Hospital Care
Selwyn Village
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Sarah Selwyn Hospital – overlooking the Waitemata Harbour
HOSPITAL CARE - at Selwyn Village with the Selwyn Foundation Group Sarah Selwyn Hospital is a modern, purpose built 70-bed hospital within Selwyn Village, 43 Target Street, Point Chevalier, Auckland. All rooms are single with ensuites which also include showers. There are several cosy lounges which overlook the grounds or the Waitemata Harbour. Christ’s Hospital is an 80 bed hospital, and is also within the Selwyn Village retirement complex at Point Chevalier, Auckland. We have 4-bed and single room accommodation with shared ensuites. This hospital is in a tranquil setting, overlooking the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour and has splendid views of the Waitakere Ranges. WE CARE Our aim is to provide a warm and friendly environment within which full nursing care is provided. The hospital is staffed with Registered Nurses 24 hours each day. They are assisted by caregivers and other professional staff as appropriate. All staff have on-going training as to the particular needs of those in their care, and safety issues. Doctors routinely visit the hospital and there is medical coverage over 24 hours seven days a week. We encourage you to talk over any concerns or ideas you may have with the manager. MAKING YOU AT HOME Your visitors are welcome at any time. Please tell a staff member if you are going out with friends or family. We can lend you a wheel chair if necessary. Do bring your favourite pictures and ornaments. However, we do limit the amount of furniture in Hospital areas to allow our staff the space to use equipment such as shower chairs or hoists. Please ask us before you bring in extra furniture. AMENITIES Sarah Selwyn Hospital has several sheltered areas where you may sit outside and enjoy the sunshine. There are Tea and coffee making facilities available in several lounges around the hospital. Christ’s Hospital has a large sheltered garden to enjoy with family and friends. There is a ‘Quiet Room’ situated at the back of the dining room where visitors have access to tea and coffee making facilities. HERE FOR YOU Our friendly receptionist is able to help you in many ways. These include . . . - Ordering a newspaper for you and arrange for payment. - Make appointments with our visiting hairdresser and podiatrist. - If you wish, our receptionist will help to manage your money, through operating a personal petty cash account and paying any incidental bills you may incur. - All laundry is done on the premises but we ask that woollens and delicate items be taken home by family whenever possible. All items need to be named please. - Your meals are prepared with input from a qualified dietician - and individual diets can be arranged for you as required. -A village chaplain visits on a regular basis, is available for counselling and spiritual guidance and a service of worship is held in the hospital regularly. ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT Residents are offered a wide range of activities for their enjoyment, and to maintain mobility and develop skills. There is access to recreation, exercise and leisure activities. KEEPING SAFE - Valuables: While we ask people not to have valuables or money in their rooms, personal effects brought in need to be insured by the resident or their family. - Fire: Valuables. We have limited storage, so ask that anything of significant value be left with The Hospital has smoke detectors and sprinklers. Our fully trained staff have fire evacuation procedures in place - you can feel safe in their hands. - Visitors Book: We have a visitor signing in/out book which is monitored. This helps to ensure the safety of all our people. _______________________________________________________________________________ SELWYN VILLAGE - a balanced community Located at 43 Target Street, Pt Chevalier, Selwyn Village is set in 26 acres of park-like grounds on the water’s edge of the Pt Chevalier Peninsula. It is central to shopping malls, motorways, bus routes and only minutes from the City. We aim to promote a sense of community and companionship for residents and staff. ACCOMMODATION Villas and apartments Rental Cottages Private Hospitals - 150 beds A Specialised Dementia Unit Rest Homes AMENITIES Arts and Crafts Centre Chapel, Church Services and Chaplaincy Coffee Inn Craft Shop, garden plants and seedlings and a pre-loved clothes shop Cross-town Stagecoach Bus, with frequent services through the Village from the end of Point Chevalier Peninsular to St Heliers Bay, via St Luke’s Shopping Centre and the Greenlane Clinical Centre. Dementia Day Care Guest Cottages Medical Centre Physiotherapy ASB Bank, Mini Market - Post Shop and Hairdressing Salon Residents’ Carpentry Workshop Selwyn Theatre for recreational and social activities More facilities Games Room - Gymnasium - Library and Computer Room Spa Pool and Swimming Pool These facilities are situated on the ground floor of Lichfield Towers and are available for the sole use and enjoyment of residents from the entire village. There are coffee and tea making facilities in the TV room kitchen. If you wish to access these facilities before 8.00 am and after 5.00 pm you may obtain a key from Administration for a deposit of $35.00 which is refundable on return. ADMINISTRATION The village Administration Block is located opposite the Chapel. