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Thorrington Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Thorrington Village
- Category
- Care Apartments
- Address
- 51 Birdwood Avenue
Beckenham
Christchurch 8023 - Postal Address
- PO Box 12189
Beckenham
Christchurch 8242 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 982 1480
- Fax
- (03) 332 0659
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Andrew Hoggan - (03) 982 1480
- Owner
- Archer Group - (03) 943 6006
Other services
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Description
OUR VISION
We do not want to be the biggest; we aspire to be the best
We are in the Care of the Elderly Services Industry, and we want to be regarded as market leader by holding the best reputation for standard of service and quality of personnel, through dedication to Resident service and by putting people first.
The Resident needs to be filled with confidence that Thorrington will deliver without fail.
Because We Care…
We do not want to be the biggest; we aspire to be the best
We are in the Care of the Elderly Services Industry, and we want to be regarded as market leader by holding the best reputation for standard of service and quality of personnel, through dedication to Resident service and by putting people first.
The Resident needs to be filled with confidence that Thorrington will deliver without fail.
Because We Care…
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 13 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2020 | |
Testimonials
| My experience of moving into Thorrington has been very positive. The staff and residents have all been friendly and welcoming and I feel part of a vibrant, caring community.Thorrington is situated in a very picturesque part of Christchurch with great views of the hills. Walks around the river are within easy reach. The gardens here are a picture. Our "hidden gem" is the woodland area at the rear of the property - wonderfully theraputic for a morning stroll to hear the birdsong or to enjoy sitting under the superb trees with a wine on a warm summer evening. I feel liberated and happy and ready to enjoy Archers "Living Life...Loving Life" |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 |
Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Sue Dishington | |
| Address | 51 Birdwood Avenue Beckenham | |
| City/Town | Christchurch | |
| Company | Thorrington Village Retirement Village | |
| Phone | 03 982 1480 | |
| Fax | 03 332 0659 | |
| Mobile | 021 902 626 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Richard McLoughlin | |
| Address | PO Box 5 | |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8140 | |
| Company | Anchorage Trustee Services Ltd | |
| Phone | 03 366 6713 | |
| Fax | 03 379 2424 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Geoff Currie | |
| Address | PO Box 21095 | |
| City/Town | Christchurch | |
| Company | Geoff Currie Lawyers | |
| Phone | 03 365 8355 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 72 | Yes | The Registered Nurse works Mon- Fri. There are also Oncall arrangements for RN's. |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can arrange for a physiotherapist to attend as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We can arrange for social work support if requested. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 32 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | 16 | Yes | Our hairdresser attends two 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: 13 Dec 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | We can assist with CAPD and APD. Haemodialysis requirements can be discussed. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | As discussed at the time of admission. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have standard and Premium (3 times size) available |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We do have shared room facilities for appropriate residents. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have Premium Studios available |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | 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. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We can provide short term care subject to availability. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We provide Daycare support for a limited number of participants. |
| Outings | Yes | Our activities coordinator arranges trips and outings that are appropriate for the residents and season. |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted outdoors. Smokers are welcome to enjoy strolling around our gardens. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Our family owned and operated complex ensures quality care at all times. |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Our Activity programme includes: bingo, interdenominational Church services, concerts, entertainers including pianist, exercises, minibus outings, music, crafts, BBQ, board games, visits from canine friends, craft and projects, friends and family happy hour, bowls, quizzes, visiting interest groups, e.g. local pre-school 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: 13 Dec 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about 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. | |
| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | 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: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.60 km | Easy 8 minute walk to Orbiter route which can take you to Eastgate, The Palms or around the city. |
| Shops | 2.00 km | St Martins New World |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Barrington Mall |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Beckenham Park |
| Library | 1.50 km | Christchurch South Library is nearby on Colombo Street |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Member. |
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| Updated: 13 Dec 2019 | ||
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. The DHB Shared Services website provides additional information about this service.
