Arvida Mayfair - Main Rest Home
At a glance

- Vacancy
- No
- Care Apartment Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Arvida Mayfair
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 104 Wharenui Road
Upper Riccarton
Christchurch 8041 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Symone Bruhns - 021 484 535
- Owner
- Arvida Group - 0800 278 432
- For Villas & Apartments contact
- Kathie Gould - 021 392 446
Other services

Mayfair is a warm, friendly community where everyone feels part of a large and caring family. Every day we strive to enhance the quality of life for each individual member of our community by providing a friendly, safe and supportive environment. Our village is surrounded by beautiful gardens and sheltered lawn areas where you can stroll or sit and enjoy the sunshine. We offer a diverse range of activities each day where you can share good times with new and old friends alike. Nestled within our landscaped grounds you’ll find lovely Villas, Serviced Apartments and the Mayfair Rest Home and Hospital.
We have vacancies right now, so why not call Ingrid or Alisoun on 03 348 2445 for a chat.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 16 Aug 2021 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
Vacancy | No |
Respite admissions welcomed. Experienced and qualified staff. Viewing welcome anytime. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $0.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 18 Jan 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: 20 May 2022 |
Care Apartment Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
Care Apartment Vacancy | Yes |
Sunny modern studios and apartment with car parking available | |
Care Apartment Impending vacancy | No - Lovely sunny studio/apartment |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 20 May 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered nurse on site 24/7 | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Most of our caregivers have completed basic Aged Care training programs and many have completed through to advanced qualifications | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have two full time qualified Wellness partners | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | Angela visits two days per week | |
Podiatrist | Yes | ||
Dietitian | Yes | ||
Kaumatua | Negotiable | We welcome contact with Maori elders and whanau | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular services - catholic communion and indenominational | |
Other Personnel | Yes | ||
Updated: 10 Mar 2021 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All RN's, EN's and several care staff have palliative care expertise and specific training |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | Kim Brown |
Updated: 20 Apr 2022 |
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 | |
Updated: 10 Mar 2021 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Many residents choose to bring some furniture to give the room a more homely feel |
Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms have individual ensuite toilets and many have showers as well |
Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have toilet ensuites and some have showers as well |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | We currently have 2 residents with cats. |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Depending on type of animal |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Individual phone lines can be connected |
Wifi | Yes | All rooms have wi fi capabilities, just ask at reception |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | All rooms have underfloor heating and staff can alter this on request |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have 1 main lounge, 4 smaller lounges where residents and families are able to make their own beverage if required. |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | By Arrangement Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, |
Outings | Yes | Regular outings around Christchurch and surrounding areas. |
Residents Committee | No | Wellness committee that meets bi monthly |
Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is distributed to residents & family members bi monthly. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have a designated area outside available for smokers |
Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
Special Features
Arvida prides itself on its "Wellness Program", we encourage residents to participate in the many activities that we make available whether it be joining the gardening group or the choir. We have wellness committees which gives the opportunity for the residents to have a voice in what they would like to see happening in their home. |
Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
Interests & Activities
Two qualified Wellness Partners. Our Wellness program and entertainment is offered 7 days a week. Interdenominational Church services once a week. Regular city drives. Our activities Calendar is issued fortnightly. Activities include bowls, entertainment, Art class, exercises, newspaper reading, quizzes, Board games, Casino, Concerts, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Library, Outings, Shopping |
Updated: 10 Mar 2021 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for a list of charges | |
Staffing qualifications and details | We have a stable staff with a high resident ratio. All care staff are trained to national standards. | |
Details about meals | We have a 4 week rotating menu for Summer and Winter You choose if you would like breakfast in bed or serve yourself from our breakfast buffet in the main dining room, lunch is served at 12pm and the main meal at 5pm | |
Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Chinese | Yes | |
Chinese dialect | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | As required |
Nepali | Yes | |
Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | As required |
Inter denominational | Yes | Weekly services |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
(Other comments) | Yes | We welcome people of all religious beliefs |
Updated: 16 Aug 2021 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.10 Km | The number 80 bus outside Mayfair takes you to Westfield Riccarton |
Shops | 0.20 Km | Warehouse |
Mall | 1.00 Km | Westfield Riccarton and the newly expanded Bush Inn Centre |
Parks | 1.00 Km | |
Library | On Site | |
Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Village Registration not Required | Yes | |
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Updated: 15 Mar 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.