Summerset down the Lane (Hamilton)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Summerset down the Lane (Hamilton)
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 206 Dixon Road
Fitzroy
Hamilton 3206 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Ann-maree Vincent
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Village Manager
- Ann Maree Vincent - 07 834 6590
- Care Centre Manager
- Bincy Jibin - 07 981 7625
- Sales Manager
- Jemima Brindle - 07 843 2578
Other services
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Summerset Down the Lane offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our modern, 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 0800 334 404 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 0800 334 404 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: 18 Dec 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Please enquire first | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $60.00/day up to $80.00/day as at 23 Apr 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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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 50 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Please enquire as LTO applies | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "Talking to Anne, Corina & Denise we received a wealth of information beyond anything we have heard before to assist us with our parents future care". "The overall impression I have gained from seeing the rooms and facilities and the conversations and advice/information I have been given is that Summerset is a very "top" establishment". |
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Updated: 18 Dec 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours, 7 days a week | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a salon in our Village Centre with great prices. Appointments do need to be made. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A local podiatrist visits the village every 6 weeks. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We are happy to arrange a visit on request. | |
| Other Personnel | No | We have a GP who visits the village regularly. | |
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Updated: 18 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 |
| 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: 18 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 | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 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 | We recommend you bring a cellphone. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi available in communal areas |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Dependent on the care suite/apartment chosen |
| Lounges/seating areas | No | We have a divine cafe 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 | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are weekly bus outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We encourage families to use this room. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Yes | We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents |
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Updated: 11 Dec 2024 |
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Special Features
| More than 6,000 New Zealanders call a Summerset village home. Summerset is the one of the largest retirement village operators in New Zealand. We have 29 villages throughout the country, built in just over 20 years. We build villages that reflect the local environment and feel like a local village should; one that creates a feeling of familiarity. We have warm, welcoming and vibrant communities. We also provide a continuum of care. This ensures certainty that if your circumstances change we can provide the right care in a place that is right for you. This includes in-home care through to rest home and hospital-level care in our modern care centres. To find out more please call into Summerset down the Lane or visit our website www.summerset.co.nz |
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Updated: 18 Dec 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, BBQ, Concerts, Garden, Internet, Library, Petanque, Pool table, Spa, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Craft, Entertainment, Exercises, Weekly Happy Hour, Mah Jong, Movie nights, Jigsaws, Music, Outings, Quizzes, Shopping trips to Glenview, Walking Group, Community Choir, Beer & Banter for Blokes, UFO Group |
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Updated: 18 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 | Wife is available in common areas | |
| Transport | We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required. | |
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Updated: 18 Dec 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Dec 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Bus stop at 68 Waterford Road, just 500m from the village entrance |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Glenview Shopping Centre |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Fitzroy Park nearby |
| Library | 2.00 Km | Glenview Library, McDonald Road is 2km away. We also have a library on site. |
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Updated: 18 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: 18 Dec 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.