Coldstream Lifecare & Village
At a glance

- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Coldstream Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 71 Park Street
Ashburton
Ashburton 7700 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Hazel Harrison
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare Group
Other services
When it comes to everyday life, Coldstream makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Ashburton community, Coldstream is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Ashburton shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a supermarket and pharmacy.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, gardening, crafts and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
Vacancy | No |
Room with courtyard garden view and access available | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | Yes as at 01 Jun 2022 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
Updated: 1 Jul 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our Registered Nurses have qualifications in Advanced Assessment skills, extensive palliative care and wound care experience. | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurse augments and supports our care staff ensuring that our level of care remains holistic and of a high level. | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in Residential Aged Care through Career Force. This ensures that they provide best care for our residents. | |
Physiotherapist | 7 | Yes | Our Physiotherapists visits twice weekly. She works with our on site physio assistant to develop and provide strengthening activities classes, expert assessment and advise on residents' mobility to ensure that cares are developed to ensure that falls risks are minimised. |
Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We work collaboratively with the Occupational Therapy department at the DHB to ensure that our residents needs are met when it comes to individualised equipment such as wheel chairs. | |
Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We liaise with the social workers at the DHB for resident issues, on an as needed basis. | |
Diversional Therapist | 40 + | Yes | Our qualified Diversional Therapist develops an exciting, comprehensive program of activities, which includes music, crafts, baking, gardening, outings and much more. |
Activities Co-ordinator | 12 | Yes | Our Activities Assistant supports out Diversional Therapist in the development and delivery of our activities program. |
Hairdresser | Yes | Our qualified hairdresser is available 2 days per week. She provides cuts, colouring, perms and hair-sets on a regular and on demand basis. Residents are welcome to keep their own hairdresser and use our salon | |
Podiatrist | Yes | We have a qualified podiatrist for our residents with pre-existing medical conditions, such as diabetes, that require regular foot care. For all other residents who would like nail care, we have a contract with a Registered Nurse, trained in nail care. | |
Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. A Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special needs. | |
Kaumatua | Negotiable | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Coldstream. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Chaplain, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents such as communion. Our Activities team organise and hold denominational church services on a regular basis. | |
Other Personnel | Yes | There's are volunteers and gardeners on site. Coldstream also offers a range of services such as Appointment Transportation and Interpreter Services. | |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | We have extensive experience dealing with oxygen management |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have extensive experience dealing with Gastronomy feeding |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms can be fully furnished, however, we encourage residents to personalize their rooms with their own possessions |
Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with a personal heater, nurse call system and safety grab rails. Freeview TV and Sky TV access is available. |
Ensuite | Yes | We have some rooms with ensuites, please discuss this option with our Facility Manager. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | 2 cats in residence |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone access and individual lines are available. |
Wifi | Yes | Available for all residents. |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges in the complex are equipped with comfortable seating, a stereo system and televisions with Freeview TV, Sky TV, and DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our experienced RN's |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. We encourage families to help us care for their family member. |
Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
Whanau Room | Yes | |
Residents Committee | Yes | Our wonderful Diversional Therapist conducts the "Residents Club" meetings at the end of each month. |
Newsletter | Yes | |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may experience. |
Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are able to manage residents who experience some confusion from time to time. They work closely with the residents family and GP to ensure they are provided with holistic, resident centered care. |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | We are smoke free |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Special Features
Coldstream Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a convenience shop, scooter bay, paraplegic toilets, and separate dining room and lounge facilities. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps and safety grab rails, wide corridors, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. Situated in the beautiful Ashburton, Coldstream has magnificent landscaped and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Interests & Activities
Coldstream Lifecare has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinators focus on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. Age Concern and Alzheimer's Society are easily accessed through us and we welcome them to our facility. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. Sky TV is also available in the main lounges. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Aromatherapy, BBQ, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Craft, Concerts, Dancing, Flower arranging, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Organ, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs. There is also active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Gujarati | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Italian | Yes | |
Punjabi | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Tongan | Yes | |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Brethren | Yes | |
Buddhist | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Spiritual advisors visit monthly or as required |
Hindu | Yes | |
Inter denominational | Yes | |
Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Non denominational | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
Sikh | Yes | |
Spiritualist/New Age | Yes | |
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints | Yes | |
(Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.00 Km | There is no public transport system in Ashburton. However, taxis can be arranged. |
Shops | 0.50 Km | A New World Supermarket and the main town shopping area are both less than a kilometre from Coldstream. |
Mall | 0.75 Km | Ashburton does not have a mall, however, the main shopping area is less than a kilometre from Coldstream. |
Parks | 0.50 Km | The Ashburton Domain has extensive gardens with an avery, bowling club and children's playground. |
Library | 0.50 Km | Public library within walking distance and in house library with large print books |
Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Other details | Yes | We provide monthly education sessions for all staff |
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Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.