Radius Elloughton Gardens
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Radius Elloughton Gardens
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- Marchwiel
1 Pages Road
Marchwiel
Timaru 7910 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- South Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Lorraine Bryan - 021 317 360
- Village Manager
- Anne-Kathrin Bretzke - 0800 155 155
- Facility Manager
- Lorraine Bryan - 03 684 4688
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Christmas 2023
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Staff and residents at Elloughton had lots of fun at Christmas- good food, good music and entertainment. Many of our staff are from overseas, so any opportunity they have to have fun with the residents is taken up! |
 Elloughton Gardens Summer Menu 2024
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Want to know more about our meals? Please read here about our four-weekly menu featuring roasts, Louise slice and classic puddings. |
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Halloween 2023- spooky fun!
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A lot can be said through our hands — a welcome, a goodbye, a friendly embrace, a playful gesture, a sign of affection, or just the delivery of a cup of tea.
At Radius Elloughton Gardens we offer more than just an extra set of hands, we strive to improve your life at the stage you're at.
Just minutes North of Timaru's business district, you'll find a place you can call home. With a warm friendly atmosphere, extensive gardens and a rich South Canterbury history, our care team is ready to welcome you home and embrace you as a valued member of our community.
The historic homestead, built in 1893, is surrounded by extensive gardens with three courtyards, entertainment and BBQ areas, and rooms filled with natural light and spacious living areas.
The team at Radius Elloughton Gardens fosters a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it feel like a second family. Plus, with the proximity to Radius Elloughton Village, it's easy for couples and friends with different care needs to stay connected.
CARE
Elloughton Gardens has been independently audited in 2024 and is certified for 4-years by Ministry of Health. Elloughton Gardens audit was against the health and disability standards and contracts held with Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury. The audit process included a comprehensive review of policies and procedures, resident and staff files, observations, and interviews with residents, family/whānau, management, staff, and the home’s general practitioner. The results of a certification audit determine the length of time a care home is certified for which is generally between one to four years. During the audit, Elloughton Gardens was recognised for three continuous improvements and achieved a four-year certification period which is widely regarded as the gold-standard when it comes to aged-care in New Zealand.
STAYING CONNECTED
Elloughton Gardens offers a personal free Wi-Fi connection for residents to stay connected with loved ones, access news, shop online, and stream movies or TV shows.
They also provide a phone package that includes a free elder-friendly phone with oversized buttons and covers all calls, including mobile and toll calls. Residents can bring their existing phone number with them when they move in.
Our FOOD
At Elloughton Gardens, the kitchen prepares fresh, nutritious meals that are tasty and inviting.
There are three main meals and snacks throughout the day. The menu is on a four-week cycle and is designed with residents in mind and approved by a dietician.
Fish and chips on Fridays, as well as roast lamb, pork, and beef are the most popular dishes. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
ACTIVITIES
Elloughton Gardens offers an extensive activity programme that promotes self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
Their aim is to stimulate cognitive functioning, nurture their residents, and provide purposeful activities that result in full and enriched lives full of fun, laughter, and smiles.
This is a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Looking to experience the charm of Radius Elloughton Gardens?
Book a personal tour with Lorraine, the Facility Manager, who will guide you around the home and answer any questions you may have while explaining the benefits and options of being a resident.
At Radius Elloughton Gardens we offer more than just an extra set of hands, we strive to improve your life at the stage you're at.
Just minutes North of Timaru's business district, you'll find a place you can call home. With a warm friendly atmosphere, extensive gardens and a rich South Canterbury history, our care team is ready to welcome you home and embrace you as a valued member of our community.
The historic homestead, built in 1893, is surrounded by extensive gardens with three courtyards, entertainment and BBQ areas, and rooms filled with natural light and spacious living areas.
The team at Radius Elloughton Gardens fosters a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, making it feel like a second family. Plus, with the proximity to Radius Elloughton Village, it's easy for couples and friends with different care needs to stay connected.
CARE
Elloughton Gardens has been independently audited in 2024 and is certified for 4-years by Ministry of Health. Elloughton Gardens audit was against the health and disability standards and contracts held with Health New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora – South Canterbury. The audit process included a comprehensive review of policies and procedures, resident and staff files, observations, and interviews with residents, family/whānau, management, staff, and the home’s general practitioner. The results of a certification audit determine the length of time a care home is certified for which is generally between one to four years. During the audit, Elloughton Gardens was recognised for three continuous improvements and achieved a four-year certification period which is widely regarded as the gold-standard when it comes to aged-care in New Zealand.
