Westella Homestead - Westella Dementia Services
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Westella Homestead
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 84 Waughs Rd
Taonui
Feilding 4775 - Postal Address
- PO Box 455
Feilding 4740 - Region
- Manawatū-Whanganui
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Jessica Waters - (06) 323 9095
- Owner
- The Wise Group
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Winner of the 2014 Midcentral DHB Health Awards for "Best use of Technology in Health Care" Westella offers an environment that manages dementia with the use of space allowing residents to wander freely in the beautiful park-like grounds surrounding the grand old homestead.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Winner of the 2014 Midcentral DHB Health Awards for "Best use of Technology in Health Care" Westella offers an environment that manages dementia with the use of space allowing residents to wander freely in the beautiful park-like grounds surrounding the grand old homestead. Bed is booked | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 26 Feb 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 4 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| Winner of the "Best Use of Technology" in the Mid Central District Health Board Health Awards 2014 |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | There is a Registered Nurse available every day. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 32 | Yes | Weekdays and Cottage Care Programme |
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | Available on request | |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | Available on request | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All Menus audited annually | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | Available on request | |
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Updated: 29 Aug 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | With our links to our sister services Westella’s staff also have training opportunities in mental health as well as dementia and aged care services. |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We have a dedicated respite bed. Please call to check availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We will be offering a support group for carers who care for people with dementia. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please call to check availability. |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Doves, Cats |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Cats and Dogs welcome, |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Three separate Lounges and large external verandahs |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We offer day care within the Homestead and a specialised holistic day care program for people with dementia in the community,which runs Monday to Friday from 9.30am - 3.30pm and has been designed to enhance physical, mental and spiritual well being |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Set in 7 and a half acres of park |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Special Features
| Set in 7 acres of grounds, this facility is a sheltered park-like safe environment. New rooms have been built to fit in with the rimu wood panelling of the traditional homestead providing a familiar comfortable feeling to our residents. |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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Activity Programme for Day Clients Westella Homestead offers a holistic program for clients in the community in need of a therapeutic day program. The program has been designed to care for the whole person in a compassionate and supportive environment, and includes relaxation,meditation and creative therapies such as art and music therapy as well as physical and mental activities. We are also able to take advantage of Westella Homestead's unique environment and offer pet therapy and gardening activities. The programme is run by a qualified Diversional Therapist and supported by current research. The programme runs Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 3.30pm |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Sign Language | Yes | Interpreter available as required |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 Km | |
| Shops | 3.00 Km | |
| Mall | 15.00 Km | |
| Library | 3.00 Km | |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 May 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.