Summerset down the Lane (Hamilton)
At a glance

- Vacancy
- No
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Summerset down the Lane (Hamilton)
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 206 Dixon Road
Fitzroy
Hamilton 3206 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sandra Tidd - 078430157
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Sales Enquiries
- Tracey Whitley - 07 843 2578
- Care Centre Manager
- Gayani Kodippili
- Office Manager
- Michelle Bean - 07 843 0157
Other services

Our rest home level care provides the very best clinical care, in a warm, welcoming community. Residents have private, modern rooms – some with ensuite facilities where they can surround themselves with their own things.
Summerset down the Lane also offers serviced apartments. A Summerset serviced apartment is a spacious, purpose-designed home with one bedroom, a large ensuite and generous living area, including kitchenette. You are able to receive a range of care and support in your serviced apartment – including rest home-level care.
To find out more, please call us on 0800 334 404 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 22 Dec 2015 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
Vacancy | No |
Please enquire first | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 01 Jul 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: 1 Jul 2022 |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
Care Apartment Vacancy | No |
Please enquire as LTO applies | |
Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 1 Jul 2022 |
Testimonials
Talking to Anne, Corina & Denise we received a wealth of information beyond anything we have heard before to assist us with our parents future care - Sandy, April 2014 The overall impression I have gained from seeing the rooms and facilities and the conversations and advice/information I have been given is that Summerset is a very "top" establishment - Deborah, April 2014 |
Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours, 7 days a week | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | We have a salon in our Village Centre with great prices. Appointments do need to be made. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | A local podiatrist visits the village every 6 weeks. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We are happy to arrange a visit on request. | |
Other Personnel | No | We have a GP who visits the village regularly. | |
Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Updated: 19 Dec 2013 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Yes you can bring some of your own furniture, we want you to feel as much at home as possible. We would need to talk with you about how much furniture can be accommodated so that we ensure that we are also able to carry out your care and housekeeping. |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Talk to us about our care apartment options. |
Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have an en suite. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Our weekly happy hour is a popular event. |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Talk to the Village Manager about your pet, these are allowed in care apartments but not in the Care Centre. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We have competitive phone packages available. |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | At the Village Managers discretion. |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Beautiful lounges and dining areas where you can go to read the paper or spend time with family or friends. |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Is available by appointment. |
Outings | Yes | A range of activities and events are scheduled each week. We have regular van trips to places of interest in the Hamilton area. |
Whanau Room | Yes | Our family rooms offer tea and coffee making facilities and additional space when family and friends come to visit. |
Residents Committee | Yes | |
Newsletter | Yes | Find out about events and activities in the village through our monthly village newsletter. |
Rural Setting | Yes | |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 22 May 2014 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, BBQ, Concerts, Garden, Internet, Library, Petanque, Pool table, Spa, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Craft, Entertainment, Exercises, Weekly Happy Hour, Mah Jong, Movie nights, Jigsaws, Music, Outings, Quizzes, Shopping trips to Glenview, Walking Group, Community Choir, Beer & Banter for Blokes, UFO Group |
Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
Details about meals | For our Divine Café and in-house catering, Kerr & Ladbrook offer contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
Updated: 9 Mar 2018 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
English | Yes | |
Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Bus stop at 68 Waterford Road, just 500m from the village entrance |
Shops | 2.00 Km | Glenview Shopping Centre |
Parks | 0.50 Km | Fitzroy Park nearby |
Library | 0.00 Km | Glenview Library on McDonald Road is 2km away. We also have a library on site. |
Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.