Coldstream Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Coldstream Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 71 Park Street
Ashburton
Ashburton 7700 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Hazel Harrison
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare Group
Other services
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Make your home at Coldstream Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Coldstream makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Ashburton community, Coldstream is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Ashburton shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a supermarket and pharmacy.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, gardening, crafts and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
When it comes to everyday life, Coldstream makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Ashburton community, Coldstream is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Ashburton shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a supermarket and pharmacy.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, gardening, crafts and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Vacancy | No |
| rooms with charm and views of the town | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Yes as at 01 Jun 2022 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have experienced and dedicated Registered Nurses providing 24 hour coverage. | |
| 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 | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | All menus are Dietitian approved. A Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special dietary requirements. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Coldstream. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Chaplain, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Coldstream has a range of services available, such as email assistance, appointment transportation, pharmacy and medication administration, housekeeping, speech therapy, dental, and interpreter services. We are able to arrange for our residents if required. | |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have extensive experience dealing with oxygen management |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have extensive experience dealing with Gastronomy feeding |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | All our Registered nursing staff are trained in wound care. Access to specialist wound care advisor as needed |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our RN has additional training in infection control |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and we encourage residents to personalize their rooms. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with a personal heater, nurse call system and safety grab rails. Freeview TV and Sky TV access is available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have some rooms with ensuites, please discuss this option and room tarrifs with our Care Home & Village Manager. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Monitored together with GP guidance. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | 2 cats inresidence |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | Available for residents. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges in the complex are equipped with comfortable seating, a stereo system and televisions with Freeview TV, Sky TV, and DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. We encourage families to help us care for their family member. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are able to manage residents who have some confusion from time to time. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We are a non smoking facility |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Special Features
| Coldstream Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a convenience shop, scooter bay, paraplegic toilets, and separate dining room and lounge facilities. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps and safety grab rails, wide corridors, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. Situated in the beautiful Ashburton, Coldstream has magnificent landscaped and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Coldstream Lifecare has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinators focus on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. Age Concern and Alzheimer's Society are easily accessed through us and we welcome them to our facility. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. Sky TV is also available in the main lounges. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Aromatherapy, BBQ, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Craft, Concerts, Dancing, Flower arranging, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Organ, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs. There is also active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on site with homebaking for morning and afternnon teas. | |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Italian | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Other Information | No | An interpreter can be arranged as required |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | St Stephen's Church is just across the road from Coldstream. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Spiritual advisors visit monthly or as required |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | St Andrew's Church is directly opposite Coldstream. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | The Catholic Church borders Coldstream's gardens. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Ashburton does not have a public transport system, however, taxis are readily available. | |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | New World Supermarket is 500 metres away with Ashburton's main shopping centre a five minute walk. |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | There is no mall in Ashburton |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | The Ashburton Domain has the most beautiful gardens, with an avery, rose gardens and bowling club. Cricket, hocket and tennis are played within the domain. |
| Library | 0.50 Km | Ashburton Public library is within walking distance. |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | We provide monthly education sessions for all staff |
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| Updated: 4 Apr 2022 | ||
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