Avon Lifecare (Family Owned) - REST HOME
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Avon Lifecare (Family Owned)
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 437 Armagh Street
Linwood
Christchurch 8011 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Hamish Bennett - 0276301568
- Owner
- Family owned and operated - 03 982 2165
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Our FAMILY OWNED homes make your loved ones their focus for life enrichment and safety each moment. Join our family today
We have Dementia level and rest home rooms available at our multiple locations.
Holdsworth House Rest Home is set around a stunning courtyard of raised garden beds with it’s own young grape vine. 60 residents enjoy a choice of accommodation, from standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to premium bed-sitting rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
We have 2 other facilities in Christchurch - Kauri Lodge in Riccarton and Victoria Care in the City Centre
View associated providers on the right hand side for more details
We have Dementia level and rest home rooms available at our multiple locations.
Holdsworth House Rest Home is set around a stunning courtyard of raised garden beds with it’s own young grape vine. 60 residents enjoy a choice of accommodation, from standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to premium bed-sitting rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
We have 2 other facilities in Christchurch - Kauri Lodge in Riccarton and Victoria Care in the City Centre
View associated providers on the right hand side for more details
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 10 May 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 70 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Yes we do have a room available | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 04 Sep 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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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | The Revd Jill Keir and her team conduct weekly Sunday services at Fitzgerald and is available for personal visits with residents, family and friends. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | We have access to Geontology Nurse Specialists at the DHB |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Short stay services depends on available vacant beds |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Premium rooms have ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In courtyard. |
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Updated: 11 Feb 2022 |
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Special Features
| We provide a complete range of care on one site. Hospital attached, Dementia Care provided in a separate wing. We provide a sociable environment where family are welcome to enjoy a meal with their relatives in the dining room and join any other activities they choose. |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
Interests & Activities
| We provide a recreational program that is meaningful to our residents. Our activity programme includes: bowls, quizzes, housie, outings, church services and exercise programmes. |
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Updated: 21 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have highly qualified care staff available 24/7 | |
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Updated: 10 Jan 2019 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Armenian | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We have access to other interpreter services |
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Updated: 14 Mar 2019 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Metro Route 60 - Hillmorton/Southshore |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | Linwood village, Stanmore Road shops including KiwiPost and New World supermarket. |
| Mall | 2.00 Km | The Palms |
| Parks | 0.30 Km | 5 minutes walk to Beverley Park |
| Library | Linwood Library, 1st floor Eastgate Mall | |
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Updated: 21 Jul 2016 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| 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: 21 Jul 2016 |
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What's New
Merry Christmas. Are you or a loved one seeking more companionship or needing some extra help with some tasks? Come see our family and friends at Avon. We have some rooms open and multiple locations. Come join our family today. |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2024 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.