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Bupa Parklands Care Home

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Bupa Parklands Care Home
Category
Psychogeriatric
Address
429 Papanui Road
Strowan
Christchurch 8052
Region
Canterbury
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Milly Cuesta - (03) 352 6169
Owner
Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
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Bupa is proud to offer Hospital and Psychogeriatric Dementia care at Parklands in Papanui, in our beautifully refurbished surroundings, complete with lovely, sheltered gardens.

We have a new, 16 bed Psychogeriatric 'Kowhai' Community, open for bookings now. The space is lovely and light filled.

What sets Parklands apart is our determination to put each resident in charge of their own day, so that the care we give fits around their preferences. That's why we say “your day - your way.” We welcome friends and family at any time. In every way we can, we make sure that each day is the best it can be - for everyone.

Our staff are wonderful, kind people, always ready to stop and have a chat. We have Doctors who visit every day during the week, and a Physiotherapist who works with our residents regularly. Our geriatrician visits fortnightly.

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone Michelle Blackledge, our Care Home Manager, or feel free to drop in at any time. Alternatively, our community liaison coordinator, Sarah Radburnd (027 273 2113), can help you with all and any information about moving into a care home, and about the choice of Bupa care homes in Christchurch.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 24 May 2013

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 76
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 13 Sep 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No

Updated: 4 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
I write to you to inform how grateful I am for the amazing care that my mother receives at Parklands. She is managed well and her dignity is respected greatly. At her former placement I visited 7 days a week and sometimes at night as I was so concerned about her. Now I visit 2-3 times a week and leave knowing that she is safe. With a husband at home with Parkinsons this has helped me get back some personal time. I find the staff efficient and happy and always ready to listen. Many thanks to all who participate in my mothers ‘end of life’ stage.

Gael Walganski

Updated: 18 Jul 2014

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents.
Physiotherapist Yes A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis.
Occupational Therapist Yes As required.
Social Worker (on site) Yes As required.
Diversional Therapist No As required.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Our Activities Assistants work with our residents across 7 days. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips.
Hairdresser Yes Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price.
Podiatrist Yes Our skilled podiatrist visits regularly.
Dietitian Yes All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs.
Accredited Visitors Yes This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. Please phone Sarah on 027 273 2113 to discuss Short Stay requirements.
Carer Support Yes We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Subsidised Yes Please phone Sarah on 027 273 2113 for more information.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes According to bed availability.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes Individual palliative care funding may be available.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Wound Care Yes We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required.
Diabetic Care Yes We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet.
Continence Advice Yes We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stomal Therapy Yes We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request.
Infection Control Yes We meet all infection control standards.
Surgical Followup Yes We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options.
Psychiatric Care Yes
Clinical Management Yes Our Clinical team is highly experienced.
Other Specialties Yes Available as required.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home.
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes We have rooms with and without ensuites, please enquire as to current vacancies.
Alcohol Permitted Yes In discussion with your GP
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We can discuss your special needs prior to admission.
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Outings Yes As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics.
Whānau Room Yes We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We respect all cultures.
Residents Committee Yes We have regular care home residents and family meetings.
Newsletter Yes The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes .
Confused Residents Yes Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have.
Smoking Permitted Yes Only in the smoking areas.
Semi-Secure Yes We have secure areas for residents affected by dementia.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Special Features
Special Features
The team at Bupa Care Services is passionate about helping older New Zealanders to get the most out of life. Our strong caring ethics, dedication and respect are valued by people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives – so trust is intrinsic to the way we work.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way.

Updated: 18 Jul 2014

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Staffing qualifications and details Bupa Parklands meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care.
Details about meals Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Interpreter Yes We are able to access Interpreters from the Canterbury DHB.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.05 Km Orbitor, general bus service. Stop outside Parklands Care Home.
Shops 0.50 Km
Mall 1.00 Km Northlands Mall, Merivale Mall are closeby.
Parks 0.00 Km St James Park is nearby.
Library 0.50 Km Papanui Library is nearby.

Updated: 6 Oct 2022

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes Parklands on Papanui Apartments are onsite and available for residents.
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 6 Oct 2022


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.