Admatha Dementia Care - Monami and Amour - two small care units
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Admatha Dementia Care
- Category
- Psychogeriatric
- Address
- 74 Chrystal Street
Richmond
Christchurch 8013 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- View Email Address
- Web
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- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- CM Rona Mendoza & OM Troy Malagapo - (03) 385 1286
- Owner
- Alison Hume and Jim Haines - (03) 385 1286
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We invite you to discover the special character of Admatha. You will discover a team with exceptional qualities and a home with a unique atmosphere.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU – KO TĀ MĀTOU KUPU TAURANGI KI A KOE
We promise we will give you the very best of care.
We promise we will appreciate and respect you.
We will be open, honest and trustworthy.
OUR VISION - NGĀ MATAWHĀNUI
To accept all people with kindness and love
To provide peace, comfort and joy
To be proactive, innovative and courageous
To enrich each person, the community and the world
OUR VALUES – NGĀ UARA
We strive to achieve this vision by working with openness, honesty, integrity and passion
THE WORK WE DO – NGĀ MAHINGA
We establish trusting relationships based on respect and acceptance.
We encourage people’s participation in companionship-based care in their small homes.
We are privileged to accompany people as they journey towards the end of their life.
We welcome family/whānau and the wider community as integral to people’s lives.
We promote inclusion and the rights and values of each person.
We celebrate unity in diversity.
We specialise in person-centred care for people who live with dementia. This is the work we have passionately chosen to do. We care for people in small, cosy homes with a loving, warm and homely atmosphere where each person is supported to experience each moment richly. Our small homes concept means that people with dementia experience life in a less clinical and more normalised, familiar way. Small homes that inter-connect, also bring a sense of community for a person with dementia.
OUR PROMISE TO YOU – KO TĀ MĀTOU KUPU TAURANGI KI A KOE
We promise we will give you the very best of care.
We promise we will appreciate and respect you.
We will be open, honest and trustworthy.
OUR VISION - NGĀ MATAWHĀNUI
To accept all people with kindness and love
To provide peace, comfort and joy
To be proactive, innovative and courageous
To enrich each person, the community and the world
OUR VALUES – NGĀ UARA
We strive to achieve this vision by working with openness, honesty, integrity and passion
THE WORK WE DO – NGĀ MAHINGA
We establish trusting relationships based on respect and acceptance.
We encourage people’s participation in companionship-based care in their small homes.
We are privileged to accompany people as they journey towards the end of their life.
We welcome family/whānau and the wider community as integral to people’s lives.
We promote inclusion and the rights and values of each person.
We celebrate unity in diversity.
We specialise in person-centred care for people who live with dementia. This is the work we have passionately chosen to do. We care for people in small, cosy homes with a loving, warm and homely atmosphere where each person is supported to experience each moment richly. Our small homes concept means that people with dementia experience life in a less clinical and more normalised, familiar way. Small homes that inter-connect, also bring a sense of community for a person with dementia.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 14 Oct 2015 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| 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: 4 Aug 2025 |
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Testimonials
| Our lives suddenly changed when a hospital specialist told us, “Your husband/father will never be able to live an independent life again.” What do we do now? Admatha Dementia Care was our answer. We were plunged into the decision of looking for a home for him, when it was not even on the cards a week ago. As soon as we walked into Admatha, we unanimously said, “This is the place for Dad!” The welcome we received from the very first meeting was warm, informative, clear and friendly as we grappled with this new life in our state of shock. The next question was how to transfer a very confused and agitated man from hospital to Admatha? This was overcome immediately by the caring and thoughtful staff at Admatha. They made it so easy. In the months following there have been many ups and downs as our whole family has had to come to terms with our new lives and the Admatha staff have been there all the way. The “Best Friends Approach to Care” really works! The empathy, communication and incredible amount of loving patience shown to us and especially to our Dad/Husband never falters. Thank you Admatha, you are keeping all of your promises. Thank you very much. Joyce Bailey and family If anyone is looking for a place for their loved one with dementia to live, then this is it. It's just like home. My Mum was in another establishment and I then moved her to Admatha, first the home and then the hospital. From the beginning it was a huge relief to know that she was well looked after and loved as an individual - that's pretty special. And at the same time, the staff cared about how I was coping. I cannot speak highly enough of the care that Mum received. The layout of both feels like home with a kitchen, tables, lounge areas and gardens. And the staff are always there working, updating records, feeding, talking, touching and laughing. My Mum really sparked up with the attention she received and when she was dying, staff popped in to her room just to say hi and cried with me when she passed away. Thank you Admatha. Sue Chappell |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Registered Nurses get to know each resident very well. They assess each person’s needs and then, with family involvement, plan the care for each person. They lead the Caregiver team and keep in close contact with family. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers spend a lot of time with each resident, caring for and interacting with them throughout the day. They understand each resident well and know their likes and dislikes, and which approach works best for them. Caregivers work closely with the nursing team to give the best possible care. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A Physiotherapist visits regularly. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our activities team knows each resident very well and understands what works for each person. They create meaningful activities to support creativity, socialisation, stimulation and fun, as well as assisting residents to be involved in the daily running of their home if they wish. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser visits regularly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | A Dietitian oversees menu planning and is available to assist residents with any dietary or weight-related issues they may have. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Manageable if necessary. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Te Ara Whakapiri - Principles and guidance for the last days of life. |
