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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 indpendent townhouses, assisted living in wonderful serviced apartments and a warm and welcoming resthome. The village also features a hospital where residents receive the very best of clinical care from our registered nursing 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 care68
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyNo
We welcome both permanent and short term/respite enquiries for our waiting list.
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 23 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes On site 24hours a day.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes 2 days a week.
Podiatrist Yes On site twice a week.
Dietitian Yes By request.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes Should a resident require this level of treatment our staff are trained in this type of intervention.
Oxygen Management Yes We have oxygen concnetrators available on site for the private use of hospital residents if this is their prescribed therapy.
Wound Care Yes Staff all skilled in current best practice in wound care and we are always keen to elicit expert advice or review as required.
Diabetic Care Yes Our staff are well trained in diabetic care and we are able to cater for diabetic diets.
Continence Advisor Yes Our staff are well trained in continence management and we also have the ability to access specialist review as required.
Infection Control Yes We have an Infection Prevention Nurse who overviews all our infection prevention processes and all staff are trained in infection prevention techniques.
Stomal Therapist Yes We are happy to access this service via the DHB as required.
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Our staff are trained in palliative and end of life care and also have a striong and supportive relationship with the regional palliative care services aligned to the DHB.
Palliative Care Yes As above
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We have a visiting physiotherapist who will assess each resident and develop an individualised physical programme as appropriate.
Specialised Dementia Care Yes We offer a beautiful purpose built secure unit with homelike facilities and access to secure rooftop gardens.
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Other Nursing Specialities Yes Our company has access to highly specialised nursing clinicans as required.
Other Post Graduate Specialities Yes
Updated: 14 Aug 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Please feel welcome to contact Liz Dilger the Village Manager to discuss your specific requirements at anytime.
Day Care Yes We offer private day care to residents, simply contact Liz for further information.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes We offer subsidised and private short term care. Always feel welcome to contact Liz for more information.
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes As above
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes As above
Palliative Care Contract Yes As above
Whanau Room Yes We have a whanau room available that offers family and visitors the opportunity to have time out, make a cup of tea or coffee or make private phone calls. Simply ask our staff and we will always do our best to assist our families at anytime.
Rooms (Single) Yes All our rooms are single with ensuite. The rooms are beautifully proportioned and furnished with an electric bed, bedside cabinet and low boy as well as a wardrobe. There is a call bell beside the bed and ensuite
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes We have a number of large rooms that could be used to accommodate a couple. Simply check with Liz to ascertain the availability of these rooms.
Ensuite Yes Yes every bedroom has its own ensuite with toilet, shower and handbasin.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Every room is fully firnished, however should you wish to bring extra furniture for your bedroom please discuss this with Liz.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We have Happy Hour every week.
Pets In Residence Yes Some of our residents do bring pets with them however please always discuss this with Liz prior to making these arrangements as we do need to ensure your pet will be able to settle in our environment.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes As above
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Maori Kaupapa Yes Please discuss this with Liz Dilger
Residents Committee No We hold meetings for residents every two months. All residents are invited to this meeting.
Family Committee No We hold relatives meetings twice a year. As well as this we always encourage family and friends to contact Liz direct and immediately if there is any issue of concern as we are committed to ensuring that we meet your expectations.
Newsletter Yes A newsletter is prepared and available every 4 months.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes As above
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a large lounge available for our residents as well as a second lounge that is smaller and more intimate for residents looking for a quieter area to relax in.
Outings Yes We have vans and activity staff who will assist you to get out and about.
Rural Setting Yes The views from this facility are beautiful with delightful gardens that are full of colour and interest.
Semi-Secure Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 14 Aug 2011

Special Features
The Anthony Wilding Retirement Village is a purpose built Village which aims to exceed expectations and satisfy the unique requirements of all our residents.

The Hospital rooms are spacious and warm with a television and ensuite for residents to enjoy.

There are qualified staff on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which guarantees peace of mind.

The village offers fantastic services including housekeeping, delicious meals, maintenance, fresh towels delivered daily, and other services to cater for individual requirements.

Full time activity co-ordinators ensure there is always entertainment, outings, guest speakers, groups and clubs, happy hour, and all sorts of activities to keep residents entertained.

Respite care, and day care options are available for those residents who may require professional, short term care for a variety of reasons, (eg.post-operation care, family/caregivers going on holiday).

Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Interests & Activities

The Village employs full time activity co-ordinators whose primary job is to plan and manage a wide variety of entertainment and activity for residents.

Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Cards, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Dancing, Digital camera, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Holidays, Hydrotherapy, Indoor Games, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Pool, Pool table, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Spa, Swimming, Vegetarian, Videos.

Updated: 23 Sep 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Associated Complexes Anthony Wilding is part of the Ryman Group of care facilities
Updated: 5 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Samoan Yes
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christianity Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   Bus stop outside the Village. Twice weekly bus service from Reception to City Centre.
Shops   Local shops at Halswell are in close proximity to the Village.
Mall   Barrington Mall, Westfield Shopping Centre and Halswell shopping centre are all within easy access and transport services to these malls are available on a weekly basis.
Library   Halswell Library is situated in the local area.
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

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 All care staff working towards National Certicate in Aged Care
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
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 14 Aug 2011


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