Albarosa Rest Home - Albarosa North and South Wings
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- Vacancy
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- Name
- Albarosa Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 80 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053 - Region
- Canterbury
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- Mobile
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Personnel
- Manager
- Anne Hepburn - (03) 375 0727
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
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 Albarosa Brochure
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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 memory loss 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 memory loss 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 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Lovely room with ensuite and window to courtyard in our integrated unit now available Please phone the Manager Anne to arrange a viewing | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $12.00/day up to $27.00/day as at 30 Jun 2025 |
| 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 |
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Updated: 14 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| Keep up your warm-hearted community - May '24 Great leadership from carer Joy with the exercise session. Her leadership, patience and inclusiveness was a pleasure to observe and participate in. - July '24 |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| 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. | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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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. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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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 | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to availability |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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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. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Varied, regular outings organised by our Divisional Therapist. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Bright, sunny, quiet room available. |
| Māori 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. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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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. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Any questions regarding fees please contact Anne Hepburn, Facility Manager of Albarosa Rest Home. | |
| 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 | |
| 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. | |
| Visitor information | All visitors are welcome including the four-legged kind. We do have security measures in place but please ask the helpful staff for assistance at any time as we do not have strict visiting hours. | |
| Associated Complexes | Camellia Court, Golden Age Retirement Village, Brookhaven Retiremement Village, Somerfield House Dementia, Hoon Hay Dementia, Hoon Hay House. | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | We will ensure our residents get access to religious choices. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
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| Chinese | Yes | |
| Halal | Yes | |
| Indian | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Kosher | Yes | |
| Other | Yes | |
| Vegan | Yes | |
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| 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 |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 4 years |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2024 |
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