Westmar Senior Care Centre
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Westmar Senior Care Centre
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 12 Kimberley Road
Darfield
Darfield 7510 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
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
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 14 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Please phone 03 318 8206 |
| Premium Room 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 | Yes |
| Updated: 27 May 2022 | |
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
| 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 | 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 | 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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
| 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 RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