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm. Saturday & Sunday, 10.00 am - 3.30 pm. ASB BANK A branch of the Auckland Savings Bank is situated between the administration office and the Community Centre. It offers a full range of banking services. Hours: Monday to Friday 9.30 am - 12.00 noon and 12.45 pm - 3.00 pm BOOKS AND LIBRARY SERVICE Each house has a library where residents may read or borrow books. Collectively, the libraries have a stock of over 2000 books. Large print books which have been withdrawn from public libraries are given to the village and may be borrowed free of charge. An Auckland City Mobile Library Bus visits Selwyn Village every Thursday between 9.15 am and 10.30 am and stops outside the main doors of Kerridge. It will not visit on Public Holidays or between the Christmas and New Year period. CHAPEL OF CHRIST THE KING The chapel is the focal point of Selwyn Village. Regular services of worship are held in the chapel and broadcast into the rest homes. Services of worship are also held in Brian Wells Lodge and Christ’s Hospital. A brochure is available detailing the chaplaincy service in Selwyn Village. Information on Chapel Services is available in the weekly newsletter. COFFEE INN Situated in the Community Centre, the Coffee Inn is open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm daily. COMMUNITY CENTRE The Community Centre is located beside the ASB Bank and the Mini-Market and is available to all village residents who may wish to utilize it. CRAFT CENTRE The Craft Centre is located in the Community Centre and is a place where you can continue with your creative and artistic pursuits. DOCTORS Registered medical practitioners are on duty or on call at all times. GUEST COTTAGES Guest accommodation for family and friends is available for rent. Please enquire about prices and make reservations through the receptionist at Administration. HAIRDRESSER The village hairdressing salon is located in the Community Centre. It is open Monday to Saturday: please telephone or call in to make an appointment. In addition, hairdressers visit each rest home and the hospital at least once a week. HEARING AND HEARING AIDS A volunteer provides a highly efficient service for anyone who has a hearing aid and who needs supplies such as batteries. A Hearing Association member visits the village. Appointments may be made through the Medical Centre. For rest home residents mail is normally delivered to each ‘house’ by 11.00 am Monday to Friday. Your address for mail is: Mr / Mrs / Miss, Number / House, Selwyn Village, 43 Target Street, Point Chevalier, AUCKLAND 1022. Each ‘house’ has a box for outgoing mail which is cleared at 1.00 pm on weekdays and 4.30 pm on Saturdays. Mail to all independent living areas will be delivered by NZ Post directly to their own mail box. Please ensure your Selwyn Village address is given to NZ Post. If you are unsure of what your address is please check at administration first. MAINTENANCE - (All Property Related Matters / Appliance Faults) Independent residents please note that in order to provide an effective and efficient service the Village has preferred contractors that are on call 24 hours, 7 days a week. These contractors are familiar with the site, the overall infrastructure of the Village and our Health and Safety procedures etc. The procedure to access one of the above services is as follows: Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 4.30 pm contact Administration (ph 846 0119) After Hours phone 845 0734. MEALS All meals are prepared and cooked on site. A qualified dietician oversees the menu. The main mid-day meal is served in the dining room of Lichfield Towers. There are two sittings: 11.30 am Cottage Residents 12.00 noon Villa and Apartment Residents The mid-day meal can be ordered by Independent Residents if they wish and/or for guests by signing the reservation book in the dining room by 3.00 pm the day before. You must then purchase a meal ticket from reception in the Administration Office. Meal tickets will be collected by a staff member attending to your table. MEDICAL CENTRE Medical Centre hours are Monday to Friday from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. MINI MARKET - POST SHOP This is located in the Administration Block and sells a range of essential items for your convenience. NEWS The Selwyn News is the village newsletter, published weekly on Wednesdays. It gives village news and information about activities, entertainment, church service times and other events. It is distributed throughout the village free of charge. NEWSPAPERS Please arrange your own ‘Herald’ delivery by phoning the Circulation Department on ph 373 6000. PHYSIOTHERAPY Our physiotherapists provide a service to all residents in care. RESIDENTS COMMITTEES and the INDEPENDENT RESIDENTS COUNCIL These have been formed by the residents to liaise with the Selwyn Foundation administration. Each house or area of the village has a resident’s committee, with meetings open to all residents of the area concerned. SECURITY SERVICE Our security guard patrols the village all night from 6.00 pm until 6.00 am. SHOPPING BUSES On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month: This leaves for Lynmall from outside Lichfield Towers at 11.45 am and leaves Lynmall at 2.00 pm. The transport cost is $3.00 per person. