Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201 - Postal Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201 - Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Gertrudes Aliping - 021 1366504
- Owner
- Chris Thornley - 021 709 626
Other services
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Springlands Lifestyle Village is a Privately owned facility, offering a boutique environment for discerning couples and individuals looking for a retirement lifestyle second to none. Our philosophy of care can be summed up in one simple phrase “As much, or as little, as you require”.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have twenty three rooms and all of which have ensuite and flat screen TV with five Freeview channels. The current rooms available can also be used as swing respite care. | |
| 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 | Unknown |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24hrs/7days | Yes | Gert Aliping is our Care Service Manager with many years of experience in the Aged Care Sector. She is supported by a team of very experienced and passionate Registered Nurses |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A team of 25 experienced and hard working Caregivers majority level 3 and level 4 trained. They pride themselves on the Care we provide to our Residents. These Caregivers are lead by a team of experienced Registered Nurses on-site 24/7. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | 2 Qualified & Registered Diversional Therapists are on-site running a variety of activities across the Resthome and Hospital Wings | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | On-site Salon, bookings required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits site every 3-4 weeks, Staff will arrange appointment times as required. | |
| Dietitian | No | The menu is reviewed annually by a Dietitian/Nutritionist. | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite Care available depending on vacancies. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Depending on vacancies |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms and studios are single with ensuites and include a flat screen TV |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms and studios have ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | As per Clinical Care Plans |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | Wi-fi access in each room - at own individual cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | In some rooms this is possible. In other rooms the heating is adjusted at a central location. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | During the day or in the evening, enjoy the company of fellow guests in the lounge complete with large screen television, Sky TV, gas fire and luxurious lounge suites. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are planned by our Activities Coordinator, input from Residents is encouraged to make sure we cater for everyone. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We provide an outdoor covered area for smokers. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Special Features
| Springlands Lifestyle Village is a Privately owned Village, offering a boutique retirement option for those of you who like the best. Set in mature park like surroundings, bordered by the beautiful spring fed Murphy’s stream meandering through rose gardens, lilies and iris. With views to Springlands Green, the Richmond Ranges and the Wither Hills you can laze your days away watching the seasons change and feel at one with the beautiful landscaped gardens inspired by leading landscape designer Ben McMaster. This beautiful setting sets the scene for the architecturally designed individual apartments and care studios that are contained within an elegant and luxuriously appointed building designed to meet your every need. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Board games, Classical Music, Digital camera, Email, Entertainment, Games, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Sky TV, Shopping, Rugby games |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We are a privately owned boutique facility and we pride ourselves on the level of care our staff provide. It is important to all of our staff that you feel welcome and comfortable in your new home. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on-site in our kitchen using fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. While the menu is officially reviewed every 24 months by a nutritionist/dietitian our staff are constantly seeking feedback and input from Residents. Residents are given a choice breakfast, daily | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations welcome. |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | The Blenheim Bus North Route passes the Village along Middle Renwick Road with the choice of two stops within easy walking distance. The service operates on the hour between 9.40am and 2.40pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays. | |
| Mall | Springlands Shopping Centre is within walking distance and provides; a doctors surgery, chemist, post office, bank, cafe, garden centre and supermarket. | |
| Parks | Springlands Lifestyle Village is located directly across Murphys Creek from beautiful Springlands Green. The lounge opens up onto a large deck which looks out over the creek and Springlands Green. | |
| Library | We have a three comfortable libraries to choose from with a wide selection of books available onsite. We also provide a computer and internet access for Residents in the library. | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Proud sponsors of the Graeme Dingle Foundation and the Mako's Rugby team |
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| Updated: 8 Feb 2022 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
