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Thorrington Village - Vacancies: YES
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- Name
- Thorrington Village
- Category
- Retirement Villages ('Purchase')
- Address
- 51 Birdwood Avenue
Beckenham
Christchurch 8023 - Postal Address
- PO Box 12189
Beckenham
Christchurch 8242 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 982 1480
- Fax
- (03) 332 0659
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Andrew Hoggan - (03) 982 1480
- Owner
- Archer Group - (03) 943 6006
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Reviews
Description
Welcome to Thorrington Village and Archer!
Thank you for considering our Archer family, and one of our boutique villages and homes, as a place you may like to come and reside at.
‘living life…loving life’ is our goal. We want residents to come to Archer and ‘live and love life’. Engage, enjoy and be enriched from living at Archer.
We offer three sites that between them encompass, independent-living lifestyle villages, assisted-living serviced studios, day-support programmes, rest home level nursing support, and memory support care (dementia).
Along with this we offer our ‘Archer Tours’ to our Archer residents and local community friends. These are day trips and an annual ‘family holiday’ to somewhere in NZ. Then there is our partnership with the Golden Oldies Missions and their annual trip to Fiji, which reflects our special character of the Christian faith at Archer.
Thank you for considering our Archer family, and one of our boutique villages and homes, as a place you may like to come and reside at.
‘living life…loving life’ is our goal. We want residents to come to Archer and ‘live and love life’. Engage, enjoy and be enriched from living at Archer.
We offer three sites that between them encompass, independent-living lifestyle villages, assisted-living serviced studios, day-support programmes, rest home level nursing support, and memory support care (dementia).
Along with this we offer our ‘Archer Tours’ to our Archer residents and local community friends. These are day trips and an annual ‘family holiday’ to somewhere in NZ. Then there is our partnership with the Golden Oldies Missions and their annual trip to Fiji, which reflects our special character of the Christian faith at Archer.
Testimonials
| "My experience of moving into Thorrington Retirement Village has been very positive. The staff and residents were all very welcoming. I feel part of a vibrant community.Thorrington is in a very picturesque part of Christchurch with great views of the hills. Walks around the river are within easy reach. The grounds here are a picture and our hidden gem is the woodland area at the rear of the property - wonderfully theraputic for a morning stroll to hear the birdsong or to enjoy sitting under the superb trees with a wine on a warm summer evening. I feel liberated and happy ready to enjoy Archers Living Life Loving Life". |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 |
Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Sue Dishington Sales Manager | |
| Address | 51 Birdwood Avenue Beckenham | |
| City/Town | Christchurch | |
| Company | Thorrington Village | |
| Phone | 03 332 1480 | |
| Mobile | 021 902 626 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Richard McLouglin | |
| Address | 148 Victoria Street PO Box 5 | |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8140 | |
| Company | Anchorage Trustees | |
| Phone | 03 366 6713 | |
| Fax | 03 379 2424 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Geoff Currie | |
| Address | PO Box 21095 | |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8143 | |
| Company | Geoff Currie Lawyers | |
| Phone | 03 365 8355 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Studio rooms (Studio Unit etc.) | |
| Total | 13 |
| Low Price | $139900.00 |
| High Price | $149900.00 |
| Nursing Care Details | Full Rest Home Care provided. Details available from main office. |
| Single bedroom villa (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 4 |
| Low Price | $269900.00 |
| High Price | $289900.00 |
| Garage | Carport |
| Two bedroom Villa (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Total | 16 |
| Low Price | $369900.00 |
| High Price | $389900.00 |
| Garage | Carport |
| Two bedroom villa with garage (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Total | 9 |
| Low Price | $399900.00 |
| High Price | $409900.00 |
| Garage | Yes |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | |
Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdresser on site Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Motivational Therapist | Negotiable | A Motivational Therapist can be arranged as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a Chaplain on staff | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Various activities are announced and display on a monthly basis. | |
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | We can supply meals for a small daily charge. | |
| Meals - External Provider | Yes | ||
| Home Help - Available On-site | Negotiable | ||
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | ||
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Senior Nurses / Site Manager available during office hours and on call via the central office. | |
| Nursing Care | Negotiable | Nursing care can be arranged as required. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | A Dietitian can be arranged as required. | |
| Speech Therapist | Negotiable | A Speech Therapist can be arranged as required. | |
| Social Worker - On-site | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a villa liason officer who co-ordinates activities and events for the Villas. | |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | |||
Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | We provide an extensive social programme. |
| Community Complex | Yes | Community Centre is open for residents use daily. |
| 24 Hour Security | Yes | Our main gates are locked each evening. |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | Call system transfers through to our 24/7 Home. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Archer has a seasonal newsletter available to all residents and families. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We love pets and the number of pets vary we have on our site. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | YES. We love pets. All pets are considered on a case-by-case basis and once approved come on a good behaviour bond! |
| Outings | Yes | Regular voluntary outings around the local community are hosted by staff. We also have our popular Archer Tours day and overnight trips available as well. |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | All residents have access to our new multi-purpose Archer Leisure Centre. |
| Swimming Pool | Yes | All residents have access to our new multi-purpose Archer Leisure Centre. It includes an indoor heated pool and spa. |
| Spa Pool | Yes | All residents have access to our new multi-purpose Archer Leisure Centre. It includes an indoor heated pool and spa. |
| Craft Room | Yes | Both at our Community Centre and at the Archer Leisure Centre. |
| Library | Yes | Both at our Community Centre and at the Archer Leisure Centre. |
| Games Room | Yes | Both at our Community Centre and at the Archer Leisure Centre. |
| Chapel | Yes | Both at our Community Centre and at the Archer Leisure Centre we use for Chapel purposes. |
| Lounges | Yes | Both at our Community Centre and at the Archer Leisure Centre. |
| Gardens | Yes | Come and enjoy the peace of the roses. |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
Special Features
| One of our "Special Features" - the use of Archer's Leisure Centre with its indoor heated pool and spa.
Archer tours with their day trips are always popular. |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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We have an activities / Villa liaison person who co-ordinates the monthly activites programme in consultation with the residents. Activities include visits to Libaries, Malls, Theatre and special interest groups.
There are weekly visits to Supermarkets in our van and every week we visit different cafes and restaurants venturing as far as Amberley or Akaroa. |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Lutherism | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Orthodox Christian | Yes | |
| Pentecostal | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Thorrington Village is part of the Archer Group that began through the Baptist Churches. It welcomes people from wherever they are on the faith spectrum, respecting your rights to believe whatever is important to you. Our Chaplains are available too. |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.60 km | Easy 8 minute walk to the Orbiter route which can take you to Eastgate, The Palms or around the city. |
| Shops | 2.00 km | St Martins New World |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Barrington Mall |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Beckenham Park |
| Library | 1.50 km | Christchurch South Library is nearby on Colombo Street |
| Updated: 13 Sep 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Archer has a staff member who oversees all our Social Team Coordinators |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | No | Archer supports the resident-centred model of personalising care for residents. To create a homely feel as much as possible. |
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| Updated: 10 Sep 2019 | ||
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.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
