Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Cherese Richardson
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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At Edith Cavell you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day programme, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day programme, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We welcome Respite & Short-Term Care | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $20.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 11 Dec 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 11 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| “It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are approved by Dieticians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can arrange visits from local religious groups. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist. | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen therapy can be provided. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative and end of life care. Support is given by the palliative nurse team from Nurse Maude. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support. |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished, and we also encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free Wifi available. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Talk to us about your needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We offer End of life/Palliative care with the support of the Specialist Palliative care team from Nurse Maude. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Special Features
| At Edith Cavell, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds; being close to the city and a major hospital, whilst also being located in a friendly, seaside village with rural environs. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
Interests & Activities
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We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs. When you make Edith Cavell your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | Our menus are all approved by a Dietician. | |
| Visitor information | We welcome visitors into our home. | |
| Internet access | Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the home. | |
| Associated Complexes | Edith Cavell is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds national wide and 500 independent living units. | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. Talk to us about your needs. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have Dieticians who develop our menus. Talk to us about your needs. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Just around the corner to the bus stop. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | There is a supermarket and many friendly cafes in the village. |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.40 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | A selection of books are collected from the library for the use of residents on a monthly basis. Full library facilities available from our own complex. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.