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Albarosa Rest Home

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Name
Albarosa Rest Home
Category
Respite / short term care
Address
80 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053
Region
Canterbury
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Personnel
Manager
Anne Hepburn - (03) 375 0727
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
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Respite is a short-term or temporary care option that provides a break for carers and your loved ones. Everyone needs a bit of downtime to recharge their batteries and that's where we can help.

Golden Healthcare Group has over 30 years of Aged Care experience in Christchurch.

Albarosa Rest Home is one of their facilities, it is a modern, sunny purpose built facility.

We are committed to providing specialised high quality memory loss care in our two 20 bed units

We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow

All rooms are large with individual ensuites.

Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs

We welcome your call.
Our Services Offering Respite / Short Stay
Level of Care Vacancy Care Suites Vacancy
Dementia Yes View Details

Updated: 12 Dec 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
It is a credit to Albarosa that all the residents look well cared for and content - not easy for those residents with dementia - March 24
Really enjoyed the education session with speaker - April 24

Updated: 14 May 2024

Service Description
Service Description
Contract with Te Whatu Ora - Yes
Certification - Yes
ORA Applies - No

Updated: 13 May 2024

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
All Canterbury Region

Updated: 14 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Any questions regarding fees please contact Anne Hepburn, Facility Manager of Albarosa Rest Home.
Staffing qualifications and details Albarosa is staffed with qualified and competent people who have a special interest in working with persons with dementia. The positions are Registered Nurse/Facility Manager, Carers, Activities Co-ordinator, Cooks, and Housekeepers. Each employee takes an active interest in the care and well-being of our residents
Details about meals Our cooks daily prepare the meals from fresh ingredients and according to a seasonal rotating menu cycle. Items which are served are selected and prepared to appeal to the tastes of our residents. Various therapeutic diets and food textures can be prepared according to the resident's specific needs.
Visitor information There is no set visiting hours to enable families to connect with their loved ones . We do ask that the Visitors Book is signed when visiting for safety reasons. Staff are available to help visitors.
Recreational opportunities We have a full Activity Calendar that is changed monthly. Families are encouraged to participate when able.
Internet access Can be provided on request
Transport We have a van for outings and to take residents to appointments. Bus stop for the Orbiter is 200m away.
Associated Complexes Golden Age Rest Home, Camellia Court

Updated: 14 May 2024

Where service is provided
Where service is provided
Status Details
In Aged Residential Care Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes To be sourced by family if required
Wifi Yes Small monthly charge
Resident can adjust heating in own room No Underfloor heating
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Female residents only Yes One wing is ladies only
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024

Access
Access
Access Status Details
Easy access Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024

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
Carer Support Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes According to availability

Updated: 14 May 2024

After Hours
After Hours
After Hours Status Details
After Hours Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024

Payment
Payment
Payment Status Details
Payment required Yes
Subsidy may be available Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Nepali Yes

Updated: 13 May 2024