Thorrington Care Home - Larch Wing
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Thorrington Care Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 51 Birdwood Avenue
Beckenham
Christchurch 8023 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Philip Hanson - (03) 595 2505
- Owner
- Archer Group - (03) 943 6006
- Villa Sales
- Elliott Duston - 021 172 2754
Other services
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"At Thorrington, our home is your home."
Our Philosopy of Care is always the promotion of self esteem and independence, interest in family/whanau and the community. This enables the frailties of age to be kept in their right perspective.
Our Philosopy of Care is always the promotion of self esteem and independence, interest in family/whanau and the community. This enables the frailties of age to be kept in their right perspective.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Our Dementia wing is set in Lovely established grounds with a homely feel. We currently do not have any single rooms. However we have three double sized rooms with a minimum premium. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Yes, please enquire |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 25 Jan 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 24 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | The RN works Mon- Fri , There are also Oncall arrangements for RN's . |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can arrange for a physiotherapist to attend as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We can arrange for social work support if requested. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 32 | Yes | Our activities coordinator works Monday-Friday . |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser attends two days a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We can arrange for a podiatrist to attend as required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We can arrange for a dietician to assist as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arange for Kaumatua to attend as requested. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We hold denominational and non denominational services. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | We can assist with CAPD and APD. Haemodialysis requirements can be discussed. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Nurse manager works Monday - Friday and is also on the Oncall roster. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | As discussed at the time of admission. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We do have shared room facilities for appropriate residents. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Cats, birds, fish. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone available for resident calls within the facility. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | As well as the main lounge, residents and friends are welcome to make use of several seating areas that are away from the hustle and bustle of the main areas. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We can provide short term care subject to availability. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We provide Daycare support for a limited number of participants. |
| Outings | Yes | Our activities coordinator arranges trips and outings that are appropriate for the residents and season. |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted outdoors. Smokers are welcome to enjoy strolling around our gardens. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Special Features
| Our family focused and operated complex ensures quality care at all times. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Our Activity programme includes: bingo, interdenominational Church services, concerts, entertainers including pianist, exercises, minibus outings, music, crafts, BBQ, board games, visits from canine friends, friends and family happy hour, quizzes, visiting interest groups e.g. local pre-school and much more. Library books, including big print books, are chosen from our local library on a monthly basis, to ensure an excellent selection. We publish an activity newsletter for both dependent and independent residents. If you would like to be on our mailing list, e-mail us. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | Our five weekly rotational menu has been endorsed by a dietician. Breakfast may be served in bed. The main meal is in the middle of the day and the tea meal includes a hot dish or salad, a home baked commodity, fresh fruit. Morning afteroon tea and supper are also served with snacks and tea/coffee available 24 hours. | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We are happy to support individual residents express their personal faith in a respectful manner. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.60 Km | Easy 8 minute walk to 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 |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Beckenham |
| Library | 1.50 Km | Christchurch South Library is nearby on Colombo Street. |
| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | Member. |
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| Updated: 11 Oct 2022 | ||
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