Rest Home Care
Longwood - Meadowlea
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At rest home level, the staff at Longwood in Riverton are able to care for up to 14 people and there is registered nurse coverage 24-hours a day.
Longwood's building was designed specifically to be an aged care facility. This means it is on one level, there are no steps and all entrances for residents are wheel-chair accessible. You will also find that there are hand rails throughout the facility. Hospital and dementia level care is also available at Longwood. Longwood is part of the Oceania Group, a member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association. Visit www.oceanialiving.co.nz for more. We also have a facebook page, www.facebook.com/OceaniaGroup. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 10 Albany Street View Map |
| City/Town | Riverton |
| District Health Board Area | Southern (Southland) |
| Phone | (03) 234 8099 |
| Fax | 03 234 9053 |
| Manager | John Boleyn (Phone: 03 234 8099) |
| Owner | Oceania Group |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 6 Jul 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 14 |
| Updated: 5 Sep 2011 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours per day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We currently have the Windsor Physiotherapy Team overseeing our Physio Needs.They visit all residents following admission, assessing their needs and an individual treatment plan will be established which meets your long term needs. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | A private business, Fiona visits weekly and upon request | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | An Invercargill based podiatrist visits once a month, and upon request | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | We have access to direction from a company contracted dietician | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Our local community provides cultural support upon request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | Local community personnel are easily available for access and support | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | provided we have available beds at the time. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have en-suite, mainly in the Rest Home Wing |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | must discuss with the Manager prior, as we have large rooms, and yet need to ensure that resident safety is a priority within this space. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | In moderation |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have telephone points, except for Dementia area. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Heating can be altered by the serviceman if required |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Within the smokers room, for residents only. Family and visitors must not smoke within the facility. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Longwood was purpose built,in 1999 as a Facility to provide Long term Care for the Elderly.
Longwood is owned by the Oceania Group. FACILITIES Longwood Lifestyle Village (Stage 1 development) is a beautiful new complex completed in July,1999. It is a multi-purpose building situated beside the Main State Highway on the boundary edge of Riverton township. It is built of Oamaru Stone,with large floor to ceiling windows in lounges that will capture not only the sun but the views of the peaceful surrounding countryside. From each lounge area one can see a different perspective, whether it be the sea,hills & mountains,estuary ,farmlands,the gardens just outside the windows ,all capturing the tranquil setting. Paved areas outside each lounge provides a pleasant area for the Residents to enjoy the fresh country air. Outside furniture & umbrellas allows you to relax in style. In the centre of the complex is a courtyard with paving that will lead you on a stroll past the waterfall & the gardens taking a rest on the garden furniture or taking a spell in the shelter of the Gazebo. This is a sunny yet safe area for you to enjoy the quiet outside Bedroom windows are low enough for one to enjoy the views whilst in bed. The entire facility is built on one level.There are no steps,all entrances for the Residents are wheel-chair accessible. Hand rails are through out the facility. Underfloor Heating. Piped Music/Radio ,in the lounges, can be isolated to suit our Residents needs. |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 |
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Activity programme (A full and varied programme run by Jacqui, daily except Sunday.), Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Children, Chapel, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Interdenominational, Jigsaw, Library, Meal choices, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Petanque, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Shopping, Sky TV, Videos, Visitors |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We have a four weekly Summer/Winter Menu to ensure there is a variety of meals and this allows our kitchen team to include seasonal treats. Meals are tasty,well presented,wholesome and nutritious. Individual likes and dislikes are discussed with residents on their arrival. Special diets are provided for those who require them. Main meal is served at Mid-day and a lighter savoury meal in the evening. Home baking is served for morning and afternoon teas. | |
| Staffing Details | At Longwood , each person has a vital part to play in maintaing the compassionate care we provide. Registered Nurse coverage is 24 hour a day,together with Enrolled Nurses and Caregivers supporting and assisting with individualised care for our Residents. Recreational Assistants ensure that we are offered a wide range of activities to maintain our Residents at their optimum level of function. A qualified Physiotherapist visits regularly,assessing everyone and planning an individual physio plan which the Physio assistants then ensure is followed to prevent us from 'seizing up'. Housekeeping staff ensure we are spic and span. The Kitchen Team provide nutritious home cooked meals. Groundsman keeps our outside appearance ready for us to enjoy. We are proud to be part of the Aged Care Education programme encouraging our staff to participate in the specially designed education. 'There is a unique "Family atmosphere" between Staff at Longwood,a very special Team of people who are committed to Quality Care of our residents' | |
| Associated Complexes | Longwood is part of the Oceania Group of care facilities | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Toiletries,Shampoo etc. Individualised equipment required by the Resident. Podiatry Hairdresser Dry Cleaning Optician Visits,Audiology Services,Dental services,Speech therapy, Specialist visits. | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Other Information | Yes | We will endeavour to assist you with an interpreter if you are experiencing difficulty with your communication |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 1.00 km | We have a diary and supermarket close by. A mobile shop also comes once a fortnight to visit our residents. |
| Parks | 5.00 km | Riverton is a small rural town with beautiful harbour views. There is a also a lookout point and lighthouse a short drive away (5km). |
| Library | 1.00 km | Riverton Library is closeby. We also have a substantial library at our resthome. |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||