Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Wiltshire House - Wiltshire House
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To encourage independence within a safe and caring environment supported by friendly and dedicated staff who work together to make a happy home.
OUR MISSION is to provide quality care within a homely environment where the elderly are treated with respect and dignity, while encouraged and supported in maintaining their independance during our fulfillment of their physical, psycological, social, cultural and spiritual needs. |
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| Address | 29 Wiltshire Court View Map |
| Suburb | Rangiora |
| District | North Canterbury |
| City/Town | Rangiora |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | 03 313 6055 |
| Fax | 03 313 6058 |
| Mobile | 0278400047 |
| Manager | Carol Ritchie (Phone: 03 313 6055) |
| Owner | Wiltshire Lifecare (Phone: 027 311 5937) |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| For more information or to view facility phone Carol 03 313 6055 | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Carol Ritchie, Nurse Manager. Also available as required for staff members 24 hrs per day |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | available as required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | available as required | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | Every resident has the support of a social worker provided from PMH | |
| Diversional Therapist | 28 | Yes | A individualised activities programe is written for each new resident on admission and reviewed on a monthly basis by Nurse/Manager, Diversional Therapist and family members.Families are encouraged to have input and participate as much as they are able. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | 5 days per week | |
| Hairdresser | 2/3 | Yes | Sue is our qualified hair dresser and is here every Thursday morning to give cuts, sets and/or perms as requested |
| Podiatrist | 6wkly | Yes | 6 weekly visits and on request |
| Dietitian | 6 mthly | Yes | 6 monthly review of menu and as required as residents requirements change |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Can be arranged as required for each individual | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | mthly | Yes | A monthly service is held in the home. Personal visits can also be arranged. |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 9 Aug 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Registered nurse |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurse |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Registered Nurse |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Registered Nurse |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered Nurse |
| Palliative Care | Yes | we plan to care for all our residents through to the end of their life |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Registered Comprehensive Nurse |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Specialised care provided by trained staff |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Provided by the multidisciplinary team |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Carol Ritchie |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | provided as required |
| Updated: 15 Feb 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | A special assessment will be required by CDHB. |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We provide respite care, short term care and long term care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | We can provide Support Care for clients requiring this. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | This can be negotiated as required |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All bedrooms are single with either a full ensuite or hand basin and furniture provided. A mix of vinyl and carpet floors are provided depending on health needs. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Showers, bathroom and toilets are well positioned and visible throughout the home. A number of our rooms are fully ensuited. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring in their own items of furniture in consultation with the Nurse Manager |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Alcoholic drinks are provided with meals 2-3 times/week as suitable for each individual. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please ask |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Available on request |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Thermostats are in each individual room |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | On your request, we would contact local Kaupapa |
| Residents Committee | No | Family represent the residents and keep in close contact with staff. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family are encouraged to be involved in regular care meetings concerning the plan of care for their relative |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly, sent out by mail or Email to all or any support persons for each resident. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our aim is to ensure residents behaviour is managed in a manner that promotes safety, continued socialisation, and planned behaviour modification management where needed. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are specialists in providing a home for the sometimes confused. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have 2 seperate living areas available for seating, one for relaxation with television. |
| Outings | Yes | We provide various outings incorporated into the activities programme. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Rangiora is situated in North Cantebury, and is a quiet township |
| Smokers Room | No | Two sheltered areas are available outside. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | The rest home is a secure environment which includes a lovely garden area with a circuit walkway (handrails in place), for residents who enjoy walking. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fully monitored alarm system, including smoke detectors. |
| Updated: 7 Sep 2009 | ||
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| Wiltshire House is nestled in a picturesque residential area surrounded by beautiful gardens. Within the security of the home and garden we have a circuit walkway available for those residents who enjoy a wander. A bus stop is situated at the end of the cul-de-sac, enabling easy visiting of loved ones in our care. We provide quality individualised care in a homely environment, with home cooked meals and breakfast in bed for those who enjoy this. Please feel free to contact us to obtain a free information package on our facility. |
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Wiltshire House has a comprehensive activities programe 6hrs a day. This is run by a qualified Diversional Therapist during the week and an experienced activities person over the weekends.We have volunteers to help with the activities and regular outings in our Home Van. Supported activities are also provided to residents and families through the Alzheimer's Society and Age Concern. Some of our activities are listed below, and we welcome families to join in.
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| Updated: 7 Sep 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Home cooked & varied menu set by a dietician,we will endeavour to cater for all requirements that you desire. Meals may be eaten in a communual dinning room or other areas in the home eg. bedroom, sunroom or outside in the garden. We have picnics and fish n chips on a regular basis. Nutritious snacks can be served when anyone is hungry, including during the long night hours. | |
| Staffing Details | A Registered Nurse staff member is on duty 24hrs a day. Caregivers are trained in specialty dementia care and work 8hr shifts around the clock. We have a fully qualified Diversional Therapist working 6hrs per day. We have a house keeper, kitchen staff and gardrner | |
| Associated Complexes | Wiltshire Home and Hospital, part of the Wiltshire Lifecare Group | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Full board and lodgings include: general laundry service, cleaning services, standard toothpaste, shampoo and soap,all bedding and bedroom furniture, television,video and stereo in the lounge, all meals, continence products podiatrist and doctor. Fees do not include specialty appointments and or medications, hairdresser costs, transport using an ambulance | |
| Updated: 7 Sep 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | A monthly service is provided |
| Baptist | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Buddhism | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | A monthly service is provided to all |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Salvation Army | Yes | Can be arranged |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | Can be arranged |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We will endeavour to fulfill all personal requirements. Individual religious affiliations can be serviced where possible. |
| Updated: 7 Sep 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 km | Bus stop at end of Wiltshire Court. |
| Shops | 0.40 km | General store, bakery, hairdresser. |
| Mall | 0.50 km | Various shopping facilities/main city centre. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Local city gardens. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Rangiora public library. |
| Updated: 7 Sep 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Basic & Dementia Care training |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Diversional Therapy |
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