Hospital Care
Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village
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Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village is located in a peaceful corner of suburban Blenheim. The neighbourhood surrounding the secluded Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village includes both new and established housing developments. The Redwoodtown shopping centre is a short walk away.
Trained staff are encouraged to keep the atmosphere of the village as homely and informal as possible, yet still maintain a high standard of care, comfort and compassion. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 131 Cleghorn Street View Map |
| Suburb | Redwoodtown |
| City/Town | Blenheim 7201 |
| District Health Board Area | Nelson Marlborough |
| Phone | (03) 578 7691 |
| Fax | (03) 578 2566 |
| Mobile | 027 6212 335 |
| Manager | Wendy Nicholson (Phone: (03) 578 7691) |
| Owner | Oceania Group |
| Website | http://oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | |
| 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 | 36 |
| Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | On duty 24 hours for the residents needs. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Available as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Highly motivated and popular with the residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Varied activities available daily displayed on noticeboard. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | A hairdressing salon on site. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | As required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Registered dietition reviews menus regulary. We cater for individual requirements. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Regulary calling to consult with residents. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular visists, interdenominational, cater for residents beliefs and requirements. | |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | As Required. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Staff highly trained -regular inservice education. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | As Required. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Available 24 hours |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Input as required. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | As required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | As required. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Specailist as required. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | As required. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Available 24 hours a day. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Available 24 hours. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | As required. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | As required. |
| Dialysis | Yes | As required. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Highly trained - regular inservice education. |
| Community Health | Yes | As required. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Available 40 hours per week. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Available amongst our staff. |
| Psychologist | Yes | As required. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Varied. |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We cater for individual requirements. |
| Day Care | Yes | We have regular daycare residents who enjoy the atmosphere and company. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Short term and respite care available when beds allow. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Comfortable sunny rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Modern and user friendly. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Limited space available. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Available before the evening meal. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Bird avairy in courtyard, goldfish pond in colourful garden setting, the cats called - Lovey, Cherry Pie. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Visiting pets most welcome. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At residents cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | A warm comfortable environment. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Redwood Rambles - current events around the village. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Staff have inservice training in this area and procedures in place. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | A choice of warm sunny lounge areas that look out on to the tranquil gardens. |
| Outings | Yes | Various outings available weekly. Hydraulic hoist for easy wheelchair convenience. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Tranquil setting with spacious gardens and private seated areas. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Spacious room with television, log fire and pool table. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In smokers lounge or in outdoor setting. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Safety is a high priority in our facility. |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
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Library - Lovely light spacious quiet room. Large print books available.
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| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Associated Complexes | Redwood is part of the Oceania Group of facilities | |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 0.50 km | Redwood Town shopping centre - Twelve shops for your convenience including Supervalue, Postshop, Chemist and many more. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Oliver Park provides a play ground for the grandchildren, and local sports activities eg.cricket, rugby, soccer etc. |
| Library | 2.50 km | To public library - Blenheim Township |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||
| 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 | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 3 Aug 2011 | ||