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Ilam Retirement & Care Arvida
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Ilam Retirement & Care Arvida
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 28 Ilam Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 348 5305
- Fax
- (03) 348 5293
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Ana Vivas - (03) 341 1913
- Owner
- Arvida Group - 0800 278 432
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Description
WELCOME TO ILAM LIFECARE
Our aim is to provide the best possible living experience for people in their later years. We have taken the utmost care to create an environment that fulfills the needs of individuals, whether they are seeking an independent lifestyle, or requiring more support.
Designed by respected architect Paul Foley, Ilam Lifecare offers premium apartments and studios in a warm and welcoming environment. All units are private and self-contained, yet fully serviced by our trained staff to provide peace of mind and the ultimate in comfort and security. There is also a village arcade and a variety of lounges, dining areas and outdoor gardens where residents can socialise and enjoy fresh air and change of scenery.
included in our 30 Resthome beds we have 8 Garden Studios(with Occupational Rights Agreement) which also offer Resthome level care.
Our aim is to provide the best possible living experience for people in their later years. We have taken the utmost care to create an environment that fulfills the needs of individuals, whether they are seeking an independent lifestyle, or requiring more support.
Designed by respected architect Paul Foley, Ilam Lifecare offers premium apartments and studios in a warm and welcoming environment. All units are private and self-contained, yet fully serviced by our trained staff to provide peace of mind and the ultimate in comfort and security. There is also a village arcade and a variety of lounges, dining areas and outdoor gardens where residents can socialise and enjoy fresh air and change of scenery.
included in our 30 Resthome beds we have 8 Garden Studios(with Occupational Rights Agreement) which also offer Resthome level care.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 27 Jan 2021 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2021 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | As required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | No | Activities Officer | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Beautifully appointed salon | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | As required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus reviewed regularly | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | As required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly Interdenominational Church Services | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Quality Manager | |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Clinical Educator - Keri Kime ACE Educator - Sandy Shipley |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Rooms | Yes | 30 rooms |
| Ensuite | Yes | In all rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | But not in rooms |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents & Family Meetings |
| Family Committee | No | Residents & Family Meetings |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Special Features
| We take security very seriously. The village is constantly under security surveillance, with access controlled by electronic gates. Security staff are on site every day of the year, and each unit has a nurse call button for immediated assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ilam Lifecare has been designed to allow maxium enjoyment of the outdoors. A variety of sunny, yet sheltered outdoor areas add to the feeling of a social village environment. We are conveniently located in a pleasant residential area We are close to Westfield (Riccarton) Mall and the Bush Inn Centre Mall There are churches nearby There is a bus route at the gate, including the Orbiter for easy travel to the city and suburbs. |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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We arrange a wide variety of activities for our residents. These can be in house or part of a planned outing by the home or one of its support groups. Activity programme includes Art, BBQ, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, , Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, , Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Probus, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | We have a qualified chef who provides wonderful meals that are interesting, attractive and good for you. We work on a five week menu that changes daily. Our meals are most memorable! | |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreters enaged as required |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Weekly Service |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly Service |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Bus stop at front gat |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Church Corner Shops (Bush Inn) |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | Riccarton Mall |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Ilam Park close by |
| Library | 0.00 Km | Library and computer room on site |
| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 1 Nov 2016 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