STAYING CONNECTED
Elloughton Gardens offers a personal free Wi-Fi connection for residents to stay connected with loved ones, access news, shop online, and stream movies or TV shows.
They also provide a phone package that includes a free elder-friendly phone with oversized buttons and covers all calls, including mobile and toll calls. Residents can bring their existing phone number with them when they move in.
Our FOOD
At Elloughton Gardens, the kitchen prepares fresh, nutritious meals that are tasty and inviting.
There are three main meals and snacks throughout the day. The menu is on a four-week cycle and is designed with residents in mind and approved by a dietician.
Fish and chips on Fridays, as well as roast lamb, pork, and beef are the most popular dishes. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
ACTIVITIES
Elloughton Gardens offers an extensive activity programme that promotes self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
Their aim is to stimulate cognitive functioning, nurture their residents, and provide purposeful activities that result in full and enriched lives full of fun, laughter, and smiles.
This is a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Looking to experience the charm of Radius Elloughton Gardens?
Book a personal tour with Lorraine, the Facility Manager, who will guide you around the home and answer any questions you may have while explaining the benefits and options of being a resident.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 65 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 02 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 |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| To All the Nurses, Carers and Support Staff - in short, ALL the ANGELS at Elloughton whose loving care, dedication, and overall SUBLIME devotion to our mother, until her passing, this we can never repay. Just to say a heartfelt thanks for service above and beyond the call of dedication to our Mum, and to we the family too, it was truly memorable. Thank you for helping her passing so dignified and beautiful. SIMPY THE BEST With Sincere Thanks and Heartfelt Appreciation In sincere gratitude, Arohanui I wish I could convey to you and your caring staff our heartfelt thanks for your care. In those last days the care and patience shown by your staff was amazing, all I can say is a huge thank you, to all, ever so much, for the caring and dignity shown. Sincerely, Margaret. I wanted to thank both you and your staff for the wonderful care for my dear sister. While we were saddened by her passing we are comforted by the knowledge that she was treated with love and respect by your team and allowed the freedom to believe she had a role to play in the home. I strongly believe she retained her sense of honour to the end. Thanks again. A |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | The Clinical Nurse Manager works with the Clinical Team Leader and their team of dedicated Registered Nurses provide quality care 24 hours a day for our residents. Registered Nurses undergo specific training and education in Aged Care as part of their orientation. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and are a valuable member of the team caring for our residents. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our highly trained HCA's already hold or are are working towards their National Qualifications in Aged Care in order to provide the best care for your family member. The HCA's work under the direction of our Registered Nurses. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Registered Physiotherapist provides individual assessments and progress plans for those residents who require treatment. In addition we have a dedicated HCA who assists residents with their physio exercise plans, hold "walking bus" sessions and general exercise classes to maintain independence. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Can be accessed as needed. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Timaru hospital is able to assist us with any apsects. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have one Diversional Therapist and one Activities Coordinator, providing individualised and group activities to support, stimulate, and encourage our residents to maintain their independence, cognition and wider community links. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | The in house hair salon is run by our qualified hairdresser Michelle. Bookings are twice a twice weekly and also available for special occasions. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist is Central Podiatry. Nathan Dixon provides service to the facility bi-monthly and on demand. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our Registered Dietitian meets with residents as health needs change. Our meals are homely and cooked on site. All our menus are developed in conjunction with the dietitian to ensure maximum nutrition and enjoyment. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | The Kaumatua visits the facility regularly and as required. We have links with Arowhenua Marae. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We encourage all individuals to maintain their community religious links where possible. In addition, we hold regular Christian church services for all denominations. | |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | All our Registered Nurses are trained in the use and care of specialist gastric feeding techniques. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All our Registered Nurses are trained to Hospice New Zealand standards for Palliative care, including pain management techniques. We support the identified needs of each individual and their families. |
| Dialysis | No | via Timaru Public Hospital |
| Wound Care | Yes | All our Registered Nurses have specialist knowledge and up to date training in wound care. We are also well supported by the companies Wound Care Specialist. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Visits by primary care PHO nurse specialist and dietician advice. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Elloughton gardens contracts a Specialist Continence Advisor. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Via primary care PHO Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants are trained to care for stomas. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Intensive physiotherapy available and specialist via Timaru Public Hospital |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | Elloughton Gardens works with the ACC Coordinator at Timaru Public Hospital to provide care before discharge home. |
