Hospital Care
Ashwood Park
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PHILOSOPHY: Each resident will enjoy the highest standard of care, companionship, security. At the same time, maintain each resident's privacy, dignity, respect, family involvement, cultural and religious beliefs, independence, involvement in decisions which affect their quality of life - in the best possible facility and environment. Our Purpose: TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS QUALITY CARE FACILITY AND REMAIN A LEADING PROVIDER OF AGED CARE WITHIN THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT. WE ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH RESIDENTS, AND PROVIDE QAULITY CARE BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE VILLAGE. WE PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF HARMONY AND RESPECT BETWEEN STAFF / RESIDENTS / FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 118-130 Middle Renwick Road View Map |
| City/Town | Blenheim |
| District Health Board Area | Nelson Marlborough |
| Phone | (03) 577 9990 |
| Manager | Jenny Dempsey (Phone: 03 5779990 exten 235) |
| Owner | Alan & Jenny Dempsey (Phone: 03 5779990 exten 217) |
| Updated: 15 Apr 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 12 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 54 |
| Updated: 12 Jan 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Clinical Manager Monday - Friday with Registered Nurse cover 24 hrs. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | As required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Monday - Friday | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Onsite salon open Monday - Friday | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly visits | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | As required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular services provided | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Quality Assurance Manager Assistant Manger Accounts Manager Receptionists | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Psychologist | Yes | As required |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Tastefully finished to create a home like atmosphere. Built-in wardrobe and furniture. Views over landscaped grounds |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Large spacious rooms with own private ensuite. Nurse call system by the bed and in the ensuites to ensure safety. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Television with remote control supplied. Electrically operated beds with pressure area mattress to ensure comfort |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour daily |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone available. Private line at Resident's request. Please note this is an additional cost |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have available several alternative lounges to provide privacy and comfort for our resdients/family and friends. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Set in beautifully presented park-like grounds |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Covered out door area provided |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Out doors only |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fire sprinkler and smoke detection systems throughout. |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
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| This purpose built unit is conveniently located in the grounds of Ashwood Park Retirement Village and overlooking picturesque gardens and courtyard.
Ashwood Park Continuing Care Hospital is dedicated to provide absolute quality care in a pleasant and modern environment. A philosophy of recognising each resident as an individual ensuring they receive the respect privacy and dignity each resident deserves. For an appointment to view the facilities available please contact the Manager Jenny Dempsey on (03) 577 9990 exten 235 |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 |
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COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES
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| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | All meals are cooked on the premises to provide nutritional meals. Good old fashioned home cooked meals are an important part of ensuring residents maintain good health. Menus are changed regularly to ensure full variety. Our menu is approved by the dietician annually or as required. Special dietary needs are catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Our staff are trained and dedicated professionals each with a genuine caring approach to the elderly. Registered nurses on duty 24 hours Equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment available. Activity officers cater for both group and one-to-one activities and entertainment. The care: Simply the best | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact the Manager for details. | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cook Island | Yes | |
| Danish | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All Religious Affiliaions are respected and residents needs will be accommodated. |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 0.50 km | Cafe, Supermarket, Post Shop, hair salon, doctors surgery across the road. |
| Mall | 0.50 km | Springlands Mall situated across the road. |
| Parks | Ashwood Park has large grounds in a park like setting | |
| Library | New library included in 2009 refurbishment | |
| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 30 Nov 2008 | ||