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Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village

At a glance
Name
Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
Category
Respite / short term care
Address
40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Cherese Richardson
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
Other services
Photos
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Enquire today about our respite care. We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.

When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day care, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Our Services Offering Respite / Short Stay
Level of Care Vacancy Care Suites Vacancy
Rest Home Yes Yes View Details
Hospital Yes Yes View Details

Updated: 7 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
“It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Service Description
Service Description
We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
Christchurch and surrounding districts.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Meeting the needs of older people
Meeting the needs of older people
Edith Cavell is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds nation wide and 500 independent living units.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Our menus are all approved by a Dietician.
Visitor information We welcome visitors into our home.
Internet access Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the home.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

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

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Rooms are fully furnished, and we also encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home.
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Talk to us about options.
Wifi Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Access
Access
Access Status Details
Easy access Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 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 We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Carer Support Yes Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support.
Subsidised Yes Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

After Hours
After Hours
After Hours Status Details
After Hours Yes

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Payment
Payment
Payment Status Details
Subsidy may be available Yes Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
French Yes
Gujarati Yes
Hindi Yes
Other Information Yes We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs.

Updated: 18 Jan 2024