Ambridge Rose offers dedicated dementia facilities in Auckland, providing living assistance and support to people living with dementia.
With three specialist dementia care homes in East Auckland, residents can choose to live in comfortable home surroundings in a warm and secure environment, providing peace of mind and assurance to their loved ones.
Our facilities
At Ambridge Rose, we have three specialist dementia care homes in Auckland.
- The Cottage in Botany Downs offers quiet, suburban living in a Tudor-style manor.
- The Villa in Pakuranga Heights is a beautifully restored historic rest home in the lively suburb of Pakuranga.
- The Beach House in Bucklands Beach offers seaside living, with views of the harbour and fresh sea air.
Life at Ambridge Rose
We are proud to offer a wide and diverse range of engaging, fun and relaxing activities for our residents on a daily basis.
Our diversional therapist-led programmes are designed to assist with memory recall and cater to our residents’ many varied interests.
Some of our recent activities have included:
• Painting, drawing and arts and crafts;
• Visits from local musicians;
• Light gardening, including planting strawberries and growing our herb garden;
• Visits from community groups, like Girl Guiding NZ / Brownies and local church groups;
• Puzzles, crosswords and brainteasers;
We encourage our residents to participate in these activities, which help to keep our resident’s minds active and stimulated, however participation is entirely their choice.
About dementia care in Auckland with Ambridge Rose
Our Ambridge Rose dementia care facilities are staffed
24/7 by a highly trained healthcare team, who specialise in dementia care.
We pride ourselves on keeping up to date with the latest technology and innovations to ensure our residents can benefit from high quality care.
Dining at Ambridge Rose
We believe that great, healthy food is the cornerstone of the assisted living experience.
Working at our on-site kitchens, our team of experienced chefs and cooks are passionate about creating delicious, nutritious and homely meals every day.
We are equipped to cater to any dietary requirements, as well as any religious or cultural requirements our residents may have.
Our team work hard to keep our menus fresh and interesting, always resulting in something new and delicious each day.
When should you consider aged or dementia care?
Dementia will significantly affect a person’s ability to live independently as it progresses, impacting memory, thinking, and daily functioning. In the early stages, your loved one may only experience mild forgetfulness or confusion, such as misplacing items or missing appointments.
However, as dementia advances, tasks become increasingly difficult to manage without dedicated support.
Over time, dementia affects not only practical independence but also emotional wellbeing. Many individuals experience frustration, anxiety or isolation as they lose confidence in their abilities. Professional support, home care services, and a safe, structured environment can help maintain independence for as long as possible.
Access resources that may help to inform or guide your decisions around aged or dementia care.
Read moreAbout our staff
Across our specialist dementia care homes, the Ambridge Rose team are a qualified, compassionate and skilled group of people dedicated to providing personalised care and creating a warm and welcoming environment where our residents can feel safe and cared-for.
We believe everyone should be treated as family, and we like to think of our residents as members of our extended Ambridge Rose family.
Can I access subsidised dementia care in Auckland?
Work and Income New Zealand provide a residential care subsidy for residents that qualify. For more information on this please visit the Work and Income New Zealand website.
Access to specialist dementia care as a service requires input from Health New Zealand. A medical assessment will be required to determine if dementia care is needed from providers like Ambridge Rose.