Glenwood Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Glenwood Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 6 Glenwood Avenue
Highfield
Timaru 7910 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Hazel Harrison - 03 - 686 1090
- Owner
- Glenwood South Canterbury Trust - 03 - 686 1090
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At Glenwood we "Celebrate Life" and "Value People". We aim to provide a community at Glenwood, which provides a homely and comfortable quality of life and supports the dignity of people growing older.
The philosophy of the Glenwood community is to establish and maintain services of care and support, which includes meeting the resident’s spiritual and welfare needs. This shall be done without distinction of race, creed, nationality, or opinion.
It is the individual's choice and, where appropriate, the choice of their family, to select a Rest Home which provides a high standard of care in a safe, supportive environment where privacy and independence are safeguarded.
People who select Glenwood as their place of residence, have the right to high standards of care, support, and respect, and this can only be met by the working together of the board, staff and the residents' families, working alongside medical advisers, for a better understanding of the ageing process and the associated limitations.
The philosophy of the Glenwood community is to establish and maintain services of care and support, which includes meeting the resident’s spiritual and welfare needs. This shall be done without distinction of race, creed, nationality, or opinion.
It is the individual's choice and, where appropriate, the choice of their family, to select a Rest Home which provides a high standard of care in a safe, supportive environment where privacy and independence are safeguarded.
People who select Glenwood as their place of residence, have the right to high standards of care, support, and respect, and this can only be met by the working together of the board, staff and the residents' families, working alongside medical advisers, for a better understanding of the ageing process and the associated limitations.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 12 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No - Please contact Manager to view |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $15.00/day up to $15.00/day as at 18 Jun 2025 |
| 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 |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "... kind, compassionate and respectful care". "...courtesy and respect" "Glenwood has a nice feel and atmosphere" "The staff are friendly, everyone smiles." "I love it here!" "Clean and welcoming" |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 168 | Yes | Clinical Care Manager on site 40 hours per week. Registered Nurses are available 24 hours per day across the 7 day week. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 67+ | Yes | Caregivers undertake the Careerforce Programme of study to enhance their skills and professional care and attend educational in-services when they are held. |
| Physiotherapist | 2 | Yes | Physiotherapist visits twice a week. The physiotherapist provides individual assessments and leads group exercise routines regularly. |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Available as required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | Available as required | |
| Diversional Therapist | 25 | Yes | A fully trained Diversional Therapist works alongside our Activities Co-ordinator. They alternate duties so we have activities every day of the week - including weekends! |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 25 | Yes | We provide a wide range of activities, including outings, visits from talented entertainers, games, quizzes, and "special events" are our trademark. Individual interests are catered for. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser visits once a week and attend to our residents hair in our purpose-built salon. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist services the home every 6 weeks. Podiatrists are available outside regular visits, by arrangement. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our Dietitian consults with us on a regular basis to ensure meals are balanced, nutritious, and well presented. Our catering staff ensure individual needs are being met. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Glenwood accesses advice from a clinical experts to ensure our standards are maintained to a very high level. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We can meet specific needs on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Glenwood's chaplain is available on a regular basis and on request. Our residents are encouraged to maintain links with their own church. Various churches offer services in-house for those unable to go to church. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | 'Friends of Glenwood' is a voluntary group that provides special events for residents. These include games days, a mid-winter dinner, a Christmas party to name a few. Glenwood is grateful for the time and resources this group offers. | |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Non Applicable |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Non Applicable |
| Wound Care | Yes | available as needed |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | as required |
| Continence Advice | Yes | as required |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | as required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | as required |
| Infection Control | Yes | as required |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Manager and registered nursing staff have extensive aged care experience. |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Interconnecting rooms which share an ensuite are suitable for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Thirty-eight of our rooms have a shared or individual ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A bird aviary and fish tank at reception. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All bedrooms have a phone extension, and residents are welcome to arrange an external phone line if wished. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Our warm and sunny home suits most people, and residents are able to adjust the temperature in their bedroom using their heat pump remote to suit their requirements. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a number of lounges around the Home, and our internal courtyard is a popular sitting area when weather permits. The sunny northwest library is a favourite spot as it looks towards the local hills and mountains. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Our activities staff inspire our residents to be busy and active. Many planned trips provide enjoyment for our residents |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a number of rooms available for use, including a Community Room, and several lounge and sitting areas scattered throughout the Home, as well as a mid-sized lounge in the Kowhai wing. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | A quarterly newsletter is distributed amongst family and friends of Glenwood. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Beautiful grounds which blend in with the surrounding community. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | One outdoor area is designated for those residents who smoke. No smoking indoors is allowed. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Special Features
| Glenwood Home is a well-established Aged Care facility in Timaru, which boasts a solid reputation for a high level of professional care from our trained and dedicated staff. We are very proud of our home, and strive to ensure that every resident 's individual needs are met. Our Home was redeveloped in 2005, and we have a sunny, modern, warm purpose-built Rest Home that our residents enjoy. The special character and relaxed atmosphere is apparent to visitors immediately - visitors are welcome anytime and should feel just as 'at home' as our residents do. |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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We have a great variety of interests and activities in the Home. Our activity programme is both varied and full. Art, bowls, church services, music and entertainment, crafts and housie, newspaper reading, exercises, frequent trips, including shopping expeditions form some of our regular activity. Letters, photos, e-letters to and from family and friends are ways to keep in touch with loved ones. Our activities staff are able to facilitate this for each resident. Reading, including Big Print Books for those with visual impairment are on hand in our well-stocked library. A sunny conservatory area provides an area with a restful view. A spacious community room contains a pool table and dart board for group and team activities. |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | The Home and Village complex is managed by Hayley Dyce, Acting General Manager along with Kim Harris, Interim Clinical Manager. They are supported by 60 staff including registered nurses on site 24/7, along with well-trained and professional caregivers. We also employ administration, kitchen, laundry, cleaning, gardening and maintenance staff. | |
| Details about meals | Our modern kitchen provides all our meals and baking on-site, catering for our resident's individual needs. Our Head Chef and kitchen staff are dedicated to providing nutritious, tasty, and appealing meals. Menus are checked by a Dietitian to ensure standards are maintained and special diets are available. | |
| Visitor information | Please speak to a Manager if you wish to visit outside the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday. Doors are locked at 5pm for the safety and security of residents and staff. | |
| Associated Complexes | Glenwood Cottages - There are 17 one-bedroom cottages on our site, which provide an independent living option for people in retirement. These can be purchased at a very competitive price. | |
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Updated: 8 Apr 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Organised as required |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Organised on request |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Swedish | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | Staff member is of Thai descent. |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Glenwood was established by the Anglican and Methodist churches of Timaru. However, we cater for all residents as individuals, and support any religious affiliations. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Spiritualist/New Age | Yes | |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | Bus, taxi service readily available. Staff can sometimes assist with transport if time allows. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Dairy, BP, takeaway shop, hairdresser. |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Highfield Village Mall - supermarket, hairdresser, pharmacy, NZ Post, café. |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Westend park by Highfield Mall, Aorangi Stadium - a recreation and sporting facility including a gym. |
| Library | 2.50 Km | Comprehensive children's and adults library in the centre of town by the museum and other public facilities. The library has wonderful supply of low vision texts, and other resources suitable for people with visual or hearing impairments. |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have one fully qualified Diversional Therapist and one Activities Coordinator who has completed a substantial number of papers toward this qualification. |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 8 Dec 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.