Specialist Hospital/Dementia Care
Longwood
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
The Management & Staff of Longwood -Riverton believe it is their responsibility to assist people to live the best life they can, enable them to be themselves and support their relationships with family and community. We recognise the importance of the Resident maintaining their independence,and work with them to maintain optimum function and promote self fulfillment. We appreciate that our residents are part of a wider family outside the Village and recognise the importance and involvement of the family at all times. This will be accomplished with courtesy and empathy by our Health team within our residential family. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 Albany Street View Map |
| City/Town | Riverton |
| District Health Board Area | Southern (Southland) |
| Phone | (03) 234 8099 |
| Fax | 03 234 9053 |
| Manager | John Boleyn (Phone: 03 234 8099) |
| Owner | Oceania Group |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 16 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 0 |
| Updated: 16 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted to visit once a fortnight and upon request..for example when we have a new admission | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | |||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | If we have vacancies at the time |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | upon prior communication with the Manager |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A cat resides within this area. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | We can arrange to have this adjusted |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Within smokers room, but not encouraged |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | In secure unit |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Longwood was purpose built,in 1999 as a Facility to provide Long term Care for the Elderly.
Longwood is owned by the Oceania Group. FACILITIES Longwood is a beautiful new complex completed in July,1999. It is a multi-purpose building situated beside the Main State Highway on the boundary edge of Riverton township. It is built of Oamaru Stone,with large floor to ceiling windows in lounges that will capture not only the sun but the views of the peaceful surrounding countryside. From each lounge area one can see a different perspective, whether it be the sea,hills & mountains,estuary ,farmlands,the gardens just outside the windows ,all capturing the tranquil setting. Paved areas outside each lounge provides a pleasant area for the Residents to enjoy the fresh country air. Outside furniture & umbrellas allows you to relax in style. In the centre of the complex is a courtyard with paving that will lead you on a stroll past the waterfall & the gardens taking a rest on the garden furniture or taking a spell in the shelter of the Gazebo. This is a sunny yet safe area for you to enjoy the quiet outside Bedroom windows are low enough for one to enjoy the views whilst in bed. The entire facility is built on one level.There are no steps,all entrances for the Residents are wheel-chair accessible. Hand rails are through out the facility. Underfloor Heating. Piped Music/Radio in the lounge,can be isolated to suit our Residents needs. |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | We have a four weekly Summer/Winter Menu to ensure there is a variety of meals and this allows our kitchen team to include seasonal treats. Meals are tasty,well presented,wholesome and nutritious. Individual likes and dislikes are discussed with residents on their arrival. Special diets are provided for those who require them. Main meal is served at Mid-day and a lighter savoury meal in the evening. Home baking is served for morning and afternoon teas. | |
| Staffing Details | The Team at Longwood all have a vital part to play in maintaing the Care we provide,with compassion. Registered Nurse coverage is 24 hour a day,together with Enrolled Nurses and Caregivers supporting and assisting with individualised care for our Residents. Recreational assistants ensure that we are offered a wide range of activities to maintain our Residents at their optimum level of function. A qualified Physiotherapist visits regularly,assessing everyone and planning an individual physio plan which the Physio assistants then ensure is followed to prevent us from 'seizing up'. Housekeeping staff ensure we are spic and span. The Kitchen Team, provide nutritious, tasty meals. Groundsman keeps our outside appearance ready for us to enjoy. We are proud to be part of the Aged Care Education programme encouraging our staff to participate in the specially designed education. 'There is a unique "Family atmosphere" between Staff at Longwood,a very special Team of people who are committed to Quality Care of our residents' | |
| Associated Complexes | Longwood is part of the Oceania Group of care facilities | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Toiletries,Shampoo etc. Individualised equipment required by the Resident. Podiatry Hairdresser Dry Cleaning Optician Visits,Audiology Services,Dental services,Speech therapy, Specialist visits | |
| Updated: 19 Nov 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other Information | Yes | We will endeavour to assist you with an interpreter if you are experiencing difficulty with your communication |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 23 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 1.00 km | We have a diary and supermarket close by. A mobile shop also comes once a fortnight to visit our residents. |
| Parks | 5.00 km | Riverton is a small rural town with beautiful harbour views. There is a also a lookout point and lighthouse a short drive away (5km). |
| Library | 1.00 km | Riverton Library is closeby. We also have a substantial library at our resthome. |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||