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Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 24 Alma Street
Regional Southland
Wyndham - Postal Address
- 24 Alma Street, Wyndham 9831
- DHB
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- (03) 206 4901
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Annette Sinclair
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Description
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 DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2012 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 23 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We currently have six single rooms with ensuite available. We also have one double room with ensuite which is suitable for a couple. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2017 | |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | End of Life/Palliative Care |
| Whanau Room | No | No offical Whanau room but will accomodate families as requested. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their favourite pictures, furniture and personal belongings. |
| 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 | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | No | But family reviews completed regularly |
| Newsletter | Yes | Occasional |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Our sunny and spacious lounges and dining area provide ample room for relaxation, entertainment and activities. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular rest home bus outings are organised. |
| 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 | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Jun 2012 | ||
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 | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | All of our caregiving staff receive training in aged care. |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Current member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association. |
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||