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Resthaven Retirement Village

208 Main Street, Gore, Gore 9710

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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Resthaven Retirement Village

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Choice, independence and social connections are important during your retirement. At Resthaven Village we understand how important this time of your life is and we’re here to help you make the most of it.

Resthaven is a comprehensive retirement village providing a full range of care levels. Nestled on a large site and within easy walking distance to the main shopping centre in Gore, Resthaven looks out to beautiful views of the surrounding Eastern Southland hills.

The village comprises of 21 units sold under an occupation right agreement. These units are self-contained with support available from the rest home / hospital if needed. One of the many benefits of Resthaven is that if care needs do change, dependent on availability, residents are able to remain close to friends and within familiar settings.

Residents are encouraged to keep active, try new hobbies and continue to enjoy the ones they love. There are many activities and outings available to residents; bowls, chapel, concerts, cooking, exercises, flower arranging, housie and the list goes on. When looking around the grounds and inside Resthaven, there are many quirky and unique crafts that have been made with the activities team and residents themselves. There is also a library which caters for both large and small printing books, which is connected to the local library to maintain a wide supply of books. Resthaven has a van which is available to take residents out shopping and exploring.

The village offers a welcoming and homely lifestyle, with a team of dedicated staff to make living there a real pleasure.

We have 21 units, set up in a well maintained large area with lovely gardens and lawn. There are currently units for sale. Please contact our Village Manager Juliana Baxter on 03 211 8258.

Features:
Van outings
Pastoral visitor
Access to activities in care home
Petanque
Tunnel house/raised garden beds
Cultural advisor (Pou TohuTohu Ahurea Maori)
Hairdresser
Church services

Village Features & Services

Resthaven Retirement Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.

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Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Meals - Available On-site

Home Help - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

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Languages Spoken

English

Other Details

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Inter denominational

Presbyterian

(Other comments)

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Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Transport Available

Gardens

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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Other Key Information

Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Resthaven Retirement Village .

Special features

Our independent living units are in a spacious setting close to the Resthome. Jan (our Village Co-Ordinator) visits regularly and also arranges outings for the Residents. Residents can eat over at the Resthome if they desire for a small cost.

Interests & activities

Jan arranges outings and also the independent living residents are invited to many of the Resthome Activities. Residents are able to do as much or as little as they personally wish.

Location

208 Main Street, Gore, Gore 9710

Shops

1.00 km

Parks

1.00 km

Library

1.00 km

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Key Contacts

Manager

Juliana Baxter

Owner

Presbyterian Support Southland

Village Liaison

Jan Shaw

Agent's Details

Juliana Baxter

  • Presbyterian Support Retirement Villages Ltd
  • Resthaven Village, 208 Main Street
  • Gore, Southland

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Raylene McMeekan Client Relationship Manager

  • Covenant Trustees Services Ltd
  • Level 6 191 Queen Street Auckland 1140 PO Box 4243, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140

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