Merivale Retirement Village - Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Merivale Retirement Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 27 Somme Street
St Albans
Christchurch 8014 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- 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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 Information Brochure
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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
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
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 4 Jan 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We 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 |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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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) |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Access to a Occupational Therapist |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | We have a very extensive social and activities programme. |
| Hairdresser | 16 | Yes | Located in our Beauty Salon on Mondays and Fridays. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits Wednesday monthly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access to a Dietician | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a monthly Anglican Service and a fortnightly Catholic Service. | |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Control Committee |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse and is available on site Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2023 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Rooms are individually heated by underfloor heating, and may be adjusted to suit the resident by our maintenance department. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Please refer to our monthly activities calendar or our Social Co-ordinator for more details. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | Regular monthly meetings held in the communal lounge |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our quarterly newsletter launches in February 2010 |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | No | A designated outdoor area is available for smokers. |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Special Features
| Lovely north facing rooms, with french doors opening on to small courtyard areas. A high, consistent standard of food & beverage delivery. An extensive social & activities programme is enjoyed by our residents including outings, craft, music and exercises. |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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Weekly card games, quizzes, indoor games, and daily exercises as part of the activity programme, regular church services, entertainment, extensive gardens around the village, weekly happy hour. Our library is located on the first floor and Public Library Books are available. Experience the entertainment & outings we are famous for. A gas fire in the lounge, weekly musical entertainers, Sky TV and videos/DVDs are available in the main lounge. We encourage family participation by having various family functions throughout the year. With the aim of encouraging fellowship, together with fun and laughter this makes Merivale a social place to be. |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | e.g. Telephone, Sky TV, Dry-cleaning are not included. Please refer to our Admission Agreement for further details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour nursing care | |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | Hokkien |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | A church service is held in the main lounge of the Rest home on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | Bus stop on Springfield Road |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Within a short walk to the unique Merivale Village Shopping Centre |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | The mall is situated at the Merivale Shopping village. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Abberley Park - A short walk from the back entrance of the village |
| Library | Fendalton & Papanui libraries are within a short drive. | |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Received Health & Disability Standards 3year Certification |
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Updated: 29 Dec 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.