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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Methven House

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A country Rest Home for the Elderly.
14 Beds – mostly single rooms with 24 hour care.
Methven is situated near the base of the beautiful Mt Hutt which provides us with such wonderful scenery.
Restful lawns and gardens surround the House.
Adjoining the Rest Home are Four self-contained flats which can be utilised as Independent Units, or Serviced Units.
We provide respite care and a companianship and activities programme

Care Offering

Methven 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Community Health
  • Other Specialties
Availability

Yes we have availability

Single room Shared man's room

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $3.75 up to $17.15 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Methven 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

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Social Worker (on site)

Diversional Therapist

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

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Languages Spoken

Dutch

English

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Christian

Denominations/Faiths represented

Inter denominational

Methodist

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

(Other comments)

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Shared Rooms

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

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Home and Community Health Association

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!

Special features

Adjoining the Rest Home are Four self-contained flats which can be utilised as Independent Units, or Serviced Units.

Restful lawns and gardens surround the House.

Interests & activities

, Activity programme, Age Concern, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Golden Oldies, Holidays, Indoor Games, Library, Lions, Log fire, Meal choices, Men, Music, Open fire, Organ, Outings, Park, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Recreation, Religious services, Roses, Senior Citizens, Service women, Servicemen, Shopping, Swimming, Views, Visitors, Womens Institute

Location

24 - 28 Morgan Street, Methven, Methven 7730

Shops

0.15 km

Mall

0.20 km

Parks

0.30 km

Library

0.20 km

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Key Contacts

Manager

Ghia Buking

Owner

Methven Aged Persons Welfare

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