Rest Home Care
Fitzroy of Merivale - REST HOME CARE Provided in ResidentalCare Suites
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LIVING WITH DIGNITY is our mission statement and our aim.
We are a boutique Rest Home. View our elegant surroundings, gracious gardens and meet our hand-picked staff. To reside at Fitzroy of Merivale it is necessary to purchase an "Occupation Right" to your own "residential care Suite" - (a large room with an ensuite) All 30 residential suites are under one roof with 24hour staffing. A weekly fee includes your care, all meals, outings, entertainment, laundering of personal clothing, bed linen and towels, and weekly cleaning of your suite. |
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| Address | 4 McDougall Ave View Map |
| Suburb | Merivale |
| District | North West |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 355 5888 |
| Fax | (03) 355 0988 |
| Mobile | 0800 355588 |
| Manager | Mrs Ann Baycroft (Phone: (03) 355 5888) |
| Owner | Fitzroy of Merivale Ltd |
| Website | www.fitzroyofmerivale.co.nz |
| Updated: 12 Dec 2011 | |
| 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 | 30 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| If you would like a brochure and information sent to you, please contact Ann Ph 3555 888. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Large sunny rooms with ensuite |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
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| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 64+ | Yes | Mrs Ann Baycroft Mrs Karen Cox Mrs Susan Arps |
| Enrolled Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | By arrangement | |
| Diversional Therapist | 30 + | Yes | Dawn Spencer |
| Hairdresser | 6 | Yes | Wednesdays |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Every 4-6 weeks and as necessary. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Annually, and for special diets. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | fortnightly church service & as required | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Chef | |
| Updated: 12 Dec 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Surgical Followup | Yes | We provide convalescent care following surgery. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We can access advice as necessary and staff attend wound care seminars to keep up to date. |
| Diabetic Care | No | We can care for diabetics |
| Continence Advisor | No | We can access advice as necessary |
| Infection Control | No | WE have an infection control committee and liase with the microbiologist at Southern Communtiy Laboritories as necessary. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | No | Several staff are trained in palliative care and the use of syringe drivers. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Many staff have years of experience and learning in this area. |
| Urology | No | Able to be contaced for advice or consultation |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | TWe have an experienced Clinical Manager |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2009 | ||
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| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Day Care | Yes | By arrangement. No transport available. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have several units with adjoining doors. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All units have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a "House" cat |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Individual phone lines to each unit. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | We have central heating adjustable in each unit. |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents have chosen not to have a committee. They are able to talk to the Nurse Manager directly. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | We also have smoke detectors for early detection of fire. |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2009 | ||
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Many and varied to suit residents' needs.
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| Updated: 23 Sep 2011 |
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| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Menu for each season on 4 week cycle. Breakfast in bed, dinner at 6pm. | |
| Staffing Details | We have a high staff - resident ratio & hand-picked staff, trained with ACE training programme. Many staff have been at Fitzroy for 10yrs or more. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact management for a list of costs | |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Available if required |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | As required |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes |
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| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 km | |
| Shops | 0.10 km | |
| Mall | 0.50 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | All staff have either completed the ACE education programme or are working towards the qualification. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist is qualified and experienced |
| 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 | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 23 Sep 2011 | ||