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Peaceful Pines Living

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Peaceful Pines Living
Category
Rest Home
Address
12 Kimberley Road
Darfield
Darfield 7510
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Sumi Issac - 0223006000
Owner
Iyjo Varghese and Sumi Issac
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Peaceful Pines Living has an open door policy. We believe in treating everyone including our residents and staff with respect. We have a team of dedicated, well trained staff that are committed to providing the best quality of care.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 14
Vacancy Yes
NO PREMIUM ROOM RATES APPLY and a Double room available for a couple
Impending vacancy No - Please phone 0223006000
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 No

Updated: 2 Apr 2025

Testimonials
Testimonials
"You walk in the door to Pacific Pines Living and instantly feel welcome, safe and like you’re at home.
There is a wonderful sense of calm and inclusivity that makes it a pleasure to be here.
I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else."
S Valli, Resident
March 2025

Updated: 18 Mar 2025

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes Respite care is available please phone to discuss your requirements.
Carer Support Yes Private or Subsidised beds are available from time to time please phone manager to discuss
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Wifi Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting Yes

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Special Features
Special Features
Peaceful Pines Living is a family owned and managed Rest home with a homely, country atmosphere with huge community support. Quality home cooked meals is a point of difference that is enjoyed by our residents everyday.

Having a strong sense of belonging and purpose is what we strive for our residents and staff here at Peaceful Pines Living.

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A fully qualified Diversional Therapist who creates group or individual activities, which include aromatherapy, hand massages, quizzes, outings, indoor bowls, music appreciation, sing a long sessions, exercises, garden , indoor games, library, meal options (diabetic or special needs catered for), outdoor games, videos, ,newspaper reading, shopping, Art painting class and Flower arranging.

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact the Manager for all fee-related questions.
Staffing qualifications and details Fully trained staff, kind and caring. Exceeds MOH standards for staff requirements
Details about meals Our home cooked meals are fresh and varied. We cater for vegetarian, diabetic and special dietary requirements if needed. We pride our service as excellent in this area.

Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Hindi Yes
Malayalam Yes
Marathi Yes

Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes Regular in house church groups who cater for all denominations.
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes

Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km
Shops 0.50 Km
Mall 0.00 Km
Parks 0.50 Km
Library 1.00 Km

Updated: 5 Mar 2025

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes

Updated: 5 Mar 2025


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.