Arvida St Allisa
At a glance

- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Arvida St Allisa
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 46 Main South Road
Sockburn
Christchurch 8042 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- James Mackenzie - 03 343 3388
- Owner
- Arvida Group - 0800 278 432
Other services
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Respite and Carer Support available when we have vacancies.
St Allisa is nestled amongst beautiful tree-lined grounds and an 'Old English Garden', with gorgeous roses and hedging. We offer a warm, comfortable and homely environment and we respect each resident's individuality and privacy.
St Allisa features a strong New Zealand theme throughout, from our grounds, which are planted in native plants to our paintings and artwork of local New Zealand scenes. Our Rest Home and Hospital is tastefully designed and well positioned for the sun and views within this beautiful setting.
We have 90 beds, in both single and double rooms, and all have full ensuite bathrooms for both hospital level or rest home level care. The environment is homely and warm, and residents are encouraged to bring their own pictures, ornaments and other personal items to personalise their rooms if they wish.
A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times, and our team of friendly care givers look after our residents like they are family. All of our care givers have the National Certificate in Support of the Older Person, or are studying for it. Education for all of our staff, including cleaners and kitchen staff, is of the highest priority for us here at St Allisa.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 2 Apr 2019 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
Vacancy | Yes |
1 | |
Impending vacancy | Yes |
Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $0.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 24 May 2022 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 27 May 2022 |
Testimonials
"Impressed by professionalism, organisation & excellent care of patients visited. Pressure injury prevention measures were in place."- Wound Specialist " “To you all at St Allisa’s who were involved in Mum's welfare her family can’t thank you enough. We know it was a short time but we appreciated the extra effort. Would recommend your facilities to anyone in need of care. Thanks” "To all the wonderful, caring, compassionate staff at St Allisa. The way you cared for my husband will never be forgotten. Thank you all. " |
Updated: 4 May 2018 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a RN on duty at all times. 3 in the morning, 3 in the evening & 1-2 @ night. We also have a Clinical nurse manager who works full time. St Allisa is managed by Kiwi Registered Nurse Leigh. | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A Team of friendly caregivers look after our residents like they are family. All of our caregivers have the National Certificate in Support of the Older Person, or are studying for it. | |
Physiotherapist | 4 | Yes | A Physiotherapist is on site once a week and also available on-call. A physiotherapist assistant is available and works closely with the physiotherapist. |
Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | We have a qualified and registered DT Monday to Friday. A comprehensive activities and entertainment plan is developed and run by our activities staff. |
Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | |
Hairdresser | Yes | There is a hair salon on site and the hairdresser visits once a week. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist calls every six weeks. The staff are not allowed to cut toenails. | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | We have access to Dietitian to advise and menu review. | |
Kaumatua | Negotiable | Pls enquire | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | Pls enquire | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Receptionist, cleaners, cook, Kitchen hand, laundry person, handyman and a gardener. Hearing aid association and ear health when required. Pls enquire. | |
Updated: 11 Nov 2020 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Please enquire. |
Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | End of Life Contract |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | With over view from Nurse Maude Hospice. Completed 'Fundamentals of Palliative Care' modules. Registered Nurses are syringe driver competent. |
IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Please enquire. |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | Please enquire |
Continence Advice | Yes | Please enquire |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | If required |
Stroke Rehabilitation | No | If required |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | If required |
Community Health | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | Monday to Friday |
Other Specialties | Yes | Please enquire |
Updated: 11 Nov 2020 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | if possible |
Updated: 4 May 2018 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | You are most welcome. Make your room your own providing it does not compromise your safety and any other resident/visitor or the staff. |
Single Rooms | Yes | Some doubles available. Please enquire. All rooms are equipped with a Call bell. All electrical equipment must be tested by a registered inspection service at your own cost. |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Please enquire |
Ensuite | Yes | Every Room |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hours |
Pets In Residence | Yes | a Bird and a cat named Ninja :) |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please enquire. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You can arrange to have a telephone installed within your room at your own cost. Please enquire. |
Wifi | Yes | Available via a monthly charge |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Contract with HFA |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Pegasus contract |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Overview from Nurse Maude Hospice. RNs are syringe driver competent. |
Palliative Care Contract | No | End of Life Care Contract |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Respite and Carer Support and Private |
Outings | Yes | Regular |
Residents Committee | No | Please enquire. Residents and Wellness meetings are held monthly. The Health & Disability Commission has an Advocacy Service that may be accessed by any resident or their family. |
Newsletter | Yes | Monthly |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | Every resident has a Care Plan that is updated as required for appropriate and safe interventions. |
Rural Setting | No | Spacious grounds with trees and gardens |
Smokers Room | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smokers Area |
Updated: 6 May 2022 |
Special Features
Nothing but the best is acceptable for each and every resident. Please feel free to come and visit us - preferably organise a time with the manager and have a coffee, a good talk and look around, you will immediately feel the warmth and friendliness surround you. Visiting residents is whenever it suits you. We are a vibrant happy place to be. |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Interests & Activities
Personalised lifestyle plans are put together with the resident and family involved. Activity programs may include the following: Newspaper reading,bowls, floor darts, van outing, housie, exercises, parachute, gardening, walking groups, shopping, quiz, knitting group, reminiscing, happy hour, balloon exercises, drives, golf game, church service, mobile trolley, piano, massages, movies,library, word find, board games, one/one, fishing game, painting, relaxing, BBQ, concerts, music, church service, baking, entertainment, sing-a-longs, picnic, Sky TV, arts and crafts. Local school input and interactions. |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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Staffing qualifications and details | Registered on duty 24 hours per day. Full time Activities person. Trained Care Givers. Separate Laundry, cleaning and kitchen staff. | |
Details about meals | Breakfast in bed or in the dining room. Choice of mains midday. Soup, savoury dish and sandwiches and fruit for tea. Morning, afternoon teas and supper, served or available in own rooms with tea making facilities provided. | |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Egyptian | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
French | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Mandarin | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Spanish | Yes | |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Other Information | Yes | Please enquire |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly communion |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
(Other comments) | No | Please enquire. Interdenominational services held. |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.01 Km | Outside the gate |
Shops | 0.50 Km | |
Mall | 0.50 Km | |
Parks | 0.50 Km | |
Library | Fortnightly visits and on site | |
Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Oct 2016 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.