Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Wimbledon Rest Home
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A SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE UNIT FOR THE MANAWATU/FEILDING DISTRICT - OUR FOCUS IS DEMENTIA CARE
Wimbledom Villa feels it is priviliged to be able to offer a SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE FACILITY in a homely type environment with staff trained to a high standard. The facility is based on "Eden Care" principles; a philosophy encouraging one's 'spark of life'. We have been offering Rest Home services in Feilding(just 10-15 minutes drive from Palmerston North ) for over 20 years. In 2010 we decided to specialise in only Dementia Care. By specialising only in Dementia care we believe our staff, and the care they are able to deliver is of the highest quality. We offer a very safe and secure environment but residents also have the freedom to come and go indoors and outdoors as they please and enjoy our lovely gardens and surroundings. We have a highly experienced Clinical Nurse Manager and two experienced Registered Nurses. We offer an excellent activities programme for all our residents. Most of the home has been purpose built and is well furbished, with rooms which tend to be larger than many others available. The original homestead built in the 1880's has been retained. We have 25 bedrooms and the home is divided into 2 distinct areas. An information pack is available from the home and we invite anyone considering Dementia Care for their loved one to come and vist us as part of their decison making process. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 204 Manchester St View Map |
| District | Palmerston North |
| City/Town | Feilding |
| District Health Board Area | MidCentral |
| Phone | (06) 323 4632 |
| Fax | (06) 323 4667 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Johanne Nightingale (Phone: (06) 323 4637) |
| Owner | Grant & Jan Bellaney (Phone: (06) 323 4637) |
| Updated: 6 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| This specialist Dementia Care Unit is only 10-15 minutes drive from Palmerston North. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 59 | Yes | We have Ange, our Clinical Nurse Manager, Monday to Friday. Maree is a Registered Nurse who works weekends and some week nights. We have an RN available 24hrs. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | We are able to access a local Physiotherapist as required. |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | No | As required. |
| Diversional Therapist | 26 | Yes | Carol, our qualified DT is present at the home 40 hours per week. She spends 26 hours a week running our excellent activities programme. Other staff run activities in conjunction with her,or at other times. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have our hairdresser who comes in on a weekly basis or when required for a special occasion. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | visits monthly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | A dietitian reviews our menus and approves any changes. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Willingly arranged as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Church services are held twice monthly. Other spiritual services can be arranged as necessary. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Own Social Worker - as required |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | Day care is provided as required. We understand that it may take a while for people to feel a part of our home and we will do our best to make that transition easier and all day care residents are welcomed. We endeavour to make their stay enjoyable. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | If a bed is available. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Our home cooked meals are renowned for their quality and residents always comment about this. Individual likes and dislikes are catered for. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Our staff are trained in palliative care. In many circumstances, if the resident and family wish, we are able to provide palliative care within our home. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a small room which can be used for this purpose if required. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Our rooms are spacious. Many rooms are very sunny. All have handbasins and some ensuites. They are well furbished. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have 2 rooms that are suitable for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have 3 rooms with ensuites. All have handbasins. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We like people to bring their own furniture if they wish. We are more than happy to collect it for you and bring it to the home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We care for our residents as family members and cater for individual preferences. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Presently we have our nurse's little dog, Bella, who visits daily. We have recently had some new additions to our family - Reba and Quade - our family cats and some cheerful chirping budgies who the residents love interacting with. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Under most circucumstances residents are able to bring their pets with them to our home. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A cordless phone is available. Many rooms have a phone connection present. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We encourage residents and family input into all aspects of care and activities. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have regular family/resident meetings but no formal family Committee as such. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a regular newsletter on what has been happening around the home and what is planned which we post out to families to keep them informed. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | This is a requirement. If you wish to see our policy please ask - we are only too happy to discuss this with you. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff have been trained to manage any confused behaviour that may occur. Our home is externally secure and so we are able to cater for wandering residents. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have 2 lounges and a spacious verandah. The sunny verandah area is a very popular place for residents to spend time. Comfortable deck chairs are provided in this very pleasant spot, surrounded by hanging baskets. |
| Outings | Yes | Our home's van is put to use at least twice a week. We try to accommodate everyone's wishes regarding where they would like to travel. On occasions we take residents outside the district on weekend breaks. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated area only. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | We are fully protected with sprinklers and smoke detectors connected to a 24-hour/day monitoring service. |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
| We are a Stage three (SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE) rest home, catering for both subsidised and private residents. |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 |
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Our residents have a variety of interests, which we encourage. Because we are a smaller rest home we are able to focus more on individual preferences. Several residents are keen walkers and we have a walking group that go out daily (weather dependent). Some of our residents enjoy gardening and in conjunction with the Diversional Therapist have created their own vege garden, whilst others enjoy entertainment and outings. Many of the activities and interests revolve around the 'comings and goings' of the household.
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| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our home-cooked meals, cakes and other edibles are renowned for their quality and residents always comment about this. Individual likes and dislikes are catered for. A cooked breakfast can be provided if residents wish. We are also happy to serve breakfast in bed! We have our hot meal at midday. Home baking features at morning and afternoon tea times. A qualified dietitian reviews all our meals. | |
| Staffing Details | Our caregivers are loved and appreciated by everyone. We have created a very harmonious working environment at Wimbledon, with most of our staff having been with us for more than 7 years. All staff are qualified in rest home care and participate in ongoing education in rest home care. The staff do their best to keep the residents happy and feeling useful. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Additional costs for items such as specialist equipment, toiletries or Specialist visits may be incurred. Please see Johanne, our Manager, for full details. | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We have access to an interpreter service |
| Updated: 6 Oct 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Non denominational | Yes | A Chaplain visits twice a month. |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Wimbledon is only a relatively short walk from the Feilding township. On sunny days our residents and caregivers enjoy taking a stroll into town. |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.00 km | |
| Library | 1.00 km | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | All our staff either have this, or are working towards obtainig it. Our focus is on the Dementia care component of this programme, including advanced training in Dementia care. |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 30 Nov 2011 | ||
We have recently introduced 'FUN-TASTIC FRIDAYS'. We have a theme day every Friday for our residents plus people in the community with Dementia. For those that are in the community this is a FREE service we are providing if you would like to come along and share the day with us. For the carer it can provide a well deserved break and some 'time out' for yourself while knowing that your loved one is in a safe and secure environment having lots of fun. Our Diversional Therapist, Carol, plans a different theme each week ranging from Lamb & Calf Days, Multi-Culture Days,Rock n Roll, BBQ, Irish entertainment to name but a few. These are greatly enjoyed by all including the families of our residents who come along. If you have a loved one at home with Dementia and you are interested in in our 'FREE FUN-TASTIC FRIDAYS' please contact Johanne, the Manager, for more details on 06 323 4637 |