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Essie Summers Retirement Village

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Name
Essie Summers Retirement Village
Category
Retirement Village
Address
222 Colombo Street
Sydenham
Christchurch 8023
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Rosemary Deane - 03 337 2702
Owner
Ryman Healthcare Ltd - 03 366 4069
Sales Advisor
Lynne Bretherton - 03 337 6500
Other services
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We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And that’s why we’re proud to be voted The Reader’s Digest most trusted retirement village operator again this year – for the ninth time!

At Essie Summers Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you now and into your future. Your health needs may change over time and if they do, Essie Summers Village provides a range of care options to assist you.

We provide independent living and assisted-living apartments, as well as rest home, hospital and dementia care. Providing a range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.

Located in Beckenham, you are close by to a supermarket, library, cafes and boutique shops. Amenities include a library, atrium, hair salon, pool table, bar, village centre and shop.

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. With communities that challenge what we think about ageing and bring joy and meaning to every moment.

Ryman offer some of the most resident-friendly and transparent terms in Australasia, with agreements written in plain language so they are easy for everyone to understand.

Ryman’s deferred management fees is capped, with our standard fee of 20% one of the lowest in the industry*.

Leading innovation is something that Ryman are becoming renowned for. Our seasonal Delicious menu is made fresh on site by in-house village chefs. If you ever feel like letting someone else do the cooking, you can choose from three main courses, including a vegetarian option. We also cater for special dietary requirements.

Just like our Delicious meals, our individually frozen meals are made fresh, using only natural ingredients. The ready-to-eat meals are very reasonably priced and are available to purchase from the village café or reception.

We’ve developed our own ACC accredited Triple A exercise programme. Catering for all ability levels, this free programme improves strength, balance and mobility. Our Engage activities programme provides events and activities for residents, such as the weekly happy hour, arts and crafts, and outings in the village van.

Having daily activities and events to look forward to, combined with a friendly village environment, is what life is all about. It’s those moments of shared joy and laughter. Because At Ryman villages, we create the kind of community that our residents grew up in – connected and caring.

Our townhouses are designed with the over 70s in mind. Their spacious, well-considered layouts include kitchens and bathrooms that make daily life easy for you. For your peace of mind, call bells are monitored 24 hours a day by on-site staff, and we have 24-hour security to ensure your safety at all times.

Of all the large providers (with 15 villages or more) in New Zealand, Ryman has the highest number of care centres with 4 years’ certification – the ‘gold standard’ in care – from the Ministry of Health. Essie Summers is one such village that has achieved this ‘gold standard’ in care.

The lifestyle at Essie Summers Village has so many wonderful aspects. However, we appreciate that everyone has different needs and expectations. Which is why we encourage you to come and visit.

Compare Ryman’s terms with other retirement village providers, find out what care options they provide for the future, and join in with the activities or events on offer. That way, you’ll obtain a real appreciation of village lifestyle, and whether you can see yourself living there.

We look forward to introducing you to our wonderful community.

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Available Properties
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From $445,000

Bed 1 Bath 1

Property Type: Apartment

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Prime Location

From $573,000

Bed 2 Bath 1

Property Type: Townhouse

eaturing a north-facing aspect, this home enjoys sunlight and warmth, with the lounge offering lovely views of the village gardens. Located at the end of the lane, you can relax in your open plan livi...

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Cosy & comfortable

$375,000

Bath 1

Property Type: Studio

Secure this studio serviced apartment before winter! Positioned on the first floor, enjoy views to the Port Hills while relaxing in your cosy living area. The kitchenette is perfect for whipping up...

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Agent's Details
Agent's Details
Details
Name Lynne Bretherton
Address 222 Colombo Street
City/Town Christchurch
Phone 03 337 6500
Email View Email Address
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Details
Name Richard McLoughlin
Address 1 Sir William Pickering Drive Burnside
City/Town Christchurch
Company Anchorage Trustees Services Limited
Phone 03 366 6713
Fax 03 379 2424
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Solicitor's Details
Solicitor's Details
Details
Name Nick Letham
Address 245 Blenheim Road
City/Town Christchurch
Company Chapman Tripp
Phone 03 353 4130
Fax 03 365 4587
Email View Email Address
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Personnel & Services
Personnel & Services
Personnel / Service Hours Per Week Status Details
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Motivational Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Meals - Available On-site Yes
Home Help - Available On-site Yes
Registered Nurse Yes
Nursing Care Yes
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Facility Features
Facility Features
Feature Status Details
Social/Recreational Programme Yes
Community Complex Yes
24 Hour Security Yes
Emergency Call System Yes
Newsletter Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Outings Yes
Library Yes
Games Room Yes
Lounges Yes
Gardens Yes
Other details Yes Internal Garden Atrium
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Special Features
Special Features
We are located on the main street of Christchurch with a full accreditation programme, internal garden Atrium containing water features, newsletters and award winning gardens. Please feel free to contact at any time.
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We have an extensive activities programme and are involved in many of the varying interests of our residents. Please feel free to contact at any time for further information.

Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, Ballet, BBQ, Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Care and Craft, , Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Companion Club, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Gas Fire, Golf, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, , Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Holistic, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Internet, Lectures, Library, Mah Jong, Lotto, Massage, Meal choices, Men, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Pool table, Probus, Quizzes, Reading, Religious services, Roses, Rotary, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Spa , Stroke Group, Swimming, Theatre, Travel, Videos, Views, Visitors
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes We respect all religions and denominations
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.00 Km Bus stop over the road
Shops 0.00 Km Countdown opposite the village
Mall 1.00 Km The Colombo
Parks 0.90 Km Sydenham Park
Library 2.50 Km Spreydon Library
Updated: 16 Jan 2024
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Other details Yes Ryman Accreditation Programme
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 16 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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