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About Living Waters Rest Home
Living Waters Rest home is the smallest Stage Two Rest Home in Whanganui with twenty one beds, it is the closest to being home away from home, a boutique with park like surroundings. We are able to adapt and support the needs of our residents ensuring they receive the highest quality of care we are known for by offering personalised professional care. We often get compliments from our residents and their families about how kind our staff are and the 'little extras' they so willingly do. Living Waters Rest Home is owned by Living Waters Medical Solutions Limited. Kylie Wagstaff is the Facility Manager and invites you in any time to have a look around and answer any questions. Registered Nurse Jackson Jose oversees the clinical care of our residents and is available to discuss clinical care and care plans for the very best outcomes for the resident. We pride ourselves for being completely transparent by keeping relatives informed, including them in consultation with the resident to ensure their needs are met. We look forward to meeting or hearing from you and together with your relative to discuss options to meet their needs in a safe caring environment.
Care Offering
Living Waters 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
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
Living Waters Rest Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Living Waters 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
Enrolled 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
English
French
Interpreter
Māori - Te Reo
Russian
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Denominations/Faiths represented
Non denominational
Roman Catholic
(Other comments)
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Shared Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
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
Female residents only
Male residents only
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Palliative Care Contract
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Spark of Life
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?
We have no extra charge for rooms, a Government subsidy may be available for part or all of residents care. We can offer an Admission Agreement which is detailed advising expenses covered by the rest home for your consideration.
Details about meals
All meals are home cooked on site by experienced cooks. Virginia Lodge is well known for generous delicious meals, there is always food available for extras including snacks at night. The menu is varied and overseen by a Dietician, personal preferences and requests are accommodated for within reason. We have an 'A' Grade Food license and all cooks have a Safe Food Handling Certificate.
Special features
The property backs on to a park which has footpath around for the residents to walk around safely, there are often events held here, one very popular event is dog obedience training and show events which the residents are welcome to watch quite safely.
We have a baby grand piano which is played regularly by entertainers.
We have raised garden beds and encourage residents to nurture and grow our vegetables.
We are more like a family than an institution.
Interests & activities
We provide a stimulating Activity Programme seven days a week for residents which include entertainment, Happy Hours, walking groups, Tai Chi, Canine Therapy, housie, daily newspaper reading, cooking, board games, card making, pampering sessions, quizzes and sporting activities. We also listen to residents requests and try and accommodate their wishes.
We have two residents Advocates who visit regularly and are able to be contacted at any time.
Location
136 Great North Road, Otamatea, Whanganui 4500Public Transport
0.00 km
There is a bus stop near Virginia Lodge and taxi service available.
Shops
1.00 km
Four Square shop within walking distance.
Mall
3.00 km
Trafalgar Square shopping mall. Central city 2km or less
Parks
0.50 km
Virginia Lake within walking distance and council park next door.
Library
2.00 km
Mobile library service to the rest home
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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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