Dementia Care (Secure environment)
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 |
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| 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 | 25 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 21 May 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. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | The Dementia Care unit has its own fully trained diversional therapist who provides a range of activities for the 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 | |||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Depends on availability of beds |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents can bring their own furniture to make their room feel like home. This is only limited by safety and space constraints. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour on a weekly basis |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | The rest home has a cat in residence currently. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We have a local Maori minister who visits |
| Residents Committee | No | While we do not have a resident's committee resident meetings are held every second month. |
| Family Committee | No | We do not have a specific family committe but family meetings are held every six months. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We produce a quarterly newsletter |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Please ask management to view this policy if you wish. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | In our Dementia Care unit we have large open spaces rather than seperate lounges. |
| Outings | Yes | We have regular outings for all of our residents. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Our Dementia Care unit is fully secure |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Lovely internal courtyards which residents have access to from their room. Rooms on outside have lovely views to bowling green. |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 |
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We have a dedicated diversional therapist for our dementia care unit who prepares a stimulating 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 |
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| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | 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 | ||