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Rosewood Lifecare - Two Specialised Dementia Care Units

At a glance
Vacancy
Soon
Name
Rosewood Lifecare
Category
Psychogeriatric
Address
288 Woodham Road
Linwood
Christchurch 8062
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Diane Topschij
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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At Rosewood, you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Rosewood family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

When it comes to everyday life, Rosewood makes it easy with hospital, day programme, respite and dementia care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Light, bright and welcoming, Rosewood is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Linwood township where you’ll find all the essentials such as a pharmacy and library.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 20
Vacancy Soon
Please contact our manager if you would like to view our Care Home as our vacancy status changes regularly.
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $5.00/day up to $20.00/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
“It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident

“I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Pauline, Heritage Resident

“I’d be happy to have any one of them in my family". Noel, Heritage Resident

"There’s always something to smile about". Roy, Heritage Resident

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes Available by referral.
Occupational Therapist Yes Available by referral.
Social Worker (on site) Yes Available by referral.
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Visits weekly
Podiatrist Yes A podiatrist visits regularly.
Dietitian Yes Our menu’s are approved by Dieticians.
Accredited Visitors Yes Available by referral.
Kaumatua Yes We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We can arrange visits from local religious groups.
Other Personnel Yes We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

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 We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Carer Support Yes Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support.
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Our Day programmes give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Subsidised Yes Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Please enquire with a description of your Palliative Care needs.
Clinical Management Yes Our Clinical Services Manager provides clinical oversight
Other Specialties Yes Please enquire with a description of your individual healthcare needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We encourage you to bring your furniture, dressers and small table etc to personalise your new home.
Single Rooms Yes All our room in our Psychogeriatric wing are single rooms.
Ensuite Yes All our ensuites are shared between two rooms.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Phone Access In Own Room No There is a portable phone available for residents use.
Wifi Yes Wifi is available to all our residents during their stay.
Resident can adjust heating in own room No There is a heat pump in each of our resident's room and in the common areas.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes There are four lounge/seating areas within the Rimu Wing to sit and chat.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Talk to us or your GP about options.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night.
Palliative Care Contract Yes Talk to us or your GP about options.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night.
Outings Yes We have weekly outings and our DT's are also on hand to take residents out shopping etc when required.
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee No We have regular residents' meetings.
Family Committee No Our Independant Family meetings are held every three months.
Newsletter Yes A monthly newsletter is sent out to all families at the beginning of each month.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes IN designated outdoor areas.
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 17 Jan 2024

Special Features
Special Features
At Rosewood, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

Outdoor features include accessibility ramps, a paved courtyard, with a landscaped garden, outdoor seating.

Updated: 17 Jan 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs.

When you make Rosewood your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs. We have many interactive areas in this wing, from the bus stop to the sensory wall. All inviting our residents to explore their past. Our weekly van outings often take in the sights of Christchurch, and a stop for ice cream. Our DT's often walk our residents around our local area and down to the shopping mall.

Updated: 17 Jan 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Our menus are all approved by a Dietician.
Visitor information We welcome visitors into our home.
Internet access Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the Care Home.
Associated Complexes Rosewood is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation-wide and 500 independent living units.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Other Information Yes We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. Talk to us about your needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Other Yes We welcome all cultures and have Dieticians who develop our menus. Talk to us about your needs.

Updated: 23 Jan 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.30 Km The nearby public bus service goes to the town centre.
Shops 1.30 Km A variety of local stores are within short driving distance.
Mall 1.90 Km The local town centre has a range of shops and amenities.
Parks 0.70 Km Parks and recreational sights are within driving distance.
Library 1.60 Km We receive library books from the local library once a month. Our local library is located at the local mall.

Updated: 17 Jan 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes Winners of the NZACA Staff Training and Development Award 2008. Winners of NZACA Built and Grown environment Award 2009. Finalists of NZACA 'Innovative Care' Award 2010. Highly Commended for NZACA 'Innovative Care' Award 2011.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 23 Jan 2024


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