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Cairnfield House

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Cairnfield House
Category
Hospital
Address
Cairnfield Hosue
52-60 Jack Street
Otangarei
Whangārei 0112
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Northland
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Social Media
Personnel
Manager
Lesley Middleton - 09-4370186
Owner
Ativas Limited - 09-4370186
Clinical Manager
Belinda Haskell - 09 - 4370186
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
At Cairnfield House, everyone is well looked after and people thrive in the friendly, family style atmosphere. With a wide range of activities and outings on offer, there are many ways to stay social, active and involved. All residents receive professional, specialised care and the helpful staff cater directly to each person’s individual needs.

Cairnfield House is a rest home as well as a hospital, so residents can be assured continuity of care with the transition from rest home to hospital level happening with ease on the same premises. Qualified nursing staff are on hand 24/7, to provide any assistance that might be needed. Plus regular visits from a wide range of specialists such as audiologists, physiotherapists and counselors provide additional assistance and support.

Come and visit Cairnfield House and check it out for yourself. Take in the aroma of the fresh baking from the kitchen as you walk down the bright sunny halls. See residents relaxing in their Lazy Boy chairs or participating in one of their many activities in the lounge or sitting out on the sunny deck enjoying the beautiful landscaping. If you’re looking for a home away from home for yourself, or for someone you love, give us a call today.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 61
Vacancy Yes
Couple Room Available
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 06 Mar 2025
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 Please enquire

Updated: 22 Apr 2025

Testimonials
Testimonials
January 2025 - Thanks for the wonderful care from Cairnfield Home Hospital "The Best".
We fully praise you and all your staff for the full time care given to .............
Top care help and kindness shown by all.
So welcoming and supportive to us .
Soo Much Appreciated.
Thank you all so much.
From L, A, D and Family xxx

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 7 days Yes
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes As required
Diversional Therapist Yes 7 days week part time shared roll
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 7 days week part time shared roll
Hairdresser Yes Weekly
Podiatrist Yes 6 weekly
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Yes Blind foundation, SPCA, Salvation Army,
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen therapy nurse from DHB comes as required.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes As required
Dialysis Yes Access through the DHB
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes As required
Continence Advice Yes As required
Stomal Therapy Yes As required
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes As required
Tracheotomy Care Yes As required
Infection Control Yes As required
Psychiatric Care Yes As required
Community Health Yes As required
Clinical Management Yes On site daily

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes Available
Carer Support Yes Available
Subsidised Yes Available to assist family with documentation
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes Anytime

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents personalise their room to their own taste. For those who do not wish this, we provide all furnishings. Personal Televisions are put on walls in room by our maintenance crew.
Single Rooms Yes Small and large rooms available.
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Double rooms available for couples.
Ensuite Yes Shared ensuites available in certain rooms
Alcohol Permitted Yes Happy hour provided once a week. Residents may have their own alcohol depending on health issues
Pets In Residence Yes Birds and tropical fish.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Small pet negotiable
Phone Access In Own Room Yes At the residents own cost. Residents also have access to cordless phones
Wifi Yes We provide residents with our Wi-Fi password
Resident can adjust heating in own room No Thermostatically controlled heaters are placed around the rest home and bedrooms, as well as under floor heating.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We hold a Y.P.D (young person disability) licence
Lounges/seating areas Yes A large sunny lounge allows us to screen movies on our large television, sports games, America's Cup or the Melbourne Cup etc. Smaller lounges also available for those who prefer smaller settings. We have plenty of shaded decking and outdoor seating areas.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients No We can provide private Day Care for either a half day or full day, meals provided and activities programme.
Outings Yes Courtesy van provided to take to a wide range of activities e.g. concerts, shopping, picnics, R.S.A, cafe trips etc. Ride Wise cards can be organised through reception for discounted taxi rides.
Māori Kaupapa Yes As well as strong ties with the Maori community and easy access to our Kaumatua
Residents Committee Yes Resident meetings every month, to discuss any issues or suggestions.
Family Committee Yes Family meetings are held with the Registered Nurse, Diversional Therapist, Lead Carer and Clinical Manager on an annual basis and as needed. Family input is valued and welcomed.
Newsletter Yes Each season a new newsletter is produced
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting No The facility is nestled amongst large native trees and subtropical flora and fauna with an extensive lawn area.
Smokers Room Yes Smokers room available
Smoking Permitted Yes Only in designated smoking areas

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Special Features
Special Features
New Kowhai hospital wing opened in 2018.
Visitors often provide feedback of feeling the "Arohanui" - "Love" the moment they walk through our front door.

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
In-House Activities:
Art & Craft, BBQ, Bingo, Board games, Card games, Celebration Days throughout the year, Dancing, Entertainers, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaws, Mobile Library, Movies, Music, Outings in our Van, Quizzes, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Tai Chi, Videos, Newspaper
Pianists, Local Kapa Haka group visits, Internet Access

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not As per DHB contract extra services available.
Staffing qualifications and details Registered nurses on site 24/7 days per week.
Details about meals Extensive dietary menu audited by certified dietition catering for all appetites.
Visitor information Reception is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4.30pm. Please sign in and out in the visitors book provided opposite reception door.
Internet access All residents are provided our internet password.
Transport The office can apply for a Ride Wise card for you to get discounted Taxi Rides.

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Cantonese Yes
Chinese Yes
Chinese dialect Yes
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Tongan Yes

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Christian Yes
Inter denominational Yes

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Vegetarian Yes

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.00 Km Public transport is at the gate.
Shops 0.00 Km 300 metre walk to the local dairy
Mall 1.50 Km Buses will stop at Kensington shopping complex where you have Post shop, Chemist, Ladies clothing retailer, cafes plus numerous other small retailers.
Parks 2.00 Km Kensington park and stadium
Library A mobile library arrives monthly to the facility

Updated: 14 Apr 2025

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Spark of Life Yes
Other details Yes ACC Tertiary level.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 14 Apr 2025


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.