Rest Home Care
Merivale Retirement Village - Rest Home
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To provide the people of Canterbury with a care facility offering the highest standard of care while making every endeavour to ensure the residents of the village maintain their independence and dignity. To respect their privacy, identity and their individual needs. To fulfill their physical, spiritual, cultural and emotional needs. To provide a secure, caring and happy environment.
Merivale Rest Home is an integrated healthcare facility. The village is located in one Christchurch's most desirable localities and within easy reach of the Merivale shopping centre with its delightful cafes, choice speciality shops and medical services. The area is well served by churches and parks,and is only a few minutes drive from the city centre. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 52 - 60 Browns Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Merivale |
| District | North West |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8014 |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 375 4117 |
| Fax | (03) 355 2022 |
| Mobile | 021 971 482 |
| Manager | Dr Hillary Currie (Phone: 03 375 4390) |
| Owner | Dr Hillary Currie (Phone: 03 373 9001) |
| Website | http://www.merivaleretirement.co.nz/ |
| Updated: 17 Feb 2012 | |
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| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 48 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Please contact the Single Point of Entry team at Princess Margaret Hospital in regard to determine your assessment for your future admission.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on phone 03: 375 4117. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 84 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | Access to a Podiatrist |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Access to a Occupational Therapist |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | We have a very extensive social and activities programme. |
| Hairdresser | 16.5 | Yes | Located in our Beauty Salon on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. We also have a manicurist for manicures/pedicures every other Wednesday. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits every other Thursday | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access to a Dietician | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a monthly Anglican Service and a fortnightly Catholic Service. | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Control Committee |
| Palliative Care | No | Please refer to our Silverdale Hospital for palliative cares. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse and is available on site Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. |
| Updated: 14 Dec 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Respite care available dependent subject to room availability. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have two rest home cats, Tiger Lilly and Belle. |
| 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. |
| Maori 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 | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Please refer to our monthly activities calendar or our Social Co-ordinator for more details. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | A designated outdoor area is available for smokers. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Dec 2009 | ||
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| 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. |
| Updated: 17 Sep 2008 |
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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.
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| Updated: 11 Feb 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Staffing Details | 24 hour nursing care | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | e.g. Telephone, Sky TV, Drycleaning. Please refer to our Admission Agreement for further details. | |
| Updated: 5 Feb 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Bengali | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | Hokkien |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Dec 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | A church service in held in the main lounge of the Rest home on the rd Tuesday of each month. |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Bus stop at back entrance to village which is a short ride to the city centre. |
| 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. | |
| Updated: 27 Mar 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Received Health & Disability Standards 3year Certification |
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