Hospital Care
Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village
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The Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village is the jewel of Nelson’s retirement villages. Named after a proud New Zealander and Nelsonian, one of history’s most acclaimed scientific minds, the Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village provides a full range of care and lifestyle options.
Ryman Healthcare is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of Retirement Village Living for New Zealanders over the age of 65. The company has built an unprecedented reputation building exceptional Retirement Villages, employing professional and caring staff and as a result, are six-time winners of the Australasian Aged Care Awards for “Best Retirement Village in New Zealand”. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 49 Covent Drive View Map |
| Suburb | Stoke |
| City/Town | Nelson |
| District Health Board Area | Nelson Marlborough |
| Phone | 03 538 0880 |
| Fax | 03 538 081 |
| Manager | Durham Quigley (Phone: 03 538 0880) |
| Owner | Ryman Healthcare Ltd (Phone: 03 366 4069) |
| Website | http://www.ernestrutherford.co.nz |
| Updated: 8 Aug 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 31 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 42 |
| Updated: 31 Jan 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a registered nurse on site 24/7 | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our physiotherapist visits each Wednesday and Friday. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The hospital has its own activities coordinator who provides a range of interesting and challenging activities for our residents. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have two hairdressers on site on a Tuesday Wednesday and Thurday and are available at other times as requested. We also have a beauty thearpist who visits each Wednesday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits on a monthly basis. | |
| Dietitian | No | We do not have a dietitian on site but do have a dietitians input when preparing menus. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational church services are held on a weekly basis. | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Should a resident require this level of treatment our staff are trained in this type of intervention. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have oxygen concnetrators available on site for the private use of hospital residents if this is their prescribed therapy. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Staff all skilled in current best practice in wound care and we are always keen to elicit expert advice or review as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our staff are well trained in diabetic care and we are able to cater for diabetic diets. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Our staff are well trained in continence management and we also have the ability to access specialist review as required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Prevention Nurse who overviews all our infection prevention processes and all staff are trained in infection prevention techniques. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We are happy to access this service via the DHB as required. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are trained in palliative and end of life care and also have a striong and supportive relationship with the regional palliative care services aligned to the DHB. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | As above |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have a visiting physiotherapist who will assess each resident and develop an individualised physical programme as appropriate. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We offer a beautiful purpose built secure unit with homelike facilities and access to secure rooftop gardens. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Our company has access to highly specialised nursing clinicans as required. |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Please feel welcome to contact Durham Quigley the Village Manager to discuss your specific requirements at anytime. |
| Day Care | Yes | We offer private day care to residents, simply contact Durham for further information. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We offer subsidised and private short term care. Always feel welcome to contact Durham for more information. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | As above |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | As above |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | As above |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a whanau room available that offers family and visitors the opportunity to have time out, make a cup of tea or coffee or make private phone calls. Simply ask our staff and we will always do our best to assist our families at anytime. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All our rooms are single with ensuite. The rooms are beautifully proportioned and furnished with an electric bed, bedside cabinet and low boy as well as a wardrobe. There is a call bell beside the bed and ensuite |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have a number of large rooms that could be used to accommodate a couple. Simply check with Durham to ascertain the availability of these rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Yes every bedroom has its own ensuite with toilet, shower and handbasin. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Every room is fully firnished, however should you wish to bring extra furniture for your bedroom please discuss this with Durham. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have Happy Hour every week. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some of our residents do bring pets with them however please always discuss this with Durham prior to making these arrangements as we do need to ensure your pet will be able to settle in our environment. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | As above |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Please discuss this with Durham |
| Residents Committee | No | We hold meetings for residents every two months. All residents are invited to this meeting. |
| Family Committee | No | We hold relatives meetings twice a year. As well as this we always encourage family and friends to contact Durham direct and immediately if there is any issue of concern as we are committed to ensuring that we meet your expectations. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is prepared and available every 4 months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | As above |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge available for our residents as well as a second lounge that is smaller and more intimate for residents looking for a quieter area to relax in. |
| Outings | Yes | We have vans and activity staff who will assist you to get out and about. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | The views from this facility are beautiful with delightful gardens that are full of colour and interest. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2011 | ||
| We have lovely internal courtyards which residents with interior rooms have access to from their bedrooms. Bedrooms on on the exterior of the building have lovely views to the bowling green. |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 |
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We have a seperate activities co-ordinator for the hospital who prepares a comprehensive and interesting activities programme for our residents.
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | All our meals are cooked on site and have that lovely ome cooked quality. Our main meal is served at lunch time with a lighter meal being served in the evening. Morning and afternoon tea and supper all consist of delicious home baking from our kitchen. We cater for all special dietary requirements and endeavour to cater for personal preferences where possible. Our menus change on a seasonal basis. | |
| Staffing Details | We pride ourselves on encouraging our staff to upskill and so are confident that our staff have the skill and abilities to meet our resident's needs. Our staff have all completed or are in the process of completing their "Ace" training and a large number hold a Certificate in the Care of the Older Person. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of the Rymans Healthcare Group of care facilities. Ryman Healthcare is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of Retirement Village Living for New Zealanders over the age of 65. The company has built an unprecedented reputation building exceptional Retirement Villages, employing professional and caring staff and as a result, are six-time winners of the Australasian Aged Care Awards for “Best Retirement Village in New Zealand”. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please refer to management for details on what the fees do and do not cover. | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | No | An interdenominational services is held on a weekly basis by ministers from a range of different religions on a roster basis. |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 km | We have a bus stop very close by |
| Shops | 2.00 km | We have a small shop in Village which supplies a small range of necessities. However we are also situated near to Stoke shopping centre. |
| Parks | 2.00 km | We are close to Saxton Fields a comprehensive sports facility. Resident's also enjoy trips to Iffel Park in Stoke has lovely gardens and walks. |
| Library | 2.00 km | Stoke Library is located in the centre of Stoke approximately 2km away. We also have a library on site in the Village. |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Internal Ryman Audit are also undertaken |
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| Updated: 12 Aug 2011 | ||