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Albarosa Rest Home - Albarosa North and South Wings
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Albarosa Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 80 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 375 0727
- Fax
- (03) 375 0728
- Mobile
- 0276769606
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Anne Hepburn - (03) 375 0727
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
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Description
Golden Healthcare Group has over 30 years of Aged Care experience in Christchurch.
Albarosa Rest Home is one of their facilities, it is a modern, sunny purpose built facility.
• We are committed to providing specialised high quality dementia care in our two 20 bed units
• We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow
• All rooms are large with individual ensuites
• Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs
We welcome your call.
Albarosa Rest Home is one of their facilities, it is a modern, sunny purpose built facility.
• We are committed to providing specialised high quality dementia care in our two 20 bed units
• We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow
• All rooms are large with individual ensuites
• Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs
We welcome your call.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | |
DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have a large room in the ladies wing becoming available after refurbishment. Please contact Manager to view. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Yes |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 Oct 2020 | |
Testimonials
| "We know that it takes a special person to work in a rest home, let alone a dementia unit and we have seen first hand the care and devotion given to the residents" - May 2020
"Thanks for keeping us in touch and for all the good work you are all doing. We really appreciate it." -June 2020 "A big thank you to all staff at Albarosa. Great job during lock down - we all appreciate your care and dedication." June 2020 |
| Updated: 11 Aug 2020 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Onsite Monday to Friday and on call over the weekend and evenings. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Fully staffed with friendly, ACE Dementia trained caregivers, passionate about high quality care given to all residents within the facility. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available through the Golden Healthcare Group as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Fully qualified Divisional Therapist, working full-time Monday to Friday providing a range of activities, outings and special events daily. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Yes, a dedicated Hair Salon is available in the complex for those that like to look their best at all times. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits 6 weekly at reasonable cost. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All meals are dietition prescribed, and individual requirements are catered for. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | A programme of various type of visitors is available for resident recreation. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly visits by all demoninations. | |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Access to specialist care as needed. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Registered Nurse onsite Monday to Friday. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We are contracted with EBOS who provide a regular continence maintenance overview. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Access to specialist care as needed. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered Nurse |
| Clinical Management | Yes | A Clinical Manager oversees all Clinical aspects of Albarosa Rest Home. |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We are able to provide respite care to families for their loved ones. Please call for details or a time to view available rooms. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | All residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with their own treasures and furniture. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms facing internal courtyard and lawn areas. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have their own ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hour provided under supervision. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | Cordless phone available to take to room |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Under floor heating individualised to rooms. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Subject to contractual limitations |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We offer spacious lounges with plenty of comfortable chairs to sit and relax. |
| Outings | Yes | Varied, regular outings organised by our Divisional Therapist. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Bright, sunny, quiet room available. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings held throughout the year. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We provide an outside smoking area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Fully secure inside and outside. |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Special Features
| Albarosa Rest Home is on the one level and offers large airy rooms with every room having a tiled ensuite.
The facility was upgraded in 2012 and is separated into two 20 bed wings with each having its own lounge, dining area, quiet area and outdoor area. Great indoor outdoor flow that gives the residents the ability to go in and out as they wish within a secure environment. Golden Healthcare Group are proud to be local and take the time to assist you in your decision making on where to place your loved ones. |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 |
Interests & Activities
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Golden Healthcare Group has a fleet of 8 seater mini vans which are there for residents to be taken on outings from feeding the ducks at the Groynes Park to visiting the Cashmere Club.
Our activity programme includes Arts & Crafts, Bingo, Bowls, Care and Craft, Chapel, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Shopping, Videos. |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Our cooks daily prepare the meals from fresh ingredients and according to a seasonal rotating menu cycle. Items which are served are selected and prepared to appeal to the tastes of our residents. Various therapeutic diets and food textures can be prepared according to the resident's specific needs. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Albarosa is staffed with qualified and competent people who have a special interest in working with persons with dementia. The positions are Registered Nurse/Facility Manager, Carers, Activities Co-ordinator, Cooks, and Housekeepers. Each employee takes an active interest in the care and well-being of our residents | |
| Associated Complexes | Camellia Court, Golden Age Retirement Village, Brookhaven Retiremement Village, Somerfield House Dementia, Hoon Hay Dementia, Hoon Hay House. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Any questions regarding fees please contact Anne Hepburn, Facility Manager of Albarosa Rest Home. | |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We will ensure our residents get access to religious choices. |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Outside the front door |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Papanui Shopping Area |
| Mall | 0.75 km | Northlands Mall |
| Parks | 0.30 km | St James Park just down the road. |
| Library | 0.75 km | Opposite Northlands Mall |
| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 3 years |
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| Updated: 30 Jul 2020 | ||
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