Elms Court Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Elms Court Rest Home
- Category
- Mental Health (Residential)
- Address
- 44 Cholmondeley Avenue
Opawa
Christchurch 8023 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Roz Burke - (03) 332 1861
- Owner
- Steve and Roz Burke - 021 0418440
Other services
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Downloads
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| Preview | File | Description |
|---|---|---|
 February 2015 Newsletter |
Please have a look at our latest quarterly newsletter. Thanks Steve |
Reviews
Given the current COVID-19 environment we have temporarily disabled our ‘feedback’ feature. We apologise for any inconvenience.
We provide a flexible home environment which recognises the uniqueness of each person. Therefore we believe we cater extremely well for mental health residents.
At Elms Court you are a name not a number.
We actively encourage our residents get out and enjoy themselves individually and with friends and family. We also provide planned group outings as often as possible e.g. willowbank, museum, music concerts etc
At Elms Court you are a name not a number.
We actively encourage our residents get out and enjoy themselves individually and with friends and family. We also provide planned group outings as often as possible e.g. willowbank, museum, music concerts etc
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | |
Service or Facility Details
| Status | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Testimonials
| Thanks Steven for showing me around Elms Court and your lovely family style care facility. I feel you offer a level of personal care and concern that allows residents to feel valued. A great change from the corporate model of institutionalised care. Unfortunately, my mother has decided not to leave the large NI facility where she is currently an unhappy resident. Sandra (A prospective customers daughter, Oct 2016) A somewhat belated, but a very sincere thank you to you and your staff, for having me as a resident a few weeks ago. I really appreciated your care and how you all looked after me. I truly appreciated my 70th birthday with you all, birthday cake, roast luch and a present. You and your staff were fantastic and I really enjoyed your other residents, please say hi to them all. I will be back. Thanks and very best wishes. James (Respite, April 2016) |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | Yes | Lance Rolston |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24/7 | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Jeni Neilson | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Jeni Neilson | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Marion Simons | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The mobile Podiatrist visits every 6 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | As required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We hold regular Anglican and Roman Catholic services within the home. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We specialise in creating and maintaining a family environment which recognises the individuality of each person. RN and management have recently completed a course in this field. |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Available if vacancies exist. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Always available if vacancies exist. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to individualise their rooms where possible. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Most rooms are single. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have two very large rooms that would suit a couple. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Spacious lounge. Conservatory. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular free outings, at least once a week and other outings as residents require. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular resident meetings to address any issues and identify outings etc |
| Newsletter | Yes | See our Facebook page for more information. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | Several areas available to smoke, however no smoking inside the building. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | As above. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Special Features
| Unique, personal, warm environment for those looking for a family orientated Rest Home. Husband and wife actively own and run resthome. We only have a maximum of 18 residents so your needs can be well catered for and our staff can know you well. |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 |
Interests & Activities
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Residents are offered a wide range of activities and are encouraged to keep their community contacts. Our diversional therapist and his team, run a regular activity programme. The owners are available to transport residents to any desired events. Residents regularly visit Age Concern, Returned Services Association, Working Mens Clubs and various community organisations in our local area. We also receive regular mail and book recordings from the Blind Foundation. Other support groups also have regular contact with us when neccesary eg Parkinson's Society and the Arthritis society. Residents are offered a range of activites eg water colour painting, walking, housie, gardening and craft work (Art). Residents are offered and often enjoy individual and group trips to local shopping malls, the casino and cafes. Services offered include email, the internet, library books, various types of entertainment including pianists, vocalists, indoor games and groups of school children entertain. Visitors are always welcome. The planting and layout of the garden is available for personal input. We are situated close to Risingholme Park and Heathcote river. A warm, sunny conservatory is available all year round. Feline and canine friends are welcome. The residents wellbeing and happiness is our prime concern, and individual preferences are catered for. |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Trained caregivers on duty 24/7 R/N on duty 5 days per week & oncall | |
| Details about meals | Home cooking catering for all requirements and diets. Families welcome to share meals (free). | |
| Internet access | Wifi is available throughout the home at no additional charge. | |
| Transport | We have a car which is always available for resident outings or appointments. | |
| Associated Complexes | Elms Court Life Care in Avonhead provides hospital level care should your needs change. | |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | No | Staff member |
| French | No | Interpretor available |
| German | No | Interpretor available |
| Italian | No | Interpretor available |
| Latvian | Yes | Resident |
| Portugesse | No | Interpreter available |
| Spanish | Yes | Interpretor available |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religions welcome. |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | 'Red Bus' and 'Orbiter'. |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | Opawa Mall is a 5 minute stroll |
| Mall | 0.20 Km | Barrington and Eastgate Malls are a short bus or taxi ride. St Martins shopping area including New World is a shorter taxi ride. |
| Parks | 0.20 Km | Risingholme Park and Community Centre. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | St Martins and Opawa Library are close by |
| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | www.elmscourt.co.nz |
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| Updated: 22 Mar 2021 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
