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About Torbay Rest Home
Torbay Rest Home provides a quality, homely environment in which older people may live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and have their physical and psychological needs met.
Residents are encouraged and assisted to continue their interests maintaining independence in a supportive environment.
Care Offering
Torbay Rest Home 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
No Vacancy
Dementia
No Vacancy
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $30 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
Availability
We currently have no availability
high staff resident ratio, no premium charge, homely environment
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Torbay Rest Home 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
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Dutch
English
Filipino
Flemish
French
German
Interpreter
Japanese
Korean
Mandarin
Portugesse
Samoan
Spanish
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Lounges/seating areas
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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?
The fees per week for rest home care - $1120.49
For a rest home suite, there is an extra charge of $30 per day.
More information is available from the office.
Full details in our admission agreement.
Details about meals
Home cooked meals, fresh baking daily, varied menu (five-week cycle with summer and winter menus).
Facility Manager and Dietitian review menus regularly as part of quality management.
Special features
Torbay Rest Home has an extensive activities programme including exercise groups, games, trivial pursuit, visiting pets, 'happy hour', singing and entertainment, gardening group, mini bus trips.
Residents choose activities they wish to participate in and our activities co-ordinator directs the daily programme.
Some of our residents continue to attend regular community groups ie Stroke Club, RSA and Church groups.
The residents enjoy companionship from other residents and the dedicated, caring staff.
Torbay Rest Home is certified to the NZ Health and Disability Standards. Reqular internal audits assist in the quality improvement programme. International Certifications are the auditing agency used by the facility.
Torbay Rest Home has gained tertiary level for workplace safety with ACC.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Age Concern, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Concerts, Craft, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Quizzes, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group
Location
102 Glenvar Road, Torbay, Auckland 0630Public Transport
0.40 km
Bus service.
Shops
2.00 km
Torbay shops 2 minutes away by car. Shops include pharmacy, cafes, dentist, restaurants, hair salons, bakery, dairy/superette, fruit and vegetable shop.
Mall
4.00 km
Albany Mall and Browns Bay shopping area are within 5 minutes drive.
Parks
2.00 km
Close to beautiful Long Bay Regional Park and Browns Bay waterfront.
Library
4.00 km
Browns Bay
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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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A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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