Woburn Home by Enliven
At a glance

- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Woburn Home by Enliven
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 57 Wai-iti Crescent
Woburn
Lower Hutt 5010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Hutt Valley
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tamsin Mason - (04) 560 2825
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central
Other services
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
Woburn Home, like all Enliven Central homes, embraces an elder-directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Woburn 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. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and our doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with the residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Woburn 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 Woburn Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Woburn, 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 Woburn Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
Vacancy | No |
Demand for secure beds is very high. We have a no-obligation waiting list and we recommend that interested parties register their details directly with us. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
Updated: 26 May 2022 |
Testimonials
There are many reasons why people enjoy living at Enliven’s Woburn Home. We asked some of the residents that live there what they like the most about their home. “I like everything about it. I like everybody, I don’t have to worry about anything, and I’m happy here.” - Joy. “I’m quite comfortable here and I feel safe. There’s always someone to help and to talk to, the meals are good and I don’t have to cook!” – Betty. “I like all the staff and there are so many things for you to do.” – Julie. “The people here are so nice and they are always friendly.” – Harry. |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | Clinical Nurse Manager is present 40 hours a week with a Registered Nurse on the site 24 hours a day 7 days a week | |
Enrolled Nurse | 40 | Yes | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | Visits twice a week | |
Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available for consultations and oversees the activities programme | |
Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Visits once a week | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Visits monthly | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | Access available through referral from GP | |
Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Woburn Home has a chaplain on site. They work 12 hours a week plus on call as necessary | |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Woburn Home has strong ties with Te Omanga Hospice |
Clinical Management | Yes | Works 40 hours per week |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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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 | No | We welcome couples at Woburn 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. |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | Woburn Home has two mobility vans for resident outings. |
Whanau Room | Yes | |
Residents Committee | Yes | |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smokers Room | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in Smokers Room (Residents only). Woburn Home is a smoke free zone. |
Semi-Secure | No | Dementia Home completely secure |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Special Features
Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Woburn Home, 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: 22 Jul 2016 |
Interests & Activities
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Woburn Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Woburn 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, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Petanque, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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Staffing qualifications and details | Clinical Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse who works 40 hours per week. | |
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. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
Associated Complexes | Adjacent to Woburn Home is Woburn Retirement Apartments | |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Interpreter | No | Can be arranged if required |
Other Information | Yes | Every nationality is welcome |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
(Other comments) | Yes | Woburn Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 1.00 Km | |
Shops | 5.00 Km | |
Parks | 3.00 Km | |
Library | 3.00 Km | |
Updated: 22 Jul 2016 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Spark of Life | Yes | |
The Eden Alternative | Yes | Woburn 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. |
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Updated: 11 Jan 2017 |
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