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month there is a trip to Pt Chevalier shops. The Bus leaves outside Lichfield at 10.30 am, returning at 11.30 am. The Transport cost is $1.00 per person. This service is for Independent Residents only and reservations are made through the receptionist in Administration. SMOKING A no-smoking policy within our buildings applies to all residents, visitors and staff. Those who smoke need to go outside to one of the properly designated smoking areas, all of which are located more than 2 metres away from any window or door opening. Residents of rental and ‘Occupation Right Agreement’ areas are permitted to smoke within their own private living accommodation but not in any area of communal activity. TAXI VOUCHERS These are available at a reduced cost for attending Hospital Appointments only. Please see the receptionist at Administration. TRANSPORT Within the village, transport is provided by buggies driven by our volunteers. They operate from the Community Centre 9.00 am to 12.00 noon and 1.00 pm to 2.30 pm each week day. To request a buggy please phone 846 0119 ext 756. On weekends, please phone 846 0119 ext 819. VILLAGE FACILITIES - available for hire by our residents The Community Centre, Theatre and ground floor Lichfield Towers (either the Lounge or TV Room) are available for private functions and bookings should be made through the Activities Co-ordinator. We charge a $30.00 deposit plus $3.00 per person to hire each area and these charges help to defray the costs in maintaining the standard of these facilities. Hireage includes use of the kitchen facilities, crockery and cutlery. If staff are required to clean up, serve or be in attendance, such costs will be additional. Please consult with the Independent Services Manager for details. VOLUNTEERS These are people who give their time and support to the life of the village. Most volunteers come from the community, others are themselves village residents. _______________________________________________________________________________ THE SELWYN FOUNDATION GROUP - The Selwyn Foundation has been around for a very long time. Selwyn’s residents mirror New Zealand society as a whole, having people from all kinds of backgrounds, life experiences and interests. These days, people entering our retirement villages are older - now that people are living and remaining active for much longer. Nevertheless, people residing in Rest Homes as well as those living independently, are encouraged to live as full a life as is humanly possible through maintaining existing links with community activities such as the RSA Club, local churches, Probus, U3A and sports clubs. Organised activities are on offer too – and managers are always interested in hearing of new ideas for activities, outings and social gatherings. Today’s retirement villages are the culmination of over 50 years of progress. It was towards the late 1940s that the Anglican Church’s Auckland City Mission became very concerned about the plight of elderly people to cope in sometimes dilapidated houses, often too large for them once children had grown up and moved away. The Mission had already done considerable work with older people by 1954 when the first 20 retired people became residents at Selwyn Village in Point Chevalier. This was the first rest home and retirement complex of its kind built in New Zealand. It still exists, although almost grown beyond recognition. In 1967, the Mission arranged for the creation of The Selwyn Foundation as a separate charitable trust, specifically set up to look after this special concern for the needs of older people in our society. Named after George Augustus Selwyn, first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand, the Foundation is an independent perpetual trust and not-for-profit organisation. Selwyn owns or manages retirement facilities in Northland, throughout greater Auckland and in the Waikato. It continues to grow and flourish - it is here to stay! OUR VISION - Providing quality Christian care for the elderly. The Selwyn Foundation Group invites you to take a closer look at our commitment to Christian values, quality care, accommodation and services, which continue to make us a leader in the provision of a wide range of accommodation and service options for the elderly in New Zealand. It is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all residents through the ‘Selwyn Way’ wellness concept. The Selwyn Foundation Group owns and manages a number of facilities throughout the North Island, and is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care in New Zealand. PEOPLE We place a high value on honesty and mutual respect. We strive to see our people fulfilled through the creation of work environments, where openness, communication, teamwork and safety are paramount. Our staff and volunteers share a specific interest in older adults, and undertake ongoing training in the particular needs of those in their care. STEWARDSHIP We strive to achieve excellence, continually seeking means for improvement and innovation in our care and services. Furthermore, we will, with integrity, adopt the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all our activities: care, legal, financial, environmental and all business practices. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 43 Target Street View Map |
| Suburb | Pt Chevalier |
| District | Central |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Auckland |
| Phone | (09) 845 0703 |
| Fax | (09) 845 0700 |
| Mobile | 021 790434 |
| Manager | Su Evans (Admissions Co-Ordinator) (Phone: (09) 845 0703) |
