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Summerset in the River City (Whanganui) - Care Centre

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Summerset in the River City (Whanganui)
Category
Hospital
Address
40 Burton Avenue
Whanganui East
Whanganui 4500
Postal Address
40 Burton Avenue
Whanganui East
Whanganui 4500
Region
Whanganui
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Shelley Mancer
Owner
Summerset Group
Village Manager
Shelley Mancer - 06 825 1061
Care Centre Manager
Maryke Miles - 06 825 1063
Sales Manager
Brent Davis - 06 825 1062
Other services
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Summerset in the River City offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our modern, purpose-built Care Centre (Care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria).

Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community.

Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.

Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.

Our care centre has received 4 year certification from the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital level care.

To find out more, please call us on 0800 786 637 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 15
Vacancy Yes
SHORT TERM PLEASE CALL FOR ENQUIRY We welcome Intermediate Care, Respite, Chronically Medically Ill and Non Weight Bearing
Impending vacancy Yes - Vacant room being refurbished
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $12.50/day up to $50.00/day as at 19 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

Updated: 27 Dec 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours 7 days a week
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Cover all shifts 24 hours 7 days per week
Physiotherapist Negotiable
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Usually provided by WDHB
Diversional Therapist 40 Yes 7 day Activities
Hairdresser Yes 4 days per week
Podiatrist Yes Qualified Podiatrist visits
Dietitian Negotiable Have access to the Dietician at the local DHB.
Kaumatua Negotiable Access to community based groups as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable We have a chaplain who comes regularly from the Whanganui east parish

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We work with the Community Allied Health Team
ACC Rehabilitation Yes These contracts are person centred and individualised
Tracheotomy Care Yes To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager
Spinal Injuries Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes
High Care Needs Yes This is based on the assessment and our ability to provide this level of care
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes In some cases, this is dependent on the size of the room chosen
Ensuite Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We welcome pets as visitors as long as they are well managed.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes We recommend you bring a cellphone.
Wifi Yes Wifi available in communal areas
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Dependent on the care suite/apartment chosen
Lounges/seating areas No We have our Divine café in our village for all residents and their families
Cafe Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes Everyone is welcome in our homes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes There are weekly bus outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity.
Whānau Room Yes We encourage families to use this room.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We have culturally appropriate services in care, we work in partnership with the whanau to ensure a person centred service for our māori residents.
Family Committee No We have regular family and friends meetings where residents' families are invited to attend. When a resident moves into Care, we send out a Move In Survey to their family to check everything went well & they got the info they needed. We send satisfaction surveys to resident's families as well for their views.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes A designated smoking area will be provided for care residents by the Village Manager
Semi-Secure Yes We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Special Features
Special Features
Our care centre has received 4 year certification from the Ministry of Health to provide rest home and hospital level care.

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Movies, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Movies

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not While most of the services we provide are included in your daily care fee such as meals and Caregiver assistance, you may require specialist or extra products or services. Additional services for which additional charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to services like Audiologists, Dentists, Hairdressers, Dry cleaning, Podiatry. Please speak to the Care Centre Manager if you have any questions.
Staffing qualifications and details Village Manager, Clinical Manager, Enrolled Nurse, Qualified Caregivers, Chef, Café Supervisor, Cafe Assistant, Office Manager, Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist, Property Officer, Property Assistant, Head Gardener,
Details about meals Summerset offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce.
Recreational opportunities Onsite Diversional and Recreational Therapists plan and deliver a range of therapeutic recreation programmes that take into account your personal preferences.
Internet access Wifi is available in common areas
Transport We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required.

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.00 Km Bus stop right outside the main gate to take residents into town when required.
Shops 0.50 Km Whanganui east shopping centre is a 10 minute walk from the village.
Mall 3.00 Km A short car or bus ride will take you into town where you can visit the local shopping centre.
Parks 1.00 Km Kowhai park is a within walking distance of the village.
Library 3.00 Km Summerset have an extensive Library on site for all residents. The mobile library from the Whanganui Library parks right outside the main gates every fortnight. Whanganui's main library is near town.

Updated: 2 Aug 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Other details No Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 12 Dec 2024


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.