Albarosa Rest Home
At a glance
- Name
- Albarosa Rest Home
- Category
- Respite / short term care
- Address
- 80 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Anne Hepburn - (03) 375 0727
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
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Respite is a short-term or temporary care option that provides a break for carers and your loved ones. Everyone needs a bit of downtime to recharge their batteries and that's where we can help.
Golden Healthcare Group has over 30 years of Aged Care experience in Christchurch.
Albarosa Rest Home is one of their facilities, it is a modern, sunny purpose built facility.
We are committed to providing specialised high quality memory loss care in our two 20 bed units
We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow
All rooms are large with individual ensuites.
Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs
We welcome your call.
Golden Healthcare Group has over 30 years of Aged Care experience in Christchurch.
Albarosa Rest Home is one of their facilities, it is a modern, sunny purpose built facility.
We are committed to providing specialised high quality memory loss care in our two 20 bed units
We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow
All rooms are large with individual ensuites.
Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs
We welcome your call.
Our Services Offering Respite / Short Stay
| Level of Care | Vacancy | Care Suites Vacancy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dementia | Yes | View Details | |
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Updated: 14 Nov 2024 |
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Testimonials
| It is a credit to Albarosa that all the residents look well cared for and content - not easy for those residents with dementia - March 24 Really enjoyed the education session with speaker - April 24 |
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Updated: 14 May 2024 |
Service Description
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora - Yes Certification - Yes ORA Applies - No |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| All Canterbury Region |
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Updated: 14 May 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Any questions regarding fees please contact Anne Hepburn, Facility Manager of Albarosa Rest Home. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Albarosa is staffed with qualified and competent people who have a special interest in working with persons with dementia. The positions are Registered Nurse/Facility Manager, Carers, Activities Co-ordinator, Cooks, and Housekeepers. Each employee takes an active interest in the care and well-being of our residents | |
| Details about meals | Our cooks daily prepare the meals from fresh ingredients and according to a seasonal rotating menu cycle. Items which are served are selected and prepared to appeal to the tastes of our residents. Various therapeutic diets and food textures can be prepared according to the resident's specific needs. | |
| Visitor information | There is no set visiting hours to enable families to connect with their loved ones . We do ask that the Visitors Book is signed when visiting for safety reasons. Staff are available to help visitors. | |
| Recreational opportunities | We have a full Activity Calendar that is changed monthly. Families are encouraged to participate when able. | |
| Internet access | Can be provided on request | |
| Transport | We have a van for outings and to take residents to appointments. Bus stop for the Orbiter is 200m away. | |
| Associated Complexes | Golden Age Rest Home, Camellia Court | |
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Updated: 14 May 2024 |
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Where service is provided
| Status | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| In Aged Residential Care | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | To be sourced by family if required |
| Wifi | Yes | Small monthly charge |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Underfloor heating |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Female residents only | Yes | One wing is ladies only |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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Access
| Access | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Easy access | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to availability |
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Updated: 14 May 2024 |
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After Hours
| After Hours | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After Hours | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Payment required | Yes | |
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 May 2024 |
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