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Merivale Retirement Village - Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Merivale Retirement Village
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 27 Somme Street
Merivale
Christchurch 8014 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 375 4117, 021993943
- Mobile
- 021971487
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sarah Skinner - 03 375 4117
- Owner
- Jenny Stokes - 021993943
- Sales
- Leah Moore - 021 971 487
- Nurse Manager
- Sarah Skinner - 03 375 4117
Other services
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Description
To provide the people of Canterbury with a care facility offering the highest standard of care while making every endeavour to ensure the residents of the village maintain their independence and dignity. To respect their privacy, identity and their individual needs. To fulfill their physical, spiritual, cultural and emotional needs. To provide a secure, caring and happy environment.
Merivale Rest Home is an integrated healthcare facility. The village is located in one Christchurch's most desirable localities and within easy reach of the Merivale shopping centre with its delightful cafes, choice speciality shops and medical services.
The area is well served by churches and parks,and is only a few minutes drive from the city centre.
Merivale Rest Home is an integrated healthcare facility. The village is located in one Christchurch's most desirable localities and within easy reach of the Merivale shopping centre with its delightful cafes, choice speciality shops and medical services.
The area is well served by churches and parks,and is only a few minutes drive from the city centre.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 19 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Please contact the Single Point of Entry team at Burwood Hospital in regard to determine your assessment for your future admission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on phone 03: 375 4117. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 May 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 84 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | Access to a Podiatrist |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Access to a Occupational Therapist |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | We have a very extensive social and activities programme. |
| Hairdresser | 16 | Yes | Located in our Beauty Salon on Thursday and Fridays. We also have a manicurist for manicures/pedicures every other Wednesday. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits every other Wednesday | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access to a Dietician | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a monthly Anglican Service and a fortnightly Catholic Service. | |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | No | Please refer to our Silverdale Hospital for palliative cares. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Control Committee |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse and is available on site Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
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: 20 May 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have two rest home cats, Tiger Lilly and Belle. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Rooms are individually heated by underfloor heating, and may be adjusted to suit the resident by our maintenance department. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Please refer to our monthly activities calendar or our Social Co-ordinator for more details. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | Regular monthly meetings held in the communal lounge |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our quarterly newsletter launches in February 2010 |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | No | A designated outdoor area is available for smokers. |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Lovely north facing rooms, with french doors opening on to small courtyard areas. A high, consistent standard of food & beverage delivery. An extensive social & activities programme is enjoyed by our residents including outings, craft, music and exercises. |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Weekly card games, quizzes, indoor games, and daily exercises as part of the activity programme, regular church services, entertainment, extensive gardens around the village, weekly happy hour.
Our library is located in the Reception Area and Public Library Books are available. A computer is available in our library for residents. Experience the entertainment & outings we are famous for. A gas fire in the lounge, weekly musical entertainers, weekly visits to the shopping mall and other shopping trips, Sky TV and videos are available in the main lounge. We encourage family participation by having various family functions throughout the year. With the aim of encouraging fellowship, together with fun and laughter this makes Merivale a social place to be. |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | 24 hour nursing care | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | e.g. Telephone, Sky TV, Drycleaning. Please refer to our Admission Agreement for further details. | |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | Hokkien |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | A church service in held in the main lounge of the Rest home on the rd Tuesday of each month. |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Bus stop at back entrance to village which is a short ride to the city centre. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Within a short walk to the unique Merivale Village Shopping Centre |
| Mall | 0.50 km | The mall is situated at the Merivale Shopping village. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Abberley Park - A short walk from the back entrance of the village |
| Library | Fendalton & Papanui libraries are within a short drive. | |
| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Received Health & Disability Standards 3year Certification |
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| Updated: 20 May 2019 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
