Summerset Boulcott (Lower Hutt)
At a glance
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Summerset Boulcott (Lower Hutt)
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 1A Boulcott Street
Boulcott
Lower Hutt 5010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Wellington
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Bryan Edwards
- Village Manager
- Bryan Edwards - 04 568 1440
- Sales Manager
- Jan Honnan - 04 568 1442
- Care Centre Manager
- Angela Dodd - 04 568 1440
Other services
Nestled in the sought-after Lower Hutt suburb of Boulcott, beside the picturesque Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club, Summerset Boulcott offers stunning views of the surrounding valley and lush greens.
It’s a very exciting time with our village centre having just opened. A range of beautiful new homes are available including our serviced apartments, and homes in our industry-leading memory care centre specifically designed to support those living with dementia^.
Our memory care centre, offers specialist, secure dementia care at rest-home level in a purpose-built, safe and homely environment. We offer a range of spacious modern memory care suites and apartments. This enables residents to continue to lead active and positive lives in a secure setting.*
Key features of our memory care centre:
- Care is provided by staff trained in dementia in a purpose-built, safe, homely environment
- Our industry-leading memory care centre design is based on world-class dementia living.
- There are secure and inviting communal lounge, living and kitchen areas
- Sensor technology is installed in each memory care dwelling. Sensors are programmed to each resident's most common movements and routines.
- A diverse activities programme is offered seven days a week focused on meeting individual needs
- Prospective residents will have been independently assessed by the DHB as requiring rest home dementia care.
*All our memory care homes are sold under a licence to occupy. Care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria.
^Excludes psychogeriatric care.
It’s a very exciting time with our village centre having just opened. A range of beautiful new homes are available including our serviced apartments, and homes in our industry-leading memory care centre specifically designed to support those living with dementia^.
Our memory care centre, offers specialist, secure dementia care at rest-home level in a purpose-built, safe and homely environment. We offer a range of spacious modern memory care suites and apartments. This enables residents to continue to lead active and positive lives in a secure setting.*
Key features of our memory care centre:
- Care is provided by staff trained in dementia in a purpose-built, safe, homely environment
- Our industry-leading memory care centre design is based on world-class dementia living.
- There are secure and inviting communal lounge, living and kitchen areas
- Sensor technology is installed in each memory care dwelling. Sensors are programmed to each resident's most common movements and routines.
- A diverse activities programme is offered seven days a week focused on meeting individual needs
- Prospective residents will have been independently assessed by the DHB as requiring rest home dementia care.
*All our memory care homes are sold under a licence to occupy. Care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria.
^Excludes psychogeriatric care.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
Updated: 11 Mar 2024 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
Updated: 3 Apr 2025 |
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 71 |
Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
admission is under ORA | |
Care Suite Impending vacancy | Yes |
Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 3 Apr 2025 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | |
Updated: 27 Jun 2024 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Updated: 27 Jun 2024 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Wifi | Yes | Wifi available in communal areas |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Cafe | Yes | |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Whānau Room | Yes | |
Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
Newsletter | Yes | |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Semi-Secure | Yes | We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents |
Updated: 27 Jun 2024 |
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 | |
Other details | Yes | Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion |
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Updated: 27 Jun 2024 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.