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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About The Sands

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A truly ‘beachfront’ location, The Sands is in a stunning setting across the road from the expansive shoreline of Browns Bay Beach and just steps away the bustling local village. The area is known for its relaxed seaside atmosphere, flat walkways and easy access to cafés, supermarkets and community facilities. With the beach on the doorstep, residents and families enjoy one of the North Shore’s most scenic and walkable neighbourhoods.

The boutique-sized centre provides Rest Home and Hospital-level care in a modern, purpose-built environment designed to support comfort, dignity and connection. Residents can choose from a range of well-appointed Care Suites, each with a private ensuite, kitchenette and some suites having a separate bedroom and living space. Light-filled communal spaces, contemporary furnishings and landscaped outdoor areas help create a calming, uplifting atmosphere that feels both homely and refined.

Families value the coastal convenience of The Sands — whether it’s enjoying the sea air, stopping at local eateries or taking advantage of excellent transport links throughout the North Shore. The centre offers a warm, welcoming place where residents feel supported, connected and truly at home by the sea.

Why choose The Sands

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Care Offering

The Sands 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • ACC Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Surgical Followup
Availability

We currently have no availability

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

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Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Standard rooms
  • Care suites (Sold on ORA)
Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

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Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • ACC Rehabilitation
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We currently have no availability

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

0

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Accommodation Options
  • Standard rooms
  • Care suites (Sold on ORA)
Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

View Available Care Suites

Accommodation Options

You can be sure that you will receive high quality care regardless of the room type you choose. All rooms at The Sands are of a certified standard, guaranteed by rigorous audits. For more information on room types explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

Our Care Suites offer space, flexibility and extra features. Suitable for either Rest Home or Hospital care, you don’t have to move if your needs change between these levels. All Care Suites come complete with a heat pump and full en-suite bathroom, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle – perfect for making a cuppa when friends and family come to visit. You own the right to occupy your Care Suite, so you can personalise it with your favourite furniture and treasured pieces. A Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora assessment is not required for care that is paid for privately.

  • Studio or 1-Bedroom layout
  • Full private ensuite bathroom
  • Kitchenette with mini fridge.

We offer a range of Premium rooms in different sizes, each with varying features to suit your needs and budget. Depending on the room you choose, features may include an ensuite or Jack and Jill bathroom, a pleasant outlook, or outdoor access, helping you feel comfortable and at home.

Care Features & Services

Residents at The Sands 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

Nurse Practitioner

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Inter denominational

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

Cafe

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Outings

Whānau Room

Newsletter

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?

All personal care, meals, activities, trips are included.

Hairdresser, podiatry, manicurist and individual programmes with physio are costs paid by the resident.

Special features

Beach Location and Shopping within walking distance.

Interests & activities

Activity programme, Bingo, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, , Children, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Internet, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Pastoral care, Reading, Quizzes, Sky TV, Singing, Sing-a-longs, Shopping

Location

9 Bayview Road, Browns Bay, Auckland 0630

Public Transport

Public transport is available close by.

Shops

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Browns Bay shopping centre is located directly across the road from our facility.

Parks

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Browns Bay beach and boardwalk is located directly across the road from our facility with lots of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors.

Library

0.10 km

Browns Bay Library is only 2 blocks away

To find out more about The Sands or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Jo Robertson

Owner

Oceania Healthcare

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