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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Waireka Lifecare

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With a lovely rural outlook, Waireka is a tranquil place situated in serene and spacious grounds, once part of the famous Forty Mile Bush. Our comfortable Rest Home and personalised approach to care ensures we’re always ready to listen, and we look forward to getting to know you and your family.

We pride ourselves in shaping our days around the needs and preferences of our residents. We say “your day – your way”. This means putting each resident in charge of their own day – from when they want to get up, to when and how they like their care. We also make sure there’s plenty of leisure activity and entertainment that they can choose to join in if they wish.

Above all, our kind staff respect our resident’s rights to independence and dignity.

Our residents make their rooms their own – some with photos and ornaments, others with their own curtains, wall hangings and bedspreads.

Friends and family are welcome at any time, and can share a meal, a coffee or some of our entertainment – 7 days a week.

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care.

Care Offering

Waireka Lifecare 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
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Dialysis
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Tracheotomy Care
Availability

Yes we have availability

We welcome your call to discuss your needs and how we can help with those. Or call in to see our beautiful facility and gardens.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

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

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $2 up to $6 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

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
Availability

Yes we have availability

We welcome your call to discuss your needs and how we can help with those. Or call in to see our beautiful facility and gardens.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

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

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $2 - $6 up to $6 - $10 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Availability

We currently have no availability

We welcome your call to discuss your needs and how we can help with those. Or call in to see our beautiful facility and gardens.

Updated: 5 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

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Waireka Lifecare 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

Diversional Therapist

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Accredited Visitors

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

Dutch

English

Interpreter

Māori - Te Reo

Polish

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Brethren

Christian

Denominations/Faiths represented

Jehovah Witness

Methodist

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

Seventh Day Adventist

(Other comments)

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

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

Provide End of Life/Palliative 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

Smokers Room

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?

A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.

Details about meals

Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.

Special features

Waireka Lifecare provides 24-hour nursing care, by friendly considerate staff, who respect the residents' rights of independence and dignity.

When entering the main entrance visitors are greeted by a warm spacious reception area, with attractive decor. The furnishings and fittings are of a luxury standard as Waireka believes that people deserve the best in their advancing years.

General Practitioners Rooms. These two Doctors rooms are used by members of the public who need short or long term observation, or who are undergoing rehabilitation. The admission to these rooms is made by the GP, not by the home staff.

Large outdoor walking area and gardens. A Stable caring staff in a homely environment with a high level of staff education.

The team at Waireka Lifecare is passionate about helping older New Zealanders to get the most out of life. Our strong caring ethics, dedication and respect are valued by people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives –so trust is intrinsic to the way we work.

Interests & activities

A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for peoples special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way.

Location

11 Halls Rd, Pahiatua, Pahiatua 4910

Public Transport

0.00 km

Shops

2.00 km

Mall

0.00 km

Parks

2.00 km

Library

2.00 km

On site library has many books with large print. Visits to town library.

To find out more about Waireka Lifecare or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Carol Hauraki

Reception

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