Rosewood Lifecare - Two Specialised Dementia Care Units
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Rosewood Lifecare
- Category
- Psychogeriatric
- Address
- 288 Woodham Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Diane Topschij
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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At Rosewood, you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Rosewood family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Rosewood makes it easy with hospital, day programme, respite and dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Rosewood is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Linwood township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
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 Rosewood family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Rosewood makes it easy with hospital, day programme, respite and dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Rosewood is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Linwood township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.
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: 23 Jan 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Please contact our manager if you would like to view our Care Home as our vacancy status changes regularly. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $5.00/day up to $20.00/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 |
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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 “I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Pauline, Heritage Resident “I’d be happy to have any one of them in my family". Noel, Heritage Resident "There’s always something to smile about". Roy, Heritage Resident |
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Updated: 23 Jan 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered 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 | Visits weekly | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menu’s are approved by Dieticians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| 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: 23 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. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Our Day programmes give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| 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: 23 Jan 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Please enquire with a description of your Palliative Care needs. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Services Manager provides clinical oversight |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Please enquire with a description of your individual healthcare needs. |
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Updated: 23 Jan 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, dressers and small table etc to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All our room in our Psychogeriatric wing are single rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All our ensuites are shared between two rooms. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | There is a portable phone available for residents use. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi is available to all our residents during their stay. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | There is a heat pump in each of our resident's room and in the common areas. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are four lounge/seating areas within the Rimu Wing to sit and chat. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Talk to us or your GP about options. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Talk to us or your GP about options. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Outings | Yes | We have weekly outings and our DT's are also on hand to take residents out shopping etc when required. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | We have regular residents' meetings. |
| Family Committee | No | Our Independant Family meetings are held every three months. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A monthly newsletter is sent out to all families at the beginning of each month. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | IN designated outdoor areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Jan 2024 |
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Special Features
| At Rosewood, 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. Outdoor features include accessibility ramps, a paved courtyard, with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating. |
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Updated: 17 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 Rosewood 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. We have many interactive areas in this wing, from the bus stop to the sensory wall. All inviting our residents to explore their past. Our weekly van outings often take in the sights of Christchurch, and a stop for ice cream. Our DT's often walk our residents around our local area and down to the shopping mall. |
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Updated: 17 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 Care Home. | |
| Associated Complexes | Rosewood 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 nation-wide and 500 independent living units. | |
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Updated: 23 Jan 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 23 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: 23 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: 23 Jan 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.30 Km | The nearby public bus service goes to the town centre. |
| Shops | 1.30 Km | A variety of local stores are within short driving distance. |
| Mall | 1.90 Km | The local town centre has a range of shops and amenities. |
| Parks | 0.70 Km | Parks and recreational sights are within driving distance. |
| Library | 1.60 Km | We receive library books from the local library once a month. Our local library is located at the local mall. |
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Updated: 17 Jan 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | Winners of the NZACA Staff Training and Development Award 2008. Winners of NZACA Built and Grown environment Award 2009. Finalists of NZACA 'Innovative Care' Award 2010. Highly Commended for NZACA 'Innovative Care' Award 2011. |
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Updated: 23 Jan 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.