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About Telford Lifecare & Village
At Telford Lifecare & Village, you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Telford family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
We have a range of levels of care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Telford is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to the Merrilands shopping centre.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Why choose Telford Lifecare & Village
Everyone Welcome
Person Centred Care
Home Like Environment
Care Offering
Telford Lifecare & Village 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
Enquire
Palliative
Enquire
Day Programme
Enquire
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
Telford Lifecare & Village: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
We welcome Respite & Short-Term care.
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 up to $45 /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
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
Telford Lifecare & Village: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Are you sure you want to close?
Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Availability
Yes we have availability
We welcome Respite & Short-Term care.
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $5 up to $45 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Make your home at Telford Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Telford makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, respite and palliative care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system, WiFi and ensuites.
Light, bright and welcoming, Telford is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Merrilands shopping centre where you’ll find all the essentials.
We offer everything from hairdressing to podiatry, spa treatments and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, happy hour, gardening, crafts, and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
View Our Respite ListingAt Telford, you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Telford family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
We have a range of levels of care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Telford is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to the Merrilands shopping centre.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
View Our Palliative ListingAt Telford Lifecare & Village, you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Telford family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
We have a range of levels of care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Telford is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to the Merrilands shopping centre.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
View Our Day Programme ListingCare Features & Services
Residents at Telford Lifecare & Village 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
Social Worker (on site)
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
English
Hindi
Malayalam
Māori - Te Reo
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Other
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Ensuite
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
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Registered Retirement Village?
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!
Details about meals
Our menus are all approved by a Dietician.
Special features
At Telford, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
We have lots of nice lounges around our home, and an outside path and garden provide a walking area and showcases the Rose garden. Our residents are also able to enjoy their own vegetable and flower garden.
Interests & activities
We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs.
When you make Telford your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs.
Location
15 Telford Street, Merrilands, New Plymouth 4312Public Transport
0.20 km
Bus
Shops
0.50 km
Merrilands Shopping Centre is a 2 minute drive away. CBD is a 5 to 10 minute drive away depending on traffic
Mall
5.00 km
Downtown - centre city.
Parks
3.00 km
Merriland Domain - Pukekura Park
Library
Library Bus calls weekly.
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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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