Riverleigh Residential Care

• Rest home
• Hospital
• Respite Care
• Day Care

Offering superb comfort for residents and excellent accessibility for visitors, Riverleigh delivers great care in the heart of Lower Hutt.

Based in an easily accessible business area of Lower Hutt, Riverleigh is an ideal option for locals as well as commuters from Wellington city and surrounding areas. With accommodation options that offer a broad range of choices, you will almost certainly find one that suits you.
 
Situated on the bank of the Hutt River, residents have views of a wonderful green belt on the riverside, and the activities of the bustling city on the other. Residents have direct access to a walkway leading to the river, and can easily access shops and local amenities. Boasting plenty of spaces tables available for activities, residents have range of options for daily living.
 
The building itself is so easy to navigate, with a lift and stairs between upper and lower floors for easy access. A central lounge opens up into an internal courtyard, creating a flow between indoor and outdoor recreational areas.
 
Riverleigh’s location is also ideal for visiting families. Being close to local business areas, many family members visit after their working day, or sneak in a quick hello at lunch time. Riverleigh is conveniently situated on bus and train lines, with easy access to amenities (including the local hospital). Within a minute’s drive of the motorway link to Wellington city, as well as Wairarapa and Silverstream, Riverleigh’s high level of accessibility makes it ideal for visiting families.
 
Riverleigh offers a variety of accommodation options, with a range of en suites and the ability to take couples. But what really sets Riverleigh apart is the exceptional suites, some of which contain separate bedrooms, en suites, and lounges. This level of accommodation is almost unheard of in residential care, making Riverleigh a top choice for comfort and convenience.
 
Visit us today to help us find the perfect room for you.

Life in Our Home

In a home where many residents live, it’s important to us to celebrate your individuality, make you feel valued, and respect your contributions. 

Whether you want to read, paint, enjoy the outdoors, or almost any other thing imaginable, our care focusses on creating an environment where you have both the time and support to do what makes you happy. Our activities program is designed to give you a way to be part of the social life in the home, and also to do what you enjoy. 

Activities programs are daily events staff facilitate with residents based on their preferences. Upon admission, our Activities Coordinator will work with care staff to understand your needs, and incorporate your preferences into the overall activity program. 

Our unique activities program is run on a daily basis, and planned a week in advance. This means our residents and families can see what activities we are planning, and even make special requests. 

Our activities teams regularly organize mobility vans or other transport to take residents out for special events. Some residents have complex levels of care, making it difficult for them to participate in activities. In these cases, we make every effort to move them into communal or outdoor areas, and to do what we can. 

Please ask the Manager about how we can accommodate you preferences in our activities programs.

Testimonials

“When June and I took up residence at Riverleigh, we considered ourselves very fortunate. We both had been trying to maintain our independence at home together for just on 60 years of marriage with Homecare, Meals on Wheels etc, but found it hard going when my caregiver fell and broke her leg, and we both went to hospital. Our families did their best to help, but of course they have their responsibilities and the ambulance being called at early hours of the morning on two or three occasions was hard for them.  So finally we arrived at Riverleigh. Although both in rather a depressed state of health and mind, we both rallied round with all the wonderful old world care and kindness that was offered and on hand. Everything is on hand; medical care, nursing, meals, laundry, showering, bed making, dressing assistance, entertainment; and social relationship is of a very high standard, to make life sustainable with outside contacts for trips etc.You have no need to vegetate. The most endearing part of Riverleigh is the care, and smiling attention extended to us all by management and staff, at all times from dawn until dusk. I have no fear in recommending Riverleigh as a 100% Home for the Hutt Valley. Thank you Riverleigh.” June & Walter

“I have been a resident at Riverleigh hospital for nearly 2 1/2 years.  I was not keen on going into care, but once I settled in have found the care to be very good.  I have company, the staff pop in for a quick chat often, I enjoy the meals and the social events.  We have regular outings which I really enjoy.  I have regular visits from my family and friends, even visits to the local pet shop.  I am happy to be here and know my family are happy with the care I receive.” Rosina, 95 years

Contact Us Today

Manager - Eileen Thomson, Registered Nurse

Phone - 04 569 7955

Email - riverleigh@terranova.net.nz

Webiste - http://terranovahomes.co.nz/