Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Selwyn Park - Selwyn Court
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Visitors and family are always welcome at Jacaranda Court
RESIDENTIAL DEMENTIA CARE - at Selwyn Park Village, with The Selwyn Foundation Group. With views of the western hills, the Selwyn Park Retirement Village at 15 Puriri Park Road, Maunu, has a peaceful outlook over its own ‘village green’ fringed with beautiful mature trees which are visited by native birds. Our 15-bed ‘Jacaranda Court' Dementia Unit has a fresh and inviting appearance and a well-equipped interior, contributing to a elders well-being. Built on one level, all rooms are single with a hand basin. Also on-site we offer Rest Home and Hospital Care as well as Villas for independent living. WE CARE Our aim is to provide a warm and friendly environment. We are staffed with caregivers and other professional staff trained to meet the particular needs of those in their care. Although our doctor visits regularly, some families may prefer to continue to have their own GP. We want all our people to have an enjoyable time. Our manager is happy to meet with family members, and respond to any questions or concerns you may have. It is appreciated if you take the time to make an appointment - telephone 438 1099. MAKING PEOPLE FEEL AT HOME There is open visiting at Home in the park and family and friends are always made very welcome. To help residents to feel at home, please feel encouraged to bring such personal things as pictures, photographs, favourite comfy chair and treasured mementos. AMENITIES There are many special areas including several pleasant lounges. Our restful garden and the park greens give a real country feel to our dementia unit and village as a whole. HERE FOR OUR RESIDENTS All diets and appetites are catered for, and family or guests are welcome for lunch at a small charge payable to reception. Our chaplain is available for residents’ spiritual needs and specific church services are held in Jacaranda Court weekly. Our hairdresser is available for appointments during the week, as is the Podiatrist available every 6 weeks. ACTIVITIES FOR WELFARE AND ENJOYMENT The Unit offers a specialised activity programme for all our people’s enjoyment and well-being. Opportunities include games, music, and arts and crafts. KEEPING SAFE - Valuables. The Foundation cannot accept responsibility for lost or damaged property, and request family to retain these on behalf of residents. - Fire. Smoke detectors and sprinklers are installed. Our staff have fire evacuation procedures in place – residents are safe in their hands. - Visitors Book. Relatives and friends are asked to sign the visitor signing in/out book. This is monitored to help ensure the safety of all our people. BEING GOOD NEIGHBOURS We ask people not to smoke within our Rest Home & Dementia Unit - we have designated areas for smokers. _________________________________________________________________________________ THE SELWYN FOUNDATION GROUP – AN OVERVIEW and VISION STATEMENT - The Selwyn Foundation has been around for a very long time. Selwyn’s residents mirror New Zealand society as a whole, having people from all kinds of backgrounds, life experiences and interests. These days, people entering our retirement villages are older - now that people are living and remaining active for much longer. Nevertheless, people residing in Rest Homes as well as those living independently, are encouraged to live as full a life as is humanly possible through maintaining existing links with community activities such as the RSA Club, local churches, Probus, U3A and sports clubs. Organised activities are on offer too – and managers are always interested in hearing of new ideas for activities, outings and social gatherings. Today’s retirement villages are the culmination of over 50 years of progress. It was towards the late 1940s that the Anglican Church’s Auckland City Mission became very concerned about the plight of elderly people to cope in sometimes dilapidated houses, often too large for them once children had grown up and moved away. The Mission had already done considerable work with older people by 1954 when the first 20 retired people became residents at Selwyn Village in Point Chevalier. This was the first rest home and retirement complex of its kind built in New Zealand. It still exists, although almost grown beyond recognition. In 1967, the Mission arranged for the creation of The Selwyn Foundation as a separate charitable trust, specifically set up to look after this special concern for the needs of older people in our society. Named after George Augustus Selwyn, first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand, the Foundation is an independent perpetual trust and not-for-profit organisation. Selwyn owns or manages retirement facilities in Northland, throughout greater Auckland and in the Waikato. It continues to grow and flourish - it is here to stay! OUR VISION - Providing quality Christian care for the elderly. The Selwyn Foundation Group invites you to take a closer look at our commitment to Christian values, quality care, accommodation and services, which continue to make us a leader in the provision of a wide range of accommodation and service options for the elderly in New Zealand. It is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all residents through the ‘Selwyn Way’ wellness concept. The Selwyn Foundation Group owns and manages a number of facilities throughout the North Island, and is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care in New Zealand. PEOPLE We place a high value on honesty and mutual respect. We strive to see our people fulfilled through the creation of work environments, where openness, communication, teamwork and safety are paramount. Our staff and volunteers share a specific interest in older adults, and undertake ongoing training in the particular needs of those in their care. STEWARDSHIP We strive to achieve excellence, continually seeking means for improvement and innovation in our care and services. Furthermore, we will, with integrity, adopt the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all our activities: care, legal, financial, environmental and all business practices. The Selwyn Foundation Group PO Box 44-106, Pt Chevalier, Auckland 1246. Telephone 09 846 0119. Fax 09 846 0700. Email: mail@selwyncare.org.nz Website: www.selwyncare.org.nz Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 15 Puriri Park Road View Map |
| Suburb | Maunu 0112 |
| District | West |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 438 1099 |
