Observatory Village Care
At a glance
- Name
- Observatory Village Care
- Category
- Retirement Village
- Address
- 21 Stoke Street
Oamaru
Oamaru 9400 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Otago
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Scott Elliffe - (03) 434 5450
- Owner
- Observatory Village Lifecare Ltd
Other services
Photos
Map
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The mission of Observatory Village Lifecare is to provide an environment where residents can live well receive care and services that are appropriate to their needs; and feel part of a community
Upcoming Open Days
| No open days are currently scheduled. |
Testimonials
| "Everything is very good. A beautiful facility". "The village is well run and the residents are taken great care of. The staff are understanding and you are greeted with a smile". "I am very happy - I love living here" "I'm delighted with what we have". "I'm very pleased I am here". "A wonderful addition to the Oamaru community". |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 |
Agent's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Katrina Holywell | |
| Company | Observatory Village Lifecare | |
| Phone | 03 434 5450 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Raylene McMeekan | |
| Address | P O Box 4243, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140 | |
| Company | Covenant Trustees Services Limited | |
| Phone | 03 323 5100 | |
| View Email Address | ||
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Berry & Co | |
| Address | 20 Eden Street | |
| City/Town | Oamaru 9400 | |
| Company | Berry & Co | |
| Phone | 03 433 0007 | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Serviced Apartment (1 Bedroom) | |
| Serviced Apartments (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Villas (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Villas (3 Bedrooms) | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | As bed availability in Care Home allows |
| Carer Support | Yes | As bed availability in Care Home allows |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hairdresser | Yes | Pam Milmine runs our salon which is open Monday to Friday, appointments essential | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 2 Podiatrists visit every 6-8 weeks or earlier if there is a need. Appointment necessary. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Can be arranged | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | ||
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | ||
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Nursing Care | Yes | ||
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | |||
Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | Weekly programme delivered to all residents |
| Community Complex | Yes | |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Transport Available | Yes | Weekly shopping trip to local supermarket. Check weekly programme for planned outings and events. |
| Restaurant | Yes | Either book in for a meal in the dining room or have a takeaway meal. Weekly menu sent out to all Villas and Serviced Apartments |
| Fitness Complex | Yes | |
| Library | Yes | |
| Games Room | Yes | |
| Chapel | Yes | Whilst we are not affiliated to any one religion we do have services on a monthly basis. These are shared on a rotational basis among different churches in Oamaru. |
| Lounges | Yes | There is a large community centre lounge which overlooks a central courtyard. We also have a TV lounge as well as a number of small lounges throughout the main building. |
| Gardens | Yes | Residents have the choice to maintain the gardens around their villas. There are also a number of vegetable plots in the grounds for keen gardens to keep their green fingers happy. |
| Other details | Yes | Garden hobbies shed |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Driving Miss Daisy or taxi's, no bus service in Oamaru | |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Oamaru Main Street has a wide variety of shops and services to suit everyone. |
| Mall | No mall | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Oamaru Public Gardens in Chelmer Street are close by, beautiful gardens are lovely to walk around |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Public library is located in the middle of the main shopping area |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 23 Nov 2023 | ||
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.