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About Ocean View Residential Care
Ocean View Residential Care has…an amazing location at Otaki's beach front, spectacular view, summer sun, fresh ocean breeze.
Flexible rest home level care provided for funded or private payers.
For those family members who are worried about their loved ones living alone in our community, we have spaces available to support those with increasing needs.
Residents and staff were asked to describe Ocean View in their own words;
SH “try it for yourself, don’t take my word for it”
JC “it’s the company, food and plenty of freedom”
AV “friendly residents, beautiful view, good food, accessible, kind”
AS “close to my family and affordable”
DH “friendly and I like it here”
CS “when I needed care, there was nowhere else available at the time, but then I stayed because I really liked it, and then I moved my husband in”
CS “the view, friendly”
CC “I really like it here”
NS “friendly”
LT “close to family, the people, I get to be independent”
SS “care without compromise”
JC “friendly caring environment, lovely home cooked meals, professional treatment”
KH “old school rest home, family vibe, connected, home cooked meals, melting pot of cultures, laughing, residents helping and supporting each other, inclusive, we listen to your concerns, affordable, flexible”
JM “caring, homely, home baking”
JB “old fashion caring”
JT "homely, welcoming, caring environment"
Care Offering
Ocean View Residential 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
Areas of Expertise
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $4 up to $20 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Ocean View Residential 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
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Chinese
English
Filipino
Tuvalu
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Roman Catholic
Spiritualist/New Age
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Chinese
Other
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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
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smoking Permitted
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?
Negotiable if not funded.
Details about meals
Residents offer up meal suggestions at two monthly meeting.
Breakfast fry up provided once monthly.
Resident baking with activities coordinator.
Allergies and personal choices catered for within reason.
Interests & activities
We have our own activity programme run by Anita our coordinator.
Our residents love Housie (bingo) !!!!! and expect this twice a week where they win sweet prizes.
Anita is a local dog breeder and brings her puppies and adult dogs in for cuddles. She has a wealth of knowledge in regards to caring for our canine companions.
Crafts...recently completed our life story books.
We have keen gardeners whose family members visit and will work alongside of them mainly in warmer weather.
We take regular virtual online tours to places such as Venice, Italy.
Van trips can include cafe visits or park visits to feed the ducks and occur fortnightly.
Entertainers are voted for by our residents.
Exercises are daily Monday to Friday and participation encouraged.
We have Golden Oldies membership.
Indoor sports are weekly which includes, bowls, croquet and balloon tennis.
We have a library set up in lounge area and our residents are keen readers.
Group shopping trips can be booked with our coordinator.
Our local choir will visit on request.
Netflix is set up by staff for residents who request an afternoon movie or series.
Location
56-58 Marine Parade, Otaki Beach, Otaki 5512Public Transport
Local bus services available; https://www.metlink.org.nz/timetables/bus/290
Shops
5 km to Otaki Main Street. Local dairy is a gentle stroll from Rest Home.
Parks
Across the road grassed area on beach front.
Library
Use of local library can be arranged.
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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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Learn about fees, financial contributions and subsidies.
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What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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