Elmswood Retirement Village (Rest Home)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Elmswood Retirement Village (Rest Home)
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 131 Wairakei Rd
Bryndwr
Christchurch 8053 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Chrissy Miller - 03 351 0974
- Owner
- Elmswood Court Lifecare Ltd
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"Constantly striving for excellence and positive aging".
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 54 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| Our Rest Home has a large main lounge for activities and entertainment as well as many intimate sitting areas dispersed around the facility, offering residents an alternative place to sit and enjoy their surroundings, have a quiet chat and enjoy our lovely gardens | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $0.00/day up to $15.00/day as at 13 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 | Yes |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours experienced Registered Nurses coverage | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | 24 hours experienced Registered Nurses coverage | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have contracted physio services | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Can access one if required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist team works to a diverse programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a salon on site | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular visits and when required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Dietitian approved menu and reviewed regularly with our Chef | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Various Church involvement and services | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Outside agencies can be accessed at any stage to meet requirements. | |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | The Registered Nurse has experience and up to date knowledge about wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | This would be arranged acording to resident's requirements. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | This would be arranged according to resident's requirements. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Registered Nurse, Magnolia Paraiso is dedicated to the care of our residents |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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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 | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Resident's are encouraged to make the room their own. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | 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 | Many areas to relax and enjoy the garden views. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Families of residents are encouraged to visit. There are many private areas to suit this purpose at Elmswood. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Residents with challenging behaviour can be catered for, until they become inappropriate for Elmswood. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | No | The objective at Elmswood is to create a smoke free environment. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Special Features
| Vege garden area for residents. Security system and patrols. Extensive multi-award winning gardens. Best location in Ch-Ch. |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Casual groups for cards, interdenominational church services twice a month, email and internet available, extensive daily entertainment programme, exercises twice weekly, rose garden and vege garden, weekly house sports, (indoor games), own library and public library visits, diets catered for, dinner drinks (happy hour), movies, two pianos , stereo systems, (music) daily newspaper reading, quizzes, mobile village shop and weekly shopping trips, sky TV, videos, monthly programme of outings, Movies, Activity programme, Entertainment |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Telephone, Sky TV and ensuite toilets. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Caregivers whom provide 24 hour nursing care with Registered Nursing staff on call nights and weekends. Elmswood also recoganises Enrolled Nurses and have several employed. | |
| Details about meals | The main meal is served in the evening with a lighter meal at lunch. | |
| Associated Complexes | Fendalton Retirement Village | |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | No | Elmswood supports and encourages Residents to follow their particular religious beliefs. |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.05 Km | Bus at the gate |
| Shops | 0.40 Km | Dairy / Food / Chemist/ Printing/ Takeaways/ Own Shop @ Elmswood. |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Close to Fendalton/Merivale/Riccarton |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Elmswood Park/ Jelly Park/ Hagley. |
| Library | 0.50 Km | Fendalton / Own library / Travelling Library/ |
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Updated: 31 Mar 2022 |
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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 Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | Expiry Date October 2025 |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.