Woburn Home is an elder-directed rest home at 57 Wai-iti Crescent in Woburn, Lower Hutt, and it is part of Enliven, the older people's arm of Presbyterian Support Central. The home follows the Eden Alternative, which means residents keep their own routines, hobbies and whānau traditions. Residents are encouraged to bring their favourite furniture, photos and treasures, and the website says even a cat is welcome.
The home offers rest home and hospital-level care, specialist dementia care, short-term respite, and health recovery after a hospital stay, subject to availability. Its dementia approach aims to help residents stay connected to the world around them. Woburn Apartments, next door, offer independent retirement living, and apartment residents get priority entry to the home if their needs change. Day support programmes run at the Riddiford club. Couples who need different levels of care can both be looked after here.
Residents can take an active part in decisions, including joining interview panels for new staff. The gardens are sunny and the homely neighbourhoods make it easy to host family and friends. To find out more, call 04 569 6400 or fill in the enquiry form on the website. The team will answer questions, arrange a tour and talk through funding options.