Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village
At a glance

- Vacancy
- Soon
- Levels of Care Offered
- Rest Home
- Name
- Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village
- Category
- Care Apartment
- Address
- 40 Fenton Crescent
St Clair
Dunedin 9012 - Postal Address
- 40 Fenton Crescent
Saint Clair
Dunedin 9012 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Ann McAteer - (03) 4550277
- Owner
- Ryman Healthcare - (03) 3664069
- Clinical Manager
- Trudy Stark
- Sales Advisor
- Kate Morgan - 0272272433
Other services
Media
Map
Reviews
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Your health needs may change over time and if they do, it’s good to know you won’t have to move again. At Frances Hodgkins Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you now and into your future.
As well as independent living and assisted living in serviced apartments, we also provide resthome care. Providing a range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.
Of all the large providers in New Zealand (with 15 villages or more), Ryman has the highest number of care centres with 4 years’ certification – the ‘gold standard’ in care – from the Ministry of Health.
Frances Hodgkins is one such village that has achieved this ‘gold standard’ in care. To achieve this, it has been determined that the care centre has exceeded the sector standard for aged care.
Innovations such as our custom-made electronic care app, myRyman, contribute to this high standard. In every care room, a device enables nurses and carers to see and record information about each resident. This award-winning technology creates greater efficiencies, allowing our teams to spend more time with residents as a result.
Ryman’s seasonal Delicious menu continues to be highlighted as an area that we go above and beyond in. Meals are prepared fresh on site by our village chefs. There is a choice of three main courses, including a vegetarian option, where the aim is to tempt all taste buds. We also cater for special dietary requirements.
Private rooms are spacious and include monitored call bells. You can choose from a selection of room layouts, all with an ensuite bathroom.
Amenities include a dining room, lounges, library and hair salon. To ensure your safety at all times, we have 24-hour security on site. Our village also has emergency generators in our care centre, serviced apartments and village centre.
What really makes a difference in Ryman care centres, is the daily dedication of our caring teams. Residents and their families think the world of our nurses and carers. And because our staff ratios are some of the highest in the care sector, the individualised care we provide creates the unique experience that residents tell us they love.
Choosing the right care centre is one of the most important decisions you will make. At Frances Hodgkins, our dedication to care begins even before you or your loved one has moved in.
The lifestyle at Frances Hodgkins Village has so many wonderful aspects. We appreciate that everyone has different needs and expectations, so we encourage you to come and visit.
Compare our care centre with other providers, and join in with the activities or events on offer. That way, you’ll obtain a real appreciation of the care centre lifestyle, and whether you can see yourself living there.
You’ll be supported by our care team every step of the way, to ensure your move into care is a smooth and informed transition.
We look forward to introducing you to our warm and caring community.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 32 |
Levels of care offered in Care Apartments | Rest Home |
Vacancy | Soon |
All enquiries warmly welcomed.Information package available on request | |
Impending vacancy | Yes - Enquire now for an update |
Short stay considered | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
Testimonials
'the company and the staff are marvellous,there is always something to do' I no longer need to rely on my family and friends' 'knowing that care is available if required is a load off my mind' I feel so safe.I have slept better here than I have done in years' 'my health isnt quite so good now.Living in a Serviced Apartment I know extra care is always close at hand''I feel so safe and secure' |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Composition of Village
Type | Details |
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Studio Unit etc. | |
Total | 26 |
Serviced Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
Total | 6 |
Tenure Terms | Please contact us for further details 03 4550277 |
Surrender Details | Full information available on request |
Service Charge Details | Please contact us for details of our fixed price weekly fees |
Nursing Care Details | Service packages available from assisted living right through to full resthome care in your very own apartment |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Agent's Details
Details | ||
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Name | Kate Morgan -Sales Advisor | |
Address | 40 Fenton Crescent St Clair | |
City/Town | Dunedin | |
Company | Ryman Healthcare | |
Phone | 03 4557936 or 4550277 | |
Mobile | 027 2272433 | |
View Email Address | ||
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details | ||
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Name | Anchorage Trustees Services Ltd | |
Address | 1 Sir William Pickering Drive Burnside | |
City/Town | Christchurch.8140 | |
Phone | 03 3666713 | |
Fax | 03 3797097 | |
View Email Address | ||
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Solicitor's Details
Details | ||
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Name | Warwick Deuchrass | |
Address | Cnr Princes St and Moray Place Private Bag 1959 | |
City/Town | Dunedin | |
Company | Anderson Lloyd Lawyers | |
Phone | 03 4773973 | |
Fax | 03 4773184 | |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | Our registered and enrolled nurses are responsible for the supervision and delivery of high quality nursing care to all care residents. The clinical manager and unit coordinators oversee our trained carers and registered nurses in the exceptional delivery of our daily care. | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our dedicated team of enrolled nurses provide high quality nursing care to all care residents. | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | A physiotherapist is available on a medical referral basis. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | We have a fully equiped hairdressing salon on site, with services available to residents for a reasonable fee. Appointments can be booked through reception or with the help of a care assistant. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits the village regularly, and care residents are treated on a medical referral basis. | |
Dietitian | Yes | ||
Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
Other Personnel | Yes | Should the services of a specialist be required we will assist residents in accessing the appropriate people to meet their requirements. | |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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Ensuite | Yes | All serviced apartments include an ensuite. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are welcome to socialise as and when they please. We hold a popular happy hour each week. |
