Woodlands of Palmerston

The cost covers the following: all meals and we can also provide, with notice, meals for family members on occasions as well. All recreation activities except when there is a charge from an outing (like a ride on a steam boat etc) Laundry is done. If dry cleaning is needed that is at the cost of the resident. All bedding, beds etc are supplied. The home will provide basic toiletries like soap & paper, but all other items shavers, shampoo are purchased by Resident. We can provide these items at cost and they will be charged to the resident.

If you are eligible for a government subsidy scripted medications and routine DR's visits or by the request of the Reg nurse are payable by the rest home.

Our menu has been prepared by a registered dietician with regard for flavoursome home cooking. Fresh baking is prepared in our kitchen daily. We encourage residents to eat in the main dining room but meals may be taken in residents' bedrooms if desired.

Our menus rotate with summer winter, etc. Meal planning is mostly chosen by resident preference from a base menu generated by a registered dietician.

Our Kitchen is never closed we will gladly prepare snacks at any time for our residents. Meal times are: Breakfast 7.15am, morning tea 10am, Main meal 12pm, afternoon tea 2.30pm, Dinner at 5pm and supper 7.10pm.

Facilities are available for residents to help themselves to tea or coffee and home baking throughout the day and night.

Woodlands is a smaller home ensuring a personal delivery of care and with superior services. Our Dementia unit is a 12 bed facility to encompass a homely environment.

A range of creative and stimulating activities are offered which include exercises, outings, Indoor and outdoor sports, entertainment and music. Each resident is individually assessed for the appropriateness of the activity.

Outings and van rides happen most days as long as weather permits. Regular trips to town are available for those who wish to go shopping.
Purchases can also be made for residents by staff upon request.

A television lounge is available for general use. Televisions and radios may be installed in bedrooms, computers and Internet use is encouraged & we will gladly provide a list of recommended dealers.

A daily newspaper is delivered to the home. All residents may access this. Should residents require their own paper, delivery can be arranged. The cost of this is the responsibility of the resident concerned.

We try to encourage general day to days tasks if residents request; like dusting or folding of the washing, even a batch of biscuits or muffins & we will be more than happy to provide a friendly helper.

We have an extensive library large print available books changed monthly or at residents request This is located in upstairs lounge and a small selection kept in dining room., Bowls, Alzheimer's Society, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Church, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Entertainers, Exercises, Flower arranging, Garden, Music, Newspaper reading, Shopping, Videos