Rest Home Care
GLENWOOD HOME
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We aim to provide a community at Glenwood, which provides a homely and comfortable quality of life and fully recognises and supports the dignity of people growing older.
The Philosophy of the Glenwood Community is to establish and maintain suitable services of care and support, which includes meeting the Resident’s spiritual and welfare needs. This shall be done without distinction of race, creed, nationality, or opinion. It is the individuals' choice and, where appropriate, the choice of their family and supporters, to select a Quality Rest Home which provides a high standard of care in a safe, supportive environment where privacy and independence (as much as possible) are safeguarded. People who select Glenwood Community as their place of residence, have the right to high standards of care, support, and respect as people and this can only be met by the working together of the Board, Staff and the Resident’s family, as well as Medical Advisers, for a better understanding of the ageing process and the associated limitations. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 6 Glenwood Ave View Map |
| Suburb | Glenwood |
| District | South Canterbury |
| City/Town | Timaru |
| Postal Address | as above |
| District Health Board Area | South Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 686 1090 |
| Fax | (03) 686 1090 |
| Mobile | 027 272 5892 |
| Manager | Bernadine Reynolds / Facility Manager (Phone: 03 - 686 1090) |
| Owner | Anglican - Methodist Trust (Phone: 03 - 686 1090) |
| Website | http://www.eldernet.co.nz: |
| Updated: 4 Aug 2009 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 42 |
| Updated: 23 Apr 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 55+ | Yes | RN on site 40 hours per week. QA RN on site 8+ hours per week. RN also onsite 3.5 hours Saturday and Sunday and on call the rest of the time as required. |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | No | Available as required | |
| Own Social Worker | No | Available as required | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | This vital area of residential care is ably serviced by our two Activities Co-ordinators, who are in -training to complete the DT certificate | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 49 | Yes | We provide a wide range of activities, including outings, visits from talented entertainers, games, quizzes, and "special events" are our trademark. Individual requirements are catered for. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdressers visit twice-weekly and attend to our residents hair in our new, purpose-built salon. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Nathan Dickson & Louise Aubrey, along with Paul Christie service the home on a regular basis. All podiatrists are available outside regular visits, by arrangement. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our Dietitian consults with us on a regular basis to ensure meals are balanced, nutritious, and pleasing to the palate; and along with our other medical advisors, works with our catering staff to ensure individual needs are being met. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We can meet specific needs on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Glenwood's chaplain is available on a regular, and as needed basis. Our residents are encouraged to maintain links with their own church and personnel. Various churches offer services inhouse for those unable to go out to church. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Friends of Glenwood is a voluntary group that provides special events organisation especially for our residents. These include games days, mid winter dinner, Christmas party to name a few. | |
| Updated: 16 Aug 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Non Applicable |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Non Applicable |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | available as needed |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | as required |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | as required |
| Infection Control | Yes | as required |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | as required |
| Specialist Palliative Care | No | Not Applicable |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | as required |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Charge Nurse has extensive aged care experience |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We have one bedroom available for carer support or private respite care, to assist those in the community who require rest home care on a temporary basis. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a number of rooms available for use, including a Community Room, and several lounge and sitting areas scattered throughout the Home, as well as a mid-sized lounge in the Kowhai wing. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Interconnecting rooms which share an ensuite are suitable for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | 37 of our rooms have a shared or individual ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a friendly cat and a budgie. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All bedrooms have a phone extension, and residents are welcome to arrange an external phone line if wished. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Our warm and sunny home suits most people, and residents are able to adjust the temperature in their bedroom to suit their requirements. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Mrs Vivian Judd is our cultural advisor and our important link with our local Iwi. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | A quarterly newsletter is distributed amongst family and friends of Glenwood. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a number of lounges and 'nooks' around the Home, and our internal courtyard is a popular sitting area when weather permits. The sunny northwest library is a favourite spot as it looks towards the local hills and nearby mountains |
| Outings | Yes | Our Activities staff keep our residents busy and active. Many planned trips provide enjoyment for our residents |
| Rural Setting | No | Beautiful and colourful grounds which blend in with the surrounding community. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | One outdoor area is designated for those residents who do smoke, otherwise no smoking indoors is allowed. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Aug 2010 | ||
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| Glenwood Home is a well-established Aged Care facilty in Timaru, which boasts a solid reputation for a high level of professional care from our trained and dedicated staff. We are very proud of our home, and strive to ensure that every resident 's individual needs are met in the most appropriate manner.
Our Home was significantly rebuilt in 2005, and we have a sunny, modern, warm purpose-built Rest Home that our residents enjoy. The special character and relaxed atmosphere is apparent to visitors immediately - visitors are welcome anytime and should feel just as 'at home' as our residents do. |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 |
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We have a great variety of interests and Activities in the Home. Our Activities Programme is both varied and full. Art, Bowls, Church services, Music and entertainment, Crafts and Housie, Newspaper reading, Exercises, Frequent trips, including shopping expeditions form some of our regular activity.
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| Updated: 12 Apr 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our modern kitchen provides all our meals and baking on-site, catering for all our resident's individual needs. Our Head Cook and kitchen staff are dedicated to providing nutritious, tasty, and visually-appealing meals to support our residents in their daily life. | |
| Staffing Details | The Home and Village complex is managed by Bernadine Reynolds our Facility Manager along with Mary Barker our Care Manager. They are supported by our QA RN Denae Holwell Part Time and other RN staff on a casual basis,along with well-trained and professional Caregivers. We also employ committed and personable kitchen, laundry, and cleaning staff. The grounds and maintenance are attended to by John Greer, and our administration officer is Carol Bradley. | |
| Associated Complexes | Glenwood Cottages - There are 17 one-bedroom cottages on our site, which provide an independent living option for people in retirement. | |
| Updated: 4 Aug 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Organised as required |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Organised on request |
| Thai | Yes | Staff member is of Thai descent. |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Glenwood was established by the Anglican and Methodist churches of Timaru. However, we cater for all residents as individuals, and offer support towards any religious affiliations. |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.25 km | Bus, taxis service readily available. Staff and Friends of Glenwood will assist with transport as required and where it may not be possible for family to help. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Dairy, BP, Takeaway shop, hairdresser. |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Highfield Village - Supermarket, Hairdresser, pharmacy, NZ Post, Shoes, Cafe, Clothing, Real Estate |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Westend park by Highfield Mall, Aorangi Stadium - recreation and sporting facility, including gym. |
| Library | 2.50 km | Comprehensive children's and adults library in centre of town by museum and other public facilities.Library has wonderful supply of Low vision texts, tapes and other resources suitable for people with visual, hearing impairments. |
| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | All our caregivers are required to have either completed or undertake to complete ACE training within the first year of employment here. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have two Activity Co-ordinators in training to obtain the National Certificate as part of the ongoing comitment to providing quality to our resident's lives. |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | A number of our Caregivers have completed the National Certificate |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Our auditing agency for the Retirement Village at Glenwood |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | We recently sucessufully passed our interim surveillance audit half-way through our 3 year certification |
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| Updated: 26 Mar 2009 | ||