Summerset at Avonhead
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Summerset at Avonhead
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 120 Hawthornden Road
Avonhead
Christchurch 8042 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Steve Dunnington - 03 357 3201
- Owner
- Summerset Group Holdings Limited
- Care Centre Manager
- Caren Bonghanoy - 03 357 3204
- Sales Manager
- Anne Walker - 03 357 3202
- Sales Specialist - Care
- Jude Hunt - 021 546 508
Other services

Summerset Memory Care – Margaret’s family share their journey:
Margaret’s family sat down with us to share their journey from identifying her dementia, the impact on each of them, and their reasons for choosing a Summerset Memory Care Apartment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai3s82nLWJg
Key features of our memory care centre:
- Care is provided by staff trained in dementia in a purpose-built, safe, homely environment
- Our industry-leading memory care centre design is based on world-class dementia living.
- Centre design is based around circular architecture so residents can always find their way back to the main area
- There are secure outdoor garden areas and inviting, communal lounge, living and kitchen area
- Sensor technology is installed in every memory care apartment. Sensors are programmed to each resident's most common movements and routines.
If the cycle is broken at any stage, a silent nurse call system alerts caregiver pagers so residents always have help at hand
- A diverse activities programme is offered seven days a week focused on meeting individual needs
- Prospective residents will have been independently assessed by the DHB as requiring rest home dementia care.
Please note Dementia Care requires and ORA
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
Updated: 1 Sep 2021 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
Vacancy | Yes |
ORA | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | No |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
Updated: 24 Jun 2022 |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 79 |
Care Apartment Vacancy | Yes |
ORA | |
Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No |
Updated: 24 Jun 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
Social Worker (on site) | Yes | ||
Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | ||
Podiatrist | Yes | ||
Dietitian | Yes | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
Updated: 1 Sep 2021 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Sep 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.