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
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Sumi Issac - 0223006000
- Owner
- Iyjo Varghese and Sumi Issac
Other services
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
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
"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
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 | 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 | 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
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
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
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
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
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Malayalam | Yes | |
Marathi | Yes | |
Updated: 5 Mar 2025 |
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
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 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.