Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 51 and 16 Helston Road
Johnsonville
Wellington 6037 - Postal Address
- 51 Helston Road
Paparangi
Wellington 6037 - DHB
- Capital & Coast
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Bernadette Morriss (Interim Manager)
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central, trading as Enliven
Other services
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Cashmere Home is a long-standing community icon. Here, residents are supported to continue doing the things they love, while we provide the very best in clinical care. Residents enjoy the vibrant, warm and welcoming community where there is always something happening.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home are fully registered Eden Alternative homes – just a few in New Zealand.
That means we operate a truly elder-directed philosophy of care that ensures elders at Cashmere have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home. Residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Cashmere nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day. Our doctor (GP) visits at least twice per week and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met. Of course, if you have other health needs, such as physiotherapy, we can usually arrange for a health professional to visit Cashmere.
SERVICES
Cashmere Heights Home provides rest home level care, while sister site Cashmere Home provides mainly hospital-level care. We can also accommodate day guests, short-term respite and health recovery.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Cashmere, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
You’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Cashmere. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home are fully registered Eden Alternative homes – just a few in New Zealand.
That means we operate a truly elder-directed philosophy of care that ensures elders at Cashmere have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home. Residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Cashmere nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day. Our doctor (GP) visits at least twice per week and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met. Of course, if you have other health needs, such as physiotherapy, we can usually arrange for a health professional to visit Cashmere.
SERVICES
Cashmere Heights Home provides rest home level care, while sister site Cashmere Home provides mainly hospital-level care. We can also accommodate day guests, short-term respite and health recovery.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Cashmere, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
You’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Cashmere. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 35 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 23 Nov 2021 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 29 Nov 2021 | |
Testimonials
| “The Cashmere staff are so caring, efficient and so concerned for your wellbeing. You get a smile every time they see you. They are so warm and nothing is too much trouble," says Thomas Martindale. |
| Updated: 27 Oct 2020 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 2 | Yes | Visits once per week |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Visits once per month | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 80 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits alternate Tuesday mornings | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits every six weeks | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 20 | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen cylinders and concentrators on site |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care in consultation with hospice coordinators |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have specialists available on call |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The Manager is also a Registered Nurse |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Subject to beds being available |
| Carer Support | Yes | Subject to beds being available |
| Private Paying | Yes | Subject to beds being available |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms at Cashmere Home can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Cashmere Home. Talk to us about the options available to you. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We believe pets can be both calming and energising. Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | No | We hope to be able to provide this service |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | At Cashmere Home you’ll enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and two central courtyard gardens. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Family Committee | No | Family meetings occur every 3 months where guest speakers are invited |
| Newsletter | Yes | Weekly newsflash on residents activities and happenings at Cashmere |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Cashmere Home is a fully registered Eden Alternative home – one of just a few in New Zealand. That means we operate a truly elder-directed philosophy of care that ensures elders at Cashmere Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home. Residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual. |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Cashmere Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Cashmere Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar. We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, a men’s club, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Interests and activities:, Activity programme, Advocate, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Vegetarian |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | A Registered Nurse is on duty at all times. We maintain a staffing ratio of 1 care worker for every 5 residents. | |
| Details about meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Hokkien | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sri Lankan | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
| Tuvalu | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Visits by Anglican Minister |
| Baptist | Yes | Once a month the members from the Baptist Church hold a Sunday afternoon service |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Roman Catholic Minister gives communion once a month |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Cashmere welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | The bus stops right outside Cashmere |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | |
| Mall | 1.50 Km | Johnsonville Mall |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | |
| Library | 2.00 Km | Johnsonville library |
| Updated: 18 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Cashmere has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 26 Apr 2017 | ||
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