Dementia Care (Secure environment)

Anthony Wilding Retirement Village

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Named after New Zealand's world champion tennis player and one of Christchurch's favourites sons, the Anthony Wilding Retirement Village provides a full range of care and lifestyle options for the elderly. Residents enjoy fantastic independent townhouses, assisted living in wonderful serviced apartments and a warm and welcoming care centre. Within the care centre the village features a resthome, hospital and dementia unit where residents receive the very best of clinical care from our registered nursing and care team.

The Village features the latest designs in retirement living, and is set amongst beautiful landscaped gardens in the peace and quiet of Aidanfield. Residents enjoy resort style facilities including an all-weather bowling green, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, library, hair and beauty salon, gym and so much more.

The spectacular location, modern design concept, together with friendly, caring staff, means residents will enjoy the very best of retirement living.

Living at the Anthony Wilding Retirement Village is not about slowing down, it's about having time to do so much more.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address5 Corbett Crescent  
SuburbHalswell (Aidanfield)
DistrictSouth West
City/TownChristchurch
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone03 338 5820 or DD 03 338 2437
Fax03 338 5825
Mobile027 547 0089
ManagerMargaret Griffiths (Phone: 03 338 5820)
OwnerRyman Healthcare
Email
Website http://www.anthonywildingretirementvilla...
Updated: 5 Apr 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 22 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care22
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
This is a new purpose built building with a family feel.
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 22 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours, 7 days a week. With an attached Hospital, Anthony Wilding's continuum of care and availability of experienced registered nurses is a huge advantage.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Negotiable Negotiable. Anthony Wilding has an excellent relationship with the physiotherapists at the local hospital, although with physiotherapy practices within close proximity to the complex, a resident wishing to use their usual one is never an issue.
Own Social Worker 0.00 Negotiable The local Hospital social workers are very happy to visit at our recommendation
Diversional Therapist Yes On staff we have a Diversional Therapist who has many years experience in Elderly Health
Hairdresser Yes There are three Hairdressers who work Monday to Friday and Saturdays for special occasions. The salon is situated within the rest home.
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Negotiable If there is a need for a dietitian the local hospital are more than happy to assist us.
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have all denominations visit Anthony Wilding and weekly church services.
Updated: 14 Jan 2012

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes
Surgical Followup Yes We are happy to provide private paying care for elderly people post surgery if we have a bed available however any surgical outpatient clinics or follow up occurs by their own arrangements.
Wound Care Yes We have a very proactive team of registered and enrolled nurses who meet regularly to discuss current trends and any difficult wounds. The wound specialist from the local DHB also visits regularly
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes We have a very experienced registered nurses who provides advice and guidance and our current supplier of incontinent products visits regularly for education.
Infection Control Yes
Stomal Therapist Yes The stoma therapist will visit from the local hospital if requested
Specialist Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Specialised Dementia Care Yes We have a beautiful, purpose built and state of the art dementia unit for residents assessed as requiring specialised dementia care
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes Adrienne Sincock is the Clinical Manager and is a very experienced Registered Nurse.
Other Nursing Specialities Yes
Updated: 17 Jan 2012

Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay
Respite & Carer Support/Short StayStatusDetails
Respite Yes
Carer Support or other Short Stay Yes
Advance bookings taken Yes
Subsidised service Yes
Private paying service Yes
Updated: 17 Jan 2012

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes By negotiation
Day Care Yes By arrangement with the Village Manager
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes We are happy to accept aged care residents for short term care
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Palliative Care Provided Yes
Whanau Room Yes We have small intimate lounges scattered through out the complex available for visitors, families/whanau. Most are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities
Rooms (Single) Yes All our rooms are single with full ensuite
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes We will work very hard to accommodate the needs of couples and have a number of very large rooms. Please check with the Village Manager as to availability.
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We provide all rooms with a single bed, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet, television and a tall backed chair. However should residents wish to bring their own furniture for their bedroom they are welcome to do so.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We also provide a free happy hour once a week for all residents
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Please discuss your wishes with the Village Manager.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes All rooms are provided with a jack point
Resident can adjust heating in own room No All rooms have underfloor heating
Residents Committee Yes The rest home residents met once every two months.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Semi-Secure Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 17 Jan 2012

Interests & Activities

We have a full range of activities available within and around the village with dedicated activities coordinators on staff. If you wish to know more please enquire. We look forward to hearing from you.

Updated: 6 Dec 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Other Information Yes There is a multi cultural dedicated team of staff employed at Anthony Wilding. If there is a language difficulty please ask and we will aim to assist.
Updated: 17 Jan 2012

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Brethren Yes
Buddhism Yes
Christianity Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Hinduism Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes We respect all denominations and provide services throughout the year of various faiths. Please ask.
Updated: 6 Dec 2011

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes
Registered Retirement Village Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association 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
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 17 Jan 2012


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