Our Services
In-Home Medical Specialist Consult
A thorough evaluation by a Specialist Geriatrician in the comfort and familiarity of your own home — where the most clinically meaningful picture of health, function, and environment can be gained.
First assessment — in your home
Clinic Consult
A comprehensive geriatric assessment at a clinical setting, for those who prefer or are able to attend in person.
First assessment — clinic based
Private Hospital / Residential Care Consult
Specialist geriatric assessment for patients in a private hospital or residential care facility, working alongside existing care teams.
First assessment — residential or private hospital
Follow-up Consultation
Continued specialist input to monitor progress, refine care plans, and provide ongoing guidance — in your home, clinic, or care facility.
Follow-up — all settings
*Additional transport surcharges may apply for in-home visits.
What We Can Help With
Ground-IN® offers specialist assessment and guidance across a broad range of conditions and concerns affecting older adults.
Frailty Assessments
Understanding your loved one's overall strength, resilience, and risk of decline — and what can be done to improve it.
Cognitive Workups
Memory and thinking assessments to understand what is happening, why, and what the options are going forward.
Polypharmacy & Function Clinics
Reviewing medications and their effect on how your loved one moves, thinks, and feels day to day — with a view to simplifying where possible.
Osteoporosis & Injury Prevention
Reducing the risk of falls and fractures before they happen, through targeted assessment and practical planning.
Capacity Assessments
Assessing whether a person can make informed decisions about their own care and finances. Please note: testamentary capacity assessments are outside the scope of this service.
Ageing Well Clinics
Practical planning for living safely and independently at home for longer — covering health, function, environment, and support.
Payment Information
Payment Method: Online bank transfer
Payment Schedule: 50% deposit required prior to the visit, with the remaining 50% due upon completion
Questions about our services?
Contact us at info@groundin.org
About Ground-IN® Health Limited
Ground-IN® Health Limited is dedicated to providing exceptional geriatric care where it matters most — in the comfort and familiarity of your own home, your clinic, or your care facility.
If you are worried about a parent or loved one, you may be wondering whether the concern is serious enough to act on — or whether to wait and see. Ground-IN® exists for exactly that moment. Specialist geriatric input in the public system is typically triggered by acute illness or crisis. Ground-IN® is designed for the earlier window — when intervention can meaningfully change trajectory.
Our Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments provide a holistic evaluation of an older person's health, taking into account medical conditions, cognitive function, physical capabilities, medications, and social circumstances. This thorough approach allows us to develop personalised care plans that truly meet individual needs — and to ensure the right specialists and services are involved at the right time.
Ground-IN® serves the Auckland region, bringing specialist expertise directly to you with professional, compassionate, and uncompromisingly honest care.
What Families Say
I am very grateful for Dr Aritra Ray's involvement in my mother's care. His assessment was thorough, and he took the time to listen carefully, which made Mum feel genuinely heard and understood. His guidance helped ensure she received the appropriate scans and specialist referrals in a timely manner. As a result, there has been some improvement in her health, and she now feels more confident about managing her condition. I would highly recommend Dr Ray for his expertise, compassion, and patient-centred approach.
— Daughter of a Ground-IN® patient, Auckland
Our Clinicians
Dr Aritra Ray
Consultant Medical Specialist
Dr Aritra Ray is a Consultant Medical Specialist and Geriatrician with extensive experience in New Zealand public hospital medicine. His clinical practice focuses on comprehensive geriatric assessment, frailty, complex multimorbidity, cognitive disorders, and supporting families navigating age-related health challenges.
He brings a unique blend of analytical depth, human compassion, and clear communication to every home visit — guided by the Ground-IN® philosophy: “We believe in ruthless compassion”
Credentials: MBChB, PG.Dip.Pall.Med, FRACP (Geriatrics & General Acute Care Medicine)
Clinical Interests: Geriatric syndromes, dementia care, pain management, health systems innovation
Personal Note: "I believe in care that is both deeply empathetic and uncompromisingly honest."
Useful Resources
Comprehensive information on services and support for older people in New Zealand
Resources and support for bone health and osteoporosis management
Australian and New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine
Support, information and advocacy for older people in Auckland
Physiotherapy and workplace health services across New Zealand — a trusted Ground-IN® partner for allied health support
Referral Process
The referral pathway is designed to be simple, clear, and supportive for patients, families, and referrers.
- Need identified — A GP, patient, or family member recognises the need for a specialist geriatric assessment.
- Referral initiated — The GP or family completes the online referral form, or the patient/family discusses the need with their GP who submits it on their behalf.
- Triage — Ground‑IN® Health reviews the referral and contacts the referrer within 2 weeks with possible dates for assessment.
- Booking & deposit — A review date is confirmed and a 50% deposit is paid online to secure the appointment.
- Assessment — The Specialist Geriatrician completes a comprehensive review at the patient’s home, clinic, or care facility. AI-assisted clinical documentation is used to support accurate and timely reporting.
- Final payment — The remaining balance is due at the time of the consultation.
- Outcome letter — A detailed clinical summary and recommendations are emailed to the patient and GP. Follow‑up arrangements are clarified at this stage.
Make a Referral
Ready to arrange a consultation? Complete our referral form to get started.
Complete Referral FormOr contact us directly at info@groundin.org