Elms Court on Middlepark
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Elms Court on Middlepark
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 75 Middlepark Road
Upper Riccarton, Sockburn
Christchurch 8042 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Richard Deuchrass - 027 555 3158
- Owner
- Elms Court
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Elms Court on Middlepark is conveniently located on Middlepark Road, next to St Thomas’s high school in Sockburn. We offer a wide range of services from standard non premium rooms right through to care suites, studios and apartments. Something for everyone’s needs and budget. All our rooms can provide both Rest Home and Hospital level care, which means you can relax knowing you won’t have the upheaval of moving again if your needs increase.
We have Registered Nurse cover 24hrs a day / 7days a week and very experienced care staff. Elms Court is known for its homely feel, created by a warm, friendly team who go out of their way to provide personalised care and make our residents feel like part of the family.
Elms Court on Middlepark has a wide range of activities to suit all. Immediately outside the premises is a bus shelter waiting to take those who are able anywhere in Christchurch. Furthermore, we also have a van for regular weekly outings. There are many options for the more able such as a short, pleasant walk to Upper Riccarton library, the shops or to the local park.
We are located just 2 minutes from Blenheim Road and just 5 minutes from Church Corner, so it’s a breeze for visitors to pop in, or get you out and about to local shops and cafes. Riccarton and Hornby Malls are also close by, should you need to grab any additional extra comforts.
We have Registered Nurse cover 24hrs a day / 7days a week and very experienced care staff. Elms Court is known for its homely feel, created by a warm, friendly team who go out of their way to provide personalised care and make our residents feel like part of the family.
Elms Court on Middlepark has a wide range of activities to suit all. Immediately outside the premises is a bus shelter waiting to take those who are able anywhere in Christchurch. Furthermore, we also have a van for regular weekly outings. There are many options for the more able such as a short, pleasant walk to Upper Riccarton library, the shops or to the local park.
We are located just 2 minutes from Blenheim Road and just 5 minutes from Church Corner, so it’s a breeze for visitors to pop in, or get you out and about to local shops and cafes. Riccarton and Hornby Malls are also close by, should you need to grab any additional extra comforts.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 15 May 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Middlepark has a dedicated team of professional staff who all work to a very high standard of care. We welcome inquiries and we are happy to help people through the transition into care. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $60.00/day as at 05 May 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 21 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Middlepark has a dedicated team of professional staff who all work to a very high standard of care. We welcome inquiries and we are happy to help people through the transition into care. | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | Yes |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered nurses are on duty twenty four hours a day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Available on referral. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A team of dedicated health care assistants are on duty twenty four hours a day. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A physiotherapist visits weekly and we have a physio assist 4 days per week. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | On referral | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | A Diversional Therapist works 3 days a week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Activities coordinators are employed 5 days a week. Activities are provided 7 days a week. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Middlepark has a custom built salon. A hair dresser is onsite and visits weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits approximately every 6 weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Avaliable on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly catholic service on a friday. Regular visits by local churches from the area. | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can manage residents who require oxygen |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Should a resident require IV antibiotics this can be arranged through acute demand. The services will come to the Facility. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wound care is an important component of our facility We have qualified staff on sight who are able to provide a high level of wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | All our staff are trained in infection control principals. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We have experienced staff who can provide post operative care in a supportive environment. |
| Community Health | Yes | Happy to liase with other community supports to provide assistance should the need arise. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our experienced clinical nurse manager works five days a week |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | You are welcome to bring in your own furniture |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single rooms with a partial or full ensuite |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | Our Care suites are large enough for a couple, these occupied under an occupation right agreement |
| Connecting Rooms | Yes | We have rooms available connected by an ensuite. This can be suitable for a married couple |
| Ensuite | Yes | Every room has a full or partial ensuite (toilet only) |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Pre dinner drinks are provided twice a week |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat named Fluffy and several gold fish. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This can be arranged at the residents expense. Portable phones are available for use and a phone is also located in a lounge area for resident use. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wifi is available |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Heating in most bedrooms is provided by underfloor heating. Other rooms have wall heaters that can be manually adjusted. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have four lounge areas. We also boast a number of out door areas which have seating. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are scheduled to occur twice a week. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | A room is available for bookings for family events |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Available on request |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents committee meets once a month. |
| Family Committee | No | Family are welcome to join the residents committee meeting. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is distributed to residents and send to families/friends every two to three months. The latest news letter is also available on the Middlepark website. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are not a secure dementia facility |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have a smokers room |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have a smokers room |
| Semi-Secure | No | We are not a secure dementia facility |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Special Features
| Committed, dedicated staff. A home which is purpose built, light and sunny. Rooms have either partial or full ensuites. The lounges are spacious and there are several areas for private visits with friends and family. Beautifully landscaped gardens. |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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Full varied programme co-ordinated by 1 diversional therapist and an 1 activity co-ordinator. Well maintained landscaped gardens with garden seats & pathways. Activity programme, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Classical Music, ,Concerts, Dancing, DVD's Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, , Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV,, Cooking, Electric beds, Fax, Gardening, , Sky TV, Alzheimer's Society, Anthroposophical, Alzheimer's Society, Anthroposophical |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please refer to management for details of fees | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Middlepark has Registered Nurse cover 24hrs a day / 7days a week. We have very experienced Healthcare assistants. | |
| Details about meals | Meals are cooked fresh on site. Breakfast is served in your room. Lunch and dinner are served in the dining room unless you are unwell, when it will be served in your room. | |
| Internet access | Free Wifi available. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are a part of the Elms Court Group of care facilities. | |
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Updated: 20 May 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
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Updated: 15 May 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Bus at gate with seat |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Avonhead shopping centre |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Bush Inn Centre & Hornby Mall |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | At Hornby but we provide a mobile service in the facility |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 May 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.