WesleyCare

At a glance

Vacancy: Yes
Name: WesleyCare
Category: Rest Home
Address: 91 Harewood Road
Papanui
Christchurch 8053
Region: Canterbury
Phone: (03) 375 1055 View Phone Number
Fax: (03) 375 1193 View Fax Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Donna Coxshall - 033751055
Owner: Christchurch Methodist Mission - 033751055

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Our overall mission is to promote social justice through partnerships that strengthen families and build fair and safe communities.

Our facility has a focus on dignity, independence and opportunities for older people in a range of affordable and secure accommodation.

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 18 Jul 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	37
Vacancy	Yes
Impending vacancy	No
Short stay considered	No
Premium Accommodation Charges	Yes from $25.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 17 Sep 2025
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 31 Oct 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials
From a recent survey in December here are some comments from our residents/family: "I can not speak highly enough of my mother's care" "Staff are friendly and patient...." "Very satisfied with everything. Happy my relative is happy and well cared for."
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	We always have a registered nurse on site. All our registered nurses have substantial experience in caring for the elderly and palliative care.We use Nurse Maude Pallative team for advice and support
Enrolled Nurse	Yes	We have two very skilled enrolled nurses, one full time and one casual
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	Our staff are friendly and always there to help out, many have been here for over 15 years - a testimony of a stable workforce
Physiotherapist	Yes	We have a contracted physio that comes in two days a week as well as two physio aides who work full-time under her direction.
Social Worker (on site)	Yes	We have access to a large number of qualified social workers through our Christchurch Methodist Misson community services team.
Diversional Therapist	Yes	We have one qualified Diversonal Therapist who is full-time
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	We have two Activities Staff who work full time alongside our Diversonal Therapist including group and one - one activities.
Hairdresser	Yes	We have a salon and two hairdressers available three days a week.
Podiatrist	Yes	Regular podiatry visits
Dietitian	Yes	We have access to a Dietitian as required with regular menu reviews
Accredited Visitors	Yes	Through Age Concern, Foundation for the Blind, Arthritis Society, MS Society
Kaumatua	Yes	The Methodist Mission have a long standing partnership relationship with Te Whatu-Manawa Maoritanga O Rehua Marae, since its inception as Rehua Hostel in 1952.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	We have an in-house Chaplain who coordinates a team of ministers and lay people from various denominations. We have services on Wednesdays and Sundays. There is a monthly Catholic Mass as well as weekly communion visits to Catholic residents
Other Personnel	Yes	We have regular volunteers that include a hand massage therapist, musicians, craft assistants. We have a lovely receptionist Katherine who welcomes all that come in our front door We also have Tracy the Ear Nurse who visits regulary
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We have sufficient equipment to offer to residents that need extra support with their respiratory function.
Palliative Care (Contracted)	Yes	We have well qualified registered nurses who look after our Palliative care residents with the support of the Nurse Maude Palliative Team
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	We offer excellent palliative care to residents of all ages, on referral.
IV Antibiotic Capability	Yes	Through Acute Demand team at Pegasus
Dialysis	Yes	Dialysis unit at CPH have installed the necessary equipment for this to take place bed dependent.
Wound Care	Yes	All RN's are qualified in wound management. We have excellent training from Ebos.
Diabetic Care	Yes	We have a number of residents with diabetes whom we care for and monitor sucessfully
Continence Advice	Yes	We have well trained healthcare assistants who are knowledgeable in assessing the resident for the correct continence products.
Stomal Therapy	Yes	We would access a specialist through Nurse Maude.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	Through Stroke services from OPHSS.
Spinal Injuries Care	Yes	We have the expertise to manage these
Infection Control	Yes	We have a Registered Nurse who leads the staff in Infection Control management which includes regular training and updating of procedures/information.
Surgical Followup	Yes	Yes depending on complexity
Psychiatric Care	Yes	Through the Older Persons Health Specialist Service (OPMH ),Psychiatric Services of the Elderly.
Clinical Management	Yes	We have two Unit Coordinators, Jyllanie and Maureen, who are responsible for the clinical oversight of the residents in their respective areas. We have further oversight from our Quality/Clinical Manager Avi.
Other Specialties	Yes	We would like to be given the opportunity to manage any person with a specific need. We have cared for residents with an intellectual disability.
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