| Fax | (09) 430 0500 |
| Mobile | 021 474 395 |
| Manager | Sue Billington (Phone: 09 438 1099 option 5 ) |
| Owner | The Selwyn Foundation Group (Phone: 09 846 0119) |
| Website | www.selwyncare.org.nz |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Updated: 3 Apr 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Nurse Practitioner | No | Current Nurse Manager holds an Advanced Diploma in Nursing with some papers towards a Post grad Cert in Gerontology and a certificvate in Adlut education. | |
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | A registered Nurse is aleady on duty or available on call at all times. |
| Enrolled Nurse | 40 hrs wk | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Our contracted physiotherapist is available on call as required. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | Available through the local DHB if needed | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator has just passed her finals and(June 08) and is now a qualified DT | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Mary and Heather our activities staff work Monday to Friday in Jacaranda court and provide flexible activity programs to meet the needs of the elders. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our on-site salon is open on two days of every week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist calls on residents every six weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | All meals have passed Dietitian recommendation | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | The Age concern accrdetied visitng service is availabe by negotiation as is counselling and support from the Anglican care centre. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We have a local on-call Kaumatua, available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | As well as conducting Sunday Worship Services which are open to all residents, our chaplain is available on site for two days each week - and is also on call to residents for urgent personal assistance. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | trained volunteers outings and events.Our army of volunterrs also assist with painting , floral arrangement, music, companionship and entertainment. Our home is enriched with pets. | |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Available on request |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | This is available for limited use as required. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | 24/7 RN cover, with available specialist involvment if needed |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Available on request |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Available on request |
| Palliative Care | Yes | 24/7 RN cover with Hospital Services |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | This is offered as may be required in association with the District Health Board. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | Available on request |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | A full time clinical manager is on our staff. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Available on request, and also the POPS Team |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Nurse Manager is a Registered Critical Care Nurse |
| Updated: 6 Jan 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All residents in our dementia wing have single rooms. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a number of caged birds. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | The Rest Home has a very Active Residents Committee , which Family members are welcome to access |
| Newsletter | Yes | Selwyn Park has its own quarterly newsletter which includes contributions from residents and staff members. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Our open plan communal area is bright and attractive. |
| Outings | Yes | Frequent outings are arranged using our own mini-bus. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2008 | ||
| We pride ourselves on the relaxed and family atmosphere achieved by caring staff members at Selwyn Park. The up-to-date dementia care and facilities include a good outdoors area with lawns and gardens. |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2008 |
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Activity programme, Art, Big print books, Board games, Care and Craft, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Music, Outings, Pastoral care, Sing-a-longs, Videos.
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| Updated: 29 Nov 2007 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | All dietary needs are catered for at Selwyn Park , the menus are audited by a qualified dietician and choices are offered within our summer and winter menus. | |
| Staffing Details | Our team of competent and caring care givers attend mandatory training and are encouraged to complete training towards the National certificate and a career in care giving . | |
| Associated Complexes | A lodge is availabe for family to stay over night, a modest rental is charged and the family are most welcome to dine in the Rest Home dining area . | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | There is no charge for susidised residents. Otherwise the fees for private care are $998.34 incl GST per week or $3993.36incl GST per 4 weeks. | |
| Updated: 6 Sep 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We are able to call on interpretation services through the District Health Board. |
| Italian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Nov 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | An Anglican Chaplain conducts Worship Services open to all residents and is available on site for pastoral care. |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | People of all religions and cultures are welcome at Selwyn Park. |
| Updated: 6 Jan 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | The local bus service stops at our gate. |
| Shops | 0.40 km | A group of shops including a dairy and fish & chips/takeway shop is nearby. We have a convenience shop on-site. |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Whangarei's Shopping Mall is within the City Centre |
| Parks | 0.00 km | The closest park in right on our doorstep - while Barge Park is about one kilometre away. |
| Library | 0.00 km | As well as our small internal large print library, the Whangarei Library Bus calls regularly. |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | ACC Health Partnership. |
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| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||