Since we first opened our doors as Howick Baptist Healthcare in 1977, we’ve continued to grow and evolve our services in order to give our residents the very best care possible.
History
1972
Land is purchased at 15 Union Road to build an independent, dedicated rest home and hospital for the Howick community.
1977
The Howick Baptist Healthcare rest home opens on 1 November, followed by the hospital on 21 November.
1982
Independent cottages are built to cater for independent residents and our day programme is established for older people in our community.
1989
Our state-of-the-art physiotherapy and occupational therapy block opens.
1992
We begin our home support services to help older people in our community feel less lonely and isolated.
1993
We open a 20-bed hospital ward and achieve Accreditation from the New Zealand Council of Healthcare Standards, an independent accreditation agency.
1996
HBH Senior Living’s dedicated day programme unit opens, allowing expansion of this popular community programme.
2009
Our modern, independent living apartments at 139 on Union are opened.
2012
The hospital is rebuilt to allow expansion to 97 beds and create a modern, fully licensed facility to best serve our residents.
2013
The 31-bed rest home is rebuilt, also to improve facilities for our residents.
2014
HBH Senior Living becomes an Eden Alternative facility and is awarded the first four Eden Principles.
2015
HBH Senior Living is awarded four years certification, the highest level available from the Ministry of Health. A new logo and brand identity is designed to reflect HBH Senior Living’s status as a modern, innovative retirement care and village.
2016
We are awarded another 4 Eden Principles, making the total 8 out of a possible 10.
2017
HBH purchases Stevenson Village, a 36-unit retirement village in Howick, providing affordable, social housing for older people.
HBH becomes the new managed service provider for Gracedale Rest Home and Hospital located in Mt Roskill.
2018
In partnership with East Health Trust, HBH initiates ‘Virtual Village East’, a social network of friendship, connection and support for local seniors.
2020
HBH is awarded the final two Eden Principles out of 10. We purchase Gulf Views, a boutique rest home in Howick, to further expand our excellent care.