Irwell Resthome

To be discussed during the admission process.

We have a six week menu that is flexible to accommodate special functions, dietary needs, weather/climate changes. Our menus are audited as per the Ministry guidelines.

Our Rest Home is a privately owned and operated Rest Home, one of the last privately owned rest homes in the Wellington area.
The Manager John and his wife Heather are at the Rest Home daily ensuring the day to day running always go smoothly.
We have a highly qualified Staff member who lives at the Rest Home being available if urgent situations arise overnight.

John and Heather built the Rest Home 27 years ago, some of our Staff have worked with us for 26 years.

We have a low staff turnover, this is a reflection of how Management and Staff have excellent working relationships.

Activity programme runs 7 days a week with a variety of things to keep minds active.
Age Concern are available when requested or a need is seen.
Alzheimer's Society provide talks to staff and families.
Arthritis society available for support.
Big print books a large selection is available in one of the Library areas.
Bingo is played
Blind Foundation is available when required - they provide the talking books service.
Board games, ludo, snakes & ladders, chess to name a few are played.
Bowls are played
Canine friends visit
Cards games are played
Chapel, church services are held by local churches.
Classical, 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's music is played, discs are also available if residents wish to play them in their own room.
Concerts are held regularly, local schools and service clubs come and entertain us.
Crafts are held during our activities programme.
Dancing is a regular thing, it helps with stiff joints, and is a fun thing to do.
Electric beds are available in certain situations.
Email services are available.
Entertainers visit Irwell regularly.
Entertainment is provided in the activity programme.
Exercises are held daily, these exercises benefit all who attend.
Games are played, teams are formed, great rivalry.
Garden there are gardens that can be walked around.
Gardening is undertaken by those who wish to, there are raised beds for ease of use.
Greypower are accessed if and when required.
Happy Hour occurs twice weekly at no extra cost.
Housie is held weekly
Indoor Games form part of the activity programme
Internet is available - if you have your own computer Wifi is available in all bedrooms.
Jigsaw puzzles - there is a large selection suitable for all abilities.
Library - there are two libraries that have a wide and varied selection of books.
Lectures are held every Saturday.
We have a good Man/Woman ratio
Minibus - there is a minibus that takes residents on outings.
Minigolf - is played as part of the activities programme
Movies are watched - residents choice
Music - is played daily.
Newspaper reading - occurs as part of the activities programme.
Outings - residents are taken out for drives around the local area and further afield.
Parties - any excuse to hold a party where we all dress up and have FUN!!! Parties are usually theme days that coorespond with event days. (Valentines Day, Easter, St Patricks etc).
Pastoral care - we are not affiliated with any Church group but have contact details for all known groups in our area.
Pianist - come and entain us.
Picnic facilities - we have outdoor areas that are available.
Quizzes - regular quizzes are held with prizes
Reading - there are quiet areas of the rest home where residents are able to read. Staff are available to read to residents if this is needed.
Shopping - if residents need to go shopping this can be arranged.
Sing-a-longs occur daily
Vegetarian, Vegans, Gluten-free plus cultural limited dietary requirements - all their dietary needs are met.
Views - pleasant views from almost every window.