Summerset at Bishopscourt (Dunedin)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Summerset at Bishopscourt (Dunedin)
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 36 Shetland Street
Wakari
Dunedin 9010 - Postal Address
- 36 Shetland Street
Wakari
Dunedin 9010 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Mark Ryan - 03 950 3102
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Care Centre Manager
- Brad Aitcheson - 03 950 3105 / 021 197 1803
- Sales Enquiries
- Mark Ryan - 03 950 3102
Other services
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Summerset at Bishopscourt offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our purpose-built care centre.
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community. Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.
To find out more, please call us on 03 950 3100 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community. Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional Care Centre staff are supervised by registered nurses, available on-site 24 hours a day.
To find out more, please call us on 03 950 3100 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Hospital Bed Available | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $24.00/day up to $56.00/day as at 02 Dec 2023 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2023 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 264 | Yes | Our Hospital is staffed 24 hrs a day with fully qualified Registered Nurses. In addition our clinical nurse leader provides oversight along with a Care Centre Manager also fully qualified. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | available as required | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All our dedicated care staff are trained to level 3 or 4 advanced level support. In addition, many undergo external education to ensure we can provide the best high quality service | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | TBI Health are our contracted physiotherapy team and are available when required for private referals or under GP request | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Occupational Therapy is available if required through the Southern DHB as required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | Assistance is available should the need arise through external services | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We currently have a Diversional Therapy programme available for all of our care centre residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our purpose built salon provides excellent services for all our residents. Hairdressing is available 3 days a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | City Podiatry are our contracted provider in attendance on a regular basis in the Care Centre for all podiatry needs. This service is also available to village residents. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Links with local Kaumatua are integral to ensuring cultural support and advocacy for our residents and whanau | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Spiritual and Religious support is available regularly within the care centre and additional services can be accessed as required for individual resident needs. | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | we are able to provide oxygen therapy via bottle or concentrators for residents in the Care Centre |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We are able to provide services if required |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | negotiable depending on vacancy and circumstance |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Bishops Court has a dedicated palliative care suite that is available dependent on vacancy all our registered staff are fully qualified and syringe driver competent to enable full end of life service in a dignified and compassionate environment |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Bishops Court has a dedicated palliative care suite that is available dependent on vacancy all our registered staff are fully qualified and syringe driver competent to enable full end of life service in a dignified and compassionate environment |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | dependent on circumstance |
| Dialysis | Yes | yes we are able to manage residents undergoing some forms of dialysis in conjunction with the hospital and community |
| Wound Care | Yes | all our nurses are fully qualified to manage both acute and complex wounds. In addition we have access to wound care specialists for those wounds that may require the expertise of specialist clinics |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | all aspects of diabetic management are facilitated at Bishops Court. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Continence management is provided. Indwelling, supra-pubic or intermittent catheterisation is available |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | All aspects of stoma therapy are available |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Stroke Rehabilitation is available in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team through the Southern DHB |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | ACC funded care is accepted depedent on circumstance and vacancy |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | consultation is required, dependent on case by case basis |
| Infection Control | Yes | we pride ourselves on high standards of infection control. All staff are well trained in all areas of IFC and undergo regular updates to ensure competency |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Bishopscourt is managed by a Care Centre Manager and a Clinical Lead nurse overseeing all aspects of care delivery to both hospital and rest home level care |
| Other Specialties | Yes | speech and Language therapy and other modalities if required |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Care Rooms are available for short term stays. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Care Rooms are available for Carer Support eligible persons. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Care is available for subsidised residents |
| Private Paying | Yes | Services are available for private paying Residents. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Advance bookings are available on a case by case basis. |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage all residents to personalise their rooms. Health and Safety is to be considered however we are very flexible and like to cater to individual needs. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All our rooms are single rooms the majority have their own ensuite bathrooms and a view from the second floor. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Rooms for couples are available as vacancy permits |
| Ensuite | Yes | The large majority of rooms have an ensuite bathroom |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This is determined on a case by case basis. The facility provides happy hour weekly in addition to this. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Unfortunately we do not allow pets in residence within the care centre however Pets' are considered in the village |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | This will be on a case by case basis in agreement with the Village Manager |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We have several options available for phone access |
| Wifi | Yes | We have several options available for internet/wiFi |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our heating is managed by an internal system however there is provision for additional heating in consultation with the village property manager. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are able to cater for MOH funded and ACC funded residents under 65 |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have several communal areas and two external courtyards that are accessible to all residents |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | Bishops Court is non discriminate and we welcome all to our facility. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have a dedicated palliative care suite and all our hospital or rest home level residents have continuous access to EOL and palliative care as required |
| Outings | Yes | Our activities programme provides several van outings per week and other additional visits as available |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a dedicated whanau room available for meetings and get togethers for all permanant residents in the care centre |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Access to Kaumatua and other local cultural supports are available as required |
| Newsletter | Yes | Bishops Court provides a regular newsletter to all families and residents |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We will do our best to accommodate any challenging behaviour however if this falls outside general rest home parameters external service providers may be required |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are non discriminate to those who suffer some STML however we are not a secure dementia facility and ongoing care may not be available in the event a loved one progresses with considerable confusion. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Residents are able to smoke outside the facility in the desginated areas |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Interests & Activities
| Bishops Court is proud to acknowledge a continuous improvement awarded to the facility for it's extensive activities programme. Delivered over 7 days a week by two full time staff there is something to suit everyone. Our Activity programme is individualised including activities such as Big print books, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Chapel, Entertainers, Entertainment, Quiz time, Games, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Reading, Singing, Videos, Hand massage and more! |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | For our Divine Café and in-house catering, White Tie offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | interpreter services are available if required |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Swahili | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 Km | Local bus services are available on adjacent Shetland street |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Several local shops are easily accessible and the city centre is five minutes drive |
| Library | An extensive in house library and computer suite is available for all residents | |
| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 8 Nov 2022 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.