Birchleigh - Janefield (Specialist Dementia Care)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Birchleigh
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 77 Doon Street
Mosgiel
Mosgiel 9024 - Postal Address
- PO Box 328
Mosgiel 9053 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Malcolm Hendry (CEO)
Other services
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Birchleigh offers quality Rest Home, Hospital and Specialist Dementia care in a modern, purpose-built facility nestled within a tranquil garden setting.
We offer Long Stay and, where available, Respite Day Care and Carer Support Services.
Birchleigh’s caring team of Registered Nurses and Caregivers create an environment of respect, compassion and dignity for you and your family.
Birchleigh offers quality Rest Home, Hospital and Specialist Dementia care in a modern, purpose-built facility nestled within a tranquil garden setting.
We offer Long Stay and, where available, Respite Day Care and Carer Support Services.
Birchleigh’s caring team of Registered Nurses and Caregivers create an environment of respect, compassion and dignity for you and your family.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 21 Mar 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Vacancy | No |
| 0 | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 31 Oct 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Nurse Manager is on site from 8:00am-5:00pm Monday to Friday. We also have immediate access to an on call Registered Nurse 24 hrs/day from our adjoining Birchleigh Hospital unit. In addition, our Nurse Manager is also available on call as required. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | As required | Negotiable | We have access to a Nurse Practitioner Monday to Friday through District Health Board Mental Health Services Older People's Health. They are available for Consults, Reviews and Support. |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist is available through the District Health Board Community Services Team. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | An Occupational Therapist is available through the District Health Board Community Services Team. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We have access to a Social Worker through the District Health Board Older People's Health Service based on the resident's Needs Assessment. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have an in-house Diversional Therapist available 5 days per week with a programme specifically designed to meet the needs of dementia residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have in-house Activities Co-ordinators available 7 days per week offering individualised input to resident and group activities. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our on-site Hairdresser is available Tuesday to Friday. Residents pay for this service, but Birchleigh covers all the overhead costs of this service to ensure pricing is kept at a very reasonable level. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | An independent Podiatrist pays regular six-weekly visits to Birchleigh to treat residents requiring assistance with foot problems. Podiatry consultation costs are on-charged where applicable. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | A Dietitian is available through the District Health Board Community Services Team. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Appropriate volunteers are welcomed at Birchleigh. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Visits by Kaumatua can be arranged as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We offer frequent inter-denominational services provided by our Chaplain and other church groups. Our Chaplain is also available to meet the specific support needs of individual residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Birchleigh's Reception area is staffed 7 days per week from 9:00am to 3:00pm Birchleigh also offers a supportive, trained escort to assist residents who need to be taken to any specialist appointment. We also provide a vehicle for this purpose. | |
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Updated: 12 Jun 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Available via oxygen concentrators. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide this service with the support of the Otago Community Hospice team. |
| Wound Care | Yes | A Wound-Care Specialist is available through the District Health Board Surgical Services Team. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | A Diabetic Care Specialists is available through the District Health Board Diabetics Nurse Specialist. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | A Continence Advisor is available through the District Health Board Community Services Team. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | A Stomal Therapist is available through the District Health Board specialist Stoma Nurse Service. |
| Infection Control | Yes | One of our Nurse Managers has a team with specific responsibility for the control of any infections. Infection prevention and control measures are part of our required monthly management reporting. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We offer an experience escort to support residents who need follow-up visits to specialists, |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Specialist Psychiatric Care is available through the District Health Board Mental Health Service for Older People. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse. |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | When rooms are available, Birchleigh's Janefield dementia care unit is able to offer Respite Care. Please enquire with our Unit Manager regarding current availability. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | DAY CARE: Our Janefield dementia care unit offers a day care programme for a limited number of residents from the local community. Please enquire with our Unit Manager regarding current availability. |
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Updated: 29 May 2019 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | All our rooms are large enough to accommodate some personal items of furniture and other belongings. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All residents have their own large room with a hand-basin and sufficient space for personal furniture and other belongings. |
