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Holmdene (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven care home)

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Holmdene (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven care home)
Category
Rest Home
Address
15 Elizabeth Street
Balclutha
Balclutha 9230
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Southern (Otago)
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Personnel
Manager
Elmer Rodriguez - (03) 418 1468
Owner
Presbyterian Support Otago - (03) 477 7115
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Holmdene is an integral part of the Balclutha township. It's a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven home where locals love to work and volunteer, supporting residents to be as independent as possible.

There's a shed where you can continue with woodwork projects, raised gardens where your gardening knowledge will be put to good use, and loyal staff around to help you achieve those things that are important in your life.

You will find life at Holmdene makes for happier, healthier living, no matter what your age. A sense of community; friends, family and whanau; giving and receiving; making decisions for yourself; and most of all, practical support when you need it.

Holmdene carries Ministry of Health four-year certification - confirming this popular home provides the very best care to residents.

Give Elmer Rodriguez, Manager of Holmdene a call on 03 418 1468 and come as see for yourself why an Enliven home is the right choice when seeking rest home and hospital care in Balclutha.

Holmdene also offers:
Hospital care

Enliven Services - Vaccination Policy
In line with Government requirements and PSO’s commitment to health and safety, all Enliven staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated. We would prefer that all residents are vaccinated, and we can facilitate this for those who are not yet vaccinated.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 9 Apr 2013
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 9
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy Yes - 0
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $20.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 01 Feb 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No
Updated: 28 Mar 2024
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Holmdene has Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The manager is an RN and holds a current annual Practising Certificate.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Yes Holmdene can access Accredited Age Concern volunteer visitors, however, Holmdene has it's own experienced volunteer team to assist where and when needed.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Holmdene welcomes visiting chaplains from the community
Updated: 30 Jul 2010
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Presbyterian Support Otago is moving towards the implementation of the Liverpool Care Pathway of palliative care, which is recognised as clinical best-practise in terms of end of life care.
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes Holmdene has a Clinical Coordinator who works Monday - Friday and oversees the nursing staff.
Updated: 12 Jun 2022
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Adjoining Rooms with shared ensuite
Ensuite Yes Shared ensuites
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes By arrangement
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Outings Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes Outdoor area available for smokers
Semi-Secure Yes Locked at night
Updated: 30 Jul 2010
Special Features
Special Features
The exceedingly high standard of meals is always commented on by Hilmdene residents and visitors alike, as is the high standard of care provided by a stable, dedicated staff.
Staffing levels are at the higher end for the sector, and a large percentage of caregivers have formal industry qualifications. A high level of physiotherapy input is also put in place, with a focus on maintaining or improving current mobility.

Holmdene is purpose-built and maintained to a high level, and residents have plenty of room in which to enjoy the wide range of activities continually available to them.

Community Meals on Wheels are provided from Holmdene which is linked physically to the Clutha Health First hospital.
Updated: 25 May 2016
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Maintaining regular sporting and community activity our individual residents had before moving to Holmdene, is encouraged. We believe residents should maintain the connection they had with their family, friends and community, and will do all we can to ensure those connections are kept.

In-house, we have an extensive activities programme that includes exercise, quiz sessions, newspaper readings, guest speakers and entertainers, and Happy Hour is a very popular event.

There is great emphasis on outings, undertaken in comfortable vans, with events ranging from concerts to garden visits.

Some residents prefer to undertake hobbies and interests privately, or on a one-to-one basis, and we are happy to accommodate them.
Updated: 30 Jul 2010
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Details are discussed at initial meetings
Staffing qualifications and details All Enliven homes have multi-disciplinary teams with staff focused on providing respectful, quality care to residents.
Details about meals Details re Meals All reasonable steps are taken to ensure residents have their food preferences respected. A dietician oversees the nutritional value of every meal and our highly experienced cooks create attractive meals from in-house commercial kitchens.
Associated Complexes Elmslie House, Ranui,Iona, Ross Home, St Andrews, Taieri Court, Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka Retirement Village, Ranui Court Retirement Village, Columba Court Retirement Village and Enliven day activity programmes.
Updated: 25 May 2016
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Other Information Yes English is spoken at all Presbyterian Support homes and hospitals. In some cases staff are able to converse in other languages.
Updated: 22 Jul 2010
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes All religious affiliations are respected. Some services are held in-house, at other times participation in community church services is encouraged.
Updated: 30 Jul 2010
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.00 Km Can be arranged.
Shops 0.00 Km Holmdene is in the shopping area of Balclutha
Mall 0.00 Km Sent and received on the premises
Parks 0.00 Km Nearby
Library Nearby
Updated: 30 Jul 2010
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Updated: 25 May 2016

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.