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About Radius Potter Home
Radius Potter Home provides the best in integrated health and life care.
Set in the heart of Whangarei City in beautiful park like surroundings, the home incorporates a rest home, private hospital and a dedicated unit for younger people with special needs. A key feature of Radius Potter Rest Home is the friendly family like atmosphere, which everyone remarks on when they come to visit. Our home offers a range of lifestyle options for older and disabled New Zealanders.
Our dedicated registered nurses and care giving staff are experienced and trained in all aspects of these health care speciality areas. They are also kind, caring and inject a lot of life and laughter into Potter Rest Home. Our activities coordinator provides a varied and comprehensive programme which includes regular outings, lunches out and we have a range of musicians who come to entertain the residents.
Care Offering
Radius Potter 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
Available
Hospital
Available
Respite
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Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
Availability
Yes we have availability
1
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $10 up to $15 /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
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
Radius Potter Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
2
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $15 up to $30 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
If you’re seeking respite care for yourself or a loved one, we understand how important it is to find a nurturing environment that feels like home. At Radius Potter Home, we provide integrated health and life care, ensuring that every resident receives the support they need. Our respite care offers essential short-term assistance for individuals who may be unwell, recovering, or simply in need of a little extra help.
Located in the heart of Whangarei City, our beautiful, park-like surroundings create a tranquil setting for recovery. Our home features a dedicated unit for younger people with special needs, alongside a rest home and private hospital, providing a range of lifestyle options for older and disabled New Zealanders. For our rest home residents, we have separate dining and lounge areas, and we organise weekly outings to foster community engagement and enjoyment.
Our dedicated registered nurses and caregiving staff are experienced and trained in all aspects of health care, ensuring that every resident receives compassionate and personalised attention. At Radius Potter Home, we pride ourselves on creating a comfortable, home-like atmosphere filled with fun and laughter.
If you’re considering respite care, we’re here to help. Give us a call, and we’ll guide you through the process and arrange a visit to Radius Potter Home. Let us show you how we can support you or your loved one during this time.
View Our Respite ListingCare Features & Services
Residents at Radius Potter 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
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
English
Fijian Indian
Filipino
German
Māori - Te Reo
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Inter denominational
Jehovah Witness
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Ethnic Diets
Chinese
Indian
Vegan
Vegetarian
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Alcohol Permitted
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
Palliative Care Contract
Outings
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
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?
We can give you information on costs and Government subsidies.
Details about meals
All special diets are provided for.
Special features
Set in the heart of Whangarei City in beautiful park like surroundings, we cater for all stages with our rest home wing through to our special disabilities unit and hospital wing.
We have a purpose built unit for those with special disabilities.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, CMA, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Home League, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Lions, Massage, Men, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pastoral care, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Rotary, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Stroke Group, Holidays, TAB, Theatre, Travel, Vegetarian, Videos, Womens Institute
Location
174 Bank Street, Regent, Whangarei 0112Public Transport
Bus stop at the front gate
Shops
0.10 km
Supermarket across the road and other shops nearby
Mall
1.00 km
Close to the city centre
Parks
1.00 km
Less than 1 km to Rugby Park and approximately 1km to Kensington Stadium
Library
1.00 km
City Centre
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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.
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
Learn about fees, financial contributions and subsidies.
What is a standard rest home/care home room?
What must be provided in aged residential care.
What are levels of care in New Zealand?
What is rest home, hospital, dementia, and psychogeriatric care?
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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