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Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201 - Postal Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201 - DHB
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- (03) 577 5208
- Fax
- (03) 577 5085
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Naomi Nailer - 021 1366504
- Owner
- Chris Thornley - 021 709 626
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Description
Springlands Lifestyle Village offers a boutique environment for discerning couples and individuals looking for a retirement lifestyle second to none. Our philosophy of care can be summed up in one simple phrase “As much, or as little, as you require”.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have twenty-two resthome rooms which have ensuite and flat screen TV with five Freeview channels. The studios are slightly larger than the rooms and have Tea and Coffee making facilities. The other 6 stuido are much larger and come complete with kitchenette. There are currently limited vacancies in rooms and studios. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 21 Mar 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24hrs/7days | Yes | Lucy Moore is the Clinical Nurse Manager. She is a qualified Clinical Charge Nurse with more than 20 years experience across a wide range of both New Zealand and international clinical hospital environments, and UK private nursing homes. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A team of 25 experienced and hard working Caregivers who enjoy their jobs and love working in Aged Care and take very good care of the Residents. Most of these Caregivers are long standing members of the team. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | On-site Salon, bookings required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Dietitian | No | The menu is reviewed annually by a Dietitian/Nutritionist. | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms and studios are single and include a flat screen TV with five Freeview channels. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms and studios have ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some of our Residents have their have their own pets and we are happy to negotiate this with you. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Some rooms have this capability |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | During the day or in the evening, enjoy the company of fellow guests in the lounge complete with large screen television, Sky TV, gas fire and luxurious lounge suites. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are planned by our Activities Coordinator, input from Residents is encouraged to make sure we cater for everyone. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We provide an outdoor covered area for smokers. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Springlands Lifestyle Village offers a bespoke retirement option for those of you who like the best. Set in mature park like surroundings, bordered by the beautiful spring fed Murphy’s stream meandering through rose gardens, lilies and iris. With views to Springlands Green, the Richmond Ranges and the Wither Hills you can laze your days away watching the seasons change and feel at one with the beautiful landscaped gardens inspired by leading landscape designer Ben McMaster. This beautiful setting sets the scene for the architecturally designed individual apartments and care studios that are contained within an elegant and luxuriously appointed building designed to meet your every need. |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Board games, Classical Music, Digital camera, Email, Entertainment, Games, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Internet, Library, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Sky TV, Shopping |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | All meals are prepared on-site in our kitchen using fresh, locally sourced produce whenever possible. While the menu is officially reviewed every 12 months by a nutritionist/dietitian our staff are constantly seeking feedback and input from Residents. Residents who are on one of our Premium Care Packages are offered a 2 choice meal option Monday to Sunday. All Residents are offered a choice breakfast | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We are a boutique facility and we pride ourselves on the level of care our staff provide. It is important to all of our staff that you feel welcome and comfortable in your new home. | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Finnish | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations welcome. |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | The Blenheim Bus North Route passes the Village along Middle Renwick Road with the choice of two stops within easy walking distance. The service operates on the hour between 9.40am and 2.40pm Monday to Friday excluding Public Holidays. | |
| Mall | Springlands Shopping Centre is within walking distance and provides; a doctors surgery, chemist, post office, bank, cafe, garden centre and supermarket. | |
| Parks | Springlands Lifestyle Village is located directly across Murphys Creek from beautiful Springlands Green. The lounge opens up onto a large deck which looks out over the creek and Springlands Green. | |
| Library | We have three comfortable libraries with a wide selection of books available onsite. We also provide a computer and internet access for Residents in the library. | |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 24 Aug 2018 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
