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Wesleyhaven - Strand Home

Strand Home
Strand has 54 rooms arranged on two levels joined with the communal dining room and lounge. The layout is the traditional concept of each resident having their own bedroom with a hand basin and sharing bathroom facilities. There is a wonderful relaxed environment at Strand evidenced by many of the residents choosing to sleep in, have breakfast in bed and take a more leisurely start to the day which works well for the staff too tending to so many residents at such a busy time.

The programme of activities is pivotal to developing a strong community and events are held almost daily to ensure residents get to know each other and build friendships. Many of the residents are unable to go out unsupported so the outings too provide a welcome break for the residents to enjoy events in the local community and further afield. The staff enjoy a good team culture and some have worked here for 10, 20 plus years which is a wonderful reflection on their committment to their chosen work. Residents can retain their own GP or attend the twice-weekly offered by our contracted GP.

MISSION STATEMENT

Wesley Community Action Services for Older People works within the community with older adults to help them achieve and maintain a quality of life they control and enjoy.

Contact Details
Detail
Address	249 Rata Street
Suburb	Naenae
City/Town	Lower Hutt
District Health Board Area	Hutt Valley
Phone	(04) 567 8766
Fax	(04) 567 6959
Manager	Karen Rhind (Phone: (04) 567 8766)
Owner	Wesley Community Action
Email
Updated: 3 Sep 2010

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Total number of beds at this level of care	54
Long term vacancy	Yes
Subsidised short term care vacancy	Yes
Private short term care vacancy	Yes

Impending vacancy	No
Contract with DHB	Yes
Certification	Yes
Updated: 6 Sep 2010

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	Gail the full time Manager is a Registered Nurse.
Physiotherapist	Negotiable	By referral to community physiotherapist.
Occupational Therapist	Negotiable	By referral to community occupational therapist. Provides oversight for recreational programme.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Tracey works and provides a very enjoyable programme.
Hairdresser	Yes	karen visits weekly.
Podiatrist	Yes	Paul visits 6 weekly.
Dietitian	Negotiable	Menus overseen by consultant dietitian. Referral to hosptial dietitian as required.
Accredited Visitors	Negotiable	A number of volunteers visit.
Kaumatua	Yes	Hikamate Ngaki holds the position of Advisor to Wesley Community Action on Maori Tikanga. Hikamate is also available to visit Maori residents if requested.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	Church services twice weekly, plus representatives from from local parishes provide pastoral care.
Other Personnel	Yes	We have some wonderful volunteers who are part of our extended community.
Updated: 1 Jul 2010

Features
Feature	Status	Details
Under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	A small group is active in the Strand community.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care	Yes	We offer respite and convalescent care and occasional day support.
Rooms (Single)	Yes
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	Residents are encouraged to make their rooms as homelike as possible, by bringing in personal items and furniture as appropriate.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	Ocasional use is acceptable. Supervision may be required.
Pets In Residence	Yes	We have tropical fish. birds and an avery close by. There are regular visits from K9 Friends and The SPCA.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	In special circumstances this may be possible with small pets such as fish or birds.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	A cordless phone is available. Installation of an independent phone line may be arranged at the residents cost.
Residents Committee	Yes	Residents across Wesleyhaven are represented on this committee.
Newsletter	Yes	Residents also receive their own copies of the monthly Activities sheet.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	Wesleyhaven has an excellent reputation for managing residents and special needs.
Confused Residents	Yes	Wesleyhaven is very accomodating of residents with special needs.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	Main lounge and smaller lounges on each floor.
Outings	Yes
Rural Setting	No	However, the home is surrounded by bush and extensive glorius gardens.
Smokers Room	Yes
Smoking Permitted	Yes	In designated area only. Supervision may be required.
Sprinklers	Yes
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Special Features
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Interests And Activities
The Activity Programme for Residents. As mobility and activity are encouraged, the Recreation Co-ordinator designs and implements an enjoyable and interesting programme. There is a great variety of activity from visiting entertainers to outings and indoor activities. With a large number of residents, the range of activity has to be equal in size to meet the needs and includes: Health support and advocacy groups - Age concern, Alzhemer's Society, Arthritis Society, Foundation of the Blind, Parkinsons' Society, Returned Services Association and Stroke Foundation, etc Entertainment such as dancing, sing-alongs, weekly Happy Hour and a range of visiting entertainers . Support such as big-print books, Canine Friends, church activity, exercise and activity programme including Tai Chi, newspaper reading, shopping trips, outings, Sky TV, films and videos. Activities and events such as baby Day, blackberries, barbeques, board games, bowls, cards, cooking, crafts, games, gardening, housie, indoor games, parties, quizzes and special events. Residents are encouraged to continue involvement in their interests wherever possible and we are proud of the achievements of one resident who has exhibited art at The Dowse Gallery.
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Additional Information
Topic		Details
Details re Meals		Home cooked meals in the kitchen on site. Dietry needs are taken into account along with personal preferences and the menu is put together by the Cooks, Dietitian and Managers. Breakfast in Bed, Choice of meal including Vegetarian Meals if requested.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include		Please see the Manager for details.
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Cook Island	Yes
Fijian Indian	Yes
Polish	Yes
Samoan	Yes
Tokelauan	Yes
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious Affiliations	Status	Details
Inter denominational	Yes
Methodist	Yes
Updated: 29 Jun 2010

Credentials
Credential	Status	Details
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)	Yes