Search our directory
Levin Home for War Veterans
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Levin Home for War Veterans
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 32-40 Prouse Street
Levin 5510 - DHB
- MidCentral
- Phone
- (06) 366 0052
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Jenny Hodgen - (06) 366 0052
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central
Other services
Photos
Tap to view all photos 1/3
Map
Reviews
Description
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Levin Home for War Veterans, like all Enliven Central homes, embraced an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Levin Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Levin Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide dementia care and hospital level services. This means we have nurses on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Levin Home offers rest home, dementia and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite, health recovery care and an engaging day programme.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Levin Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Levin Home, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Levin Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Levin Home for War Veterans, like all Enliven Central homes, embraced an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Levin Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Levin Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide dementia care and hospital level services. This means we have nurses on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Levin Home offers rest home, dementia and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite, health recovery care and an engaging day programme.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Levin Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Levin Home, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Levin Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 12 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 Jan 2019 | |
Testimonials
| There are many reasons why people enjoy living at Enliven’s Levin Home for War Veterans. We asked some of the residents that live there what they like the most about their home.
“The staff - the way they look after us in all respects is absolutely fantastic. They do everything they can. I couldn’t wish for better.” - Vic. “I’m with my husband and we’re able to be together – our rooms are directly across from each other.” - Ruth. “The friendship, and being able to say g’day to people. They’re all lovely and the staff are wonderful.” - Percy. “The staff are very good to you – they’re excellent. I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else, I’m happy here.” – Rose. “Levin Home is a nice place to in and we [my husband and I] liked the fact that it was originally opened for those who have lived through war.” – Vera. “There’s plenty in the way of entertainment, with music, a pool table, darts boards, card tables and areas to eat and have a drink.” – Dave. |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours per day - 7 days per week | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Visiting spiritual carers (church). RSA Welfare Officers. | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We welcome couples at Levin Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Special Features
| EDEN ALTERNATIVE - A PHILOSOPHY OF CARE
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Levin Home for War Vets, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 3 Jul 2018 |
Interests & Activities
|
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Levin Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Levin Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar.
We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Age Concern, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Billiards, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Petanque, Picnic facilities, Pool table, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Vegetarian, Videos |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Staffing 24 hours per day - 7 days a week | |
| Associated Complexes | Reevedon Home in Levin | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Personal items | |
| Updated: 22 Jul 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | Can be arranged if required |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Sign Language | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | Zimbabwian |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Levin Home for War Vets welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 2.00 km | 1 km to railway station. 2kms to bus. |
| Shops | 2.00 km | To town centre |
| Mall | 2.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | |
| Library | 2.00 km | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | As with all Residential Care a summary is available on the MOH website |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Levin Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
   |
||
| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
