Peaceful Pines Living
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Peaceful Pines Living
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 12 Kimberley Road
Darfield
Darfield 7510 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Sumi Issac - 0223006000
- Owner
- Iyjo Varghese and Sumi Issac
Other services
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Peaceful Pines Living has an open door policy. We believe in treating everyone including our residents and staff with respect. We have a team of dedicated, well trained staff that are committed to providing the best quality of care.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 12 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| NO PREMIUM ROOM RATES APPLY and a Double room available for a couple | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Please phone 0223006000 |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "You walk in the door to Peaceful Pines Living and instantly feel welcome, safe and like you’re at home. There is a wonderful sense of calm and inclusivity that makes it a pleasure to be here. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else." S Valli, Resident March 2025 |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Feb 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite care is available please phone to discuss your requirements. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Private or Subsidised beds are available from time to time please phone manager to discuss |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | 1 room available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Special Features
| Peaceful Pines Living is a family owned and managed Rest home with a homely, country atmosphere with huge community support. Quality home cooked meals is a point of difference that is enjoyed by our residents everyday. Having a strong sense of belonging and purpose is what we strive for our residents and staff here at Peaceful Pines Living. |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
Interests & Activities
| A fully qualified Diversional Therapist who creates group or individual activities, which include aromatherapy, hand massages, quizzes, outings, indoor bowls, music appreciation, sing a long sessions, exercises, garden , indoor games, library, meal options (diabetic or special needs catered for), outdoor games, videos, ,newspaper reading, shopping, Art painting class and Flower arranging. |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact the Manager for all fee-related questions. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Fully trained staff, kind and caring. Exceeds MOH standards for staff requirements | |
| Details about meals | Our home cooked meals are fresh and varied. We cater for vegetarian, diabetic and special dietary requirements if needed. We pride our service as excellent in this area. | |
| Visitor information | Can visit, preferably between 8 am and 8 pm. | |
| Recreational opportunities | Multiple through Diversional therapy | |
| Internet access | Yes, unlimited access | |
| Transport | For selected appointments | |
| Associated Complexes | No | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Marathi | Yes | |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Regular in house church groups who cater for all denominations. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2025 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
| Trade Registered | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2025 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.