Chatswood Retirement Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Chatswood Retirement Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 60 Hawford Road
Opawa
Christchurch 8023 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Russell Walters - (03) 332 7323
- Owner
- Ennor Investments
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Welcome to Chatswood Retirement Village. In late 2014 we opened our new Hospital wing, new kitchen, laundry, lounge and Retirement Village facilities. All of which are built with exceptional quality and design. We also offer rest home level care in the existing building onsite.
Our village manager, Russell Walters, is supported by a skilled and experienced senior management team. Russell comes from a strong background of managing residential care facilities throughout New Zealand.
Residents are encouraged to maintain independence, creativity and individuality at Chatswood which is expressed through their personalized surroundings and personal choice. We believe that each resident is a unique individual who is part of a family and community. Age is part of the life continuum.
Residents from all parts of the facility enjoy regular outings in the Chatswood Van which you may have seen out and about, especially with the warmer weather becoming more frequent. Make sure to give us a wave and say hello when you see us around!
We are very excited about the new changes here at Chatswood and encourage you to come and have a look around our facility located in Opawa, Christchurch.
Our village manager, Russell Walters, is supported by a skilled and experienced senior management team. Russell comes from a strong background of managing residential care facilities throughout New Zealand.
Residents are encouraged to maintain independence, creativity and individuality at Chatswood which is expressed through their personalized surroundings and personal choice. We believe that each resident is a unique individual who is part of a family and community. Age is part of the life continuum.
Residents from all parts of the facility enjoy regular outings in the Chatswood Van which you may have seen out and about, especially with the warmer weather becoming more frequent. Make sure to give us a wave and say hello when you see us around!
We are very excited about the new changes here at Chatswood and encourage you to come and have a look around our facility located in Opawa, Christchurch.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 7 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 13 Nov 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 42 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | No |
| Care Suites available | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 13 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | Jocelyn is our full time Clinical Manager who has a great team of Registered Nurses work alongside her. We always have Registered Nurses on site. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We pride ourselves on having a great team of caregivers. We are lucky enough to have several Philippine caregivers awaiting their New Zealand Nursing Registration, so we are very lucky to have their extra skills. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a access to a Physio who is able to come to Chatswood whenever they are needed. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Please speak with us further if you want to know more about occupational therapy. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | All residents have access to a service co-ordinator. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 35 | Yes | Sue is our fully qualified Diversional Therapist who works Monday - Friday. We have a great range of activities which is run through all parts of our facility. Make sure to check the calenders around the facility for what activities are on. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 16 | Yes | Marilyn works alongside Sue on a Wednesday & Thursday. They make a great team who are always coming up with great new activities for residents to enjoy. If you have a suggestion of an activity you would like to do make sure to let Sue and Marilyn know. |
| Hairdresser | 6 | Yes | We have a lovely hairdresser who visits twice a week and by special arrangement. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The local podiatrist visits every 6 to 8 weeks and as required. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | We have access to a Dietitian who reviews special diets and provides rotational menus to keep all meals healthy, nutritious and delicious. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have a house Doctor who visit twice a week to provide exceptional continuity of care. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All Religions. We run regular church sessions. If you want more information about how your denomination fits in here at Chatswood please get in touch so we can organse any special services. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are lucky enough to have access to both a beauty therapist and someone who comes in and gives massage. If you are after any special services please let us know and we can help organise visitors to the facility for you. | |
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Updated: 28 Mar 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We are able to help support those residents who need care maintaing their oxygen management systems. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We have great staff who care for any Palliative residents making sure that both them and their family are kept comfortable. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have a dedicated room for those who are at end of life and needing palliative care. We also can provide a quiet space for family and friend to spend quality time with their loved one. |
| Wound Care | Yes | All RN's are qualified in Wound Care and attend to regular training so that we offer the highest standard of care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We can fully cater for any residents who have Diabetes and help them manage their diabetic care well. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have staff on team who are knowledgeable in continence products and what is appropriate for individual use. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Jocelyn Flores is our Clinical Manager who has a great team of nurses and caregivers working alongside her. |
| Other Specialties | No | Can be access if needed |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We have a dedicated bed for respite and carer support so families can book ahead of time when they need a holiday or quite often, for earthquake repairs. Alot of the residents often come back for Day Care to join in with activities or entertainment. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We have a bed available for Carer Support or Short Stay which can be booked in advance. Please get in touch if you would like to make a booking. |
