Ripponburn Home & Hospital — Promisia - Aged Care and Retirement Living

Ripponburn Home
Ripponburn Lifestyle Village, Cromwell

A peaceful, welcoming retirement community set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds and stunning gardens. Located just 1.5 kilometres from the heart of Cromwell, Ripponburn offers a close-knit, active community with access nearby to local shops, cafes, parks, and our personal favourite, the library.

Care options available
Resthome | Hospital | Respite | Palliative

About Ripponburn Home

Originally a hospital that opened in 1894 and later transformed into a retirement home, Ripponburn has a rich history. Nestled on 2 hectares of land next to a cherry orchard, this charming, old-style facility combines the warmth of tradition with a tranquil atmosphere.

Whether you are enjoying the serene surroundings or engaging with fellow residents, Ripponburn offers a truly unique and down-to-earth living experience.

We believe that everyone deserves to experience excellent retirement living.

About Ripponburn Lifestyle Village

Nestled amidst the tranquil grounds of the Ripponburn Lifestyle Village, your modern spacious villa offers you or your loved one the independence of your own home, and the reassurance of help nearby if you need it.

Ripponburn Lifestyle Village offers a close knit and caring community, resthome and hospital care available on site if needed, and minutes away from the shops, cafes, local parks and library.

VILLAS

A selection of the amenities include:
- Communal lounges
- Dining rooms
- Tranquil Gardens
- Hairdressing (onsite weekly)
- Doctors (onsite weekly or if able, residents can go to their own doctor in town)
- Pharmacy (prescribed medications delivered to site)
- Physiotherapists, podiatrists and other specialists are available as required
We take pride in developing individual activity programmes that take account of the interests and abilities of residents.
A selection of the activities include:
- Indoor bowls
- Bingo
- Church services
- Craft activities (eg: knitting, rock painting, jam making)
- Men’s group
- Inhouse concerts
- Happy hours
- Day Outings
- Christmas concerts
A destination that is central to everywhere!
Cromwell’s central location makes it an excellent base for exploring the wider Central Otago area, allowing for easy day trips to nearby towns such as Queenstown, Arrowtown, Wanaka and Clyde.
Central Otago is the preferred holiday destination for many people for good reason so go that one step further and live here! Cromwell has a low annual rainfall with high sunshine hours. The outstanding landscape has so many opportunities to play outdoors with walking/bike tracks and the lake for water activities. The Highland Motor Sport Park and Cromwell Race Course provide entertainment for the whole family.
Food and wine enthusiasts heaven!

“Thank you so much for your love, care and hard work looking after Grandma. We are so comforted to know that she was so well liked and looked after, we will always be grateful for the support and compassion your amazing staff extended to her and us, during her time at Ripponburn.“
“Thank you for the special care you gave mum at Ripponburn, we have treasured memories of this time.“
“The best thing about living at Ripponburn is not to have any worries, to feel safe. You are being looked after in all aspects of your life, the Carers are very good.”
“The best thing about living at Ripponburn is the staff! If it wasn’t for them there would be nothing, they are wonderful. I don’t have to do any work, I’ve got freedom I never had before, I don’t have to worry about anything and there is always someone here.“
“I love being looked after and feeling safe at Ripponburn.“
“The best thing about living at Ripponburn is the entertainment and outings. It's not flash but very homely with lovely gardens and great staff.“
“I like feeling safe and having things done for me. The carers are so good, they take everything off my shoulders. I love mixing with the other residents.“
“I like the staff and no cooking, but still getting fed every day. The best thing about Ripponburn is the company and involvement in the community.“

Facility Manager

Juliet Towers

Juliet leads Golden View and Ripponburn with warmth, resilience, and a strong belief that aged care is a privilege. Originally from just outside London, she qualified as a nurse at 30 after a varied career and found her calling in emergency nursing before moving into aged care. What started as a part-time role quickly grew into a management position, and since relocating to Central Otago in 2015 she has managed facilities with heart and purpose.

Juliet is passionate about ensuring no one is ever just a number or a room, but a person with a story worth knowing. She is known for her compassion, and commitment to making residents and families feel truly at home. Outside work, Juliet enjoys life on her lifestyle block in Tarras with her husband, daughters, her mum, and a lively collection of animals.