Caring for older New Zealanders since 1999
Molly Ryan Care is a family-owned aged-care provider built on compassion, clinical excellence and an unshakeable belief in the dignity of every person.
From one small home to a trusted name in Auckland care
Molly Ryan Care was founded in 1999 by registered nurse Elizabeth Harding and her husband, health administrator Peter Harding, after witnessing the gap between the institutional care of the era and what older New Zealanders truly deserved.
Starting with a single 28-bed home in Remuera, Elizabeth and Peter built the organisation around one core belief: that every person, regardless of age or ability, deserves to be seen, respected and cared for as an individual.
Today we operate from our flagship Albany home and support hundreds of residents and families across the greater Auckland region, with a team of more than 180 professionals who share that founding vision. We remain proudly family-owned and community-focused.
Our Mission
To enrich the lives of older New Zealanders through compassionate, person-centred care that protects dignity, independence and connection — supporting both residents and the families who love them.
Our Vision
An Aotearoa where growing older is met with warmth, respect and excellent care — where every person feels safe, valued and genuinely at home, whatever their needs.
Our values
Compassion
We lead with kindness, empathy and genuine human warmth in every interaction.
Integrity
We are honest, transparent and accountable — especially when it's hard.
Respect
We honour each person's dignity, culture, beliefs and right to choose.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest clinical and care standards, always improving.
Whānau
We treat families as partners and our team as one extended family.
Manaakitanga
We extend hospitality, care and respect to all who come through our doors.
Trusted when it matters most
Choosing care for someone you love is rarely easy. Families choose Molly Ryan Care because we combine the clinical rigour of a modern healthcare provider with the warmth of a genuine home.
- Registered nurses on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- A continuum of care that adapts as needs change
- Person-centred plans shaped by each resident's life story
- Open, honest communication and a named contact for every family
- A vibrant community with meaningful daily activity
- Culturally responsive care for all New Zealanders
Rooted in our community
We believe a care home should be part of its community, not apart from it. We welcome local schools, kapa haka groups, volunteers and community organisations, and we support our team to give back through local initiatives.
We work alongside New Zealand organisations including Dementia NZ, Alzheimers NZ, Hospice and Age Concern, and we actively support carer education in our community. Intergenerational visits, cultural celebrations and shared events keep our residents connected to the world around them.
Standards you can rely on
Care quality is not negotiable. Our systems, certification and culture are built to keep residents safe and continuously improve.
- HealthCERT certified, audited against the Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard
- Robust clinical governance led by our Medical Director and Director of Nursing
- Rigorous infection prevention and control practices
- Comprehensive incident reporting and continuous quality improvement
- Safe medication management overseen by registered nurses and pharmacists
- Police-vetted, reference-checked and well-trained care staff
Come and see for yourself
The best way to understand Molly Ryan Care is to visit. Meet our team, see our home and ask us anything — with no obligation.