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WINDSORCARE - Hospital

At a glance
Vacancy
Soon
Name
WINDSORCARE
Category
Hospital
Address
1 Horseshoe Lake Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Dr Warren Smith, PhD - (03) 385 3179
Owner
Windsor House Cottage Trust
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Windsor House exists to provide a safe and caring residential environment for the older people of Christchurch, whilst respecting the uniqueness and fostering the potential of each individual.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 40
Vacancy Soon
Enquiries are always welcome. For further information and to view our facility, please contact Gene Ruiz on 03 385 3179..
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $25.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 27 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 No

Updated: 28 Nov 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 12 (incl. managers)
Enrolled Nurse Yes three
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes 50
Physiotherapist Yes contracted
Social Worker (on site) Yes contracted, as required
Diversional Therapist Yes 2
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 1 (qualified), 1 assistant
Hairdresser Yes Visits twice a week
Podiatrist Yes contracted
Dietitian Yes contracted
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Visits on request. Church services on site once a fortnight.

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

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

Updated: 26 Sep 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
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Some limitations
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes Negotiable
Pets In Residence Yes We have a resident cat in our Rest Home. We encourage visits from family pets. Dogs must be on a leash when visiting.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes may be negotiable
Phone Access In Own Room Yes At residents cost
Wifi Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Lounges, separate dining room, seating in sunny atriums at the end of each wing
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Outings Yes regular van outings
Whānau Room Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes Negotiable-outside the building

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Special Features
Special Features
Not for profit organisation.

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Varied activities -housie, bowls, entertainers regularly. Activity program, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, BBQ, Billiards, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Church, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Garden, Housie, Indoor Games, Library, Pool table, Rotary, RSA, Videos

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact manager for details.
Staffing qualifications and details Registered Nurses on duty 24/7
Details about meals Main meal - midday Breakfast in bed/room Happy Hour - Wednesday and Sunday

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.05 Km Main bus services as well as Metro and Orbiter buses from the Mall. A bus stop outside our gate.
Shops 0.05 Km Directly opposite The Palms Mall. (crossing from Golf Links Road.) Large Countdown supermarket, banks, post office, movie theatres and many specialty stores.
Mall 0.05 Km Directly opposite The Palms Mall. (crossing from Golf Links Road.) Large Countdown supermarket, banks, post office, movie theatres and many specialty stores. Cafes and restaurants.
Parks 0.50 Km Burwood Park
Library 0.05 Km The Shirley library is situated within the Mall site adjacent to our facility.

Updated: 26 Sep 2019

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 Village Accreditation (Expiry date) 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: 26 Sep 2019


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