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Ilam Lifecare

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WELCOME TO ILAM LIFECARE

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
Address28 Ilam Road  
SuburbIlam
DistrictNorth West
City/TownChristchurch
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone(03) 348 5305
Fax(03) 348 5293
Mobile027 2216766
ManagerShirley MacKenzie (Phone: (03) 341 1913)
OwnerAndrena Williams
Email
Website http://www.ilamlifecare.co.nz
Updated: 19 Jan 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care30
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyYes
One room available.
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
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 ExpertiseStatusDetails
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 Claire Sparkes
Other Nursing Specialities Yes Clinical Educator - Jane Coats ACE Educator - Keri Kime
Updated: 24 Jan 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
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 & 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
TopicDetails
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

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Chinese Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Interpreter Yes Interpreters enaged as required
Japanese Yes
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Tongan Yes
Updated: 24 Jan 2011

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

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
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
CredentialStatusDetails
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
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 6 Feb 2006