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About Ropata Lodge
Vision Statement
"Supporting dignified independent living for the elderly"
Statement of Purpose
"To provide a high quality, diverse and non-institutional living environment; a place where residents can enjoy the safety and security of medical, domestic, and social support systems that are designed to uphold, but not intrude upon, their need and desire for independence.
To ensure that these facilities are available to residents with as wide a range of life experiences and income levels as possible."
Care Offering
Ropata Lodge 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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Availability
We welcome enquiries
2 bedroom apartment
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $30 up to $50 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Ropata Lodge 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
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Dietitian
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Afrikaans
English
Filipino
Hindi
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Phone Access In Own Room
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Lounges/seating areas
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Outings
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Semi-Secure
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
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?
Respite / Convalescent Care fees depend on the level of care and support necessary for the welfare of the respite / convalescent care person.
Full details are available by contacting our Manager, (04) 920 0846.
Details about meals
Wholesome, nutritious meals and home baking are a feature at Ropata. Breakfast is served to individual apartments with lunch and tea served in the dining room. When necessary meals can be delivered to residents in their apartment.
Special features
Ropata Lodge provides assisted supported living care for the elderly.
Some residents will be quite independent and others will require more personal care and / or nursing assistance.
Generally Ropata has a few apartments available for short term stays for respite or convalescent care. This service is ideal for those people who may need care and support following hospital discharge or perhaps when their caregiver and / or family members are away on holiday. Clients of ACC and also private medical schemes use the services of Ropata Lodge from time to time.
Interests & activities
Ropata Lodge encourages residents to participate in activities of their choice. Our vision is for Ropata to be interacting with the community on many levels.
In-house programmes include: in-door bowls; bingo; quizzes; puzzles.
Groups of residents meet at their leisure for cards, scrabble and other games.
Fireside drinks are held on a fortnightly basis with finger food and entertainment provided.
Choirs and musical performers are invited to perform in the atrium on a regular basis.
A strong sense of belonging makes it easy for family members to organise additional activities such as video/DVD nights, craft workshops and outings., Craft, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Pianist, Quizzes, Videos
Location
57 Ropata Crescent, Boulcott, Lower Hutt 5010Public Transport
0.01 km
Almost at the door.
Shops
0.06 km
Pak'n'Save. Lower Hutt CBD is 1.5km. Hutt Hospital 500m and there is an adjacent medical centre and pharmacy.
Mall
1.50 km
Westfield Queensgate.
Parks
0.50 km
Riverside walkway.
Library
2.00 km
Lower Hutt public library, with Mobile Service also available.
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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 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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