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Arvida Park Lane CHC

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Arvida Park Lane CHC
Category
Hospital
Address
35 Whiteleigh Avenue
Addington
Christchurch 8024
Region
Canterbury
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Personnel
Manager
Leigh Tabak - 021 342 232
Owner
Arvida Group Limited - 0800 278 432
Clinical Manager
Kurt Bacaltos - 021 513 064
Sales Manager
Ian Chamberlain - 021 489 784
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At Park Lane, life is about positive ageing, keeping fit, learning new skills, expressing creativity and staying connected to the wider neighbourhood.

Set amidst tall oak trees and beautifully landscaped grounds, Park Lane’s contemporary accommodation, recreational facilities, shared gardens and community spaces are matched by a holistic approach to helping our residents live their best life.

While Park Lane is revolutionary in some regards, it offers the proven care level that Arvida is famous for. From independent villas and serviced apartments through to modern care rooms for rest home and hospital-level care, almost every type of living arrangement is available. A highlight for independent living is the new ergonomically-designed Living Well apartments, which are linked to recreational and social facilities by timber decks and garden walkways.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 2 Nov 2021

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 24
Vacancy Yes
Park Lane’s purpose built rest home and hospital provides 24-hour specialised care in spacious individual rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. The very best of care is provided by our caring and qualified nursing team. We also offer respite to residents requiring short term care.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $10.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 26 Nov 2024
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: 28 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"Nana was one of Park Lane's first residents. As soon as we entered Park Lane we knew it was the right place for Nana. It is immaculately presented, her studio was well designed and more importantly the staff were incredible. They went that extra mile to make Nana and our family to feel so welcome and valued.

We are a very close family and we all visited Park Lane weekly to spend time with Nana. Over her time there we all developed strong bonds with the staff and residents. We loved visiting and catching up with everyone's news. When Nana suddenly became sick, the staff could not have been more accommodating of our needs. They genuinely cared for us all during this difficult time, ensuring Nana received the utmost professional and personal care. Words can not describe how much this meant to us as a family and myself personally. I will never forget their kindness.

Alesha and Joanne were amazing! They ensured everything was hassle free.

In short, I want to thank all the staff from Park Lane for everything they did for Nana and our family. We will greatly miss seeing them all. I also want to stress to Arvida senior management how lucky you are to have such an amazing team working together at Park Lane. I congratulate you on the Arvida structures and systems in place, as those coupled with an amazing team ensure fantastic care with a personal touch."
Praise from resident family member.


Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have a RN on duty at all times.
Enrolled Nurse Yes Currently have one enrolled nurse to compliment the team.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes All Health Care Assistants are required to have National Certificate in Aged Care.
Physiotherapist Yes As required / requested
Occupational Therapist Negotiable As required / requested
Diversional Therapist Yes A trained Diversional Therapist available for group activities and one on one from Monday - Friday.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes A purpose built, dedicated Beauty Salon is available and open twice weekly. Appointments can be made via reception.
Podiatrist Yes Visiting Podiatrist six weekly.
Dietitian Yes Summer and Winter menus are prepared by registered dietitian.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Regular services for all religious denominations.
Other Personnel Yes Maintenance / Gardener / Receptionist. All staff are here to assist residents.

Updated: 27 Oct 2021

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

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 residents are welcome, subject to vacancies
Carer Support Yes Subject to vacancies
Subsidised Yes Yes
Private Paying Yes Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes Advanced booking required.

Updated: 16 Nov 2016

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes All suites are furnishes, residents are welcome to personalise with their own furnishings. We have a maintenance man who can assist with moving in and any other requests.
Single Rooms Yes All of our suites are spacious and include a 32 inch flat screen T.V, en suite,and can be fully furnished if required.
Ensuite Yes All suites have their own en suite attached, ensuring for privacy and comfort.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Residents enjoy regular happy hours and special events. An activities calendar is available upon request.
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes On case by case basis. Please contact Manager to discuss further.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes All underfloor heating is centrally controlled. This can be adjusted to meet the residents preference.
Lounges/seating areas Yes Our Care Unit Lounge and dinning area has a fantastic view into AMI stadium. This is often utilized on game nights, family and friends are more than welcome to come along. A library is available for use by residents, along with a quiet reading den.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes We are committed to making sure our residents and family are comfortable during this time. We actively engage the palliative Nurse Maude team with all palliative care residents, and our staff undergo extensive training.
Palliative Care Contract Yes We are committed to making sure our residents and family are comfortable during this time. We actively engage the palliative Nurse Maude team with all palliative care residents, and our staff undergo extensive training.
Outings Yes Alongside an array of other activities, the facility provides frequent outings in which residents explore the city and surrounding areas. Our variation on the traditional Sunday drive.
Whānau Room Yes A stylish, comfortable cafe area is available for use by residents. A great place to enjoy a coffee and catch up when visiting.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We are happy to meet any cultural and spiritual needs residents have.
Newsletter Yes A quarterly newsletter allows for residents and families to keep up to date with the latest news and goings on at Park Lane and in the local community.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes Smoking is discouraged, however there are designated outdoor smoking areas.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Special Features
Special Features
Park Lane has adopted “Cycling without Age” initiative, our bike (Rickshaw) arrived in September 2016 and has already had residents with the “wind in their hair” to the Christchurch Hospital, through Hagley Park and around the local streets – with residents waving gaily to bystanders. Residents love the freedom, smells, interaction with the environment and their local community – they feel a part of their local community. Rickshaw rides are scheduled at least three times a week with the DT (and Village volunteers) pedalling our Residents.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Park Lane supports our Residents to have an active and engaging social calendar. We have a mixture of formal and informal events as well as an active community presence, with initiatives like Cycling Without Age and our Adopt a Grandparent Programme. For a full list of activities please see below.
, Age Concern, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Cards, Care and Craft, Casino, Chapel, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gas Fire, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, , Outings, Park, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Theatre, Travel, Vegetarian, Videos

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Meals are catered to meet residents individual dietary requirements. A dietitian is regularly consulted. We provide a 4 week rotational Summer and Winter menu.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Deaf Blind Sign Language Yes Actively engage with allied health services to provide assistance with communication.
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
French Yes
Hindi Yes
Indonesian Yes
Interpreter Yes Actively engage with allied health services to provide assistance with communication.
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Nepali Yes
Rarotongan Yes
Samoan Yes
Sign Language Yes Actively engage with allied health services to provide assistance with communication.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes We can provide any spiritual and religious needs any residents may have.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport Located on the Orbiter bus route, public transport is readily accesible.
Shops The complex is conveniently located right beside the Tower Junction shopping complex and around the corner from the Addington shops and restaurants.
Mall Riccarton Westfield Mall is located a short 5 minute drive from the facility.
Parks Situated beside the AMI stadium residents can see some of the action during local games from the top floor.

Updated: 8 Dec 2016

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 16 Nov 2016


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