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Jane Winstone Retirement Village

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Named after one of New Zealand's female pilot pioneers, the Jane Winstone Retirement Village in the heart of Wanganui, provides a full range of lifestyle options for the elderly.

Located in Oakland Avenue, the village is within walking distance of the beautiful Virginia Lake Reserve and features stunning resort style facilities including an all weather bowling green, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, hair salon, gym, library and so much more.

The modern design concept together with friendly, caring staff and a fun, varied activities programme, allows residents to enjoy the very best of retirement living.

Living at the Jane Winstone Retirement Village is not about slowing down, it's about having time to do so much more.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address49 Oakland Avenue   View Map
SuburbSt Johns Hill
DistrictWanganui 4500
District Health Board AreaWhanganui
Phone(06) 345 6783
Fax(06) 345 6870
Mobile027 6837 008 - Manager
ManagerSue Walker (Phone: 06 345 6783)
OwnerRyman Healthcare (Phone: 03 3664 069)
Email
Website http://www.janewinstone.co.nz
Updated: 7 Feb 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 13 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care39
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Subsidised short term care vacancyYes
Private short term care vacancyYes
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 13 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Nurse Practitioner Negotiable We are able to access the expert advice of a nurse practitioner should this be required.
Registered Nurse Yes Our resthome has a full time registered nurse dedicated to this area, as well as a highly skilled Clinical Manager, Bev Muir, who overviews the clinical care of all residents in the resthome.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes As much as possible, the same caregivers will care for you each shift so they will get to know you well. All our caregivers are supported to undertake training in care of the older person.
Physiotherapist Negotiable There is a physiotherapist who visits our facililty regularly and will review residents as required.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We have a dedicated Activities Coordinator in the resthome who works 5 days per week and delivers a wide range of activities for the resident to participate in should they wish.
Hairdresser Yes We have a fully equiped hairdressing salon on site.
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes We welcome visitors to our resthome and should you require the services of specialists we will assist you in accessing the appropriate people to meet your requirements.
Updated: 11 Jul 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes As we also have a hospital associated with this resthome we have registered nurses available 24 hours per day and the expertise available to met all your needs. Please talk directly with Sue Walker for more information.
Oxygen Management Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Stomal Therapist Yes
Specialist Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Specialised Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Other Nursing Specialities Yes As required
Updated: 12 Aug 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Prior negotiation with Village management
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Negotiable with Village Management
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Special Features
The Jane Winstone Retirement Village is a purpose built Village which aims to exceed expectations and satisfy the unique requirements of all our residents.

The Resthome rooms are spacious and warm with a television and ensuite for residents to enjoy.

There are qualified staff on hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week which guarantees peace of mind.

The village offers fantastic services including housekeeping, delicious meals, maintenance, fresh towels delivered daily, and other services to cater for individual requirements.

Full time activity co-ordinators ensure there is always entertainment, outings, guest speakers, groups and clubs, happy hour, and all sorts of activity to keep residents entertained on a weekly basis.

Respite care, and day care options are available for those residents who may require professional, short term care for a variety of reasons, (eg.post-operation care, family/caregivers going on holiday).

Ryman have now introduced a new initiative of providing Resthome Level care in our Serviced Apartments. Please contact the village for information.
Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Interests & Activities

The Village employs full time activity co-ordinators whose primary role is to plan and manage a wide range of entertainment and activity for residents to enjoy.

, Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Pool, Pool table, Probus, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Singing, Sky TV, Spa, Swimming, Theatre, Travel, Vegetarian, Videos

Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals The Village employs a fantastic chef and kitchen team. The menus are rotated on a 6 weekly basis with different meals served every day, offering delicious 2 (and 3 course meals on special occasions). There are also alternative meal options available at every meal offering sugar free, vegetarian and protein alternatives. Our chef achieves an extremely high level of satisfaction from residents and strives to keep the menu varied, healthy and delicious.
Staffing Details All our staff are trained under the ACE training programme.
Associated Complexes We are a part of the Rymans Healthcare Group of Aged Care Facilities.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please contact management for details.
Updated: 12 Aug 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Inter denominational Yes
Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.00 km We have a bus stop right at our front gate.
Shops 0.50 km A short walk away we have a small shopping centre which has a dairy, chemist, fish and chip shop and hairdresser.
Mall 1.00 km The Wanganui town centre is 1km away and has a range of shops and cafes.
Parks 0.30 km Virginia Lake is a lovely reserve close by which has walks, gardens and wildlife including ducklings at the right time of year.
Library   We are visited by a mobile library on a fortnightly basis.
Updated: 3 Mar 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
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
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH)
Updated: 3 Mar 2010


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