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Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village

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Name
Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
Category
Retirement Village
Address
40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Cherese Richardson
Owner
Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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At Edith Cavell you are at home with us.

We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and make new friends in our lovely village.

When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day programme, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.

Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.

At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.

Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Upcoming Open Days
Upcoming Open Days
No open days are currently scheduled.
Available Properties
Available Properties
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Home, suite home at Edith Cavell

$285,000

Bed 1 Bath 1 Car 1

Property Type: Apartment

Our cosy, modern Care Suites offer the independence of your own apartment, with the added confidence of knowing that Rest Home level of care is included for when you need it. Our Care suites have...

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Sumner beach 2 Bed Townhouse

$495,000

Bed 2 Bath 1 Floor Area 68m2

Property Type: Townhouse

LOCATION OVERVIEW When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with a choice of Care Suites, village townhouses, and large rest home rooms, complete with WiFi and a call bell system. Th...

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1 Bedroom Care Suite at Edith Cavell

$305,000

Bed 1 Bath 1 Floor Area 40m2

Property Type: Apartment

Our cosy, modern 1 Bedroom Care Suite offers the independence of your own apartment, with the added confidence of knowing that Rest Home level of care is included for when you need it. This 1 bedr...

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Testimonials
Testimonials
“It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident

“I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Heritage Resident.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Agent's Details
Agent's Details
Details
Name Diane Whitby - Canterbury Region Sales Coordinator
Address 40 Head Street, Sumner
City/Town Christchurch
Company Edith Cavell Lifecare
Phone 03 326 6608
Mobile 027 235 1526
Email View Email Address
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details
Name Covenant Trustee Services Limited
Address Level 6, 191 Queen Street
City/Town Auckland
Phone 09 302 0638
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Solicitor's Details
Solicitor's Details
Details
Name Heritage Lifecare
Address PO Box 13223 Johnsonville
City/Town Wellington 6440
Phone 04 901 2310
Email View Email Address
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
Carer Support Yes Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support.
Subsidised Yes Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy.
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Personnel & Services
Personnel & Services
Personnel / Service Hours Per Week Status Details
Hairdresser Yes A hairdresser visits Edith Cavell twice weekly.
Podiatrist Yes A podiatrist visits regularly.
Diversional Therapist Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Meals - Available On-site Yes Meals are available to be purchased from our kitchen.
Home Help - External Provider Yes
Other Personnel Yes We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Facility Features
Facility Features
Feature Status Details
Social/Recreational Programme Yes
Emergency Call System Yes There is a call bell in the townhouses linked to our nursing staff - we have a Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours.
Newsletter Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We are happy to discuss options for your pets.
Outings Yes Regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics.
Transport Available Yes Very close to public transport.
Gay / LGBT QI Friendly Yes
Library Yes
Lounges Yes
Gardens Yes
Other details Yes Edith Cavell is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds national wide and 500 independent living units.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Special Features
Special Features
At Edith Cavell, our village reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.

Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds; being close to the city and a major hospital, whilst also being located in a friendly, seaside village with rural environs.

The sea air is good for everyone and to wake to a big clear sky in the morning and walk the beach before coffee is part of the secret that is Sumner.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Edith Cavell has an extensive repertoire of activities and events.

Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis:

Indoor bowls, happy hour, board games, crafts. There is active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
French Yes
Gujarati Yes
Hindi Yes
Other Information Yes We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. Talk to us about your needs.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.10 Km The bus stops outside Edith Cavell and will take you to the village or into the city.
Shops 1.00 Km You can walk, bus or drive to the friendly village. Supervalue supermarket, cafes, hotels, TAB, fish and chip shops, clothing stores, wine shop , hairdressers and even a sushi shop means you never need to leave Sumner.
Mall 6.00 Km Eastgate is the closest mall and in Ferrymead there is an increasing number of restaurants and specialist shops in the thriving outside mall environment.
Parks 0.50 Km Sumner enjoys many small parks with Scarborough Park at the beach being a drawcard for the greater Christchurch community at the weekends to St Leonards Square where all the local rugby and cricket games are played.
Library 1.00 Km The Christchurch City Mobile Library with its rotating stock of books, audio books, magazines, music and movies visits Sumner every Friday and alternate Tuesdays.
Updated: 18 Jan 2024
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 18 Jan 2024

NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.

 

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