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Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 5 |
Vacancy | No |
We can provide subsidised Rest Home care in your own Serviced Apartment under an Occupation Right Agreement. Residents may also qualify for a Residential Care Subsidy in their own Serviced Apartment. Please contact Symone Bruhns to view on 03-366-1824.
Short Term Rest Home Respite Care available in our studios. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Additional Room Costs | No |
Updated: 20 Apr 2018 |
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | We have experienced registered nurses on site 24 hours per day, seven days per week | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have three wonderful enrolled nurses on staff | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a great team of experienced caregivers | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | On The Go Physio provides physiotherapy assistance | |
Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our wellness co-ordinator Lee is here during office hours, providing activities, support and entertainment | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser Sue works in our salon every Thursday and Friday. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Nadine from Riccarton Podiatry visits 6 weekly. Just make an appointment at reception. | |
Dietitian | Yes | Arvida's dietitian provides individual dietary care as well as overseeing the kitchen and food programme | |
Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Monthly church services | |
Updated: 19 Sep 2017 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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End of Life/Palliative Care | No | We can offer end of life care in our hospital wing |
Wound Care | Yes | Our nurses are trained in the latest methods of woundcare |
Diabetic Care | Yes | Our nurses are fully trained in the care of diabetic patients |
Continence Advisor | Yes | Our care staff are available to support you in your continence requirements |
Infection Control | Yes | All staff are regularly trained in the latest infection control techniques |
Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Clinical Manager Penny is a registered nurse |
Updated: 13 Dec 2016 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | Respite Care is available when we have a vacancy. |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Feature | Status | Details |
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Day Care | Yes | Within our surrounding suburbs. Includes morning/afternoon tea, lunch, activities/outings. |
Rooms (Single) | Yes | We offer lovely rest home rooms, all rooms have an ensuite |
Ensuite | Yes | All rooms at the Village have their own ensuite |
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring their furniture and personal items to their new home |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We have a very limited capacity for pets, but you are welcome to discuss your request with our manager. We do, however, have a lovely village cat called Sooty. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We encourage residents to get their own phone connection. In most cases, you are able to keep the phone number from your old home |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Heating is centrally controlled underfloor in most rooms, but we are happy to individualise your heating. Just ask at reception. |
Residents Committee | No | Residents have two monthly meetings with the village manager and wellness co-ordinator. Any items to go on the agenda can be given to the activities co-ordinator. |
Newsletter | Yes | We publish a residents' newsletter every two months, and it is emailed to family and friends |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are three lounges, a light and airy atrium as well as many nooks with comfortable seating |
Outings | Yes | We offer regular outings in our 12 seater minibus to cafes, events and shopping |
Smoking Permitted | No | We don't encourage smoking but there is a designated smoking area |
Semi-Secure | No | St Albans Village is an open facility |
Sprinklers | Yes | Our fire protection is certified and regularly checked |
Audit report available | Yes | We received an excellent audit in 2016 and were given four years accreditation |
Updated: 25 May 2017 |
We are a smaller Arvida village, handy to the city centre providing quality health care in a relaxed environment.
Visit our website www.arvida.co.nz for comprehensive information and photos. Call in and look around anytime. Regards Symone Bruhns - Village Manager |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Our wellness co-ordinators Lee and Sharon offer a varied programme of entertainment, craft, outings and games.
The following is a list of many of our activities & interests: Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy hour, Housie, Interdenominational, Library, Meal choices, Mens Group, Minibus, Motivational, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading daily, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Piano available, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Recreation, Religious services, Roses, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Video, Visitors |
Updated: 25 May 2017 |
Topic | Details | |
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Details re Meals | All meals and baking are prepared on site by experienced staff. Special diets are catered for. | |
Staffing Details | All staff have ongoing training with in-house meetings with guest speakers. Staff continue training towards the Careerforce qualification. | |
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact manager for information. | |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Japanese | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Inter denominational | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | Fantastic bus stop and routes 100m from gate | |
Shops | Dairy within site of gate | |
Mall | Merivale Mall | |
Parks | Abberley Park | |
Library | 0.00 km | On site |
Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |
Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
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CareerForce | Yes | |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | 9 June 2019 |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 1 Nov 2016 |