Rest Home Care

Tui Glen Rest Home

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Recently "voted" in a 10,000 strong sample U.M.R survey as having demographicaly one of the happiest people in the country in residence.
Tui Glen Rest Home is a "Boutique" establishment aiming to provide a positive, caring, friendly environment within a family atmosphere where Residents receive quality care.

Our overarching statement of " Making a Positive Difference in Peoples Lives" extends beyond our Residents in care to include their extended famlies and significant others.

Accordingly our care is designed to be all inclusive, to maintain dignity, privacy, individuality, promote good health in comfort and safety while retaining a purpose for living and maximising enjoyment for our Residents.

Contact Details
Detail
Address23 Tui Glen Road   View Map
SuburbAtawhai
City/TownNelson
District Health Board AreaNelson Marlborough
Phone(03) 545 1555
Fax545 1565
MobileAtje (Arch) 021 137 9780, Eion 027 644 8428
ManagerMrs Atje (Arch) Faber (Phone: 545 1555)
OwnerMrs Atje (Arch) Faber & Mr Eion Johnston (Phone: (03) 545 1555)
Email
Updated: 5 May 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 22 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care6
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 21 May 2012

Testimonials
See opening comments, family members of current residents happy to provide "testimonials".
Updated: 6 Aug 2011

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes Jill Mc Knight (Nelson Nursing Service Ltd)
Enrolled Nurse Yes Nelson Nursing Service Ltd
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Negotiable
Occupational Therapist 0.00 Negotiable
Own Social Worker 0.00 Negotiable Atje holds Dip in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies
Activities Co-ordinator 8.00 Yes Karen Smith Clare is employed in this deciated roll.
Hairdresser Negotiable Weekly visit to Hairdresser currently on Friday and/or when required by Residents
Podiatrist Negotiable 2 month cycle
Dietitian Negotiable Nutrition Matters Dietition Consultancy Services (NZ Reg Dietitian) contracted to review content and meal preparation.
Accredited Visitors Negotiable 2 month cycle
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes Nelson Nursing Service contracted to Rest Home. Staff training/Qualifications - Certificate in Support of the Older Person, Diploma in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies, Geriatric Nursing, Social Pendagogish Nursing.
Updated: 6 Feb 2012

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes Nelson Nursing Service Ltd
Diabetic Care Yes All Staff trained in this Care requirement.
Continence Advisor Yes Nelson Nursing Service Ltd
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Psychologist No Atje holds a Dip in Applied Counselling with Psychotherapeutic Studies
Updated: 6 Feb 2012

Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay
Respite & Carer Support/Short StayStatusDetails
Respite Yes
Carer Support or other Short Stay Yes
Subsidised service Yes
Private paying service Yes
Updated: 5 May 2012


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Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Subject to room availability
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes Two call buttons locations in every room
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes Rooms 4&5 can be combined to cater for a Couple
Ensuite No Vanity units in each rooms, recently refurbished residents toilets and shower areas
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Cat "Elmo".
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes By use of portable phones to ensure privacy
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes Chaired by our Activities Co-ordinator
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Strong working relationship with Alzheimer's Society Nelson Inc
Lounges/seating areas Yes Main lounge area with indoor/outdoor flow to large balcony, Garden courtyard
Outings Yes Up to 4 optional outings weekly(subject to weather) with our Activities Co-ordinator
Rural Setting No Views over Dodson Valley and out over "The Haven" to Tasman Bay.
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside only in east court yard area.
Semi-Secure Yes
Sprinklers Yes Sprinklers & hard wire smoke detection alarms (inspected on monthly basis by Tyco NZ Ltd) in every room
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 6 Feb 2012

Special Features
Tui Glen Rest Home has a policy of continually striving to increase the scope and opportunity for Residents to have greater involvement with the community both within the home and outside.

Home located on elevated site with full ramp access,all day sun, nice gardens and excellent outdoor areas for Residents.
A six bed Christian home with an emphasis on providing a caring family environment similar to what Residents would have been used to before leaving their own home.
Updated: 15 Feb 2012

Interests & Activities

Regular in house visits from Age Concern, Senior Citizens by arrangement (also Probus, Stroke Group, Service men and women and other support groups),optional visits to local art gallery and shops.

Church services Sunday (Anglican Minister and/or other denominations available for Communion).

Craft available in house with Activities Co ordinator and through various other contacts.

Exercise sessions at least twice weekly, our Activities Co-ordinator is on site every week day morning.
Email and internet available.

Entertainment provided by Church groups, visitors and "Friends of the Home", (friends of the management).
Resident's Birthdays and other special days honoured with family, friends and staff gatherings
Selection of indoor games available (visitors, family and children are encouraged to play), sundry big print library books available on a regular cycle, Kent log fire in residents lounge.
Personnal shopping available on request, active participation in activities of daily living is encouraged (eg hanging out washing, clearing tables, mending etc).
TV in Resident's lounge, (jackpoints also in all Resident's rooms) videos provided on a regular basis, optional outings scheduled on a regular basis, optional coffee morning outings, visits (to old friends in homes, rest homes and Hospitals) optional outings with managers family and with other staff members.

Every opportunity is taken to provide Residents with new and stimulating activites.
Dementia beds are also negotiable.

Please note: Distance to main shopping area is distance to City Centre.

Updated: 28 Aug 2010


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Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Breakfast served in bedroom or dinning room, Main meal at midday.
Staffing Details Nelson Nursing Service contracted to Rest Home. Atje and Eion are supported by 4 partime qualified staff and the Activities Co-ordinator. During our last Audit (May 2010) comment was recorded on our staff lenght of service, Resident focused care delivery by staff and the positive staff/managemet/resident relationship that exsists. Our Registered Nurse is on the floor every Wednesday, their service to us is contracted as on call 24/7. Staff training/Qualifications - Diploma & Certificate in Support of the Older Person, Diploma in Applied Counselling with Psychiatric Studies, Geriatric Nursing, Social Pendagogish Nursing.
Associated Complexes We have no Assocaited Complexes which allows us to focus totally on our Resident's care needs.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Fee structure as per the DHB contract, Atje or Eion have details available.
Updated: 28 Aug 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Updated: 25 Jan 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Updated: 17 Oct 2006

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.01 km Public Bus service across road from front drive entrance
Shops 0.50 km
Mall 4.00 km
Parks 0.50 km
Library 4.00 km
Updated: 17 Oct 2006

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes May 2010 Audit report "posted" on Ministry of Health web site.
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) No Atje holds full membership of the New Zealand Christian Counsellors Assocation.
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 28 Aug 2010


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