Arvida Ilam
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Arvida Ilam
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 28 Ilam Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Maria Dawson - 027 738 0946
- Owner
- Arvida Group - 0800 278 432
- Sales Manager
- Wendy Doesburg - 021 392 446
Other services
WELCOME TO ILAM Retirement and Care Arvida
Our aim is to provide the best possible living experience for people in their later years. We have taken the utmost care to create an environment that fulfills the needs of individuals, whether they are seeking an independent lifestyle, or requiring more support.
Designed by respected architect Paul Foley, Ilam Retirement and Care Arvidav offers premium apartments and studios in a warm and welcoming environment. All units are private and self-contained, yet fully serviced by our trained staff to provide peace of mind and the ultimate in comfort and security. There is also a village arcade and a variety of lounges, dining areas and outdoor gardens where residents can socialise and enjoy fresh air and change of scenery.
Our aim is to provide the best possible living experience for people in their later years. We have taken the utmost care to create an environment that fulfills the needs of individuals, whether they are seeking an independent lifestyle, or requiring more support.
Designed by respected architect Paul Foley, Ilam Retirement and Care Arvidav offers premium apartments and studios in a warm and welcoming environment. All units are private and self-contained, yet fully serviced by our trained staff to provide peace of mind and the ultimate in comfort and security. There is also a village arcade and a variety of lounges, dining areas and outdoor gardens where residents can socialise and enjoy fresh air and change of scenery.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 34 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Refurbished rooms with ensuites. Beautiful gardens. Warm and friendly environment. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Short stay considered | Yes |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $40.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 30 Oct 2024 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 31 Oct 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | We Registered nurses in each area. Afternoon, Nights and Weekend there are two Registered nurses on each shift. | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All of Care staff are require to complete Training | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | Weekly | |
Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Activities Officer | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Beautifully appointed salon | |
Podiatrist | Yes | As required | |
Dietitian | Yes | Reviews menus regularly | |
Kaumatua | Yes | As required | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly Interdenominational Church Services | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Quality Manager: Training coordinator: | |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | Keri Kime |
Other Specialties | Yes | Clinical Educator - Keri Kime Training Coordnator, Career Force Educator - Sandy Shipley |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Single Rooms | Yes | 34 rooms |
Ensuite | Yes | In all rooms |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | But not in rooms |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Whānau Room | Yes | |
Residents Committee | No | Resident & Family Meetings |
Family Committee | No | Resident & Family Meetings |
Newsletter | Yes | By Monthly resident News letter |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Special Features
We take security very seriously. The village is constantly under security surveillance, with access controlled by electronic gates. Security staff are on site every day of the year, and each unit has a nurse call button for immediated assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ilam Retirement and Care Arvida has been designed to allow maxium enjoyment of the outdoors. A variety of sunny, yet sheltered outdoor areas add to the feeling of a social village environment. We are conveniently located in a pleasant residential area We are close to Westfield (Riccarton) Mall and the Bush Inn Centre Mall There are churches nearby There is a bus route at the gate, including the Orbiter for easy travel to the city and suburbs. |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Interests & Activities
We arrange a wide variety of activities for our residents. These can be in house or part of a planned outing by the home or one of its support groups. Activity programme includes Art, BBQ, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, , Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, , Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Probus, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
Details about meals | We have a qualified chef who provides wonderful meals that are interesting, attractive and good for you. We work on a five week menu that changes daily. Our meals are most memorable! | |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Chinese | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | As required |
Japanese | Yes | |
Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Tongan | Yes | |
Updated: 31 Oct 2016 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.