WINDSORCARE - Specialised Care
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At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- WINDSORCARE
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 1 Horseshoe Lake Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
Personnel
- Manager
- Dr Warren Smith, PhD - (03) 385 3179
- Owner
- Windsor House Cottage Trust
Other services
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Enquiries are always welcome. For further information and to view our facility, please contact Gene Ruiz on 03 385 3179. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $25.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 22 Oct 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 24 Oct 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Isabelle Marr | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | By agreement. Permitted limited items due to Health & Safety of residents and staff. Large or heavy items are not permitted because of cleaning and living requirements. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a new aged cat who spends most of its time in the Rest Home.We encourage visits from family pets. Dogs must be on a leash when visiting. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At own cost |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two lounges, separate dining room and seating areas in our sunny atriums at the end of each wing. There is an enclosed courtyard with outside seating and a sheltered area. |
| LGBTQIA+ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular van outings |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In specified areas |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Special Features
| Not for profit organisation |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity program includes a variety of activities - housie, bowls, craft. Regular Outings in the van, BBQ, Visits from Canine friends. Church service. Visiting entertainers. Involvement with Age Concern, Rotary and RSA. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact the Manager for details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurses on duty 24/7 | |
| Details about meals | Main meal - midday. Breakfast in bedroom Special dietary needs are catered for. | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | The Orbiter bus and regional bus stops at our gate at regular intervals |
| Shops | 0.05 Km | The Palms Mall, which houses numerous shops and other services, is adjacent to our facility |
| Mall | 0.05 Km | Directly opposite The Palms Mall. (crossing from Golf Links Road.) Large Countdown supermarket, banks, post office, movie theatres and many specialty stores, cafes and restaurants |
| Parks | 0.10 Km | Burwood Park |
| Library | 0.50 Km | The Shirley library is situated within the Mall site adjacent to our facility. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2019 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
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