Our services: care types explained

Enliven offers a full range of positive ageing services across the lower North Island. That means as your needs change, so too can the support we provide.

We aimed to create elder-centred communities where older people have companionship, variety, fun, a sense of belonging, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives.

Independent retirement living

As the name suggests, independent retirement living is for those who can live independently in their own home, but want the support and security of knowing help is on hand if needed.

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Enliven offers two types of independent retirement living. Our retirement villages and apartments offer licence to occupy villas/apartments/townhouses where residents essentially purchase their home. In addition, some of our homes have independent rental units available on-site.

Enliven Central offers independent retirement living at:

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Rest home

Rest home care is long-term residential care for elders who can do some daily tasks, but can not live independently in their own home.

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Enliven Central offers rest home care at:

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Dementia care

Dementia care refers to secure rest home care for elders experiencing significant or advanced dementia or memory loss.

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Most Enliven Central homes provide some level of dementia care. Our secure dementia cottages are situated at:

If you’re looking for dementia care in other areas we suggest you free phone us on 0508 ENLIVEN (that’s 0508 36 54 83) to discuss the options available to you.

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Hospital care

Hospital care is for elders with high clinical needs, such as those who need assistance to move, to do simple daily tasks and those with complex medical conditions.

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Enliven Central offers hospital-level care at:

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Day support or day programmes

Day support is an activity programme designed to support elders, who are living in the community, during the day while their home carer takes a break. It’s also a great opportunity for social interaction.

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Enliven Central’s day programmes are based at:

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Respite care

Respite care is short-term residential care that provides family carers with a chance to take a break and recharge their batteries, while their loved on enjoys a ‘holiday’ at an Enliven home.

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Enliven Central offers respite care at the following homes (subject to availability):

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Health recovery or convalescent care

Health recovery or convalescent care is short-term hospital-level care for elders who usually live in their own home, but need support while recovering from illness, injury or surgery.

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Enliven Central offers health recovery/convalescent care at:

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Modified Tai Chi

Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes are centred on slow, gentle and deliberate movements that have
been adapted to suit older people and those living with mobility issues or disability. Regular practice has been shown to improve mobility, balance, strength, circulation and general wellbeing.

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Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes are available in:

Wellington
Upper Hutt
Petone
Wainuiomata
Paraparaumu
Raumati
Waikanae

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Continence product service

Enliven’s continence product service is discreet and personalised. We can provide extensive information about a range of disposable and reusable products. Products can be ordered from the comfort and privacy of your own home, and we’ll deliver direct to your door for free!

This service is available nationwide. Call us on 04 439 4900.

Not sure what services might be right for you or a loved one?

Enliven offers a full range of positive ageing services across the lower North Island. That means as your needs change, so too can the support we provide.

To discuss your individual circumstances and choices available to you, call our homes and villages directly or phone our Central Office team on 0508 ENLIVEN (that’s 0508 36 54 83).