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Aberleigh Rest Home and Dementia Care - Dementia Care NZ

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Aberleigh Rest Home and Dementia Care - Dementia Care NZ
Category
Hospital
Address
19 McCallum Street
Springlands
Blenheim 7201
Postal Address
19 McCallum Street
Springlands
Blenheim 7201
Region
Nelson Marlborough
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Maja Yu
Owner
Jim Haines and Alison Hume
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At Aberleigh we create a loving, warm and homely atmosphere where each person is supported to experience each moment richly.

Each person is immensely valuable and wonderfully unique.

Our team of staff know how to care for and connect with the people who live at Aberleigh like they would a very best friend.

Small homes have been created so that things are familiar. Each person has a private bedroom and can enjoy the beautiful garden.

We encourage people to continue with familiar roles like baking, gardening, arranging flowers, setting the table, raking up the leaves in autumn.

Family become an important part of the Aberleigh community

OUR VISION
To accept all people with kindness and love
To provide peace, comfort and joy
To be proactive, innovative and courageous
To enrich each person, the community and the world

OUR VALUES
We strive to achieve this vision by working
with openness, honesty, integrity and passion

THE WORK WE DO
We establish trusting relationships based on
respect and acceptance
We encourage people’s participation in
companionship-based care in their small homes
We are privileged to accompany people as they
journey towards the end of their life
We welcome family/whanau and the wider
community as integral to people’s lives
We promote inclusion and the rights and
values of each person
We celebrate unity in diversity





Dementia Care New Zealand is one of New Zealand’s highly regarded aged care providers.
We provide a full range of residential care including general rest home care, dementia rest home care, general hospital level care, and dementia hospital level care. At many of our facilities, a full continuum of care is available.
We specialize in person-centred care for people who live with dementia. This is the work we have passionately chosen to do.
We care for people in small, cosy homes with a loving, warm and homely atmosphere where each person is supported to experience each moment richly. Our small homes concept means that people with dementia experience life in a less clinical and more normalised, familiar way. Small homes that inter connect, also bring a sense of ‘community’ for a person with dementia.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 20 Apr 2020
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 16
Vacancy Yes
We have a lovely room available in our hospital.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation 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 Please enquire
Updated: 19 Mar 2024
Testimonials
Testimonials
My dear wife, of 52 years, was admitted to Aberleigh’s care on the 15th of July 2015, since that time, I have endeavoured to visit Delia three times a week and now I believe I am a critical observer of the care and attention given to Delia and all the other people living at Aberleigh.

Which is impeccable at all times.

When Delia was admitted to Aberleigh in July 2015, she had advanced Alzheimer’s which continued to move along until Delia was unable to make her own way along life’s pathway, this of course meant on going increased levels of care and attention.

Which never faltered.

During my life thus far I have often wondered about the existence of Angels and now since 2015 I am sure they are here……..

And a large number of them are employed at 17 to 19 McCallum Street, Springlands.