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	If we have availability.
Carer Support	Yes	If we have availability.
Subsidised	Yes
Private Paying	Yes
Booking can be made in advance	Yes	Please get in touch to see if we are able to assist you
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	Providing it meets our requirements so we can provide the safest care for you we are willing to discuss this.
Single Rooms	Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes	We have 1 studio unit for a couple where at least one person has been assessed for hospital level of care.
Ensuite	Yes	All rooms.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	We have weekly happy hour that is regularly attended by residents hosted and funded by our facility. Residents may have their own alcohol with the approval of their GP.
Pets In Residence	Yes	We have a cat called Princess and tropical fish.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Willing to discuss this. Resident or family would be responsible for all pet care.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	Currently a $20/month charge
Wifi	Yes	$10 per month
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	We have experience in caring for people who are under 65 with chronic long term illnesses
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	We have numerous small and large lounges for family and residents to meet in.
LGBTQIA+ Friendly	Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family
Palliative Care Contract	Yes	Please enquire about how we may be able to help you and your family
Outings	Yes	We have a van that staff use to take residents on outings.
Whānau Room	Yes	We have rooms available for a quiet space for family
Māori Kaupapa	Yes	Staff have an annual training to promote an understanding
Residents Committee	No	We have a regular residents meeting with the resident advocate.
Newsletter	Yes	Occasional newsletters are distributed.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	WesleyCare ensures that the needs of residents with challenging behaviours are managed effectively to enhance their quality of life and ensure a safe environment for the other residents and staff. We utilise DHB expertise if we require assistance
Confused Residents	Yes	Although we do not provide Dementia Care we are able to manage the triggers and other factors that result in short term confusion.If a residents safety becomes at risk they may have to shift to a dementia care unit.
Smoking Permitted	Yes	We aim to be completely smoke free, no smoking on site.
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Special Features

Special Features
We are in the process of building a BRAND NEW 100 bed Hospital, Kitchen, Laundry and Chapel. Stage ONe will be ready Mid-2015 and the rest will follow in 2016.
Updated: 27 Nov 2014

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Chapel, Church, Children, , Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, , Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Singing
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
Staffing qualifications and details		We have a mixture of Senior Nurses and newer graduates. Most healthcare assistants have been with us over 15 years
Details about meals		All Meals are made on site with home-baking for morning tea, afternoon tea and supper.
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Chinese	Yes	We have some Chinese staff.
English	Yes
Fijian	Yes	We have some Fijian staff.
Fijian Indian	Yes	We have some Fijian Indian staff.
Filipino	Yes	We have many Filipino staff.
French	Yes	We have a French RN
Hindi	Yes	We have several Indian staff.
Interpreter	Yes	We have access to Interpreters that we can call in if required.
Japanese	Yes	We have two Japanese staff.
Korean	Yes	We have some Korean staff.
Māori - Te Reo	Yes	We have some Maori staff.
Nepali	Yes	We have three Nepalese healthcare assistants.
Samoan	Yes	We have some Samoan staff.
Tagalog	Yes
Thai	Yes	We have a Thai staff member.
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Christian	Yes
Methodist	Yes	We are part of the Christchurch Methodist Mission
Roman Catholic	Yes	The local priest comes in to say Mass several times a year. Parish visitors provide Communion to Roman Catholic residents.
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport		We have a Bus Stop outside the main building
Shops		We are close to the Papanui Shops
Mall		We are close to Northlands Mall
Parks		Small Park across the road from us
Library		We are close to Papanui Library
Updated: 27 Dec 2022

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy	Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)	Yes
Police checked	Yes

Updated: 27 Dec 2022

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.