| Tracheotomy Care | No | via Timaru Public Hospital |
| Spinal Injuries Care | No | via Timaru Public Hospital |
| Infection Control | Yes | In house dedicated Registered Nurse for Infection Control. We are linked to a specialist through Medlab South. All Covid-19 preventative measures are in place |
| Surgical Followup | No | via GP or Timaru Public Hospital |
| Psychiatric Care | No | via Timaru Public Hospital |
| Primary Rural Health Care | No | via Timaru Public Hospital |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our full time Clinical Nurse Manager is Sreejamol, she is supported by a Clinical Team Leader- Sesi, and a full time team of dedicated Registered Nurses |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We offer private paying respite care. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We offer carer support options of care for your family member. You can access this through negotiation with your NASC provider. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | No | For short stays only. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to personalise their rooms with their own furniture and belongings. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All of our rooms are sunny and spacious and have partial or full en suite facilities. |
| Shared Rooms | No | There are no shared rooms. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have one large room dedicated to a couple. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have various room configurations. All our rooms have at least an ensuite toilet and hand basin facility. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have "happy hour" every Thursday afternoon. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have "Pet Therapy Dogs", who regularly come to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents are able to install their own phone line. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our facility is controlled centrally by a computer and can be adjusted to suit the individual needs. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a 2 large, bright lounges for main events, a smaller lounge for board games, bridge club, DVD's and other activities for residents to select themselves. Also, a 4th quiet lounge/conservatory area overlooking the water feature and a 5th lounge with views out to the mountains. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All RN and hospital level HCA's have Palliative Care training to Hospice New Zealand standards, in order to support residents and families holistically towards end of life. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual palliative contracts are welcome, we support the whole family. |
| Outings | Yes | A modern bus has been purchased for the enjoyment of our residents. This accepts wheel chairs. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have an active residents forum with monthly meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings are held annually and the clinical nurse and manager are available any time to discuss family needs. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Quarterly Radius company magazine the Orbiter and monthly Elloughton Gardens newsletter are on display and available to take away. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Mountain views and numerous rooms have spacious patios and courtyard areas. |
| Smokers Room | No | Radius Elloughton Gardens is a Smoke free environment. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Our home is smoke free, and we are working towards our grounds also being fully smoke free. |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2024 |
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Special Features
| 'Elloughton Grange' is the aged residential care facility known as 'the big house'. It has a long and interesting history: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Two-storey building with rectangular footprint and gabled roof forms. Principal elevations face east and south, both having balanced facades with gabled bays. East façade has an entrance tower with pavilion roof and portico with first floor balustrading. Decorative plasterwork, finials and tower cresting. Leadlight windows light stair hall. Plaster inscribed to resemble masonry construction. Foundation ventilator grilles feature the architect’s name. Diamond shaped windows with decorative plaster surrounds set in to the gable ends. Stringcourses and quoins. South elevation features double height bay window. MATERIALS/STRUCTURE Brick, plaster and corrugated metal. ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS Accommodation wings added to north (1959 and 1972). Large-scale redevelopment of the site and additions to the building (1990+). Renovated (2016). SETTING The former dwelling stands on the north side of Pages Road, immediately adjacent to its intersection with Old North Road and Selwyn Street. It is centrally located within a retirement village that fully occupies the site. The extent of setting is limited to the building’s footprint in view of the loss of landscape setting brought about by the site’s modern redevelopment. HISTORY ‘Elloughton Grange’ was built by William Grant in 1893 some 12 years after he had acquired the property from TW Hall. Hall was the one who had named it after his family home in England. Grant (1843-1910), who emigrated from Scotland in 1865 and started his working life in New Zealand as a shepherd, also farmed sheep in the Mackenzie high country and was a major exporter of frozen lamb, as well as a successful stock dealer. He married Elizabeth Allan in 1884 and the couple had five children. Grant’s estate was worth over £200,000 when he died. The house remained in the Grant family until it was bought by the South Canterbury Hospital Board for use as a home for the elderly in 1954. Since 1992 the property has been developed as a commercial rest home and retirement village. HISTORICAL AND SOCIAL SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has historical significance for its association with William Grant and as a demonstration of the wealth that was achieved by some of the district’s early settlers. CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has cultural value as a demonstration of the way of life of the Grant family from 1893 until the mid-20th century. ARCHITECTURAL AND AESTHETIC SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has architectural significance as a design by Maurice de Harven Duval, a French or Belgian architect who practised in Timaru between c.1877 and 1895. Duval undertook a considerable amount of work for the Catholic church in Canterbury, including St Mary’s Church at Pleasant Point (1889), was the architect to the South Canterbury Education Board, and also designed residential and commercial buildings. TECHNOLOGICAL AND CRAFTSMANSHIP SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has technological and craftsmanship significance for its brick masonry construction and ornamental detailing. Timaru builder and contractor Frank Palliser was born in Yorkshire and learnt his trade in England before emigrating to New Zealand. He also built Timaru’s Salvation Army Barracks and hotels in Timaru, Temuka, Fairlie, Winchester and Pleasant Point. CONTEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has contextual value as a historic feature within a modern retirement village development. The former house has lost its garden setting but retains some prominence within the site due to its height and architectural style. ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND SCIENTIFIC SIGNIFICANCE As the building pre-dates 1900 its site has potential archaeological value relating to the structure’s construction and the development of suburban Timaru. Earthworks associated with the retirement village and rest home development may have damaged or destroyed archaeological evidence on the site. SUMMARY OF HERITAGE SIGNIFICANCE The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has overall heritage significance to Timaru and Timaru district as a whole. The former house has historical significance for its association with William Grant and cultural value as a demonstration of the way of life of a successful early settler. The former ‘Elloughton Grange’ has architectural significance as the work of local architect Maurice de H Duval. More information about William Grant: William Grant travelled with his brother Andrew from Scotland to New Zealand in 1864 on the Eastern Empire, arriving in Lyttelton in January 1865. On the day they arrived Charles Tripp of Orari Gorge station was at the port looking for shepherds for his run in South Canterbury. Observing a fine-looking sheep-dog with the Grant brothers, he hired both men. In addition to wages, William was allowed to run some cattle of his own. This gave him a start in stock dealing, at which he became extremely successful. During the 1870s William made Temuka his headquarters for a stock dealing business which expanded outside of Canterbury. His success led to land transactions which included purchase of the 1010-acre Elloughton Grange farm, which lay on the outskirts of Timaru and lived there for the rest of his life. Grant married Elizabeth Helen Allan, the daughter of a Timaru contractor, near Timaru in 1884. They went on to have three sons and two daughters and in 1893 he built The Grange, a two-storeyed, 17-room mansion, on Elloughton Grange. It was designed by the French-born Timaru architect Maurice Duval. Grant had new opportunities with the beginning of the frozen meat trade in the early 1880s; he had a substantial shareholding in the SC Refrigerating Company which operated from its Smithfield freezing works, a short distance from Elloughton Grange. In his later years, Grant attended to his land and financial interests. He was a very wealthy man. He died of a heart attack at Elloughton Grange in 1910. His wife, Elizabeth continued to live at The Grange until her death in 1942. William Grant was a plain, unassuming, good-natured man who was respected and well-liked. His business acumen and remarkable knowledge of stock made him one of New Zealan'd most successful meat operators, and for a long time the country's leading buyer and shipper. |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Stimulating and varied activities programme to reduce loneliness and boredom, these activities include : Art, BBQ, Big Print Books, Board Games, Bowls, Bridge, Pet Therapy Dogs, Cards, Craft, Children Visiting, Church Services, Concerts, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaws, Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Pianist, Picnic Facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV on our wide-screen, Theater, Videos, Park., Arthritis society |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see management for individual details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have a generous quota of staff on board, and are fortunate to have a committed educated and caring team, who enjoy supporting and encouraging our residents in their activities of daily living. | |
| Details about meals | Our meals are nutritious and home-cooked, to provide maximum enjoyment and nutritional value. Individual tastes are catered for, and our dietician plans nutritional requirements for all new admissions | |
| Internet access | Guest wifi is available to all residents, please see Julaine our Office Manager at reception. | |
| Associated Complexes | As leaders in care, Radius currently owns 23 residential care facilities throughout New Zealand, and we enjoy the benefits of being associated with a dynamic and resident-centered philosophy of care. | |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Aug 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Services are provided by church volunteers. |
| Baptist | Yes | Services are provided by church volunteers. |
| Brethren | Yes | We have a number of residents who have close links with the local Brethren community. |
| Christian | Yes | The Roman Catholic church brings Holy Communion weekly to the Catholics in our facility. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We welcome all beliefs, and support individual values and inclusiveness in our special environment. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | Services are provided by church volunteers. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Inter-denominational services are provided twice-yearly at special times - ie. Easter and Christmas - for all residents to enjoy. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Services are provided by church volunteers. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.20 Km | across the road |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | across the road |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Northtown Mall is a 2-minute drive away |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | We have 7 acres of grounds, and there are a number of parks within a short drive. |
| Library | 5.00 Km | The local library in town is a short distance away. We do have a library service on site. |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.