St Johns Wood sits just minutes from Lake Taupō, offering aged care residents easy access to the best the region has to offer—from lakeside walks to local shops and eateries. This is care reimagined: personalised care plans, a 24/7 nurse on site, and a team recognised by the NZ Aged Care Association for keeping residents genuinely connected to their community. Life here centres on the Five Ways to Wellbeing—connection, movement, mindfulness, learning and giving back—woven into daily rhythms through van trips, happy hours, music therapy, and activities that feel purposeful rather than prescribed.
St Johns Wood offers both Care Suites (which provide Rest Home and Hospital level care in one space, so no need to move as needs change) and standard Care Rooms. All suites feature heat pumps, full en-suites, and kitchenettes with fridge and kettle—perfect for visits from family and friends. You own the right to occupy your suite and can personalise it with your own furniture and treasured pieces.
Community and wellbeing are at the heart of St Johns Wood.
Days are shaped by the Five Ways to Wellbeing: residents connect through happy hours and shared meals, stay active with physiotherapy and movement sessions tailored to ability, take notice through the I Love Music programme and garden activities, keep learning through new experiences, and give back through community initiatives. Van trips, a communal BBQ area, and regular chaplain visits create natural gathering points. On-site services—hairdresser, podiatrist, physiotherapist—mean less travel and more time enjoying what matters.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. St Johns Wood offers these levels of care on site:
St Johns Wood is located in Taupō, just minutes from the lake and the heart of the region. The village enjoys easy access to local shops, eateries, and beautiful walkways with stunning views. Public transport is readily available, making it simple for residents to visit friends and family or explore the wider community. The setting balances peaceful, quality care with connection to the vibrant life Taupō offers.
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