| Wound Care | No | Support available |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Support available |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Support available |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Support available |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Support available |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Support available |
| Spinal Injuries Care | No | Support available |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The Clinical Manager is responsible for ensuring the delivery of person-centred care to each and every resident in the home. They do this by maintaining open and honest communication with the resident, their family/whānau, and other people who form part of our wider team. The Clinical Manager provides guidance, mentoring and leadership to the staff team in the planning and delivery of care. They facilitate training and education of staff, as well as providing supervision and mentoring to the Registered Nurse team. The Clinical Manager is very well supported in their role by their Regional Clinical Manager and our organisational clinical team. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jul 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | Would need to be negotiated |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | Negotiable with Nurse Manager. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Negotiable with Clinical Manager. We welcome visits from pets and offer 'pet therapy'. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Negotiable with Clinical Manager |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | A portable phone available for private phonecalls. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Liverpool Care Pathway |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | A 'quiet room' is available. |
| Māori Kaupapa | No | Contact with Rehua Marae |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | Monthly family support groups with private facilitator |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Smoking permited out side. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Fully secure |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
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Special Features
| SMALL HOMES Small homes mean that the environment is very homely, and residents orientate to their environment more easily. There is a family feel. We get to know our residents very well. BEST FRIENDS APPROACH TO CARE All our staff attend this training as a part of their comprehensive orientation. The main focus is on developing empathy, communication and an understanding of our residents’ needs. Our team members treat each resident like a very best friend. They will sit and chat with your loved one. They will laugh together, sit on the sofa and tell stories and really love being in each other’s company. |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
Interests & Activities
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Over time, we learn what really works for each person. We discover what they like to do most, their most active times and the times when they like to rest. We explore, discover, and initiate what works best for each individual. This will often reflect past activity patterns and interests. Here we create an environment that closely mirrors a household living experience, with access to familiar homely pursuits such as setting the table, folding linen, peeling vegetables, flower arranging, gardening, preparing and eating a meal, washing the dishes, or reading a magazine. In our small homes these interactions occur spontaneously with all staff many times within a day. Activities are organised by our Diversional Therapists to cater for the needs and interests of the residents. More structured activities that you may see in our home include; Games and puzzles, Arts and crafts, Music, Exercise, and Care and pampering |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | We provide home cooked meals that can be tailored to residents’ dietary requirements. Our Dietitian oversees menu planning and the menu changes seasonally. | |
| Visitor information | Family are always welcome and there is an open invitation to stay for a meal. We want you to have as much special time with your loved one as possible. This benefits us all. | |
| Recreational opportunities | We go out regularly. Van outings to the North Canterbury beaches for an ice cream or trips to Sumner to watch the windsurfers are two examples. Group activities include indoor bowls, movement with music, painting and art, cooking, word games, quizzes and housie, to name but a few. Sing-alongs are enjoyed by many. Visitors are encouraged to bring their pets with them when they visit their loved ones. | |
| Associated Complexes | Avonlea Dementia Care, Aberleigh Rest Home, Tasman Dementia Care, Millvale House Miramar, Millvale House Waikanae, Millvale Lodge Lindale, Millvale House Levin, Millvale House Napier, Leighton House | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Swedish | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Jan 2014 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Confucius | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Hindu | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Muslim | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Jewish | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Sikh | Yes | |
| Shinto | Yes | |
| Spiritualist/New Age | Yes | |
| Tao | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Jan 2014 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Our home is five minutes walk from the nearest bus stop. | |
| Mall | 'The Palms' mall is ten minutes walk from our home. | |
| Parks | Petre Park on Petre Street, is a five minute walk from our home. | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certified Non Violent Crisis Intervention instructor - Donya Nee (Crisis Prevention Institute) |
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Updated: 14 Jan 2014 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.