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Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village

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Redwood Retirement Village is located in a peaceful corner of suburban Blenheim. The neighbourhood surrounding the secluded Redwood Retirement Village includes both new and established housing developments. The Redwood 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:

Contact Details
Detail
Address131 Cleghorn Street   View Map
SuburbRedwoodtown
City/TownBlenheim 7201
District Health Board AreaNelson Marlborough
Phone(03) 578 7691
Fax(03) 578 2566
Mobile027 6212 335
ManagerWendy Nicholson (Phone: (03) 578 7691)
OwnerOceania Group
Email
Website http://oceanialiving.co.nz
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 6 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care46
Updated: 6 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes On duty 24 hours for the residents requirements.
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 every morning and afteroon.
Hairdresser Yes A hairdressing salon on site.
Podiatrist Yes As required.
Dietitian Yes Registered Dietitian reviews menus regulary. We cater for individual requirements.
Accredited Visitors Yes Regulary calling to consult with residents.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Interdenominational - Regular visits and services.
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
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 Specialist 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

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We cater for individual requirements.
Day Care Yes We have regular day care residents who enjoy the atmosphere and company.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Short term care and respite care available when beds allow.
Rooms (Single) Yes Comfortable sunny rooms.
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 names are Millie and Mandy.
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 news letter giving current events around the village. Residents get invovled with coloured photos and include their own stories.
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 onto 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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Interests & Activities

Breakfast in bed - Is optional.

Activity programme - A wide variety of activities are available. Regular outings, gatherings with local community groups.

Bowls - Indoor bowls is always popular.

Cards - Regular card group outings plus inhouse games.

Exercises - Sit and dance, twice a week.

Housie - Every Thursday morning.

Library - A variety of books available in the library. Lovely light spacious quiet room. Large print books available. Daily reading of the local news paper each afternoon.

Meal choices - We cater for all residents likes and dislikes catering for a well balanced diet.
Vegetarians most welcome.

Minibus - Regular outings with hyraulic hoist for wheelchair convenience.

Sing-a-longs - Twice a week.

Visitors - Are always welcome. Local groups regulary visit to give displays eg. school groups, Line dancing, singing groups etc.

Log fire - Sit back in an easy chair by the fire and watch television. All the comforts of a homely environment.

Other interests and activities include: Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Billiards, Board games, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Motivational, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Reading, Religious services, RSA, Shopping, Videos and much more.

Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Associated Complexes Redwood is part of the Oceania Group of facilities
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Inter denominational Yes
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Shops 0.50 km To Redwood shopping centre - Twelve shops for your convenience including Supervalue, Redwood Tavern, Postshop 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 Blenheim Public Library
Updated: 3 Aug 2011

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
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
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 3 Aug 2011


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