Pets In Residence | Yes | By negotiation. |
Wifi | Yes | We have free WiFi operating throughout the village centre. |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | Regular outings are held and provided by our two vans on site. We encourage residents to maintain contact with individuals and groups throughout the community. |
Residents Committee | Yes | Our village hosts resident meetings every second month. These are an opportunity for residents to meet and express any concerns, and to share happy moments. |
Family Committee | Yes | Relatives meetings are held every 6 months to keep everyone updated on what is happening in the village, and are an opportunity for family members to raise any issues or concerns. Relatives receive a written invitation to their meetings and residents are notified via their activity calendar when the meetings are due to take place. |
Newsletter | Yes | A regular newsletter is circulated providing updates on village activities and exciting news. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Facility Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | Ryman Engage – our activities programme – is about embracing opportunities and activities that are thoughtfully planned, and age and ability appropriate. This free programme makes the most of our beautiful amenities. Firm favourites include bowling events and our weekly complimentary Happy Hour. |
24 Hour Security | Yes | A security guard will undertake patrols at various times overnight. |
Emergency Call System | Yes | Call bells mean help is always there, as they are monitored 24 hours a day by on-site staff. |
Newsletter | Yes | A regular newsletter is circulated providing updates on village activities and exciting news. |
Pets In Residence | Yes | By negotiation. |
Outings | Yes | Regular outings are held and provided by our two vans on site. We encourage residents to maintain contact with individuals and groups throughout the community. |
Transport Available | Yes | Personalised driving services, where the driver will accompany a resident to an appointment or on an outing, are available from companies such as Driving Miss Daisy. Our village provides an eCab service for residents to use for any personal appointments or outings. |
Gay / LGBT QI Friendly | Yes | |
Craft Room | Yes | Our craft room and workshop are often in use by residents working on projects big and small. |
Library | Yes | The library is located in the village centre and houses a collection of small and large print books. Residents may borrow these books at any time. |
Lounges | Yes | Our village has a number of spacious, quiet and comfortable seating areas for residents and family members to enjoy. |
Gardens | Yes | Our village grounds are expertly landscaped and gardens are maintained to a high standard. Our gardeners work to a design and planting schedule. This is planned carefully around the seasons and is aimed at ensuring the gardens are colourful and looking their best all year round. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Special Features
The complimentary Ryman Engage programme provides residents with a variety of activities that cover all aspects of wellbeing considered important for quality of life. These include physical activity, social engagement, intellectual stimulation, creativity and embracing culture and spirituality. Triple A is our award-winning exercise class on offer to residents, designed to maintain and improve strength and balance, heart health and fitness and range of movement. We offer classes to suit all activity levels, even seated classes for those who are less mobile. Regular exercise benefits everyone, regardless of age, and evidence shows that it is never too late to make real fitness gains. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Ballet, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, CMA, Companion Club, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, , Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golf, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Meal choices, Mens Outings, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Pool table, Probus, Reading, Quizzes, Rotary, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Spa , Travel, Videos, Visitors, Level Walking Areas, Outdoor Seating, Rose Garden, Shop Trolley, DVD's, In-House Video/DVD Channel, Walking Group. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for details. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | We encourage our team to take up opportunities to study Level 2 to 4 qualifications under the NZQA framework. Scholarships are offered to support further education. Our new Micro-Credential offers specialised education in dementia care. | |
Visitor information | Visitors are welcome any time, we simply ask that they are respectful of the privacy of other residents. Current Covid protocols may require specific visitor timings, please speak to village management for further information. | |
Recreational opportunities | Each month residents are provided with a calendar that outlines our regular programmes, along with a variety of fun special events. We welcome input and feedback from residents and families in deciding our calendar of events. | |
Transport | Personalised driving services, where the driver will accompany a resident to an appointment or on an outing, are available from companies such as Driving Miss Daisy. Our village provides an eCab service for residents to use for any personal appointments or outings. This service is charged at $30 per hour. Please note, this service is subject to availability. | |
Associated Complexes | We are a part of the Ryman Group of retirement villages and care facilties. | |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Other Information | Yes | Should English not be your first language, we will make every endeavour to ensure we are able to understand you and your needs. We will also ensure an interpreter (or other) is available on request as required. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Inter denominational | Yes | Services are held weekly in the resthome and all are welcome to attend. |
(Other comments) | Yes | We will endeavour to meet individual resident's needs as requested. |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | The closest bus stop to the village is on Forbury Road at the bottom of Fenton Crescent. | |
Shops | We have a shop on premises in the village which stocks toiletries, magazines, confectionary and other small items. | |
Mall | The Four Square supermarket on Forbury Road is less than a 10 minute walk away. | |
Library | Residents are welcome to visit the village library at any time. A mobile library service is also provided by the activities team. | |
Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Other details | Yes | All of Ryman Healthcare’s New Zealand villages, from Whangarei to Invercargill, have gained Dementia Friendly Accreditation as recognised by Alzheimers New Zealand. |
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Updated: 9 Jun 2023 |
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.