Flaxmore Lifecare
At a glance
- Name
- Flaxmore Lifecare
- Category
- Respite / short term care
- Address
- 8 Clifford Avenue
Bishopdale
Nelson 7011 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson/Tasman
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Deethu Devasia - 027 267 3161
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare - 0800 786 589
Other services
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Talk to us today about respite care at Flaxmore, you may be eligible for funding.
We are a friendly, caring community and we offer respite care and specialised dementia care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Light, bright and welcoming, Flaxmore is set amongst the leafy suburb of Bishopdale, not far from the Nelson city centre. Our well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, church services and podiatry. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, cooking and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
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.
We are a friendly, caring community and we offer respite care and specialised dementia care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Light, bright and welcoming, Flaxmore is set amongst the leafy suburb of Bishopdale, not far from the Nelson city centre. Our well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, church services and podiatry. We have a range of recreational activities including board games, gardening, crafts, cooking and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
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 | Soon | View Details | |
| Dementia | Yes | View Details | |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| An expert opinion: “You’re right to pursue the value of respite care that is delivered in a measured proactive fashion, rather than in response to crisis. People with dementia deserve to live at home for as long as possible and most wish to do so, and this means supporting their families to cope with the demands of what is often referred to as the 36 hour day. The provision of respite care helps them do this by giving them a reassuring break knowing their relative is being cared for in a safe and supportive setting. However the time to do this is not when the carer is exhausted and on the cusp of crisis, for this is when frustration and resentment is in the air and we’re responding to suffering - not providing timely, appropriate compassionate support. At Flaxmore Care Home our respite care is planned, flexible and promotes well-being for all before crises are reached and that is how it should be if we are going to help people with dementia live well.” Professor Graham Stokes Global Director of Dementia Care Honorary Visiting Professor of Person-Centred Dementia Care, University of Bradford Corporate Centre Medical |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2025 |
Service Description
| 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. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Nelson and surrounding districts. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Meeting the needs of older people
| At Flaxmore, our home reflects 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. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. | |
| 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. | |
| Associated Complexes | Flaxmore 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 national wide and 500 independent living units. | |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2025 |
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Where service is provided
| Status | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| In Aged Residential Care | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | No | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| 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. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | A semi rural-suburban setting, as Flaxmore sits at the foot of the Grampians in Bishopdale. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Access
| Access | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Easy access | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2025 |
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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 | 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 | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2025 |
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After Hours
| After Hours | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| After Hours | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Payment
| Payment | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidy may be available | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
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Updated: 29 Jan 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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