Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 24 Alma Street
Wyndham
Wyndham 9831 - Postal Address
- 24 Alma Street
Wyndham 9831 - Region
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Renatta Hardy
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Winner of the 2018 Excellence in Care Invacare Small Operator Award and the overall Supreme Award at the 2018 NZ Aged Care Association National Conference, the Wyndham & Districts Community Rest Home is 23 bed residential care home located in rural southland. We are an incorporated Society and a registered charity which is overseen by a volunteer board of local business people. Our philosophy is to provide our residents with the highest standard of care in a warm, friendly environment and to provide privacy, comfort and dignity.
Our community is proud of its Home. We are small, friendly and have an established reputation for rural hospitality.
Our community is proud of its Home. We are small, friendly and have an established reputation for rural hospitality.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 14 Sep 2018 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We currently have 5 rooms with ensuite available. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Resthome level |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $20.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 08 Nov 2023 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 7 Dec 2023 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour registered nurse cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator works Monday - Friday, providing regular outings, entertainment and activities. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser visits weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly podiatrist visits. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Home cooked meals with dietary and individual preferences catered for. Our large vegetable gardens supply our kitchen. Home baking. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly devotional services are provided by local churches. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Our Friends of the Home Committee provides baking, entertainment and activities based around the needs of our residents. | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | |||
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: 19 Mar 2013 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their favourite pictures, furniture and personal belongings. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We are happy to have phone lines installed but at residents cost. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi access throughout the facility. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Our sunny and spacious lounges and dining area provide ample room for relaxation, entertainment and activities. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | End of Life/Palliative Care |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular rest home bus outings are organised. |
| Whānau Room | No | No offical Whanau room but will accomodate families as requested. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | No | But family reviews completed regularly |
| Newsletter | Yes | Occasional |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are located in rural Wyndham. The surrounding gardens provide a tranquil setting. Our residents are encouraged to maintain links with the community. Friends and family are welcome to visit and enjoy our facilities at their convenience. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In a designated outside area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Croatian | Yes | |
| Dalmatian | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Oct 2023 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Jun 2012 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | |
| Shops | 0.00 Km | |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.00 Km | |
| Updated: Unknown | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Current member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association. |
| Other details | Yes | The Wyndham Home is the 2018 winner of the Excellence in Care Invacare Small Operator Award and was awarded the Excellence in Care Supreme Award Winner at the 2018 New Zealand Aged Care Association National Conference |
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| Updated: 14 Sep 2018 | ||
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