Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Scott Wallace
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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Make your home at Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with a choice of spacious studio rooms, village townhouses, and large rest home rooms, complete with WiFi and a call bell system. There’s also an on-site hospital to give you added peace of mind.
Part of the Sumner community since 1970 and extensively refurbished since then, Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village is set amongst landscaped gardens just a stroll from the friendly Sumner village and the sea. We also offer short stay, respite, convalescence and palliative care.
We offer everything from a scooter bay to SKY TV, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing and health checks. We have a range of recreational activities including indoor bowls, exercise classes, quizzes and social gatherings. Our facility van is always on hand for outings.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with a choice of spacious studio rooms, village townhouses, and large rest home rooms, complete with WiFi and a call bell system. There’s also an on-site hospital to give you added peace of mind.
Part of the Sumner community since 1970 and extensively refurbished since then, Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village is set amongst landscaped gardens just a stroll from the friendly Sumner village and the sea. We also offer short stay, respite, convalescence and palliative care.
We offer everything from a scooter bay to SKY TV, physiotherapy, podiatry, hairdressing and health checks. We have a range of recreational activities including indoor bowls, exercise classes, quizzes and social gatherings. Our facility van is always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | |
DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 21 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 21 Oct 2021 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 3 Dec 2021 | |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 11 |
| Care Apartment Vacancy | Soon |
| Care Apartment Impending vacancy | Yes |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 3 Dec 2021 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 252 | Yes | We provide 24 hour Registered Nurse cover as we provide hospital level care. |
| Nurse Practitioner | No | We readily refer to Nurse Specialists as required and seek their advice and guidance on a whole range of issues relating to aged care, infection control and health and safety. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All our caregivers commence the level 3 careerforce training for Health Care Assistants if they don't already have a caregivers certificate on starting employment. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our physiotherapist will assess and work with residents as required and works closely with our experienced registered nurses. We have two caregivers assigned to assist with the walking programme. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Social Workers are readily accessible for consultation and visits as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | A programme of diversional therapy for hospital residents is posted monthly - this is in a group or one on one. We have a Diversional Therapist to provide some more input into hospital care level residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdresser who has been attending Edith Cavell for a number of years or you can invite your own to visit you. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Attends each client 6 weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Registered staff will refer residents to a dietitian if indicated after nutritional assessment. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We allow vetted volunteers to assist in activities, outings and one on one time with residents. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Edith Cavell. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Local ministers visit regularly and we have a chaplain for additional support. Various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Volunteer visitors. | |
| Updated: 14 Nov 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen therapy can be provided. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative and end of life care. Support is given by the palliative nurse team from Nurse Maude. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses provide regular wound care as necessary with the support of the wound care specialists if required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Care of diabetics given and the diabetic specialist nurse will visit if required. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | All residents will be assessed by the Registered Nurse as instructed from the regular visits of the continence advisor |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | An infection control nurse attends annual infection control training. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | A full time Clinical Nurse Manager is employed and on call out of hours. |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Short or long term respite care is given. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Residents on a subsidy are welcome. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Private paying residents are welcome. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Advance bookings are taken |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and we encourage residents to personalize their rooms. Sky and Freeview Television can be arranged with our Facility Manager. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with spacious showers, and safety grab rails. Nurse call system available. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have some rooms suitable for a couple - depending on availability. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites available, discuss with the Facility Manager. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This may need to be supervised by the Registered Nurse. There is happy hour each week, greatly enjoyed by the residents. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. Only some rooms can accommodate animals, and no caged birds. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This needs to be organised by the resident/family. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free Wifi available. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | If a prospective client is happy to integrate with older people. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Lounges are equipped with comfortable seating and televisions with 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 | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We offer End of life/Palliative care with the support of the Specialist Palliative care team from Nurse Maude. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meetings every second month. |
| Family Committee | No | Family are welcome to join the residents meeting. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. Accommodation available if not causing disturbance to other residents. |
| Rural Setting | No | Garden and hill views. Two blocks from beach and cafe. |
| Updated: 30 Apr 2020 | ||
Special Features
| Edith Cavell Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps, nurse call system, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. There is public transport at the door and the beach is 400m walking distance with a lovely cafe right on the seaside promenade. Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds, being close to the city and a major hospital but also being in a village atmosphere with rural environs. The sea air is good for everyone and to wake to a big clear sky in the morning and walk the beach before coffee is part of the secret that is Sumner |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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Our activity programme is formulated and changed monthly. Outings are a regular feature and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. Games and quizzes are always popular and there is great competition in bowls with the red and black teams competing for the annual trophy. We have regular BBQ's over the summer months. Age Concern and Alzheimer's Society are easily accessed through us and we welcome them to our facility. Large print books and Blind Foundation listening books form part of our library service and we also rent DVDs or videos. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. Sky TV is also available in the main lounges. Happy Hour with entertainment with our resident pianist feature every Friday afternoon. Most residents choose to have breakfast in bed, however, the dining room is also open. We have a lovely garden setting and outside furniture ensures it is accessible to all. We have a small shop for toiletries onsite. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Personal Items. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurses and experienced Caregivers make up our care team. Skilled Domestic staff. Physio Assistant and Diversional Therapist. | |
| Details about meals | Home style cooking is a speciality at Edith Cavell. Breakfast is served in bed. Morning, afternoon tea and supper is served to you in your own room or in the dining room. Our main meal is at midday and all diets are catered for at Edith Cavell. | |
| Associated Complexes | Part of Heritage Lifecare | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | On request - may take 24hrs |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Portugesse | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Swedish | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Welsh | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We warmly welcome any individual to our home. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | To bus stop. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | There is a supermarket and many friendly cafes in the village. |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.40 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | A selection of books are collected from the library for the use of residents on a monthly basis. Full library facilities available from our own complex. |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Other details | Yes | Please talk to the Care Home Manager if you have vacancy queries. We sometimes have a waiting list and priorities can change quickly. We will always endeavour to help as best as we can. Ph 03 3266608 |
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| Updated: 19 Mar 2020 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
