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Rowena Jackson Retirement Village (Care Home)

40 O'Byrne Street, Waikiwi, Invercargill, Southland

Rest home care

Hospital care

Dementia care

Psychogeriatric care

Palliative care

Respite care

Day care

Serviced apartments

  • Standard rooms
  • Premium rooms
  • Care suites (sold on ORA)
  • Serviced Apartments (sold on ORA)
  • Care suites (premium room charge)

*Premium room rates subject to change.

Last updated April 2025
We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And we’re not slowing down…you have voted us New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand again this year – for the tenth time!

Your health needs may change over time and if they do, Rowena Jackson Village provides a range of care options to assist you.

As well as independent living and assisted living in serviced apartments, we also provide rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care. Providing a range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.

Of all the large providers in New Zealand (with 15 villages or more), Ryman has the highest number of care centres with 4 years’ certification – the ‘gold standard’ in care – from the Ministry of Health.

Innovations such as our custom-made electronic care app, myRyman, contribute to this high standard. In every care room, a device enables nurses and carers to see and record information about each resident. This award-winning technology creates greater efficiencies, allowing our teams to spend more time with residents as a result.

Ryman’s seasonal Delicious menu continues to be highlighted as an area that we go above and beyond in. Meals are prepared fresh on site by our village chefs. There is a choice of three main courses, including a vegetarian option, where the aim is to tempt all taste buds. We also cater for special dietary requirements.

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We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And we’re not slowing down…you have voted us New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand again thi... Read more
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Steve Wakeman

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Types of accommodation

Premium rooms

At Rowena Jackson Village our private care rooms provide superior accommodation – you'll enjoy a spacious room with a private ensuite.

Facilities and activities

Communal Areas
Computer Room
Dining Room
Library
Garden Areas
Tea/coffee making facilities
Movie theatre
Hair salon
Village shop
Movie theatre
Swimming pool
Spa pool
Gym
Bowling green
Pool table
Cafe
Visiting Groups
Cards & board games
Resident meals
Arts & crafts
Social outings
Shopping trips
Movies
Men's club
Housie
Church services

Care & services

24 hour registered nurses
Push button assistance in rooms
Heating in rooms
Doctor visits
Cleaning and laundry services
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Village Manager
Steve Wakeman

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