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Elmswood Retirement Village
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"Constantly striving for excellence and positive aging".
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 131 Wairakei Road |
| Suburb | Bryndwr |
| District | North West |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8053 |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 351 0974 |
| Fax | (03) 351 0976 |
| Manager | Lyn Purdon |
| Owner | Elmswood Court Lifecare Ltd (Phone: Phone: 03 351 0974) |
| Website | http://www.elmswoodretirementvillage.co.... |
| Updated: 25 Nov 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 54 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled Nurses work to complement the rest of the nursing staff within the complex. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | We do not have one on site but can access one if required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We do not have one on site but can access one if required. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist who works to a Programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Elmswood has its own Salon, for the residents use | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Fortnightly visits | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | A six monthly Summer/Winter menu is offered, these are reviewed by a Dietitian on a regular basis and whenever they are changed. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | Outside agencies can be accessed at any stage to meet requirements. | |
| Updated: 12 Dec 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | The Registered Nurse has experience and up to date knowledge about wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | This would be arranged acording to resident's requirements. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | This would be arranged according to resident's requirements. |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | This would need to be discussed with managment at time of request. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Support services are accessed to ensure that all residents needs are met. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Linda Stanger covers the Clinical Manager role with wide experience in Aged Care Services. |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | For information on Day care services please call and speak with our Nurse or Facility Manager |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We take booking for any short stay care. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | We have both Carer Support and Respite Care beds of which bookings are taken by either the Nurse or Facility Manager. If you have specific dates then please ring and book early. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Families of residents are encouraged to visit. There are many private areas to suit this purpose at Elmswood. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Toilet facilities only with communal shower and bath. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Resident's are encouraged to make the room their own. |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | The Residents organise along with Management happy hours and many social events during the year |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | This is available in some areas. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Residents with challenging behaviour can be catered for, until they become inappropriate for Elmswood. |
| Confused Residents | No | As above |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 6 small lounges. 1 large lounge. 1 library area. 2 dining areas. 1 large Recreational / Movie / Activities Room, along with many areas to get away and relax on your own. |
| Outings | Yes | Outings on a weekly basis for the residents |
| Smoking Permitted | No | The objective at Elmswood is to create a smoke free environment. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Elmswood Employs a security firm to oversee the facility. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Aug 2010 | ||
| Community centre incorporating meeting rooms, residents card rooms, pool table, tea making facilities etc.
Vege garden area for residents. Petancque Court. Movie Theatre. Gym. Spa pool. Security system and patrols. Extensive multi-award winning gardens. Best location in Ch-Ch. |
| Updated: 19 Aug 2008 |
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Casual groups for cards, interdenominational church services twice a month, email and internet available, extensive daily entertainment programme, exercises twice weekly, rose garden and vege garden, spa pool, indoor bowls, Gymnasium,
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| Updated: 26 Jan 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | The main meal is served in the evening with a lighter meal at lunch. | |
| Staffing Details | Caregivers whom provide 24 hour nursing care with Registered Nursing staff on call nights and weekends. Elmswood also recoganises Enrolled Nurses and have several employed. | |
| Associated Complexes | Fendalton Retirement Village | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Telephone, Sky TV and ensuite toilets. | |
| Updated: 6 Jan 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 10 Sep 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | No | Elmswood supports and encourages Residents to follow their particular religious beliefs. |
| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.05 km | Bus at the gate |
| Shops | 0.40 km | Dairy / Food / Chemist/ Printing/ Takeaways/ Own Shop @ Elmswood. |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Close to Fedalton/Merivale/Riccarton |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Elmswood Park/ Jelly Park/ Hagley. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Fendalton / Own library / Travelling Library/ |
| Updated: 27 May 2007 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 | ||