Rest Home Care
Cashmere View Rest Home & Hospital, Christchurch (incorporating Ashgrove House)
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Cashmere View is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.
As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers. To find out more, please visit the Bupa link below. We currently have one single room available to view. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 85a Ashgrove Tce View Map |
| Suburb | Lower Cashmere |
| District | South West |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 332 1136 |
| Fax | (03) 337 3540 |
| Mobile | 027 439 8236 |
| Manager | Cathy Roseveare (Phone: (03) 332 1136) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos... |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 55 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | No |
| Prospective Residents are welcome to come and view our Facility at any time if interested in future accommodation. Please contact the Facility Manager, Cathy Roseveare 03 332 3003 or Tamara Forbes - Community Liaison on 027-273-2113 for any enquiries for Christchurch BUPA Care Services facilities. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Two full time RNs are employed | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Jill our Physiotherapist provides a valuable service to our Residents one-day a week. All Residents are assessed following admission for their Physiotherapy needs. There is also a physio aid here 3 mornings a week. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Ashgrove House use the services of the Community Occupational Therapist based at The Princess Margaret Hospital and from Therapy Professionals | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Tamara Forbes our Community Liason Officer is available four days a week to assist Residents and their families to achieve a smooth transition into the rest home. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator organises a full and varied monthly calendar. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Elizabeth our hairdresser is here every Tuesday and Wednesday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist is at Ashgrove House every three weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Julian Jensen co-ordinates the summer and winter menus. The menus cover a five-week cycle and offer a delicious and varied range of meals. Special dietary needs are catered for. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Can be arranged if required. This is taken care of on an individual by individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | If a visit from a Kaumatua is requested by a Resident it can be arranged | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Church services are held at Ashgrove House every Friday morning. The services alternate on a weekly roster conducted by visiting Ministers, Laypreachers and Priests. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Lorraine, our manicurist comes every three weeks to look after the fingernails of any resident requiring this service. | |
| Updated: 20 Jan 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Short term can be requested, if required |
| Wound Care | Yes | Can be arranged. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Can be arranged. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | Visits can be arranged if required. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Registered Nurse employed |
| Updated: 13 May 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | This needs to be arranged as required and if there are rooms available. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | There are 13 single rooms without ensuites. We do not always have empty rooms. |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | There are no shared rooms, however we currently have three have married couples in our large studio rooms. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | See above. |
| Ensuite | Yes | 43 rooms have ensuite facilities. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Yes, residents furnish studio rooms and we encourage residents to bring personal items such as pictures, photos, houseplants etc and anything else to make their room feel like home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are allowed Alcohol in their rooms if they wish, and their health permits. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Yes, we have a beautiful aquarium and two cats, Holly and Ivy. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | We do not encourage other pets as they upset our resident animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents pay for the connection and all costs associated with the use of their own telephone. A handset phone is available for calls to residents although reception is not available throughout the complex. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | No | Management is attempting to set up links for Kaupapa Maori. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Yes, they meet bi-monthly |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family members are invited to family meetings six monthly or as required |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have the BUPA newsletter which is available on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | No | Ashgrove House is not a dementia secure unit. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are three lounge areas and many outdoor areas to sit in. |
| Outings | Yes | Yes, we have 4 van outings every alternate week and also a big bus monthly where we can travel around the city and surrounding areas. We attend concerts, visit places of interest, have picnics and other outings such as lunches at Sumner etc. |
| Rural Setting | No | Ashgrove House is situated within a large open space and has lounges which over look the Heathcote River and Princess Margaret Hospital. |
| Smokers Room | No | Smoking is permitted outside in specified areas. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | No Ashgrove House have a “smoke free” policy, but it is permitted outside in specified areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Ashgrove House has Security Policies in place to protect residents and employees during the night. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Type 7 fire protection system in place. This is the highest possible standard provided for within the Building Code. |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2009 | ||
| Ashgrove House is only a short walk to the Heathcote river which our River Lounge overlooks.
We also have beautiful grounds which our gardeners keep in grand order. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2009 |
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Our Activity programme is comprehensive with something for everyone.
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| Updated: 25 Aug 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Breakfast in served from 7.45 am, Lunch is served at 12 noon, the main meal is served at 5 p.m. and supper from 7.30 p.m. Morning tea is served at 10 a.m. and afternoon tea at 3 p.m. The residents are able to help themselves to a “cuppa” at anytime of the day by using the tea and coffee facilitaties in the River Lounge. | |
| Staffing Details | General Staffing and Rosters We have a Registered Nurse who provides cover Monday to Friday and is on call 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our experienced Caregivers carry out their duties with care and compassion. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are a part of the BUPA Care Services Group of facilities. BUPA are specialised providers of aged care services throughout New Zealand. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | A seperate fee schedule can be sent to you, if you request it. Fees Do Not Include Podiatry except where requested by GP, hairdressing, private phone charges, Optical Services, Dental Services, Audiology Services, Dry Cleaning, Legal and Financial Services. These things are made clear in our information booklet which is available upon request. | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Other languages are spoken by employees |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Ndebele | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Siswati | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Updated: 6 May 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | We have an Anglican Service once a month |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | We have an Inter denominational Service once a month |
| Methodist | Yes | A monthly service |
| Presbyterian | Yes | A service once a month |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | We have a Catholic Service every 5th week of the month and communion is given each week in the resident's room if requested. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | One service a month. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Church services are held at Ashgrove House every Friday morning. The services alternate on a weekly roster conducted by visiting Ministers, Laypreachers and Priests. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | 500m or less |
| Shops | 1.50 km | |
| Mall | 1.50 km | Barrington Mall |
| Parks | 0.50 km | We bound the Heathcote river so plenty of lovely walks under the magnificent trees are just at the end of our drive. There is also the little park at the end of Ashgrove terrace. |
| Library | 1.50 km | Barrington Mall |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2009 | ||