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Merivale Retirement Village

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Care Suite Vacancy
Yes
Name
Merivale Retirement Village
Category
Hospital
Address
27 Somme Street
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
Darlene Dobui - 03 375 4117
Owner
Metlifecare - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
Other services
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Care at Metlifecare is deeply personal and always personalised.

Our Aged Residential Care supports every resident to live a fulfilling life in a safe and welcoming setting that feels like home.

We take time to get to know you, so we can better support and care for you. We’ll develop a personalised care plan with you – to understand your preferences and help you to continue doing the things you love.

Positioned in the heart of one of Christchurch’s most sought-after suburbs, Merivale offers warm and vibrant retirement living nestled among beautifully manicured gardens. Our residents enjoy a range of living options, from independent living to rest home and hospital-level care.

Your friends and family will always be welcome to spend time with you, and they can join in for meals and celebrations as well as pop in for a cup of tea and chat.

The need for care can be unpredictable, making it hard to guarantee that a care place will be available at times. Although we can’t always control availability, we encourage you to get in touch - we are here to help. People come first, always. That’s our Care Promise.

Explore how our Aged Residential Care can support you: https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/aged-care
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 25
Vacancy No
Currently have rooms available
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $40.00/day up to $80.00/day as at 21 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

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 6
Care Suite Vacancy Yes
We currently have care suites that are available
Care Suite Impending vacancy Yes - Care Suites are available
Care Suite Short stay considered No
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)

Updated: 28 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"I have lived at Merivale Retirement Village for nearly 3 years now. The staff and management treat us all with great respect. I am so happy to be in such a gorgeous environment and love to walk in the gardens every day. The care is superb and the staff look after us all so well. Thank you so much"

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour Registered Nurse Care
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes Regular physiotherapy available
Occupational Therapist Yes Access to Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Mondays and Fridays every week.
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes Access to Dietitian
Kaumatua Yes Access to Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Access to Catholic and Anglican Services

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes Ready access to community specialists plus experience within our own staff
Diabetic Care Yes Ready access to the Resources at the Diabetics Centre
Continence Advice Yes Ready access to Nurse Maude service
Stomal Therapy Yes Experienced RN's & access to Community Specialists
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Our on site physio works with our clients to regain their mobility. We connect our clients with services available in the community and Burwood Hospital.
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Infection Control Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes Ready access to Community Psych specialists
Clinical Management Yes
Other Specialties Yes Access to Nurse Maude & Burwood Speciality teams

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

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

Updated: 21 Dec 2022

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room No The rooms are individually temperature controlled, so can be adjusted to suit.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Outings Yes
Residents Committee No We hold monthly residents meetings in the main lounge.
Newsletter Yes A quarterly relatives newsletter is being introduced at the end of February.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted No An outside designated smoking area is available.

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Bridge, cards etc interdenominational church services, electric beds, exercises, extensive gardens around the complex, weekly happy hour, indoor games, library, gas log fire, meal options, music, newspaper reading, quizzes, shopping, SkyTV, videos, outings, BBQ, Chapel.

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Hairdressing, Dry cleaning, Podiatry (unless prescribed), Non-essential medications, Subscriptions, Manicurist are not included. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour Nursing Care
Details about meals Main meal - evening - SET MENU - 4 weekly cycle

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Cantonese Yes
Chinese dialect No Hokkien
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
French Yes
Hindi Yes
Indonesian Yes
Japanese Yes
Samoan Yes
Spanish Yes
Thai Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes Regular service held
Christian Yes Fortnightly Catholic prayer meeting
Inter denominational Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km Somme St entrance to the village
Shops 0.50 Km Merivale shopping centre
Mall 0.50 Km Merivale
Parks 0.45 Km Rugby Park
Library 0.50 Km Fendalton/Papanui

Updated: 18 Jan 2021

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

Updated: 18 Jan 2021


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