Ilam Lifecare

WELCOME TO ILAM LIFECARE

Ilam Lifecare is Christchurch's newest and most luxurious retirement residence. Our aim is to provide the best possible living experience for people in their later years. We have taken the utmost care to create an environment that fulfills the needs of individuals, whether they are seeking an independent lifestyle, or requiring more support.

Designed by respected architect Paul Foley, Ilam Lifecare offers premium apartments and studios in a warm and welcoming environment. All units are private and self-contained, yet fully serviced by our trained staff to provide peace of mind and the ultimate in comfort and security. There is also a village arcade and a variety of lounges, dining areas and outdoor gardens where residents can socialise and enjoy fresh air and change of scenery.
included in our 30 Resthome beds we have8 Garden Studios(with Occupational Rights Agreement) which also offer Resthome level care.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address	28 Ilam Road
Suburb	Ilam
District	North West
City/Town	Christchurch
District Health Board Area	Canterbury
Phone	(03) 348 5305
Fax	(03) 348 5293
Manager	Facility Manager (Phone: (03) 348 1913)
Email
Website	http://www.ilamlifecare.co.nz
Updated: 16 Dec 2008

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Total number of beds at this level of care	30
Long term vacancy	Yes
Subsidised short term care vacancy	No
Private short term care vacancy	No
2 Garden Studio room available
Impending vacancy	No
Contract with DHB	Yes
Certification	Yes
Updated: 30 Jul 2010

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes
Physiotherapist	Yes	As required
Occupational Therapist	Yes	As required
Diversional Therapist	Yes
Activities Co-ordinator	No	Activities Officer
Hairdresser	Yes	Beautifully appointed salon
Podiatrist	Yes	As required
Dietitian	Yes	Menus reviewed regularly
Kaumatua	Yes	As required
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	Weekly Interdenominational Church Services
Other Personnel	Yes	Quality Manager
Updated: 26 Jul 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes
Surgical Followup	Yes
Wound Care	Yes
Diabetic Care	Yes
Continence Advisor	Yes
Infection Control	Yes
Palliative Care	Yes
Gerontological Care	Yes
Clinical Manager	Yes	Clinical & Training Manager
Other Nursing Specialities	Yes	Clinical Auditor
Updated: 26 Jul 2010

Features
Feature	Status	Details
Palliative Care Contract	Yes
Whanau Room	Yes
Rooms (Single)	Yes	30 rooms
Ensuite	Yes	In all rooms
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	But not in rooms
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes
Residents Committee	No	Residents & Family Meetings
Family Committee	No	Residents & Family Meetings
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes
Confused Residents	Yes
Lounges/seating areas	Yes
Outings	Yes
Sprinklers	Yes
Audit report available	Yes
Updated: 26 Jul 2010

Special Features
We take security very seriously. The village is constantly under security surveillance, with access controlled by electronic gates. Security staff are on site every day of the year, and each unit has a nurse call button for immediated assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ilam Lifecare has been designed to allow maxium enjoyment of the outdoors. A variety of sunny, yet sheltered outdoor areas add to the feeling of a social village environment. We are conveniently located in a pleasant residential area We are close to Westfield (Riccarton) Mall and the Bush Inn Centre Mall There are churches nearby There is a bus route at the gate, including the Orbiter for easy travel to the city and suburbs.
Updated: 1 Feb 2006

Interests And Activities
We arrange a wide variety of activities for our residents. These can be in house or part of a planned outing by the home or one of its support groups. Activity programme includes Art, BBQ, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, , Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, , Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Probus, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Spa, , Videos, Views
Updated: 6 Feb 2006

Additional Information
Topic		Details
Details re Meals		We have a qualified chef who provides wonderful meals that are interesting, attractive and good for you. We work on a five week menu that changes daily. Our meals are most memorable!
Updated: 6 Feb 2006

Religious Affiliations
Religious Affiliations	Status	Details
Inter denominational	Yes	Weekly Service
Roman Catholic	Yes	Weekly Service
Updated: 6 Feb 2006

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport	0.00 km	Bus stop at front gat
Shops	0.50 km	Church Corner Shops (Bush Inn)
Mall	0.50 km	Riccarton Mall
Parks	0.50 km	Ilam Park close by
Library	0.00 km	Library and computer room on site
Updated: 6 Feb 2006

Credentials
Credential	Status	Details
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)	Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc))	Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme)	Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010)	Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation)	Yes
Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency)	Yes

Updated: 6 Feb 2006