Oceania has officially opened its new premium dementia
care centre at Meadowbank Village in central
Auckland.
The purpose-built centre — named the
Ōrākei Building — delivers secure, specialist dementia
care within a homelike, supportive environment, enabling
residents to remain in the village as their needs
change.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on
Wednesday 4 June to mark the occasion, attended by The
Deputy Mayor of Auckland, Desley Simpson, along with
prospective residents, their families, and Oceania
staff.
The new centre completes Meadowbank Village’s
care offering, which now spans independent living, rest
home, hospital, and specialist dementia care services.
Today, Meadowbank is a fully integrated master planned
community featuring 193 apartments, 104 care suites and 40
dementia care suites to meet evolving resident
needs.
Suzanne Dvorak, Oceania’s Chief Executive
Officer, said this integrated care approach supports
certainty and comfort throughout each resident’s care
journey.
“At Oceania, we’re committed to advancing
aged care through more personalised, connected support. The
new Ōrākei Building at Meadowbank Village enables
residents to access seamless, high-quality care that
promotes wellbeing, dignity, and a strong sense of
connection throughout every stage of life.”
Designed
around a resident-centred care model, the Ōrākei Building
features shared kitchens, living spaces, a secure garden,
and light-filled communal areas that focus on comfort and
sustainability.
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The centre has 21 rest home level
dementia care suites and 19 hospital level dementia care
suites. All suites have been designed to support privacy and
promote the independence of
residents.
Dementia-friendly design features include
calming colour palettes, intuitive layouts, and clear
signage to ease navigation and support daily
routines.
Oceania’s Director of Clinical and Care
Services, Shirley Ross, said the centre raises the standard
for specialist dementia care in New Zealand.
“The
Ōrākei Building at Meadowbank Village brings together
clinical excellence, thoughtful design, and Oceania’s deep
commitment to helping people live with purpose, dignity, and
connection at every stage of life,” she said.
“Our
integrated, holistic model of care is grounded in truly
knowing each resident — their needs, relationships, and
what gives them meaning. It’s about creating an
environment where people with dementia are supported to live
well, with autonomy and respect.”
Multi-skilled
caregivers will work consistently within each household to
foster a sense of safety and belonging.
Residents will
benefit from a flexible daily rhythm with activities aligned
to Te Whare Tapa Whā, supporting wellbeing across
physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
dimensions.
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