Summerset at Bishopscourt (Dunedin)
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- 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
- Otago
- Phone
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- 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
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Summerset at Bishopscourt offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our purpose-built care centre (Care is subject to availability and eligibility criteria).
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 Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $35.00/day up to $90.00/day as at 07 May 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 264 | Yes | Our Hospital is staffed 24 hrs a day by Registered Nurses. In addition our clinical nurse leader provides oversight along with a Care Centre Manager. |
| 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. | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We work with the Community Allied Health Team |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | These contracts are person centred and individualised |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | This is based on the assessment and our ability to provide this level of care |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | In some cases, this is dependent on the size of the room chosen |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We welcome pets as visitors as long as they are well managed. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Phones can easily be connected for a small monthly fee. We recommend you bring a cellphone. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a Divine Café in our village for all residents and their families |
| Cafe | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | Everyone is welcome in our homes |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are twice weekly outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a beautiful family room that is available to everyone in the Care Centre to use and enjoy. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have culturally appropriate services in care, we work in partnership with the whanau to ensure a person centred service for our māori residents. |
| Family Committee | No | We have regular family and friends meetings where residents' families are invited to attend. When a resident moves into Care, we send out a Move In Survey to their family to check everything went well & they got the info they needed. We send satisfaction surveys to resident's families as well for their views. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | A designated smoking area will be provided for care residents by the Village Manager |
| Semi-Secure | No | We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Interests & Activities
| Bishopscourt 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! |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | While most of the services we provide are included in your daily care fee such as meals and Caregiver assistance, you may require specialist or extra products or services. Additional services for which additional charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to services like Audiologists, Dentists, Hairdressers, Dry cleaning, Podiatry. Please speak to the Care Centre Manager if you have any questions. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Village Manager, Clinical Manager, Enrolled Nurse, Qualified Caregivers, Chef, Café Supervisor, Cafe Assistant, Office Manager, Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist, Property Officer, Property Assistant, Head Gardener, | |
| Details about meals | Summerset offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
| Recreational opportunities | Onsite Diversional and Recreational Therapists plan and deliver a range of therapeutic recreation programmes that take into account your personal preferences. | |
| Internet access | Wifi is available in common areas | |
| Transport | We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required. | |
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Updated: 20 Nov 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | interpreter services are available if required |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion |
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Updated: 17 Dec 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.