| Subsidised | Yes | We do not charge any extra making bookings in advance. Please note that some residents may be entitled to a subsidy through the DHB to stay at Chatswood. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We also accept residents, both short and long term, who wish to pay privately. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We can take advance bookings so that your carer can go on holiday, take a break or if they just need some relief, knowing that you are looked after and in safe surroundings. |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We love to see residents personalities shine through their rooms and possessions. Please talk to us about what furniture may suit your room and appropriate for any care that is being provided. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All of our rooms are generous in size. We encourage residents to make their rooms their own by decorating how they wish. We are happy for residents to also bring their own furniture as long as it allows staff the room to provide excellent level of care. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We do have some rooms available that are suited for couples. Please get in touch if you wish to know more information about these as they are very sought after and not always available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most of our rooms have an ensuite for residents. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We allow residents to continue enjoying life as they did at home, this often includes a late afternoon drink or a social catch up at happy hour. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We currently have two cats living at Chatswood. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please speak with us further about this as things often change. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We are able to bring the cordless phone to your room for you to use. We can also set up a personal phone in your room covering all New Zealand and cell phone calls for $20.00 per month. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi is avaliable at no extra cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | You can keep your room at a comfortable temperature by changing it yourself in most rooms. Other rooms are kept at a suitable temperature using the main heater/air conditioner system. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are able to accept people under 65 who need residential care. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two lounges in the villa, and another lounge built in the new hospital wing. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | You are more than welcome to enjoy your day at Chatswood, you may even wish to be included in some of the outings or activities that take place. |
| Outings | Yes | We often go on outings in the van with Sue and Marilyn. We like to go out for lunch, mall visits, rides around Christchurch to see the changes, out to the beach for ice cream and in land for drives around the fields. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Can be made available when needed. We are happy to be able to offer a quiet space for your family. |
| Residents Committee | No | We do not have a committee, although we do have regular residents meetings that allow you to bring up any queries or concerns. We love feedback of how you are enjoying life here at Chatswood. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We are in the process of establishing a Family Committee/Meeting - please get in touch if this is something you are interested in. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a quarterly newsletter and happy to email this to families or post it. We also love residents contributions to the newsletter and acknowledging events and activities happening in and around the facility. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have a great reputation for successfully managing challenging behavior. If you would like to know more about how we are able to help you or your family live a balanced lifestyle please speak with us. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We do have some residents with confusion but managed safely within our environment which is one of the criteria for admission. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Although smoking is permitted it is not encouraged. We have a covered outside area available for smokers. We expect smokers to discard of any waste appropriately using the supplied sand bins. |
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Updated: 28 Mar 2023 |
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Special Features
| Our current owners purchased Chatswood in June 2010 and since then have taken Chatswood through major refurbishments and completion of the new Retirement Village livings Studios and Apartments; and a Hospital wing. We also built a new kitchen and lounge in the new facility which is located next to the original Villa. We are known for our warm friendly, homelike environment along with the provision of quality care by great staff. If you would like to know more about how you will fit in here at Chatswood please don't hesitate to give Russell a call or drop in and say hello. |
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Updated: 15 Mar 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | We make sure that this information is available to you both prior to admission and on admission. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | All nursing staff are required to do the ACE training programme while being employed. We have completely reviewed our staff to ensure we only have staff of a high standard who wish to be in this special industry. We have employed Enrolled Nurses to become part of our Senior team and this will cover 7 days a week with senior staff. We now have a Registered Nurse on in the afternoons which is fantastic cover for us. | |
| Details about meals | Four week rotational menu with individual needs and special diets catered for. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are not a corporate facility, or one with lots of different shareholders. We are owned by two very experienced people who know the industry well and are associated with both the building and development of facilities to a very high standard. | |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Mar 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Orbitor and Red bus within walking distance. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Within walking distance |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | Barrington will now be the closest since the earthquake. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Bradley Park with river walks |
| Library | 0.50 Km | Opawa Library and on-site services |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Sue is our qualified Diversonial Therapist working five days a week. |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | We are current members of the NZACA. |
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Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.