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Ashwood Park Rest home Blenheim
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Ashwood Park Rest home Blenheim
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 118-130 Middle Renwick Road
Blenheim - DHB
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- (03) 577 9990
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Ross and Toni Bisset - 03 5779990 exten 235
- Owner
- Arvida Group Limited - 03 5779990 exten 217
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Description
PHILOSOPHY: Each resident will enjoy the highest standard of care, companionship, security. At the same time, maintain each resident's privacy, dignity, respect, family involvement, cultural and religious beliefs, independence, involvement in decisions which affect their quality of life - in the best possible facility and environment.
Our Purpose:
IS TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS FACILITY AND REMAIN A LEADING PROVIDER OF AGED CARE WITHIN THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT.
TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH RESIDENTS.
TO PROVIDE CARE BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE VILLAGE.
TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF HARMONY AND RESPECT BETWEEN STAFF / RESIDENTS / FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Our Purpose:
IS TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS FACILITY AND REMAIN A LEADING PROVIDER OF AGED CARE WITHIN THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT.
TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH RESIDENTS.
TO PROVIDE CARE BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE VILLAGE.
TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF HARMONY AND RESPECT BETWEEN STAFF / RESIDENTS / FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 47 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | clinical manager available Monday - Friday. Registered Nurse input available 24 hrs | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | As required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Trained Diversional Therapist | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | 3 Activity Co-ordinators within the facility | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdressing salon available Monday - Friday | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | six weekly visits | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | As required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly Service | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Trained Care Staff Quality Assurance Manager Assistant Manger Accounts Manager Receptionist | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite care available - please phone to make bookings |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | bookings welcomed |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Nurse call system in both bedroom and ensuites to ensure resdent safety. All rroms are fully furnishd, residents are welcome to bring there own if preferred. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | THE MAJORITY OF ALL ROOMS HAVE A FULL ENSUITE (TOILET/SHOWER) WITH JUST A HANDFUL OF ROOMS WITH TOILET ONLY. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Furniture is provided however residents may wish to bring own |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hour daily |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone available. Private line at Resident's request. Please note this is an additional cost. Sky TV available at residents request (additonal cost) |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident / family meeting held quarterly. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Quarterly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Ashwood Park rest home provides a number of areas for your comfort including four separate lounges, a library and eight sitting areas |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly |
| Rural Setting | Yes | The facility is located and beautifully presneted in spacious park like grounds. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Covered outdoor area provided. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Out doors only |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Ashwood Park Retirement Village consists of 60 bed rest home / 40 bed hospital wing / 20 bed Dementia Unit / Studio / Apartments and Villas for independent living. Specifically designed as one of the main features of the Village, the rest home provides the 24hr nursing care and support facilities for the other sections of the Village. Each part of the home has been designed to give the best of care and facilities and as well as maintaining residents independence and dignity.
When entering the main entrance residents are greeted with the warm spacious reception, sky lights throughout provide natural light to complement the light pastel colours within the home. The furniture and fittings are of a luxury standard to complement the many features of the home. Ashwood believes that you deserve the best in your retirement. |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES
An important part of the Village is the ongoing activities to motivate and entertain residents, not only of the rest home but also of the Studio units and Villas. All are designed to meet the individual needs of all residents who wish to participate. An activities officer will co-ordinate the following programmes: · Exercise/housie etc · Visiting entertainers · Mini bus trips/picnics/shopping trips · Regular church services · A full and varied social programme |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals are cooked on the premises to provide nutritional meals. Good old fashioned home cooked meals are an important part of ensuring residents maintain good health. Menus are changed regularly and with each season to ensure full variety. Special dietary needs are catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Care within the home will be unsurpassed: · 24 hr nursing care · Registered nursing staff to carry out full assessment and ongoing monitoring of each individual resident · The ability to consult your own doctor or the resident doctor as necessary. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please see the Manager for details. | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Hungarian | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | |
| Shops | 0.10 km | Cafe, Supermarket, Post Shop, hair salon, doctors surgery across the road. Speights ale house |
| Mall | 0.10 km | Springlands Mall situated across the road. |
| Parks | 0.20 km | Ashwood Park is situated in park like grounds near the Rose Gardens, Pollard Park and river reserves. |
| Library | 1.00 km | Public Library in town centre. On site library. |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | 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 | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 7 Nov 2016 | ||