Kind regards
Terry Climo
November 2018
Updated: 29 Nov 2018
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes There is a Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day seven days a week. Should you require any information regarding your loved one the nurse on duty is the person to see.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes Our physiotherapist works with us each fortnight. She assesses each resident's needs and develops a safe handling plan for each resident. She also trains the staff to transfer residents safely.
Social Worker (on site) Yes As required
Diversional Therapist Yes Our diversional therapists know each resident very well and know what works for each person creating meaningful activities to support creativity, socialisation, stimulation and fun as well as assisting residents in the daily running of their home.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Visits weekly and more frequently when required.
Podiatrist Yes We have a poditarist who comes on a regular basis to attend to the needs of the residents.
Dietitian Yes Our dietitian comes to Aberleigh monthly to review nutritional requirements of the residents
Kaumatua Negotiable Please enquire
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Aberleigh is interdominational so we have people from several demoninations that visit. Should you require an individual visit this can be arranged.
Other Personnel Yes We have a person who facilitates a support group for family members of people who live at Aberleigh. Many people find talking with others very helpful. She is also available by phone for any family member who just need someone to talk with.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes As required
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Our registered nurses have received training in caring for people as they experience the final stages of their life journey. Te Ara Whakapiri - Principles and guidance for the last days of life
Wound Care No Wound care specialist care is available on referral
Diabetic Care No Specialist care is available on referral
Continence Advice Yes We have a continence advisor who calls on us regulary. She also runs in house training sessions for staff and is available to be contacted when we require her service.
Stomal Therapy No Specialist care input is available on referral
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Specialist care input is available on referral
Infection Control Yes We have a registered nurse who does special training in infection control and who has a role in infection control at Aberleigh. Specialist care input is available on referral
Surgical Followup Yes As required
Psychiatric Care No Specialist care input is available on referral
Clinical Management Yes George John is our Clinical Manager. He advises and mentors the registered nurse team. George also knows each resident and their requirements. Should you have any concerns or queries regarding the health of your loved one, please contact George.
Other Specialties Yes Simon Hamley is a Registered Mental Health Nurse and our Education Coordinator. He ensures staff compliance with their training, coordinates staff in-services and special training programs, and instructs Managing of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA).
Updated: 8 Jul 2019
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes We have a dedicated respite care service which means that carers can book care in advance, knowing that their loved one has a booked room in a well established home which specialises in care of the elderly.
Carer Support Yes
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes This is dependant on a room being available at the time. Please contact our Operations Manager Maja to discuss.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes You are able to bring your own furniture subject to space and safety contraints. It can be very nice for a resident to have their own things about them - this reminds them of home.
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple No This may be negotiable - Please speak to the Operations Manager.
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes Happy hour happens regularly
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Please speak to the Operations Manager about this
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Portable phone available for use. Private line at resident's cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We have a contract with the DHB for these services.
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have 4 seperate lounges. Two open out to the gardens.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes We may be able to assist someone requiring day care. Please contact Opeartions Manager about this.
Outings Yes Various outings available weekly. This is Covid-19 levels dependant.
Whānau Room Yes We have a quiet space that can be used by family requiring a quiet and private space.
Residents Committee Yes A meeting is held regularly with residents. It is important that they have opportunity to give feedback and to talk about how they would like their home run.
Family Committee Yes We encourage family members to give feedback whenever possible. Ideas, complaints, improvement suggestions are welcomed.
Newsletter Yes We have a newsletter four times a year.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We work to minimise resident's symptoms of dementia in a creative and loving way. There is regular and ongoing staff training.
Confused Residents Yes Many of our residents in the 'Dementia' area are confused. These are the people we have chosen to care for. This is our work. We are very skilled in working with people who are confused. The rest home, is not occupied by people who have demetia.
Rural Setting Yes Spacious garden setting.
Smoking Permitted Yes We have a designated smoking area out side
Semi-Secure Yes In the dementia home we are fully secure.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Special Features
Special Features
Aberleigh offers care to those with dementia as well as rest home care for elderly who do not have dementia.

Our home for people who need care because they have dementia is highly specialised. Each resident is loved and known. Each person is very precious. Our team is highly skilled in managing behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia. We love this work - it is hugely satisfying to enrich these peoples lives.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We have diversional therapists who are trained or training. They work with residents to help them to get to know each other, have fun, develop interests, exercise their bodies and stimulate their minds. Entertainers come into the home on a regular basis for the residents' enjoyment.

We have an activity programme which includes art, bingo, bowls, care and craft, weekly church services, cooking, craft, dancing, visits from entertainers, flower arranging, games, Happy Hour, housie, jigsaws, music, daily newspaper reading, quizzes and sing-a-longs.

Exercises include regular walks, quoits, "bobs" and balloon tennis. We also have a lovely, freshly landscaped garden with paths to walk and shaded areas to sit. We have a vege garden, and residents are free to assist with this if they wish.

We have links with or can assist with contact with the following community groups: Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Blind Foundation, RSA and Senior Citizens Presbyterian Support.

At Aberleigh we also have on site or can provide access to aromatherapy, a BBQ, a range of big print books, board games, classical music, a piano, picnic facilities, a library, a van for outings and Lotto. Sky TV can be arranged at the individual resident's expense.

A volunteer from the community acts as an advocate for our residents should they have any problems or concerns.

Residents are able to have breakfast in bed at any time if they wish.

We also encourage visits from canine friends and children.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact our manager Maja Yu in regards to fees
Staffing qualifications and details We have a staff education programme and we actively encourage all our staff to further their qualifications. Our education coordinator supports and encourages staff development.
Details about meals We do our own inhouse cooking. Our main meal is served in the evening and includes roasts twice a week. We will cater to individual preferences. Morning and afternoon tea consists of home baked goodies.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes We care people from all faiths and denominations. We want people from all cultures, religions, faiths and denominations to feel comfortable. Family only need ask and we will endeavour to provide any spiritual care that is necessary.
Inter denominational Yes We have a weekly church service which is conducted on a rotating basis by each of the local churches. We also have a weekly bible study conducted by a volunteer from the community. Roman Catholic Holy Communion is also held once a week.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Mall 1.00 Km We are approximately 1 km from Blenheim town centre with its many cafes and shops.
Parks 0.50 Km We are close to Pollard Park which has wonderful gardens, a river walk and children playground.
Library Blenheim Library is our closest being in the centre of the shopping area in town.
Updated: 13 Jul 2022
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Other details Yes Our Education Coordinator Simon Hamley is a trained instructor for Managing of Actual or Potential Aggression (MAPA) from the Crisis Prevention Institute.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Updated: 13 Jul 2022

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