About Sunhaven Home & Hospital

Sunhaven prides itself that its philosophy offers residents the opportunity to retain their freedom and wander safely, and uses minimal medication. Physical restraint is used only when it becomes necessary for a resident’s safety.

In achieving our philosophy we will:

• Assist all residents to maintain their independence and involvement in making decisions affecting their lives to the highest level possible for each individual.
• Encourage each resident and their family/whanau to be involved in the planning and provision of care.
• Encourage a high level of wellness by maintaining a caring and stimulating environment.
• Encourage residents to maintain outside contacts with family/whanau, friends, church and other relevant groups.
• Facilitate mixing with other residents and joining in activities in the home. Encourage all residents to maintain links with cultural or spiritual home and ensure staff are knowledgeable and sensitive to the values and beliefs which are important to the resident. This will be reflected in training.
• Ensure consultation acknowledges cultural differences.

This is a Private Hospital care facility situated at 48A Sunnyvale Street, Bell Block, New Plymouth. The facility is purpose built for the care of the elderly and is licensed with the Ministry of Health to accommodate Mental Health, dementia needs and Residential Hospital Specialised Services (Psychogeriatric).

This Home is licensed and staffed as a Private Hospital.

In the case of an illness, we will seek assistance and advice from a Doctor. If that illness is beyond our capabilities and facilities then we will discuss with you and your relatives about making alternative arrangements appropriate to your needs. It is yours and your relatives responsibility to inform Management fully re. Relevant medical history and current health status. 

This is a safe home in which residents can feel secure. All visitors must  activate a bell to be let in and residents who are safe to go outside the facility are able to do so after consultation with Clinical Co-ordinators.