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About Riverleigh Care Ltd
Offering superb comfort for residents and excellent accessibility for visitors, Riverleigh delivers great care in the heart of Lower Hutt.
Based in an easily accessible business area of Lower Hutt, Riverleigh is an ideal option for locals as well as commuters from Wellington city and surrounding areas. The facility is conveniently situated on bus and train lines, with easy access to amenities (including the local hospital). Within a minute’s drive of the motorway link to Wellington city, as well as Wairarapa and Silverstream, Riverleigh’s high level of accessibility makes it ideal for visiting families. Many family members visit after their working day, or sneak in a quick hello at lunch time.
Situated on the bank of the Hutt River, residents have views of a wonderful green belt on the riverside, and the activities of the bustling city on the other. Residents have direct access to a walkway leading to the river, and can easily access shops and local amenities. Boasting plenty of spaces and tables available for activities, residents have range of options for daily living.
The building itself is so easy to navigate, with a lift and stairs between upper and lower floors for easy access. A central lounge opens up into an internal courtyard, creating a flow between indoor and outdoor recreational areas.
Riverleigh offers a variety of accommodation options, with a range of en suites, lounge, kitchenette, television in every room and the ability to take couples. This level of accommodation makes [The deleted line has been used in the last paragraph making it redundant.] Riverleigh a top choice for comfort and convenience.
It is with great pleasure to let you know that Riverleigh is now under a new ownership. Positive changes and improvements at Riverleigh are happening such as room renovations and the installation of the Eurotronik Nurse Care System. This system is a one stop shop that monitors resident’s clinical needs including automatic fall detector and resident locator. This level of clinical care system is almost unheard of in residential care, making Riverleigh a top choice for clinical excellence with a homely experience.
Visit us today to help us find the perfect room for you.
Care Offering
Riverleigh Care Ltd 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
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Hospital
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Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
We welcome enquiries
Beautiful new rooms
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $16.50 up to $62 /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
- Infection Control
Availability
We welcome enquiries
Beautiful new rooms
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $16.50 up to $62 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Riverleigh Care Ltd 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
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
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Languages Spoken
English
Fijian
Filipino
Interpreter
Samoan
Sri Lankan
Tokelauan
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Christian
Methodist
Non denominational
Roman Catholic
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Shared Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Phone Access In Own Room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
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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?
Please enquire for details.
Details about meals
When we say "home cooked", we mean it! All meals are designed by professional chefs, and reviewed by a leading dietician. We can cater to all diets. We offer a choice of main course at lunchtime.
Special features
Attractive building set around a central courtyard. Close to Hutt City Centre and Hutt Hospital.
Interests & activities
In a home where many residents live, it’s important to us to celebrate your individuality, make you feel valued, and respect your contributions.
Whether you want to read, paint, enjoy the outdoors, or almost any other thing imaginable, our care focusses on creating an environment where you have both the time and support to do what makes you happy. Our activities program is designed to give you a way to be part of the social life in the home, and also to do what you enjoy.
Activities programs are daily events staff facilitate with residents based on their preferences. Upon admission, our Activities Coordinator will work with care staff to understand your needs, and incorporate your preferences into the overall activity program.
Our unique activities program is run on a daily basis, and planned a week in advance. This means our residents and families can see what activities we are planning, and even make special requests.
Our activities teams regularly organize mobility vans or other transport to take residents out for special events. Some residents have complex levels of care, making it difficult for them to participate in activities. In these cases, we make every effort to move wheelchairs into communal or outdoor areas, and to do what we can.
Please ask your local Manager about how we can accommodate you preferences in our activities programs.
Location
1-5 Connolly Street, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010Public Transport
0.25 km
Shops
0.50 km
Mall
1.00 km
Parks
0.25 km
Library
1.00 km
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