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About Observatory Village Care
The Mission of Observatory Village is to provide an environment where residents can live well; receive care and services that are appropriate to their needs; and feel part of a community.
Why choose Observatory Village Care
Person Centred Care
24/7 Registered Nurse
Every Room with Ensuite
Care Offering
Observatory Village Care 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
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
Observatory Village Care: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $30 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
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Observatory Village Care: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $30 up to $35 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Observatory Village Care 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)
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
English
Filipino
German
Hindi
Malay
Māori - Te Reo
Tagalog
Tongan
Tuvalu
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Inter denominational
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Phone Access In Own Room
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Palliative Care Contract
Outings
Whānau Room
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!
What's included in your fees and what's not?
Full fees and what the fees do not include can be accessed by ringing Observatory Village and asking for a pack to be sent out. Due to the government changing the cap for Subsidy payment it is difficult to give this information in this forum.
Details about meals
Our meals are delicious! All food is prepared in our own kitchen on the premises. We can cater for different dietary needs such as diabetics and vegetarians.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Age Concern, Housie, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Concerts, Craft, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Entertainers, Happy Hour, Garden, Indoor Games, Library, Massage, Minibus, Music, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, Activity programme, Big print books
Location
21 Stoke Street, Oamaru, Oamaru 9400Public Transport
0.00 km
Taxis very convenient and reasonably priced. No bus service in Oamaru. Driving Miss Daisy is also available.
Shops
0.50 km
Very close to The Warehouse, Countdown & the Post Office. Main shopping area across the road from these 3 shops.
Mall
0.00 km
No malls in Oamaru yet.
Parks
0.50 km
Oamaru Gardens on Chelmer Street close by. Recommended viewing.
Library
1.00 km
Located in the main street. Visits are made by car for Residents wishing to visit the Library.
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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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A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
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