Leighton House Rest Home

Leighton House Rest Home We do things differently, and it works. We provide loving, warm and homely


• Rest Home care
• Continuing care

We were lucky enough to have the wonderful line dancing ladies come to entertain us yesterday morning at Leighton House....
09/12/2025

We were lucky enough to have the wonderful line dancing ladies come to entertain us yesterday morning at Leighton House. They were dressed up in their Christmas themed outfits including Santa hats and reindeer headbands.

Thank you ladies for your amazing dancing skills and for
entertaining our residents.

Nga mihi nui
Meri Kirihimete katou katoa 🎅

During a recent crafting session, our residents enjoyed making thank you cards and tissue flowers with real lavender.
14/10/2025

During a recent crafting session, our residents enjoyed making thank you cards and tissue flowers with real lavender.

We enjoyed making and eating delicious pancakes!
14/10/2025

We enjoyed making and eating delicious pancakes!

We recently marked National Awareness Week for Diversional and Recreational Therapy. This year’s theme was He Kākano, He...
29/09/2025

We recently marked National Awareness Week for Diversional and Recreational Therapy. This year’s theme was He Kākano, He Tipu – From Seed to Growth.

"Growth happens through care, nurture, and connection. Just as a seed needs soil, water, and sunlight, people flourish when they are supported with creativity, empathy, and companionship.” (Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists)

Our activities coordinators plan activities to support our residents’ physical, social and emotional needs. Our activities team’s vital work helps our residents to feel good. It enhances their quality of life by building connection, bringing a sense of belonging and purpose, and helping to keep minds and bodies active.

Pictured is our Activities Coordinator, Dianne and our Diversional Therapist, Analyn.

We are currently marking Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with some activities. As part of this, we enjoyed ...
19/09/2025

We are currently marking Māori Language Week - Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with some activities. As part of this, we enjoyed the process of creating some beautiful weavings.

We hope you enjoy these photos of our special Father's Day afternoon tea celebration and crafts.
18/09/2025

We hope you enjoy these photos of our special Father's Day afternoon tea celebration and crafts.

We enjoyed a road trip to Young Nick's Head. It was wonderful to be out and about in the fresh coastal air. Fun times al...
16/09/2025

We enjoyed a road trip to Young Nick's Head. It was wonderful to be out and about in the fresh coastal air. Fun times all round!

We had a lovely van outing recently. We went to Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve for morning tea. We did not venture outside d...
06/08/2025

We had a lovely van outing recently. We went to Gray's Bush Scenic Reserve for morning tea. We did not venture outside due to rather average weather, but while we were there we saw some sheep and a rooster. The residents decided the rooster was a very handsome chap and they named him Charlie! We thoroughly enjoyed the animals; there was a lot of laughter.

Next we went to Bushmere Estate and stopped briefly. The estate was already closed, but while we were there, we had a chat and shared facts about it. What a fun excursion it was!

We really enjoy having live entertainers perform in our home. We recently loved dancing along to an eclectic mix of musi...
05/08/2025

We really enjoy having live entertainers perform in our home. We recently loved dancing along to an eclectic mix of music from the ukulele group. Allan and Roland have also visited and we love the mixture of familiar older music that they play. Good times!

We had a great time celebrating one of our wonderful resident's 101st Birthday! What a splendid occasion it was!
05/08/2025

We had a great time celebrating one of our wonderful resident's 101st Birthday! What a splendid occasion it was!

Balloon tennis is a fun activity which keeps us all moving!
05/08/2025

Balloon tennis is a fun activity which keeps us all moving!

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2 Cheeseman Road
Gisborne
4010

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