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Colwyn House Lifecare
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Colwyn House Lifecare
- Category
- Psychogeriatric Care
- Address
- 707 Duke Street
Hastings
Hastings - Postal Address
- 707 Duke Street, Hastings
- DHB
- Hawke's Bay
- Phone
- (06) 870 9529
- Fax
- (06) 873 3357
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Personnel
- Manager
- Robyn Grant - 06 8709529
- Owner
- Heritage LifeCare Group
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Description
At Colwyn House, we are proud to offer a specialized hospital, respite, palliative and secure dementia care. Our dedicated and experienced team are here to attend to both your everyday and urgent requirements. We believe in providing personable, compassionate, safe, respectful care, adding value to the quality of everyday living.
Colwyn House is an architecturally purpose-designed facility, built fully in accordance with Health Department requirements for the residential care of the elderly. We have 2 wings, Kowhai wing and Matai wing, that specialise in Stage 5 High Dependency care of elderly residents suffering Alzheimers, advanced dementia and related disorders.
We know it is very important to offer choices and to really listen to what our residents and their families want. Recognising the individual needs of our residents and to promote a friendly and comfortable environment is an important part of our philosophy. Respecting the dignity, beliefs and culture of all helps us make each day the best it can be.
Our residents and their families comment on the homely feeling we have created here. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone Robyn Grant, our Facility Manager, or feel free to drop in at any time.
Colwyn House is an architecturally purpose-designed facility, built fully in accordance with Health Department requirements for the residential care of the elderly. We have 2 wings, Kowhai wing and Matai wing, that specialise in Stage 5 High Dependency care of elderly residents suffering Alzheimers, advanced dementia and related disorders.
We know it is very important to offer choices and to really listen to what our residents and their families want. Recognising the individual needs of our residents and to promote a friendly and comfortable environment is an important part of our philosophy. Respecting the dignity, beliefs and culture of all helps us make each day the best it can be.
Our residents and their families comment on the homely feeling we have created here. We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone Robyn Grant, our Facility Manager, or feel free to drop in at any time.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 45 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 17 Jan 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All caregivers have or are working towards NZQA Dementia Care qualifications. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Community Physiotherapy can be accessed as required. The physiotherapists also provide staff training. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist is on site Mon-Fri. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Available once a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Available every 6 to 8 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Referral required for general advice and to oversee special needs. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We link in with Maori Health Providers as requested. We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Colwyn House. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Chaplain, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Medication administration, meal delivery and interpreter services also available. | |
| Updated: 14 Nov 2018 | |||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and we encourage residents to personalize their rooms. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | The rooms are well lit with natural light. There is plenty of space for personal belongings. Rooms are equipped with safety grab rails, Freeview TV access and a Nurse call system. |
| Ensuite | Yes | 2 rooms have ensuites, please discuss this option with Robyn Grant our Facility Manager. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Our portable phone is available for residents to use. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Lounges are equipped with comfortable seating and televisions with DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Quarterly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | However if a residents needs to smoke then staff will supervise this activity outside. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Colwyn House Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a convenience shop, scooter bay, paraplegic toilets, and separate dining room and lounge facilities. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps, safety grab rails, wide corridors, paraplegic toilets, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers.
Situated in the Hastings, Colwyn House has magnificent landscape and vegetable gardens, with a bird aviary area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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Colwyn House has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinator focuses on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression.
Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Board Games, Quizzes, Indoor Bowls, Gardening, Crafts. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Pentecostal | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. Church services are available. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | At the end of the street on Parkowhai Road. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Mahora Shopping Centre |
| Mall | 3.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Cornwall Park, Frimley Park |
| Library | 3.00 km | Talking books are delivered as required. |
| Updated: Unknown | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 23 Jun 2015 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