| Owner | The Selwyn Foundation Group (Phone: (09) 846 0119) |
| Website | www.selwyncare.org.nz |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 202 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| 1 Male bed in a 4 bed room with garden access, morning sun
1 female bed in a 4 bed room with garden access, morning sun 1 single room, shared ensuite | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | During week days, we have two full time physiothapists. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Occupational Therapy can be arranged as needed. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | Available as required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The hospitals both have their own full time activities coordinators from Monady to Friday. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | The hairdresser is available every week fro Monday to Friday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist calls weekly - or as required. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | The services of a dietician is available as residents have a need. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | The services of a dietician is available as residents have a need. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Volunteers assist with many activities in our Village. | |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | On Site. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | May be accessed through the Auckland District Health Board. |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | |
| Anthroposophical Care | Yes | |
| Psychologist | Yes | Negotiable - available when needed. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Available as required |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| 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 | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Where applicable. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Selwyn News is published fortnightly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | This includes safe, extensive gardens. |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smokers use their own designated areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Oct 2010 | ||
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| One of the spacious lounges in Sarah Selwyn Hospital is the venue for residents to enjoy a multitude of activities - including carpet bowls.
The enclosed garden of Christ's Hospital offers a beautiful and safe area for wailking and reflection. The Chapel of Christ the King is the spiritual centre of Selwyn Village. All residents have access to the chaplains, worship in the chapel and also in the hospitals themselves. |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2007 |
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Our hospitals each have their own activities coordinators who, with the help of volunteers, provide a range of activities suited to the residents. These include . . .
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| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Residents' dietary needs are catered for professionally. | |
| Staffing Details | Selwyn Village has two resident doctors. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | There are no weekly fees payable for fully subsidised residents. Otherwise private residents are charged $773.08 per week. | |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Cook Island | Yes | |
| Croatian | Yes | |
| Czechoslovaki | Yes | |
| Danish | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Flemish | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Greek | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | The services of an interpreter are able to be arranged. |
| Italian | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Pidgin | Yes | |
| PNG dialect | Yes | |
| Polish | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Welsh | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | These are some languages spoken by staff and/or residents as at this date. But in such a large community - people of languages and cultures change often. Please enquire should another language be helpful. |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | These are some languages spoken by staff and/or residents as at this date. But in such a large community - people of languages and cultures change often. Please enquire should another language be helpful. |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Regular Catholic Masses are celebrated at Selwyn Village. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Staff and Residents are of many Christian denominations, are of other religions, or none. All are welcome. |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Stagecoach Buses have two stops within the grounds of Selwyn Village. |
| Shops | 0.00 km | ASB Bank, Mini-Market-cum-Post Shop, Craft Shop, Bric-a-Brac & Used Clothing Shop and Cafe within Selwyn Village. New Clothing is available for sale regularly. |
| Mall | 4.00 km | St Luke's Shopping Mall - on the route of 007 buses passing through the Village. |
| Parks | 0.00 km | The nearest park is right outside the front entrance. |
| Library | 1.00 km | The Auckland Library Bus visits Selwyn Village weekly. Point Chevalier's Public Library is 1 km distant. |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Updated: 5 Dec 2007 | ||