Hospital Care
Cashmere Home
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Cashmere Home in Johnsonville, Wellington, provides hospital level care for older people. We offer a comfortable environment where modern facilities are complemented by relaxing outdoor areas.
Family and friends are always welcome at Cashmere Home and we encourage them to visit our residents regularly. Cashmere Home is a tranquil place where residents enjoy wonderful companionship, interesting and varied recreation options, and close contact with their community. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 51 Helston Road View Map |
| Suburb | Johnsonville |
| City/Town | Wellington |
| District Health Board Area | Capital & Coast |
| Phone | (04) 477 7067 |
| Mobile | 027 560 6277 |
| Manager | Aileen Oliver (Phone: (04) 477 7067) |
| Owner | Presbyterian Support Central |
| Website | http://www.psc.org.nz |
| Updated: 16 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 23 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 23 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 231 | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | Yes | Visits once per week |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Visits once per month | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 47 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits alternate Tuesday mornings | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits every six weeks | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 5 | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 Jan 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen cylinders and concentrators on site |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care in consultation with hospice coordinators |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | The Manager is also a Registered Nurse. |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some single rooms have ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Cashmere Home has a policy on Maori Health |
| Family Committee | No | Family meetings occur every 3 months where guest speakers are invited. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Weekly newsflash on residents activities and happenings at Cashmere Home |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have 2 well maintained courtyards. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Sep 2011 | ||
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Cashmere Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 |
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Weekly Activity programme which includes entertainment, quiz time, reading the morning newspaper, Mens' Club, High Tea, Outings |
| Updated: 22 Sep 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Menus are changed every 6 weeks and are designed by a Dietician. | |
| Staffing Details | A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times. We maintain a staffing ratio of 1 care worker for every 5 residents. | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Hokkien | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | We have access to Interpreter services. |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sri Lankan | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
| Tuvalu | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Visit by Anglican Minister |
| Baptist | Yes | Once a month the members from the Baptist Church holds a service on Sunday afternoons |
| Christianity | Yes | Roman Catholic Minister gives communion once a month. |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Cashmere Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worhship |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | The bus stops right outside Cashmere Home |
| Shops | 1.50 km | |
| Mall | 1.50 km | Johnsonville Mall |
| Parks | 2.00 km | |
| Library | 2.00 km | Johnsonville library |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 22 Sep 2011 | ||