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Santa Maria - Maple, Kowhai and Cedar Wings

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"At Santa Maria, our home is your home."

Our Philosopy of Care is always the promotion of self esteem and independence, interest in family/whanau and the community. This enables the frailties of age to be kept in their right perspective.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address51 Birdwood Avenue   View Map
SuburbBeckenham
DistrictSouth East
City/TownChristchurch
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone(03) 332 1480
Fax(03) 332 0659
Mobile0276814690
ManagerBob Ward (Phone: (03) 332 1480)
OwnerWard Family (Phone: (03) 332 1480)
Email
Updated: 13 Aug 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsNo
Updated: 7 Mar 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care30
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 24 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes The Registered Nurse works Mon- Fri. There is also Oncall arangements for RN's.
Physiotherapist Yes We can arrange for a physiotherapist to attend as required.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable
Own Social Worker Negotiable We can arrange for social work support if requested.
Activities Co-ordinator 40 Yes Our activities coordinator works Monday -Saturday 48hrs per week.
Hairdresser 24 Yes Our hairdresser attends three days a week.
Podiatrist Yes We can arrange for a podiatrist to attend as required.
Dietitian Yes We can arrange for a dietician to assist as required.
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Yes We can arange for Kaumatua to attend as requested.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We hold denominational and non denominational services.
Other Personnel Negotiable
Updated: 26 Jun 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Oxygen Management Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Stomal Therapist Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Dialysis Yes We can assist with CAPD and APD. Haemodialysis requirements can be discussed.
Specialised Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Other Nursing Specialities Yes
Updated: 4 Dec 2009

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes We provide Daycare support for a limited number of participants.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes We can provide short term care subject to availability.
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes We can provide short term Carer Support or Respite Care subject to availability.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes We can provide short term care subject to availability.
Whanau Room Yes We have a twin bed room available in separate lodgings on site, with washing and cooking facilities.
Rooms (Single) Yes We have standard and Premium (3 times size) available
Rooms (Shared) Yes We do have shared room facilities for appropriate residents.
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes We have Premium Studios available
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes As discussed at the time of admission.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Cats, birds, fish.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Portable phone available for resident calls within the facility.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Family Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes As well as the main lounge, residents and friends are welcome to make use of several seating areas that are away from the hustle and bustle of the main areas.
Outings Yes Our activities coordinator arranges trips and outings that are appropriate for the residents and season.
Smoking Permitted Yes Smoking is permitted outdoors. Smokers are welcome to enjoy strolling around our gardens.
Semi-Secure Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 4 Dec 2009

Special Features
Our family owned and operated complex ensures quality care at all times.
Updated: 14 Oct 2008

Interests & Activities

Our Activity programme includes: bingo, interdenominational Church services, concerts, entertainers including pianist, exercises, minibus outings, music, newspaper reading, baking, flower arranging, crafts, BBQ, board games,visits from canine friends,craft and projects, friends and family happy hour, in-house working mens club, pool, visiting interest groups e.g. vintage car club, local pre-school, target bowls, in-house ladies high afternoon tea, quizzes, video library, newspaper reading and much more.

Library books, including big print books, are chosen from our local library on a monthly basis, to ensure an excellent selection.

We publish an activity newsletter for both dependant and independant residents.If you would like to be on our mailing list, e-mail us.

Updated: 14 Oct 2008

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Our five weekly rotational menu has been endorsed by a dietician. Breakfast may be served in bed. The main meal is in the middle of the day and the tea meal includes a hot dish or salad, a home baked commodity, fresh fruit. Morning afteroon tea and supper are also served with snacks and tea/coffee available 24 hours.
Staffing Details Our Registered Nurse has over 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse working with the elderly. Prior to coming to Santa Maria, she worked at hospital level care for older persons. She is supported by our Enrolled Nurse and caregivers in caring for the elderly. Many of our Caregivers have been at Santa Maria for some years.
Updated: 26 Jun 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christianity Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes We are happy to support individual residents express their personal faith in a respectful manner.
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Updated: 14 Oct 2008

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.00 km There is a Bus stop at the gate with regular schedules.
Shops 2.00 km Countdown Supermarket on Colombo St, as well as corner dairies
Mall 3.00 km Barrington
Parks 0.50 km Beckenham
Library 1.50 km Christchurch South Library is nearby on Columbo Street.
Updated: 14 Oct 2008

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes Member.
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes We have regular training.
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) Yes Designated Audit Agency
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 14 Oct 2008


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