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Addington Gardens - Dementia

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Addington Gardens
Category
Dementia
Address
207 Lincoln road
Addington
Christchurch
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Shirley Baxter - 027 621 2351
Owner
Oceania Group - 0800 333 688
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Situated in one of Christchurch’s most vibrant and exciting suburbs, Addington Gardens caters for Dementia care and offers a range of premium rooms.

We're conveniently located on Lincoln Road, making it easy for friends and family to visit, and with the cafes and restaurants of Addington Village on your doorstep, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a place to catch up. Barrington Mall is less than a five-minute drive, in case you need to grab the essentials, and for those interested in sports and entertainment, the Wolfbrook Arena, Apollo Projects Stadium and Addington Raceway are also close by.

Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB. Premium rooms have additional features such as more space, an ensuite bathroom or outdoor access, but you’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of these premium features.

Addington Gardens is known in the community for being a ‘home away from home’, with its warm, welcoming feel, and spacious rooms and lounges. There’s always something exciting going on in the main lounges for those who enjoy socialising, as well as plenty of peaceful, cosy nooks where you can relax with a good book.

Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings…there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to want second helpings! Oceania has Australasia's first and only certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition as we are committed to ensuring our residents are getting the best possible nutrition from each and every meal.

Hop in our van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. A scenic drive through the countryside, shopping trips or picnics in the park, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re into, enjoy some me-time listening to your own personalised playlist with our award-winning I Love Music programme.

Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With 38 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.

When it comes to your care, you know what you do and don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents receive a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.

Testimonial:

"The people at Addington are very caring and accommodating. Mum and Dad were both there with different needs, one of my parents required dementia care, and both ended up needing hospital care. It was so good to have them together under the one roof and they could visit each other very easily." - Family member
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 19 May 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 28
Vacancy No
Addington Gardens has a pet friendly, lively Dementia unit with a large courtyard and gardens. Please feel free to pop in and have a look around.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 19 Sep 2024
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: 4 Dec 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"Our family are extremely grateful for the compassionate and professional care given to our Father at Addington Gardens. The staff are extremely dedicated and always strived to ensure his dignity was maintained and all aspects of his person respected."
- Judy, Daughter of an Addington Resident

Updated: 19 May 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour Registered Nurses
Nurse Practitioner Yes
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes Under contract. We have a daily Physio Assistant who works under the direction of the contracted Physiotherapist.
Diversional Therapist Yes We have a Diversional Therapist who runs an extensive Activities programme throughout our facility.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We have an Activities Co-ordinator who runs an extensive Activities programme throughout our facility.
Hairdresser Yes Hairdressing Salon
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes

Updated: 19 May 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes We access Nurse Maude Specialist Wound Clinic if required.
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes We have a dedicated Continence team and assess Nurse Maude Specialist Continence Team when required
Stomal Therapy Yes We access Nurse Maude Specialist Stomal Service if required.
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 19 May 2024

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes If we have rooms available at the time required.
Carer Support Yes
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes 1 week in advance, depending on room availability

Updated: 19 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes All have ensuites
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Although both residents have their 'own room' we can set it up with 1 room as a bedroom and the other as a lounge.
Ensuite Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We are a pet friendly facility. Please come and see us to discuss how your pet can be part of our family.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Via wifi
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Family Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes We have designated areas for smokers.
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 19 May 2024

Special Features
Special Features
Fully refurbished facility, large rooms with ensuite. We have wide corridors for ease of movement around our unit and facility. Our Dementia care residents can access our outdoor spaces easily.

Updated: 19 May 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Fax, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holistic, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Internet, Lotto, Meal choices, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Recreation, Religious services, Servicemen, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Singing, Videos

Updated: 19 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please refer to management for details
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour Registered Nurse Professional Development encouraged and funded.
Details about meals Our National Dietician provides us with a nutritionally balanced, wholesome menu which offers choices to our residents. Each individual's dietary requirements are met.
Associated Complexes We are part of the Oceania Group of care facilities

Updated: 19 May 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Dutch Yes We have Dutch residents who are fluent in their language
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Samoan Yes

Updated: 19 May 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Christian Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes

Updated: 19 May 2024

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Other Yes Individual requirements are available as required.

Updated: 19 May 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.10 Km Bus Stop
Shops 0.50 Km Addington Shops
Mall 1.80 Km Barrington Mall and Tower Junction
Library 1.70 Km Spreydon Library

Updated: 19 May 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Police checked Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Other details Yes Ngā Paerewa Health and Disability Services Standard
Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 19 May 2024


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.