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Arvida St Allisa

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Arvida St Allisa
Category
Dementia
Address
46 Main South Road
Sockburn
Christchurch 8042
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
James Mackenzie - 03 343 3388
Owner
Arvida - 0800 278 432
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Welcome to St Allisa, an Arvida care and wellbeing community. We are a resident-led community, using the Attitude of Living Well to drive our engagement with our residents who are encouraged to get involved and make decisions about their day to day living.

St Allisa is nestled amongst beautiful tree-lined grounds and an 'Old English Garden', with gorgeous roses and hedging. We offer a warm, comfortable and homely environment and we respect each resident's individuality and privacy.

St Allisa features a strong New Zealand theme throughout, from our grounds, which are planted in native plants to our paintings and artwork of local New Zealand scenes. Our Rest Home and Hospital is tastefully designed and well positioned for the sun and views within this beautiful setting.

We offer a wide spectrum of care from Rest Home, Hospital, Respite and Dementia Care to Long Term Care for those with Chronic Health Conditions, Young People with Disabilities and ACC Recovery.

We have 109 rooms, in both single and double, and all have full ensuite bathrooms. The environment is homely and warm, and residents are encouraged to bring their own pictures, ornaments and other personal items to personalise their rooms if they wish.

A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times, and our team of friendly Wellness Partners look after our residents like they are family. All of our Wellness Partners have the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing - Advance Care and Support (Level 2, 3 or 4), or are studying for it. Education for all of our staff, including housekeepers and kitchen staff, is a priority for us here at St Allisa.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 6 Sep 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 20
Vacancy Yes
1
Impending vacancy No - 1
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: 14 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"Thank you. Words cannot express how grateful the family and I are for your support and care of our lovely Dad.. I will miss our chats."

"Just like to say a very big thank you to you all for the love and care you gave to my Mum and the support you gave to me in her final days. It meant so much."

“To the kind ladies in the dementia unit. Thank you so much for your care of Dad over the time he was with you and for your support to us all, we couldn’t have done it without you. "

Updated: 6 Sep 2023

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have a Registered Nurse on duty at all times. Oversight is provided by our Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Manager and Village Manager with on-call support from Arvida's Wellness and Care team.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our team of friendly Wellness Partners look after our residents like they are family. All of our Wellness Partners have the Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Advanced Care and Support (Level 2, 3 or 4), or are studying for it. All of our dementia staff have attended 'Walking in Another's Shoes' course and complete extra specialist dementia training.
Physiotherapist Yes An On-the-Go physiotherapist is on site once a week and also available on-call. Physiotherapist assistants are specially trained Wellness Partners available and works closely with the physiotherapist.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Please enquire
Diversional Therapist 40 Yes Our Wellness Partners incorporate both traditional caregiver and diversional therapist roles. We have qualified and registered DTs amongst our Wellness Partner staff. A comprehensive activities and entertainment plan is developed by our Pillar teams of staff and residents (Moving, Eating, Thinking, Engaging and Resting Well).
Hairdresser Yes There is a hair salon on site and the hairdresser visits once a week.
Podiatrist Yes A podiatrist calls every six weeks and residents book appointments through the care team.
Dietitian Yes We have access to Arvida Dietitians who provide advise and assist with seasonal menu designs. Our Eating Well committee ensures resident choices feature on the menu frequently.
Kaumatua Negotiable Please enquire
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable Please enquire
Other Personnel Negotiable Receptionist, Administration, Housekeepers, Chefs, Kitchen Hand, Maintenance Supervisor and a Gardener. Hearing aid association and ear health when required.

Updated: 6 Sep 2023

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management No Please enquire
Palliative Care (Contracted) No End of Life Care Contract
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes With over view from Nurse Maude Hospice
IV Antibiotic Capability No Please enquire
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes Please enquire
Continence Advice Yes Please enquire
Stomal Therapy Yes Please enquire
Stroke Rehabilitation No Please enquire
Tracheotomy Care No Please enquire
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes Please enquire
Psychiatric Care Yes Please enquire
Community Health Yes
Clinical Management Yes Monday to Friday
Other Specialties Yes Please enquire

Updated: 20 Mar 2019

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
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes if possible

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes You are most welcome. The Attitude of Living Well encourages residents to change their address, not their lifestyle. We'll find a way to make your room your castle.
Single Rooms Yes We have a limited number of double rooms available. These come with premium rooms charges.
Ensuite Yes Included as our Standard Room.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Happy hours
Pets In Residence Yes Two pet birds and many fish. Dogs frequently visit, including our therapy dog.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Please enquire
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Please enquire
Wifi Yes Available via a monthly charge
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Individual thermostats in each room.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Contract with HFA
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Pegasus Contract
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Overview from Nurse Maude Hospice. RNs are syringe driver competent. Completed 'Fundamentals of Palliative Care' modules.
Palliative Care Contract No End Of Life Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes Respite and Carer Support and Private
Outings Yes Our Dementia Care unit is a very family orientated. Family and friends are always welcome and are free to join in with the daily activities of the unit. There is also a van outing each week, which is very popular.
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes Please enquire
Residents Committee Yes Please enquire. Resident meetings and Wellness meetings are held monthly. The Health & Disability Commission has an Advocacy Service that may be accessed by any resident or their family.
Newsletter Yes Monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Every resident has a care plan that is updated as required for appropriate and safe interventions.
Rural Setting No Spacious grounds with trees and gardens
Smoking Permitted Yes Gazebo outside
Semi-Secure Yes Secure Unit. Entry/Exit accessed by a keypad.

Updated: 6 Sep 2023

Special Features
Special Features
Nothing but the best is acceptable for each and every resident. Transport available to appointments if this is difficult for family to arrange.
Please feel free to come and visit us - preferably organise a time with the manager and have a coffee, a good talk and look around, you will immediately feel the warmth and friendliness surround you. Visiting residents is whenever it suits you. We are a vibrant happy place to be.

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Personalised lifestyle plans are put together with the resident and family involved. Activity programs may include the following: Newspaper reading,bowls, floor darts, van outing, housie, exercises, parachute, gardening, walking groups, shopping, quiz, knitting group, reminiscing, happy hour, balloon exercises, drives, golf game, church service, mobile trolley, piano, massages, movies,library, word find, board games, one/one, fishing game, painting, relaxing, BBQ, concerts, music, church service, baking, entertainment, sing-a-longs, picnic, Sky TV, arts and crafts.
Local school input and interactions.

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please enquire.
Staffing qualifications and details Registered on duty 24 hours per day. Full time Diversional Therapists Trained Care Givers. Separate Laundry, cleaning and kitchen staff.
Details about meals Breakfast in bed or in the dining room. Choice of mains midday. Soup, savoury dish and sandwiches and fruit for tea. Morning, afternoon teas and supper, served or available in own rooms with tea making facilities provided.

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Chinese dialect Yes
Egyptian Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
French Yes
Interpreter Yes Please enquire.
Samoan Yes
Spanish Yes
Tagalog Yes
Other Information No Please enquire.

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Christian Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes Weekly communion
(Other comments) No Please enquire. Interdenominational services held

Updated: 28 Oct 2016

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.01 Km
Shops 0.50 Km
Mall 0.50 Km
Parks 0.50 Km
Library Library across the road

Updated: 19 Aug 2016

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Spark of Life Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 28 Oct 2016


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