Selwyn Wilson Carlile Village

HOSPITAL ACCOMODATION
- at Selwyn Wilson Carlile, Hamilton, with the Selwyn Foundation Group

Selwyn Wilson Carlile is a retirement village managed by the Selwyn Foundation Group - offering Hospital Care, Rest Home Accommodation, and Respite Care - all set in beautifully kept grounds at 562 Grey Street, Hamilton East.

We are on an attractive, level site not far from Memorial Park and the magnificent Waikato River.

Located within 1.5kms of Hamilton East Shopping, Medical Centre and Churches, there is also a pharmacy, café and convenience shopping within easy walking distance.

Our Hospital has 16 'premium' single bedrooms with ensuites, and some 'standard' rooms.

Built on the same level means residents in the hospital and rest home have easy access to seating in the small alcoves off the corridors, as well as to the main lounge adjacent to the dining room.

Selwyn Wilson Carlile Village also has a number of attractive brick Villas for independent living and its Rest Home has accomodation for 30 residents.


WE CARE
Our aim is to provide a warm and friendly homely environment. Caregivers and other staff are trained to meet the particular needs of those in their care. Selwyn Wilson Carlile provides a varied, interesting and meaningful activities programme, planned by our Diversional Therapist who is assisted by an Activities Coordinator and volunteers.

(Diversional Therapy involves designing programmes to meet the needs of the people. The aim is to reassure or stimulate our residents and day care people, while at the same time enabling them to maintain as much independence, dignity and self-esteem as possible.)

Although our doctor visits regularly, some residents may prefer to have their own GP call on them as required.

We want all our people to have an enjoyable time. Our Care Manager is happy to meet with you, and to talk over any concerns you may have. It is appreciated if you take the time to make an appointment - telephone 07 838 1562.

For RESIDENTS - MAKING YOU AT HOME
This is your home and you are free to come and go as you please. There is open visiting at Selwyn Wilson Carlile - your family and friends are always made very welcome.

Please feel encouraged to bring such personal things as some of your furniture, pictures, photographs, treasured mementos and your own television.

AMENITIES
Our convenience store opens weekly to cater for your basic shopping needs. (Staff will buy in special items at your request.) Wilson Carlile has its own library and chapel on site.

HERE FOR YOU
Our friendly receptionist is able to help residents in many ways, including . . .
- Arranging to have your newspaper delivered to your room.
- Help to manage your money, through operating a personal petty cash account
- Supplying stamps, basic stationery items and helping with overseas mailing, or private phone set up
- Transport needs for specialist appointments.
- Arranging appointments with our hairdressers, the podiatrist, physiotherapist

All diets and appetites are catered for. You are also welcome to have family or a guest for lunch at a small charge payable to reception.
Church services are open to residents, friends and family of all denominations. Our chaplain is available for your spiritual needs.

ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
People participating in the Activities programme have the opportunity to make new friendships as they join with our Residents in the numerous activities which are provided for the enjoyment and well-being of our people. These may include . . .

- Daily exercises.
- Cooking and preserving
- Newspaper and poetry reading.
- Storytelling
- Quizzes and intellectual afternoons.
- Housie, cards and board games.
- Long bowls
- Music, choir and sing-a-long sessions
- Arts and crafts,
- Regular mini-bus trips and outings – as seats are available.
- Spiritual Services in our Chapel
- Frequent visits from entertainers and concert parties.
- Interaction with other Rest Homes
- Television
- ‘Happy Hours’, Birthday and other Celebrations.

THE SELWYN FOUNDATION GROUP – AN OVERVIEW and VISION STATEMENT
- The Selwyn Foundation has been around for over 63 years.

Selwyn’s residents mirror New Zealand society as a whole, having people from all kinds of backgrounds, life experiences and interests. These days, people entering our retirement villages are older - now that people are living and remaining active for much longer.

Nevertheless, people residing in Rest Homes as well as those living independently, are encouraged to live as full a life as is humanly possible through maintaining existing links with community activities such as the RSA Club, local churches, Probus, U3A and sports clubs. Organised activities are on offer too – and managers are always interested in hearing of new ideas for activities, outings and social gatherings.

Today’s retirement villages are the culmination of over 50 years of progress. It was towards the late 1940s that the Anglican Church’s Auckland City Mission became very concerned about the plight of elderly people to cope in sometimes dilapidated houses, often too large for them once children had grown up and moved away.

The Mission had already done considerable work with older people by 1954 when the first 20 retired people became residents at Selwyn Village in Point Chevalier. This was the first rest home and retirement complex of its kind built in New Zealand. It still exists, although almost grown beyond recognition.

In 1967, the Mission arranged for the creation of The Selwyn Foundation as a separate charitable trust, specifically set up to look after this special concern for the needs of older people in our society.

Named after George Augustus Selwyn, first Anglican Bishop of New Zealand, the Foundation is an independent perpetual trust and not-for-profit organisation. Selwyn owns or manages retirement facilities in Northland, throughout greater Auckland and in the Waikato. It continues to grow and flourish - it is here to stay!

The Selwyn Foundation Group invites you to take a closer look at our commitment to Christian values, quality care, accommodation and services, which continue to make us a leader in the provision of a wide range of accommodation and service options for the elderly in New Zealand.

It is committed to promoting the health and wellbeing of all residents through the ‘Selwyn Way’ wellness concept.

The Selwyn Foundation Group owns and manages a number of facilities throughout the North Island, and is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of aged care in New Zealand.

PEOPLE
We place a high value on honesty and mutual respect. We strive to see our people fulfilled through the creation of work environments, where openness, communication, teamwork and safety are paramount. Our staff and volunteers share a specific interest in older adults, and undertake ongoing training in the particular needs of those in their care.

STEWARDSHIP
We strive to achieve excellence, continually seeking means for improvement and innovation in our care and services. Furthermore, we will, with integrity, adopt the highest standards of ethical behaviour in all our activities: care, legal, financial, environmental and all business practices.