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About Willard Home
Enliven’s Willard Home is a place where you will feel at home as soon as you walk through the door. Situated right next to Palmerston North’s Russell Street School, the sound of children’s laughter is often heard at this friendly and vibrant home.
Willard Home offers rest home level care as well as respite. Sister-site Brightwater Home also offers dementia and hospital care, health recovery, and an engaging day programme, so as your needs change so too can the support we provide.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Willard Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Willard Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Care Offering
Willard 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
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Spinal Injuries Care
Willard Home: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Rooms available for short stay (respite) or permanent admissions. Come along and see our wonderful new garden.
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $30
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Care Features & Services
Residents at Willard 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)
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Afrikaans
Cantonese
Chinese
Deaf Blind Sign Language
English
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Hindi
Interpreter
Korean
Malayalam
Māori - Te Reo
Punjabi
Sign Language
Sri Lankan
Tagalog
Tongan
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Brethren
Buddhist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Hindu
Inter denominational
Muslim
Jehovah Witness
Jewish
Methodist
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Vegan
Vegetarian
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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
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Māori Kaupapa
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Spark of Life
The Eden Alternative
Other details
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
We have an excellent cook and Willard Home is renowned for its high quality food. Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site.
Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes.
Special features
Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Willard Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life.
Interests & activities
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Willard Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Willard Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar.
We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening.
Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Companion Club, Concerts, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Fax, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Vegetarian, Womens Institute
Location
17 Russell St, Roslyn, Palmerston North 4414Public Transport
0.02 km
The bus stop is just around the corner. Taxis (discounts may apply) available at all times.
Shops
2.00 km
Terrace End shops and The Square
Mall
2.50 km
The Plaza is a short car trip away, or join us on a shopping trip in our van.
Parks
0.02 km
Situated immediately neighbouring Russell Street Primary School.
Library
0.05 km
We have an onsite library and we have fortnightly library calls at Willard Home. The Moblie Bus Library stops on Russell Street, 50m away
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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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