Wakefield Homestead Ltd
At a glance
- Name
- Wakefield Homestead Ltd
- Category
- Supported Living
- Address
- Wakefield Homestead Ltd
10a Edward Street
Wakefield
Wakefield 7025 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Hilary Bird - 03 541 8995
- Owner
- Hilary Bird - 03 541 8995
- Wakefield Homestead Ltd
- Home - 03 5418995
- Hilary Bird
- Cell Phone - 0274409083
Other services
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Wakefield Homestead provides support for people who require help to be able to live independently as possible within the umbrella of the Homestead which is there to give extra support when needed. It's home for people from all walks of life we have no bias, remaining open minded with no judgments. If you feel your not getting the support you need then give us a ring and we may be able to help.
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 4o+ | Yes | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a great team of Caregivers here at Wakefield that are all trained and hold their certificates in care of our Elders and people with dementia. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a Physiotherapist right next door at the Wakefield Health Center. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We network through different organisations so a Occupational Therapist is available through arranged appointment's. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | The manager Hilary is a social worker and has a network of people available. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Holly is our Divisional Therapist and has an excellent program of activities and outings to keep everyone busy. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Yes we have a hair dresser who comes in and makes sure everyone is looking their best. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have a visiting Podiatrist | |
| Dietitian | No | Dietitian is available if needing to consult about special diets and menu reviews. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We work closely and network with many outside agencies, such as Aged Concern, Older Persons Mental Health, Alzheimer's Society Nelson, Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services and others. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have volunteers from the Wakefield community | |
| Updated: 21 Mar 2023 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | On a case to case basis |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | 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 | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | On a case to case basis |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Everyone is encouraged to make the home their home |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | If available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | There are regular resident meetings |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We work closely with Mental health Services. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | This is a case by case basis, if they don't wander or have aggression then they may be suitable to live with us. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | There is direct access to a lovely park from the Home. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Wakefield Homestead is a lovely rural home. We have a no uniform/name badge policy with a non-clinical approach. The Home is dedicated to finding natural ways of healing with the input from our local Medical center and pharmacist we can a provide a holistic approach to health and support. |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Animal Visits, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Support and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Email, Entertainment, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Golf, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, , Log fire, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Massage, Men, Outings, Park, Pianist, Petanque, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Reflexology, Roses, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos, Theatre |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Cost of Supported Living is $360.18 per week this fee includes your meals, wifi, laundry and if there are seats on the van you can go on outings. All the services you had at home can you can keep when you come in for support for example careers from outside agencies, hospice etc. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | All staff do on going training in support and all have their First Aid certificates | |
| Details about meals | All meals are homemade from start to service. We can provide for special diets. We also provide Meals on Wheels during the week, not on weekends or public holidays. | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baha'i | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Confucius | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Evangelical | Yes | |
| Hindu | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Muslim | Yes | |
| Jain | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Jewish | Yes | |
| Lutherism | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Orthodox Christian | Yes | |
| Pentecostal | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Ringatu | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Sikh | Yes | |
| Shinto | Yes | |
| Spiritualist/New Age | Yes | |
| Tao | Yes | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are open to any religious belief. You will need to make your own arrangements if your not Church of England or Roman Catholic as we do have people who come in to take a service involving these two faiths. |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 14.30 Km | We have the van that will take you into Richmond if you need to go shopping. Transport to Nelson needs to be prearranged |
| Shops | Shops are 2 mins walk | |
| Mall | 14.30 Km | Richmond |
| Parks | Right outside the Homestead | |
| Library | 5mins walk into the Village of Wakefield | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Alzheimer's Association Age concern Mental Health Services |
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| Updated: 11 Nov 2018 | ||