Bupa The Gardens Care Home is a care home in a semi-rural setting on the edge of Rotorua, at 15 Hodgkins Street in Pukehangi. It is a short drive from local shops, and a short trip from the lake for a picnic. The home has outdoor seating with views of its garden, and it is part of the Bupa group, which runs care homes and retirement villages across New Zealand. The website says the home cares for elders in line with the Te Whare Tapa Whā model, and it welcomes people of all cultures. Its meals are prepared to be both tasty and well presented.
Activities are chosen by the resident, and the home brings in entertainment and events that suit each person. Family members are welcome to share a meal, and local entertainers perform at the home. Visitors describe a well-maintained village with good facilities and plenty of activities for residents. One visitor says the residents love a sing-along. Rooms carry additional daily accommodation charges, as at 29 July 2026. For a family looking for a care home near Rotorua's lake and gardens, the setting is one of its strongest features.