Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Longwood
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At dementia care level, the staff at Longwood in Riverton are able to care for up to 10 people and there is registered nurse coverage 24-hours a day.
Longwood's building is on one level, there are no steps and all entrances for residents are wheel-chair accessible. Hand rails are located throughout. Rest home and hospital level care is also available at Longwood. The Management & Staff of Longwood -Riverton believe it is their responsibility to assist people to live the best life they can, enable them to be themselves ahd support their relationships with family and the community. We recognise the importance of the resident maintaining their independence,and work with them to maintain optimum function and promote self fulfillment. We appreciate that our residents are part of a wider family outside the Village and recognise the importance and involvement of the family at all times. This will be accomplished with courtesy and empathy by our Health team within our residential family. Longwood is part of the Oceania Group. Please visit us on line at: www.oceanialiving.co.nz. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 10 Albany Street View Map |
| City/Town | Riverton |
| District Health Board Area | Southern (Southland) |
| Phone | (03) 234 8099 |
| Fax | 03 234 9053 |
| Manager | John Boleyn (Phone: 03 234 8099) |
| Owner | Oceania Group |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 6 Jul 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2010 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour coverage | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 56 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes |
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | In a few rooms |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Upon consultation with the Manager as to suitability |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | within the smokers room. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Jul 2010 | ||
| Longwood was purpose built,in 1999 as a Facility to provide Long term Care for the Elderly.
Longwood is owned by the Oceania Group. FACILITIES Longwood is a beautiful new complex completed in July,1999. It is a multi-purpose building situated beside the Main State Highway on the boundary edge of Riverton township. It is built of Oamaru Stone,with large floor to ceiling windows in lounges that will capture not only the sun but the views of the peaceful surrounding countryside. From each lounge area one can see a different perspective, whether it be the sea,hills & mountains,estuary ,farmlands,the gardens just outside the windows ,all capturing the tranquil setting. Paved areas outside each lounge provides a pleasant area for the Residents to enjoy the fresh country air. Outside furniture & umbrellas allows you to relax in style. In the centre of the complex is a courtyard with paving that will lead you on a stroll past the waterfall & the gardens taking a rest on the garden furniture or taking a spell in the shelter of the Gazebo. This is a sunny yet safe area for you to enjoy the quiet outside Bedroom windows are low enough for one to enjoy the views whilst in bed. The entire facility is built on one level.There are no steps,all entrances for the Residents are wheel-chair accessible. Hand rails are through out the facility. Underfloor Heating. Piped Music/Radio in the lounges, can be isolated to suit our Residents needs. |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 |
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Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Email, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden,, Happy Hour, Housie, , Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Massage, Meal choices, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, , Quizzes, Reading, Religious services, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Visitors. Dedicated Activities Officer working under the guidance of aTrained Diversional Therapist |
| Updated: 2 Aug 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We have a four weekly Summer/Winter Menu, to ensure there is a variety of meals and this allows our kitchen team to include seasonal treats. Meals are tasty,well presented,wholesome and nutritious. Individual likes and dislikes are discussed with residents on their arrival. Special diets are provided for those who require them. Main meal is served at Mid-day and a lighter savoury meal in the evening. Home baking is served for morning and afternoon teas. | |
| Staffing Details | The Team at Longwood each have a vital part to play in maintaing the compassionate care we provide Registered Nurse coverage is 24 hour a day,together with Enrolled Nurses and Caregivers supporting and assisting with individualised care for our Residents. Recreational assistants ensure that we are offered a wide range of activities to maintain our Residents at their optimum level of function. A qualified Physiotherapist visits regularly,assessing everyone and planning an individual physio plan which the Physio assistants then ensure is followed to prevent us from 'seizing up'. Housekeeping staff ensure we are spic and span. The Kitchen Team,provide home cooked nutritional meals. Groundsman keeps our outside appearance ready for us to enjoy. We are proud to be part of the Aged Care Education programme encouraging our staff to participate in the specially designed education. 'There is a unique "Family atmosphere" between Staff at Longwood,a very special Team of people who are committed to Quality Care of our residents' | |
| Associated Complexes | Longwood is part of the Oceania Group of care facilities | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Toiletries,Shampoo etc. Individualised equipment required by the Resident. Podiatry Hairdresser Dry Cleaning Optician Visits,Audiology Services,Dental services,Speech therapy,Specialist visits | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Other Information | Yes | We will endeavour to assist you with an interpreter if you are experiencing difficulty with your communication |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 1.00 km | We have a diary and supermarket close by. A mobile shop also comes once a fortnight to visit our residents. |
| Parks | 5.00 km | Riverton is a small rural town with beautiful harbour views. There is a also a lookout point and lighthouse a short drive away (5km). |
| Library | 1.00 km | Riverton Library is closeby. We also have a substantial library at our resthome. |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||