Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Springlands Lifestyle Village - Blenheim
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 5 Battys Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Naomi Nailer - 03 577 5208
- Owner
- Metlifecare - 0800 909 303
- Nurse Manager
- Gert Aliping
- Sales Executive
- Naomi Nailer - 03 577 5208
Other services
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Springlands Lifestyle Village is part of Metlifecare, offering a boutique village environment in the heart of Blenheim. Our care is deeply personal and personalised. We support every resident to live a fulfilling life in a safe and welcoming setting that feels like home where you can continue doing the things you love.
We take time to get to know you, so we can better support and care for you. With the comfort and security of 24/7 excellent clinical care and an activity calendar with a great variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to connect with like-minded souls who share your passions.
Explore how our Aged Residential Care can support you: https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/aged-care
We take time to get to know you, so we can better support and care for you. With the comfort and security of 24/7 excellent clinical care and an activity calendar with a great variety, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to connect with like-minded souls who share your passions.
Explore how our Aged Residential Care can support you: https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/aged-care
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| We have twenty three rooms and all of which have ensuite and flat screen TV with five Freeview channels. The current rooms available can also be used as swing respite care. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $25.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 03 Apr 2024 |
| 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: 17 Apr 2024 | |
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| We have Care Studios available for purchase with care packages designed to suit the individual as well as being certified for Resthome Level Care | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 17 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24hrs/7days | Yes | Gert Aliping is our Care Service Manager with many years of experience in the Aged Care Sector. She is supported by a team of very experienced and passionate Registered Nurses |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A team of 25 experienced and hard working Caregivers majority level 3 and level 4 trained. They pride themselves on the Care we provide to our Residents. These Caregivers are lead by a team of experienced Registered Nurses on-site 24/7. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Staff will arrange as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | 2 Qualified & Registered Diversional Therapists are on-site running a variety of activities across the Resthome and Hospital Wings | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | On-site Salon, bookings required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits site every 3-4 weeks, Staff will arrange appointment times as required. | |
| Dietitian | No | The menu is reviewed annually by a Dietitian/Nutritionist. | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite Care available depending on vacancies. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Depending on vacancies |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms and studios are single with ensuites and include a flat screen TV |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms and studios have ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | As per Clinical Care Plans |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | Wi-fi access in each room - at own individual cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | In some rooms this is possible. In other rooms the heating is adjusted at a central location. |
| 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. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are planned by our Activities Coordinator, input from Residents is encouraged to make sure we cater for everyone. |
| Whānau 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: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Special Features
| Springlands Lifestyle Village is a Privately owned Village, offering a boutique 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: 17 Aug 2022 |
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, Rugby games |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We are a privately owned 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. | |
| 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 24 months by a nutritionist/dietitian our staff are constantly seeking feedback and input from Residents. Residents are given a choice breakfast, daily | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations welcome. |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
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 a three comfortable libraries to choose from with a wide selection of books available onsite. We also provide a computer and internet access for Residents in the library. | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Proud sponsors of the Graeme Dingle Foundation and the Mako's Rugby team |
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| Updated: 17 Aug 2022 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.