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Westmar Senior Care Centre

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Westmar has an open door policy where we treat our residents as family and aim to keep the environment as close to a normal domestic home. Family and friends are made welcome.

Contact Details
Detail
Address12 Kimberley Road   View Map
DistrictMid Canterbury
City/TownDarfield
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone(03) 318 8206
Fax(03) 318 8249
Mobile027 201 3797
ManagerRhonda Stills (Phone: (03) 318 8206)
OwnerRhonda and Mike Stills (Phone: (03) 318 8206)
Email
Updated: 25 Feb 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsNo
Updated: 24 Apr 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care29
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 25 May 2012

Testimonials
Dear Westmar Thankyou all at Westmar Senior Care for the wonderful care you have given Mum we appreciate all you do. For allowing us to come and go at odd hours and letting us help in some way. Her life has been richer for your friendship. DW ' Hartlea ' Darfield.
Updated: 4 Feb 2011

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Shared) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 14 Dec 2011

Special Features
Owner oprated for 12 years Westmar has a country atmosphere with huge community support. We are known for our outstanding menu of home cooked quality meals.
Updated: 11 Jan 2011

Interests & Activities

Monthly newsletter from Alzheimer's Society, Blind Foundation, Stroke Group, cards, trips occasionallty to the casino, church/religious services, electric beds, email, internet, emtertainment, exercises, garden, Happy Hour, indoor games, library, meal options (diabetic or special needs catered for), outdoor games, inhouse videos, music, notable views (rural, mountains), daily newspaper reading, weekly quizzes, weekly shopping, outings weekly, wheelchair van.

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Our meals are fresh and varied we cater for vegetarian,diabetic and special requirements if needed.We pride our service as excellent in this area.
Staffing Details Fully trained staff, kind and caring. Exceeds MOH standards for staff requirements
Associated Complexes We hope to develop a secure dementia area in the near future.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include As per our current prospectus available on request and Manager happy to answer questions.
Updated: 20 Jun 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.50 km
Shops 0.50 km
Mall 0.00 km
Parks 0.50 km
Updated: 3 Mar 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 3 Mar 2009


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