Cunliffe House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cunliffe House
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 7 Cunliffe Road
Redwood
Christchurch 8051 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Tricia and Steve Hanson - (03) 3238702
- Owner
- Tricia and Steve Hanson - (03) 3238702
- Mr S Hanson
- Mrs P Hanson
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Our aim is to provide a home with quality care in a warm friendly family environment.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have 2 single rooms available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | On call 24 hours a day | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The home engages an Activities Co-ordinator who organises a range of activities to meet the differing capabilities of our residents, with everyone being encouraged but not obliged to participate. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Vists first Saturday of every Month | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular visits or on request | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus reviewed on a regular basis | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Co-owner Steve is often on site to assist in tasks | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered nurse available for this |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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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 | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to furnish their rooms topersonal liking |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have a varity of single rooms that are individually decorated in warm colours |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | These are very large and suited to couples or friends who wish to share |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have several very large sunny rooms that are ideal for couples |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some of our rooms are equiped with ensuite toliets |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | As alcohol can interact with some medications adversely, it is advised that only limited amounts of alcohol are consumed. Alcohol may also be provided on special occasions. Happy Hour is held every Friday at 4.00pm. This is a good opportunity to socalise |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Yes we have a large black cat named Petal, a bird aviery and a fish pond |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Pets by negotiation |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At residents cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have there own thermostat |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two large lounges that are tastefully decorated and are well position to take full advantage of the sun and outside views. We have several lovely sitting areas within our large garden and a lovely shelted verandah. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | We have our own minibus which we use for resident outings on Monday and Friday afternoons. We visit all places of interest and welcome requests. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | The committee meets on a regular basis and is chaired by the Activities Coordinator |
| Newsletter | Yes | This is sent to residents, resident's families, staff, and service providers |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are right on the boundary of a rural setting but are still very close to the central city. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted on our verandah. |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Special Features
| Situated in a tranquil garden setting at 7 Cunliffe Road in Redwood/Belfast, residents enjoy a picturesque garden featuring a bird aviary,fish pond and sunny courtyards and veranda. Cunliffe House is well situated to service the direct area as well as North Canterbury. Facilities: We pride ourselves on being 100% owner operated facility. Comprising of 23 beds, we are smaller sized rest home that allows residents to be treated as individuals in a friendly family style environment. The rest home is set in a grand old home which retains the character while offering the benefits of modern day living. Our aim is to ensure residents receive the best possible care by qualified and experienced staff, ensuring their individual needs and well being are met in a safe environment. Although each bedroom is fully furnished, we encourage our residents to bring articles and furniture of their choice that will enable them to feel at home. All rooms are equipped with a call bell to ensure assistance is accessible at all times and fully automated fire sprinkler system. Our two lounges look out onto garden areas. Outdoor seating is situated in these garden courtyards and on the verandah, for your enjoyment. Heating to resident’s rooms is individually thermostatically controlled to allow for individual preference. We offer a variety of rooms and can cater for couples. Décor and Environment: The decor is tasteful with neutral tonings and full carpeting. We are a smoke-free environment throughout the main part of the facility. An area is available on the verandah for those who wish to smoke. As well as the outdoor sitting areas, there is a bird aviary and fish pond in the garden area for your enjoyment. |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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The home engages an Activities Co-ordinator who organises a range of activities to meet the differing capabilities of our residents, with everyone being encouraged but not obliged to participate. Activities are of great importance in promoting socialisation, mental and physical stimulation, and encouraging a general sense of vitality. Communication is encouraged through the increased stimulation of outside activities and a supportive atmosphere is developed increasing residents confidence and independence. Visitors are encouraged to assist with these activities where they feel comfortable doing so. Some of the regular activities are: • Hand Crafts – painting, flower arranging, card making. • Trips in the Van twice weekly • Local Belfast friendly Club • Picnics • Casino • Board games • Quizzes • Exercises • Newspaper readings • Musical entertainment • Happy hour We are always open to suggestions. |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Available on request. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have wonderful team that care for all our residents in a caring and loving manner. All of staff are suitably experienced and qualified in their area of responsibility | |
| Details about meals | Breakfast: Served between 7- 45 to 8.30am either in resident’s bedrooms or dining room as desired. Morning Tea: Served at 10-00am in the main lounge, dining room / bedrooms / outside. Lunch: Served at 12.00pm in the dining room. This is the main meal of the day followed by dessert. Afternoon Tea: Served at 2.45pm in the dining room. Tea: Served at 5.00pm in the dining room consisting of a soup followed by a savoury dish and fresh fruit. Supper: Served at 7.30pm in the lounges, dining room or bedrooms. Food and refreshments are available outside these times by request. A wide variety of home cooked meals and delicious home baking is enjoyed by residents, (and family by arrangement), with special dietary needs being catered for. We believe in providing as much homemade and home grown foods as possible including homemade preserves. The menu is adjusted on a seasonal basis taking advantage of in-season fruit and vegetables. We welcome your ideas in relation to meal content. | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | All denominations are catered for through monthly church services provided on the premises on Thursdays. Residents are assisted to attend Church services in the community at their request. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.02 Km | Bus stop available at the end of the street. |
| Shops | 0.04 Km | Dairy, hairdresser, bakery, take aways and service station. |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Northwood mega centre |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Styx Mill reserve is close by and a lovely place for a stroll. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Redwood Public Library. We also have a collection of books from the library that are changed regularly. |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 16 Aug 2018 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.