Promisia Healthcare

28/10/2026

Our Promisia Beyond experience: Jewels of the North

We are delighted to now offer Promisia Beyond, small group travel for our residents and older New Zealanders who want to continue exploring.

Our first Promisia Beyond experience, ‘Jewels of the North’ was a nine day trip from Auckland to the top of the North Island. Travellers explored Tāne Mahuta, Cape Reinga, Kerikeri, the Bay of Islands and Russell, before finishing on Waiheke Island.

Along the way, the group shared meals, discovered local stories and enjoyed a guided itinerary. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with travellers already asking where Promisia Beyond will go next.

Promisia Beyond tours include door-to-door travel, experienced guides, accommodation, and most meals and activities.

Would you like to join us next time? Learn more and register your interest at our website:

Discover relaxed, small-group travel for older people, with door-to-door transport, thoughtfully planned activities and experienced guides.

18/10/2026

Congratulations to Maya Narayan, our Activities Team Leader at Ranfurly Manor in Feilding, who has recently qualified as a Diversional Therapist!

This is an impressive achievement – we’ll let Maya share her journey in her own words:

“Working with our residents and creating meaningful activities made me realise how much I enjoyed bringing happiness, connection and purpose into their lives. It was through this that my interest in Diversional Therapy grew and I decided to study towards my qualification while working.

It took me two years and it was a journey that required commitment and dedication, especially while balancing study, work and family life. Recently I attended the New Zealand Society of Diversional and Recreational Therapists conference in Christchurch, which was a wonderful way to learn, share experiences and feel connected to the wider DT community – as well as celebrate my graduation!

One of my favourite parts of the qualification process was being able to put what I was learning straight back into practice with our residents. I am passionate about learning more about person-centered care and how activities can support residents’ confidence, independence and quality of life”.

14/10/2026

Our new website is live!

Aged care is such an important decision, whether it’s for yourself or for someone you love. We want to help make choosing a home simple and straightforward for you.

Promisia’s new website clearly lays out care and independent living options across our three locations and provides helpful guidance around needs assessment and funding.

Want to know more? Just book a tour and a cuppa with the manager at any one of our six communities using our online booking system.

Check it out today!

Explore aged care and retirement living in Feilding, Christchurch and Cromwell. Compare Promisia communities, care options and homes, or book a visit.

01/10/2026

We are very excited to welcome Chatswood Retirement Village into the Promisia family today!

Chatswood is a purpose-built retirement village located in Opawa, in south-east Christchurch. It offers modern care rooms, care suites and serviced apartments with the option of assisted living, rest home and hospital level care.

We are proud to expand our Christchurch offering, which also includes Aldwins House, and provide a broader range of care options. We look forward to sharing more about Chatswood over the next few months.

10/09/2026

Connection, confidence and independence: Ran-fit at Aldwins House

Ran-fit, our bespoke ACC-acredited exercise programme, continues to run daily at Aldwins House in Christchurch in response to its popularity. Our Aldwins residents share the meaningful ways that Ran-fit has helped them:

"I was struggling to get in and out of my chair and bed. At Ran-fit, I learned the “nose to toes” technique, and I have now regained independence. When I see people struggling to stand, I go over and teach them the “nose to toes” technique myself. It has changed my life" - Gloriana

"When I first came to Aldwins House, I could hardly stand on my own two feet. I started Ran-fit, and now I can walk to the mall, catch the bus, and it has given me back my freedom of choice" - Tony

"I suffered a stroke that affected my balance. Since joining Ran-fit, I am now walking with a low walking frame. This has given me greater independence and quality of life" - Noel

Residents, family and whānau, if you haven’t tried a Ran-fit class yet, we’d love to see you!

03/09/2026

Strength, balance and a new lease on life: Ran-fit at Golden View Village

Ran-fit, Promisia’s very own ACC-approved and accredited strength and balance class is built around a common goal: helping our residents live stronger. Ran-fit runs in all of our care homes and we are very proud of the mobility, confidence and community the classes are creating.

At Golden View in Cromwell, the results speak for themselves. Our residents have recently shared some wonderful feedback:

“I had been experiencing stiffness in my neck which has made it difficult for me to move comfortably. After taking Ran-fit classes, this stiffness is now completely gone. I also took part in a golf tournament where I walked 10km recently, something I would previously have struggled to do” – Kevin

“At a recent physiotherapy review, my strength and balance had increased by 50%, which I am very proud of” – Wilson

“After taking Ran-fit classes, I am feeling a noticeable benefit in my mobility. Movement feels easier and more natural, which is aiding my Tai Chi teaching as well” – Gloria

Residents, family and whānau, if you haven’t tried a Ran-fit class yet, we’d love to see you!

30/08/2026

A pianola and a huge community effort at Nelson Street

Nelson Street in Feilding is the proud owner of a new pianola! If you don’t know, a pianola can be played like a normal piano, but they also have reels, and when you press the pedals it will play the tune - no actual playing required!

The pianola has had a bit of a journey to make its way to Nelson Street, it’s fair to say. It was kindly donated by a resident’s friend, Ally. Raewyne, another friend, has worked over the last two months to arrange delivery of the pianola. Initially, she didn’t have much luck until she reached out through More FM, and the amazing people at Beds R’Us came to the rescue.

Last week, a team made up of More FM, Beds R’Us, and rugby players from the Manawatu Turbos and Feilding High School First XV arrived to deliver us the pianola and set it up in our lounge. A huge thank you to everyone who has made this possible!

27/08/2026

Sensory movement at Golden View and Ripponburn

Every fortnight at our Golden View and Ripponburn Care Homes in Cromwell, we hold sensory movement classes, led by our lovely instructor, Marion.

These fun classes combine gentle mind and body exercises, and explore different music, objects and tactile sensations. Our residents love them!

23/08/2026

Pony visits at Nelson Street

What a special visitor we had! Our residents were delighted to welcome Boseley the Clydesdale horse to Nelson Street in Feilding. He was such a gentle and happy boy, and there were plenty of pats and smiles all around.

We certainly worked up an appetite, so it was then off to the baking unit to make chocolate chip cookies for afternoon tea.

It’s amazing how animals can bring so much joy and brighten everyone’s day!

18/08/2026

Mid-winter lunch at Golden View Village

Recently, Golden View Village in Cromwell held their annual mid-winter lunch. Each year, this marks a special time for friends in the village to come together over a special meal and celebrate each other’s company and our stunning Central Otago winter weather.

It was a wonderful event filled with laughter and great food!