Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At a glance

- Vacancy
- Yes
- Levels of Care Offered
- Rest Home, Hospital
- Name
- Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Care Apartment
- Address
- 40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Scott Wallace
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services

When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with a choice of spacious studio rooms, village townhouses, and large rest home rooms, complete with WiFi and a call bell system. There’s also an on-site hospital to give you added peace of mind.
Part of the Sumner community since 1970 and extensively refurbished since then, Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village is set amongst landscaped gardens just a stroll from the friendly Sumner village and the sea. We also offer short stay, respite, convalescence and palliative care.
We offer everything from a scooter bay to SKY TV, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing and health checks. We have a range of recreational activities including indoor bowls, exercise classes, quizzes and social gatherings. Our facility van is always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 13 Sep 2018 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 11 |
Levels of care offered in Care Apartments | Rest Home, Hospital |
Vacancy | Yes |
Impending vacancy | Yes - One Studio to be refurbished |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
Updated: 28 Jun 2022 |
Composition of Village
Type | Details |
---|---|
Single En Suite Room (Studio Unit etc.) | |
Total | 13 |
Low Price | $65,000 |
High Price | $85,000 |
Tenure Terms | Occupancy Right Agreement |
Nursing Care Details | Resthome or Hospital care charges in line with that recommended by DHB |
Studio Unit (Studio Unit etc.) | |
Total | 9 |
Low Price | $230,000 |
High Price | $265,000 |
Tenure Terms | Occupany Right Agreement |
Nursing Care Details | Weekly fee in line with that set by DHB |
Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
Total | 2 |
Low Price | $240,000 |
High Price | $250,000 |
Tenure Terms | Occupancy Right Agreement |
Nursing Care Details | Weekly fee in line with that set by DHB |
Townhouse (2 Bedrooms) | |
Total | 7 |
Low Price | $435,000 |
High Price | $470,000 |
Garage | Yes |
Tenure Terms | Occupational Right Agreement |
Service Charge Details | Weekly fee of $145 |
Updated: 13 Sep 2018 |
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details | ||
---|---|---|
Address | PO Box 4243 Shortland Street | |
City/Town | Auckland | |
Company | Covenant Trustee Services | |
Phone | 09 302 0638 | |
Updated: 13 Sep 2018 |
Solicitor's Details
Details | ||
---|---|---|
Name | Heritage Lifecare Ltd | |
Address | PO Box 13223 Johnsonville | |
City/Town | Wellington | |
Phone | 04 901 2310 | |
View Email Address | ||
Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | We have registered nurses at Edith Cavell at all times throughout the 24 hour period. | |
Nurse Practitioner | No | We will assist in any way we can - as a village resident, you are able to have Nurse Maude or Home-Care domiciliary staff visit you. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Village residents are able to join in with activities that are organised in the home. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | A hairdresser visits Edith Cavell twice weekly - this service is available for village residents. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Village residents may wish to make use of the podiatrist who visits Edith Cavell, there is a very reasonable charge for this personalised service. Visits occur four to six times a week. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have church services conducted at Edith Cavell from main denomination churches and welcome anyone to attend these. Various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Our Facility Manager is available for enquiries. | |
Updated: 14 Nov 2018 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and we encourage residents to personalize their rooms. |
Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with spacious showers, and safety grab rails. Nurse call system available. |
Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites available, discuss with the Facility Manager. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Wifi | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Lounges are equipped with comfortable seating and televisions with DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Facility Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | |
Emergency Call System | Yes | |
Newsletter | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Transport Available | Yes | |
Lounges | Yes | |
Gardens | Yes | |
Updated: 13 Sep 2018 |
Special Features
Edith Cavell Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps, nurse call system, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. There is public transport at the door and the beach is 400m walking distance with a lovely cafe right on the seaside promenade. Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds, being close to the city and a major hospital but also being in a village atmosphere with rural environs. The sea air is good for everyone and to wake to a big clear sky in the morning and walk the beach before coffee is part of the secret that is Sumner. |
Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Interests & Activities
Edith Cavell has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinator focuses on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Indoor bowls, happy hour, board games, crafts. There is active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme. |
Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Chinese | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
German | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Mandarin | Yes | |
Nepali | Yes | |
Portugesse | Yes | |
Punjabi | Yes | |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Welsh | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Mar 2018 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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(Other comments) | No | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.10 Km | just round the corner |
Updated: 13 Sep 2018 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.