Radius Hawthorne - Brunner Wing and Victoria Wing
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Radius Hawthorne
- Category
- Psychogeriatric
- Address
- 10 Saint Winifreds Place
Bryndwr
Christchurch 8052 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
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- Manager
- Sarah Skinner - 03 351 9346
- Owner
- Radius Care Ltd
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 Introducing the all-women dementia wing at Radius Hawthorne
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No premium room charge
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Just a quick note to let you know we still have a few D6 rooms available at Radius Hawthorne. The rooms we have available are rooms where we don’t currently have a premium room charge. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or if we can be of any assistance.
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Advanced Dementia Care at Radius Hawthorne
At Radius Hawthorne in Christchurch, advanced dementia care is about more than safety—it’s about creating a calm, welcoming home where each resident feels secure, valued, and free to be themselves.
We offer two dedicated dementia care wings: one women-only wing for those who may feel more at ease in a gender-specific setting, and one mixed-gender wing. Both are thoughtfully designed with sensory-friendly features like colour-coded doors, soft lighting, and quiet lounges that support comfort and independence. There's even a protected garden with shaded seating, ideal for peaceful time outdoors.
Spacious rooms come with en suites and kitchenettes, and large windows look out onto our award-winning gardens. Daily life is shaped around connection—through personalised care, companionship, and activities that bring meaning and joy. Residents are encouraged to stay active and engaged in ways that suit them, supported by a caring team who take the time to really know each person.
Families tell us there’s a warmth and energy at Hawthorne you can feel the moment you walk in. We’d love to welcome you in to see it for yourself.
Read more about our women-only dementia care at https://www.radiuscare.co.nz/all-women-dementia-wing
At Radius Hawthorne in Christchurch, advanced dementia care is about more than safety—it’s about creating a calm, welcoming home where each resident feels secure, valued, and free to be themselves.
We offer two dedicated dementia care wings: one women-only wing for those who may feel more at ease in a gender-specific setting, and one mixed-gender wing. Both are thoughtfully designed with sensory-friendly features like colour-coded doors, soft lighting, and quiet lounges that support comfort and independence. There's even a protected garden with shaded seating, ideal for peaceful time outdoors.
Spacious rooms come with en suites and kitchenettes, and large windows look out onto our award-winning gardens. Daily life is shaped around connection—through personalised care, companionship, and activities that bring meaning and joy. Residents are encouraged to stay active and engaged in ways that suit them, supported by a caring team who take the time to really know each person.
Families tell us there’s a warmth and energy at Hawthorne you can feel the moment you walk in. We’d love to welcome you in to see it for yourself.
Read more about our women-only dementia care at https://www.radiuscare.co.nz/all-women-dementia-wing
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 10 Oct 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 47 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| A refurbished full ensuite room is now available. Beautiful large and sunny rooms, with outlook to our garden. Call Sarah on 021818599 to enquire. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - We have vacancies, Please call |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| 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: 13 Jun 2025 |
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Testimonials
| I would sincerely like to convey my appreciation to the staff at St Winifred's Hospital who looked after my mother Margaret Gudsell. She resided there for over 2 years and died there on the 22nd May. I would especially like to mention Jacqui Colville, Jan Bristowe, Kathy Toumazou & Linda Fourie, for their truly professional expertise, for always listening and taking such good care of my mother. I visited my mother nearly every day, and they always made me feel very welcome. They are a special team of people at St Winifred's I'll never forget how hard they worked after the February earthquake, especially Linda, making sure all the patients were safe and warm (when the hospital had no power). I think there is a quote somewhere - 'Patient's First', your staff do this consistantly. Your staff really are a tremendous asset to your organisation. |
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Updated: 3 Aug 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | There is a registered nurse 24 hours in the unit. The clinical manager works between 8.30am and 5.00pm and the facility manager is also a registered nurse. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our physiotherapist is on duty 4 mornings a week and a physio assistant is working 5 mornings a week. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | Accessed through CPH and PMH | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Activity officers provide comprehensive activity programmes and see individual residents on a one-on-one basis. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | On site two days a week. Appointments can be made through the diversional therapist and /or the registered nurse at an additional cost | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our registered podiatrist visit the residents every 4 to 6 weeks. There is an additional cost involved for this service. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access to dietician services is present. We readily refer if there are special requirements. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | As advised at the time | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chaplain visits monthly and church services are held. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Maintenance and gardener | |
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Updated: 10 Oct 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Available |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 12 Sep 2011 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Managed on an individual basis. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Visiting pets |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are two lounges available for the residents and family. We have a quiet room for residents to relax. |
| Outings | Yes | A van and a bus is available for outings. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Family Committee | Yes | Resident relative meeting held monthly |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Locked unit |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Special Features
| Brunner wing is a 20 bed Dementia Hospital unit. There are 20 lovely large rooms. There are no ensuite facilities. There are two lounges and a shared dining room . Victoria wing has 27 single rooms, 7 rooms with with ensuite. There is a large lounge area with a secured fireplace and a quiet room when needed. There is a secure garden area where depending on weather, we enjoy a BBQ with the residents for lunch. There is a trained diversional therapy service to improve quality of life. There is a registered nurse on at all times. |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2024 |
Interests & Activities
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All the following services are available in our dementia unit: Alzheimer's Society membership Activity programme seven days a week BBQ facilities outside The following are available for residents: Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Children, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Digital camera, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie,Indoor Games, Interdenominational church services, Library, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society membership, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, Visitors, Aromatherapy, Art, Dancing, Happy Hour, Hydrotherapy, doll therapy, RSA |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2009 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees do not include podiatrist unless requested by the doctor, hairdresser, dry cleaning, dentist or private medical transport. | |
| Details about meals | Menu developed by a dietician | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of rest home and private hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | One staff member is part of the Chinese community in Christchurch |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Egyptian | Yes | Some cleaners were born in Egypt |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | Some staff members are from the Philippines |
| Khmer (Cambodian) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2009 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Non denominational | Yes | Regular church services. |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2009 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.20 Km | 5 Min walk to Wairakei Road |
| Shops | 0.70 Km | 5 Min walk to Fendalton Village |
| Mall | 3.50 Km | Northlands Mall |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Fendalton Library |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2009 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2009 |
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What's New
Taking a Trip Down Memory Lane: Residents from Hawthorne Enjoy a Ride in an Old Holden Kingswood Hawthorne residents recently enjoyed a nostalgic drive in a classic 1970 2.6L Holden Kingswood, reminiscent of the 1974 Commonwealth Games. The vintage car stirred memories of cruising through town, evoking laughter and chatter among passengers as they reminisced about the past. This outing provided a brief escape from routine, reminding everyone of the enduring connections to our history. As the ride concluded, a sense of gratitude lingered, highlighting the timeless allure of the old Holden Kingswood and the cherished memories it evokes. |
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Updated: 19 May 2025 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.