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Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village

At a glance
Vacancy
Soon
Levels of Care Offered
Rest Home
Name
Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village
Category
Care Suite
Address
12 Gwyneth Place
Lytton West
Gisborne 4010
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Tairawhiti
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
Visit Website
Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Penny Forrester - 06 863 3636
Owner
Ryman Healthcare
Clinical Manager:
Sunny Sandeep
Other services
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Choosing Ryman means embracing retirement living, your way. In our villages, you’ll find the perfect blend of independence and community, with premium amenities, award-winning services, and a range of care options. Discover a retirement filled with opportunity and a lifestyle that brings you joy.

Located off Potae Avenue in Lytton West, Kiri Te Kanawa Village enjoys both a beautiful rural outlook as well as views out to Young Nick's Head. Soak up the peace and quiet in your own sanctuary, or make the most of the village amenities like treating yourself to a pamper at the salon or playing with the grandkids in the pool.

Our residents live in spaces designed to inspire, indulge, and entertain. Assisted living in a serviced apartment offers the benefits of independent living with added support to make life easier, including housekeeping and delicious chef-prepared meals. Our serviced apartments are located in the heart of the village to ensure that getting around is a breeze and staying active and connected with others is easy.

It’s the feeling of togetherness that’s the real clincher for serviced-apartment residents. You have a variety of outings, regular transport options and endless opportunities to join in with activities when you feel like it. You feel included, you feel supported, but more importantly, you can still enjoy the sanctuary of your own apartment

We’re recognised by Canstar Blue for having the Most Satisfied Customers, which highlights the outstanding lifestyle and amenities on offer at a Ryman village and complements our tenth win of Reader’s Digest’s Most Trusted Brand.

It’s something to be experienced so we invite you to visit and talk to our team. Better still, talk to our residents and their families – they’re the experts!
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 61
Levels of care offered in Care Suites Rest Home
Vacancy Soon
0
Impending vacancy Yes
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 No

Updated: 11 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"The team showed love, care, dignity and respect, not only to Mum, but to every other resident that I saw in their care." - Ryman Resident Family Member

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Agent's Details
Agent's Details
Details
Name Jane Smith
Address Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village, 12 Gwyneth Place, Lytton West
City/Town Gisborne
Phone (06) 863 3639
Email View Email Address

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Statutory Supervisor's Details
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details
Name Richard McLoughlin
Address 1 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside
City/Town Christchurch, 8053
Company Anchorage Trustees Services Limited
Phone 03 366 6713
Fax 03 379 2424

Updated: 16 Jan 2024

Solicitor's Details
Solicitor's Details
Details
Name Nick Letham
Address 245 Blenheim Road
City/Town Christchurch
Company Chapman Tripp
Phone 03 353 4130
Fax 03 365 4587
Email View Email Address

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
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.
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: 13 Jun 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
Ensuite Yes
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.
Cafe Yes We have a village café on site where residents and families can enjoy barista-made coffee and fresh cabinet food daily.
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: 13 Jun 2024

Facility Features
Facility Features
Feature Status Details
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
Fitness Complex Yes Our village gym has a number of easy to use machines and exercise equipment.
Swimming Pool Yes Our large indoor swimming pool is a popular attraction for residents and family members alike.
Spa Pool Yes
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.
Chapel Yes
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: 13 Jun 2024

Special Features
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 class 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: 13 Jun 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Kiri Te Kanawa Retirement Village offers a full and complete activities programme with dedicated activities coordinators. Please enquire for more information.

On site we have plenty of opportunities to be active with a gym, swimming pool, spa, bowling green, pool table and much more.

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
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: 13 Jun 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
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: 13 Jun 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Inter denominational Yes
(Other comments) Yes We will endeavour to meet individual resident's needs as requested.

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 1.50 Km The nearest bus stop is available from the Lytton West Shopping Centre, approximately 1.5kms from the village.
Shops 2.00 Km Our village has a small shop which stocks some emergency supplies. Less than 2kms away there is a doctor, dairy, post shop, hair salon, money machine and several other shops.
Parks 1.10 Km There are a number of local parks nearby, including Nelson Park which is 1.1km away from the village.
Library 5.40 Km The HB Williams Memorial Library provides a service to the village residents including large print books. The village also has a library onsite with many novels donated by village residents and their families.

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) 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.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 13 Jun 2024


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.