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Shona McFarlane Retirement Village
At a glance
- Name
- Shona McFarlane Retirement Village
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 66 Mabey Road
Avalon
Lower Hutt 5011 - DHB
- Hutt Valley
- Phone
- (04) 577 1090
- Fax
- (04) 567 3426
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tracey Sprott - (04) 577 1090
- Owner
- Ryman Healthcare
- Clinical Manager:
- Dorien Preston
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Description
Named after the internationally acclaimed artist, writer and broadcaster, Shona McFarlane Retirement Village provides a full range of retirement lifestyle options along with the very best of resthome and hospital care from our friendly and caring staff.
Located on the Mabey Road in Lower Hutt, the village encompasses views of the Western Hills, and enjoys easy access to the many parks and river walks along the beautiful Hutt River.
The village features the latest designs in retirement living including Independent Townhouses, Serviced Apartments and a Care Centre set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.
The resort-style facilities include a hair salon, library, all-weather bowling green, gymnasium, dining room, bar, lounge and even and indoor heated swimming pool and spa! There is so much for residents to enjoy, along with many outings and events.
Living at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village isn't about slowing down, it's about having time to do so much more!
We welcome your call.
Located on the Mabey Road in Lower Hutt, the village encompasses views of the Western Hills, and enjoys easy access to the many parks and river walks along the beautiful Hutt River.
The village features the latest designs in retirement living including Independent Townhouses, Serviced Apartments and a Care Centre set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.
The resort-style facilities include a hair salon, library, all-weather bowling green, gymnasium, dining room, bar, lounge and even and indoor heated swimming pool and spa! There is so much for residents to enjoy, along with many outings and events.
Living at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village isn't about slowing down, it's about having time to do so much more!
We welcome your call.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 43 |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2017 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We are able to access the expert advice of a nurse practitioner should this be required. | |
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our resthome has a full time registered nurse dedicated to this area, as well as a highly skilled Clinical Manager, who overviews the clinical care of all residents in the resthome. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | As much as possible, the same caregivers will care for you each shift so they will get to know you well. All our caregivers are supported to undertake training in care of the older person. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | There is a physiotherapist who visits our facililty regularly and will review residents as required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have a dedicated Activities Coordinator in the resthome who works 5 days per week and delivers a wide range of activities for the resident to participate in should they wish. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a fully equiped hairdressing salon on site. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | We welcome visitors to our resthome and should you require the services of specialists we will assist you in accessing the appropriate people to meet your requirements. | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | As we also have a hospital associated with this resthome we have registered nurses available 24 hours per day and the expertise available to met all your needs. Please talk directly with Tracey Sprott for more information. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | As required |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2014 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | ||
Special Features
| Ryman have now introduced a new initiative of providing Resthome Level care in our Serviced Apartments. Please contact the village for information. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| Shona McFarlane Retirement Village offers a complete range of activities and events in and around the village and 7 days a week. We have dedicated staff committed to putting together a programme to the benefit of all of our residents. Please enquire for more information. |
| Updated: 4 Apr 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Shona McFarlane pride themselves on the wonderful array of meals and delights from the talented chefs and kitchen staff on site at the village. | |
| Staffing Details | Dedicated staff are on hand 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. | |
| Associated Complexes | A member of the Ryman Healthcare Group | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please enquire for further information | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Shona | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2011 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We respect all denominations |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Across the road from entrance | |
| Shops | Across the road from entrance | |
| Mall | 2.00 km | Queensgate Mall |
| Parks | Avalon Park next door | |
| Library | 2.00 km | Beside town hall |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 20 Jun 2014 | ||