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Longview Home - Hospital-Level Care
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Longview Home
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 14 Sunrise Boulevard
Tawa
Wellington 5028 - DHB
- Capital & Coast
- Phone
- (04) 232 6842
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Olwyn Cunningham - (04) 232 6842
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central
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Description
The atmosphere at Enliven’s Longview Home is easy-going, warm and friendly. The home is bright and spacious and there is always something to do. Situated on beautiful grounds with views across Tawa, Longview Home is a well known local landmark.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Longview Home, 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 Longview 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 Longview Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide 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 Longview Home offers rest home 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 Longview Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Longview, 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 Longview Home. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Longview Home, 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 Longview 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 Longview Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide 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 Longview Home offers rest home 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 Longview Home, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Longview, 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 Longview 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 |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 23 May 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have experienced care staff | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Attends Longview Home weekly, reviews residents as needed. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Referral to occupational therapist as needed. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our long serving recreation officer, qualified as diversional therapist in 2008, and coordinates activities of leisure with our other recreation officer. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Works in partnership with our other activities coordinator who is a qualified diversational therapist. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Comes in two mornings a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Comes in monthly, residents attend bi-monthly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chaplain employed and visits our home weekly, and is available as needed. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Administrator, service workers, cook, quality coordinator and chaplain | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Longview care staff and nurses are experienced and provide excellent palliative care to our residents when this special care is required. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Nurses at Longview are experienced in wound management and are provided with advice from a wound care specialist. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Care staff and nurses are experienced in diabetes management. Support is accessed through diabetes nurses at the DHB. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Care staff and nurses are experienced and are supported by our continence coordinator and supplier. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our care manager has obtained a Certificate in Infection Control. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Care staff and nurses are experienced in stomal management. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | The team at Longview work closely with the psycho-geriatric team at Te Whare utu at Kenepuru hospital. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Longview has very experience care staff and nurses who are committed to providing care and support to our older adults. Our team ensures that residents maintain their independence for as long as able, and supported to achieve their goals. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our wonderful care manager is very experienced and has strong relationships with other health professionals associated with Longview, including the DHB and our other organisations in the aged care sector. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Longview's manager has post graduate certificate in clinical nursing - gerontology. The care manager has degree in nursing, and a certificate in infection control. |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Shared en suite toilet between two rooms. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | No | We welcome couples at Longview Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| 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. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Wine can be consumed with the evening meal. Small amounts of alcohol are allowed depending on your medical conditions and medications. We may discuss this with you and your doctor if required. |
| 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 | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Longview has a number of lounge areas around our home. We have a large main lounge and adjoining dining room. There are smaller lounges at ends of two wings, a sun lounge and conservatory. Plus plenty of space for family, children and friends to visit. |
| Outings | Yes | Our van has hoist at back for easy access on and off. Regular outings/drives happen during the week. Tawa Rotary takes residents out on Sunday drive on alternate weeks. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Longview Home, which means we work to create vibrant living Habitat 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: 21 Jul 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Longview Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Longview 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, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Gardening, Gas Fire, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Rotary, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Videos |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re 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 | Enliven runs a number of homes in the Wellington region including Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home in Johnsonville, Kilmarnock Heights Home in Berhampore, Huntleigh Home in Karori, and Woburn Home in Lower Hutt. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Personal items | |
| Updated: 22 Jul 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | Can be arranged if required |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | Longview Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 21 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | 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 |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Longview 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 | ||