Alden Bishop Selwyn
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Alden Bishop Selwyn
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 350 Selwyn St
Addington
Christchurch 8024 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Kathie Gould - 021 117 4371
- Southern Villages Manager
- Andrew Lange - 027 215 8220
- Clinical Services Manager
- Chen Lenor - 027 755 7789
Other services
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 Ultimate Care Bishop Selwyn Brochure
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Contact us today and see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Bishop Selwyn can make to your life. |
Bishop Selwyn Village has been part of the Spreydon neighbourhood for over 25 years and has built a strong reputation amongst our community.
We encourage residents to bring items from home to personalise their room as we understand the comfort of having familiar things around us.
Our nursing staff are fully committed to providing the best possible healthcare service combined with the highest standards of nursing care. And our visiting policy enables family and friends to spend as much time with loved ones as possible, and to remain an integral part of our residents’ lives.
Residents, family and friends are encouraged to enjoy our tranquil garden setting with many restful areas to use. Our bird aviary attracts a lot of attention and is enjoyed by all.
We encourage residents to bring items from home to personalise their room as we understand the comfort of having familiar things around us.
Our nursing staff are fully committed to providing the best possible healthcare service combined with the highest standards of nursing care. And our visiting policy enables family and friends to spend as much time with loved ones as possible, and to remain an integral part of our residents’ lives.
Residents, family and friends are encouraged to enjoy our tranquil garden setting with many restful areas to use. Our bird aviary attracts a lot of attention and is enjoyed by all.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 34 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have Rest Home beds available some with ensuite facilities. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - We have 4 rooms available. |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 02 Jul 2025 |
| 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: 14 Jul 2025 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| We have no studio units available. (Rest Home and Hospital level care in studios). | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No - We have no rooms available |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 14 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "The staff are always welcoming, very professional and caring". "Extremely helpful and friendly staff". "I am extremely grateful for the wonderful care my Mother receives". |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our excellent Enrolled Nurse is part of our dedicated team of nurses. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can provide Physiotherapy services to our residents as needed. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We can arrange for Occupational Therapy services should you require them. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have a Diversional Therapist who has two assistants to help deliver a fun-packed activities programme available from Mon - Fri. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities team have an excellent activities programme that caters for all our residents needs available from Mon - Fri. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have our own salon based on site. You never have to leave the facility to have your hair done. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits upon request. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our staff are suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have highly trained clinical nurses lead by our clinical coach who can provide the best care for any wounds requiring treatment. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | We do not have a stomal therapist on staff, but if required we would refer to the DHB stomal services for advice. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | We can on case by case following careful assessment look after any resident that requires post tracheotomy care or has a long standing tracheotomy. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have been highly commended by the 'public health' medical officer for managing our infection control programme. Our organisation has a very robust infection control programme that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you require. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture with them (subject to space and safety constraints). |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have homely single rooms. All rooms have own toilet, some rooms have ensuite. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have own toilet, some rooms have ensuite. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour is held every week. Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We do not have a resident pet, but happy for your pet to come and visit you. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please contact us for more information. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A personal phone line can be arranged with a private provider to have a telephone connected to your room. Additional fees may apply. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our heating is regulated by the main control switch and is adjusted according to season changes. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. it is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We are committed to providing palliative care under our palliative care contract. Our team are dedicated in this area of specialty working with guidance from the local hospice. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We run a great day care club, were all our residents are welcome to join us for the day, enjoying our meals and our activities. |
| Outings | Yes | Yes, we have regular trips out and about that are very popular with our residents. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a private room for use for family meetings. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Combined Resident/Family meetings are held monthly. Families are welcome to attend and we encourage their involvement. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We are more than happy to share with you our newsletter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our organisation prides itself on providing all policies required to meet the Health and Disability standards. We have a policy for managing challenging behaviour. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Special Features
| Open ended visiting hours Activities programme Dietician approved meals and catering for special diets Registered Nurse on site 24/7 Regular happy hour Hairdresser, podiatrist and Physiotherapist Bird aviary Water fountain We are close to Shopping Centre, Medical Centre, Local Churches, Library, Bowling Club & Park |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
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Visits to / from kindergartens, church services weekly, cooking, craft, exercises , wkly happy hour, Friday entertainment, indoor games, bowls, public library books available once a week, bird aviary, newspaper reading daily, quizzes , shopping , outings housie , entertainers, sing-a-longs, DVD's, visitors (people and pets) |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/epoa/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care and maintaining our philosophy of 'We Promise to Care" | |
| Details about meals | All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist. | |
| Associated Complexes | Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.02 Km | Outside the gate. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Close to dairy |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Barrington Mall, South City, The Colombo |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | Close to the Gardens |
| Library | 0.00 Km | In house library and Christchurh Public Library selection available weekly |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | We are members of NZACA |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | No | 2020 |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.