Elmwood Village apologises after bedbound woman suffered burns

Monday 29 September 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 29 Sep 2025, 5:19pm

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An 85-year-old woman at Elmwood Village sustained second-degree burns and an infection after her bed was pushed against an unguarded heater. Oceania Care Company Limited has apologised following the incident, which reportedly left the woman requiring a skin graft. Her injuries went unassessed by medical staff for 20 days.

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1. RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 2:07pm

   Bedbound woman at Elmwood Village left with burns, infection (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZMon 29 Sep 2025, 3:23pm

   Bedbound woman at rest home left with burns, infection (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 29 Sep 2025, 3:55pm

   Apology after bed-bound woman suffered burns (opens in new tab)

4. NZ HeraldMon 29 Sep 2025, 5:19pm

   Rest home failings: Oceania apologises after woman burned by unguarded heater (opens in new tab)