?

Rest Home care per day - $209.18
Hospital Care per day - $335.35
additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care.

Details about meals

Breakfast served at 8am.
3 course main meal served at mid day.
3 course light meal served at 5.30pm.
Morning tea, afternoon tea & supper provided.

Interests & activities

Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books,Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library,Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Spa, Videos, Advocate

Location

9 Tweed Street, Herne Bay, Auckland 1011

Public Transport

Bus transport is a short walk from the home.

Shops

Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks.

Mall

St Lukes is a 15 to 20 minute drive.

Parks

Erin Park is a short walk from the home.

Library

Grey Lynn Public Library, 474 Great North Road. Leys Institute Little Library, 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

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Key Contacts

Manager

Mother Rita Nedunthally

Nurse Manager

(09) 361 4600 (ext 665)

Administration

(09) 361 4600

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