Palm Grove Rest Home and Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Palm Grove Rest Home and Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 108 Marshland Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sandy Washington - 03 375 7144
- Owner
- Oceania Healthcare - 0800 333 688
Other services

Palm Grove has the best of both worlds being close to shops and motorways, but nestled in a peaceful spot away from the main road. From the staff who greet you in the hallways, to the fresh and inviting living spaces, at Palm Grove you’ll feel right at home. There’s always something happening in our main lounge - find a friend to chat to or join in the day’s events. If it’s peace and quiet you crave, relax in the beautifully manicured gardens, or settle in a comfy chair in one of our many cosy nooks.
We don’t have visiting hours at Palm Grove because we know it’s important you stay connected to your community. It’s home so friends and family can join you anytime for a cuppa and catch up. We’re close to several main roads, so it’s a breeze for visitors to pop in, or get you out and about to local shops and cafes.
Activities Programme
Hop in the village van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. A scenic drive to Lyttleton or hot chips at the beach, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re in to, enjoy your own personalised playlist with I Love Music. Join in the fun with furry visitors, or take part in competitive games, theme days and Happy Hour, there’s something for everyone no matter what you’re interested in.
Food
Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings… there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to want second helpings!
Award Winning Care
Great care is what we do, and we’ve got the accolades to prove it. You can be sure you’re in good hands. Oceania has won the Supreme Care Award from the NZ Aged Care Association 3 years in a row. When it comes to your care, you know what you like and don’t like - and we want to know too. Because everyone is different all of our residents get a personalised care plan where from meals to medications, everything that’s important to you is covered. We’ve also got a choice of Premium rooms and stunning Care Suites, so no matter your needs or budget, there are plenty of options.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 11 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Palm Grove have 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 | No |
Premium Room Charges | Yes as at 22 Feb 2022 |
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 |
Updated: 28 Jun 2022 |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 54 |
Care Apartment Vacancy | Yes |
These are lovely rooms which give extra space for residents and look out to our pretty gardens. | |
Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No - Large and small Care Suites |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 28 Jun 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours per day |
Nurse Practitioner | Yes | ||
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | Physio Assistant employed 20 hours per week, and weekly visit from Registered Physio. | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | Jashmine and Rachel are our Diversional therapists. These staff offer a varied programme of activities for all our residents. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | No | . | |
Hairdresser | Yes | On site 1 day per week. Lisa, our hairdresser, is a popular person to visit on Fridays. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Visits once every 2nd week - appointments booked via the RN on the floor in each wing. | |
Dietitian | Yes | All menus planned by our dietitian and prepared onsite by our Cooks. Our Oceania dietician manages the setting of the menu for winter and summer seasons. | |
Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can access a Minister or Priest as required by residents. There is a regular church service at the facility. | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | All of our Registered Nurses regularly update their wound care skills |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | We offer respite care and have one room that is used for this purpose. Residents who come in for respite care need to be at Rest home or Hospital level care and this is assessed through Older Persons' Health at Princess Margaret Hospital. |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Respite care can be booked well in advance to the required date. Contact Jane, Clinical Manager at 375 7033. |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are generous in size with their own en-suite |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By negotiation with the Business and Care Manager |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Rooms do have individual thermostats but are not adjustable in own rooms |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | We have an extensive activities calendar, providing lots of variety for the residents. |
Whanau Room | Yes | |
Residents Committee | No | Our residents prefer to discuss any issues they have directly with the Business and Care Manager, or at the monthly residents meeting. |
Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is published 3 times per year |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Rural Setting | No | Located 500m from The Palms Shopping Centre |
Smokers Room | No | We do not have any facilities for smokers |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Massage, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Theatre, Videos |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | Please telephone for information regarding fees | |
Details about meals | We have a winter and summer menu and are very flexible to individual dietary requirements. | |
Associated Complexes | Oceania Healthcare have 5 facilities in Christchurch - Middlepark Care, Addington Lifestyle, Palm Grove, Holmwood and The Oaks | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Chinese | Yes | |
Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | On request |
Punjabi | Yes | |
Rumanian | Yes | |
Sign Language | Yes | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stop at gate |
Shops | 0.20 Km | Dairy, Restaurant, Liquorland, Hotel and Bars |
Mall | 0.90 Km | The Palms Shopping Centre |
Parks | 1.50 Km | Burwood Park |
Library | 0.90 Km | Shirley Library |
Updated: 11 May 2021 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Fully paid up members |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | 23/06/2021 |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Fully paid up members, accredited for 3 years |
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Updated: 11 May 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.