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Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim - DHB
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- (03) 577 5208
- Fax
- (03) 577 5085
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Naomi Nailer - 021 1366504
- Owner
- Chris Thornley - 021 709 626
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Description
Springlands Lifestyle Village offers 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 |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term 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 | Yes |
| Updated: 22 Sep 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24hrs/7days | Yes | Lucy Moore is the Clinical Nurse Manager. She is a qualified Clinical Charge Nurse with more than 20 years experience across a wide range of both New Zealand and international clinical hospital environments, and UK private nursing homes. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A team of 25 experienced and hard working Caregivers who enjoy their jobs and love working in Aged Care and take very good care of the 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 | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | On-site Salon, bookings required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Dietitian | No | The menu is reviewed annually by a Dietitian/Nutritionist. | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite Care available depending on vacancies. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Depending on vacancies |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All rooms and studios are single and include a flat screen TV with five Freeview channels. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms and studios have ensuites. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | 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. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are planned by our Activities Coordinator, input from Residents is encouraged to make sure we cater for everyone. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We provide an outdoor covered area for smokers. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Special Features
| Springlands Lifestyle Village offers 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: 12 Mar 2015 |
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: 12 Mar 2015 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared on-site in our kitchen using fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. While the menu is officially reviewed every 12 months by a nutritionist/dietitian our staff are constantly seeking feedback and input from Residents. Residents are given a choice breakfast, daily | |
| Staffing Details | We are a 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. | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations welcome. |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
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: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 12 Mar 2015 | ||
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284 Keyes Road
New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
Postal Address
PO Box 18603
New Brighton
Christchurch 8641
