Kahurangi dementia unit

Kahurangi Dementia Unit cares for up to 20 full-time residents. It provides modern, home-like facilities for people assessed as Hospital Level dementia (D6) care needing short-term or long-term care.

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Contact us

Contact the dementia unit on:

phone: 03 769 7482

Normal visiting hours are between 10am and 7pm. 

Where to find us

Find the dementia unit at:

Te Nīkau Hospital & Health Centre
71 Water Walk Rd
Greymouth 7805

Services we provide

The dementia unit provides these services.

  • Modern, home-like facilities.
  • 24/7 dementia care.
  • Short-term and long-term care.
  • Dementia assessment.
  • Promoting independence.
  • Education and support.
  • Whānau (family) support.

If you think Kahurangi might be right for you or a family member, please talk to your healthcare provider and ask for a referral to the Complex Clinical Care Network (CCCN) who will undertake an assessment. 

Costs

There is a fee for long stay dementia care patients. 

Referral information

You will need to be referred to us by your healthcare provider.