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Westmar Senior Care Centre

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At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Westmar Senior Care Centre
Category
Rest Home
Address
12 Kimberley Road
Darfield
Darfield 7510
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Carol Drewery - (03) 318 8206
Owner
Michael and Carol Drewery - (03) 318 8206
Other services
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Westmar has an open door policy We treat our residents with respect. Our staff are well trained and take pride to deliver the very best of care.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 15
Vacancy No
NO PREMIUM ROOM RATES APPLY and a Double room available for a couple
Impending vacancy No - Please phone 0221926255
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation 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 No
Updated: 28 Mar 2024
Testimonials
Testimonials
Our most sincere and heartfelt thanks for the loving care and attention given to Nan during her stay at Westmar. It was also a comfort to us to know that she was being so well looked after. Your kindness will always be remembered.


Dear Westmar Thankyou all at Westmar Senior Care for the wonderful care you have given Mum we appreciate all you do. For allowing us to come and go at odd hours and letting us help in some way. Her life has been richer for your friendship. DW ' Hartlea ' Darfield.
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes Respite care is available please phone to discuss your requirements.
Carer Support Yes Private or Subsidised beds are available from time to time please phone manager to discuss
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Special Features
Special Features
Westmar is a family owned and managed Rest home with a homely, country atmosphere with huge community support. We are known for our outstanding menu of home cooked quality meals.
We believe in treating our Residents with Respect and maintaining a sense of purpose.
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A fully qualified Diversional therapist who creates group or individual activities, which include aromatherapy, hand massages, quizzes, outings, indoor bowls, music appreciation, sing a long sessions, exercises, garden , indoor games, library, meal options (diabetic or special needs catered for), outdoor games, videos, ,newspaper reading, shopping, Art painting class and Flower arranging.
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact the Manager for all fee-related questions.
Staffing qualifications and details Fully trained staff, kind and caring. Exceeds MOH standards for staff requirements
Details about meals Our home cooked meals are fresh and varied. We cater for vegetarian, diabetic and special dietary requirements if needed. We pride our service as excellent in this area.
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes Regular in house church groups who cater for all denominations.
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km
Shops 0.50 Km
Mall 0.00 Km
Parks 0.50 Km
Library 1.00 Km
Updated: 29 Jul 2016
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Updated: 29 Jul 2016

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