| Ensuite | No | We provide numerous shared toilet and bathroom facilities. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We do allow limited consumption of alcohol, but only under close supervision and guidance. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have three cats that appear to be convinced the entire Birchleigh complex was built as their home. But our residents love them - so we let the cats continue to believe that our residents are there for their pleasure. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | To ensure the safety and well-being of all residents, each situation would need to be discussed before a pet was brought on-site. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We are able to take our portable facility phone to any room for incoming calls. Alternatively, at an extra cost, each resident can have a dedicated personal phone line to their room. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | All our rooms are heated using underfloor heating. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We offer a bright, sunny lounge area with comfortable seats and a peaceful garden outlook. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We are able to offer respite support for a limited number of day residents from 9:00am-4:00pm. |
| Outings | Yes | We have two minibuses and we offer regular excursions to local beaches and other sites of special interest under the constant supervision of our Activities Coordinators and caregivers. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a multi-purpose lounge that offers a restful and comfortable environment. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have links to the local Maori community and will make contact as required to ensure we meet the individual needs of each resident. |
| Residents Committee | No | We have no formal Residents Committee, but we do hold monthly Resident Meetings to allow residents and their families to discuss any issues. |
| Family Committee | No | We have no formal Family Committee, but family members are welcome to take part in Resident Meetings. We also encourage an informal support network among resident's families. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We produce a regular newsletter to keep residents and their families up-to-date on what is happening in and around Birchleigh, including photos of activities, major resident milestones, and staff updates. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our policy requires incidents of challenging behaviour to be documented and referred to an RN who can then refer this to the appropriate specialist if required. All staff are required to show competence in this area by completing regular questionnaires. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We will check for any physical causes leading to confusion. We provide physical security and constant supervision to prevent residents wandering from the Janefield facility. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Birchleigh is situated on the outskirts of Mosgiel and offers views of rolling hills and farmland. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We provide a sheltered outdoor area for smokers. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Residents are permitted to smoke in our designated area under direct supervision. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | All exit doors and gates have key-pad security locks. Our outside garden area is surrounded by a 2.4 metre fence that is screened by trees and shrubs. |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Special Features
| Birchleigh's Dementia Unit is known as "Janefield" which a reference to the area of the Taieri Plains it looks out on. The unit is surrounded by a restful garden. We are some distance from any major roads or industrial sites, so the unit offers a very quiet and peaceful setting. |
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Updated: 12 Jun 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Email, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Quizzes, RSA, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact our Nurse Manager for fee details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Birchleigh's Janefield unit is extremely fortunate to maintain a stable, well-trained team. Our staff have a passion for the work they do and the residents they care for, and they know each resident on a first name basis. Many of our caregivers have completed training to Certificate Level 3 or 4, including dementia care. We also offer regular in-service training to keep skill levels high. | |
| Details about meals | A wide variety of nutritious meals are offered at Birchleigh. Individual likes and dietary requirements are catered for, and the menu is revised every six weeks. Fresh fruit is readily available. Families are welcome to have a hot drink and a biscuit when visiting. | |
| Associated Complexes | Birchleigh's Janefield Dementia Care unit is part of the overall Birchleigh Residential Care Facility, which also includes the Silverstream Rest Home unit and Braeside Hospital unit. Birchleigh sits alongside Chatsford - The Lifestyle Choice, a modern resort-style retirement community comprising 165 town houses and 70 apartments. | |
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Updated: 12 Jun 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Available to visit residents as required. |
| Baptist | Yes | A regular service is offered, and other denominations are also welcomed. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Regular visits and church services are offered. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Regular visits and church services are offered. |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | A local "loop" bus service stops right next to the main entrance to Birchleigh. A daily bus service is also available to and from Dunedin City. |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Mosgiel township is approximately 1.5 km from the Birchleigh facility. Mosgiel sits at the northern end of the Taieri Plains, so the terrain is entirely flat. |
| Mall | 17.00 Km | Dunedin's main shopping centre is approximately 17 km from Mosgiel. A large proportion of this is motorway driving on SH1. The time to travel from Mosgiel to Dunedin is approximately 20 minutes. |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | There are a number of parks around Mosgiel, the closest of which are approximately 2.0 km from Birchleigh. |
| Library | 1.50 Km | Birchleigh maintains a small library of books for resident use. There is also a public library in Mosgiel township. |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Through our sister company - Chatsford - The Lifestyle Choice |
| Other details | Yes | Our Nurse Manager in the Janefield unit is a committee member of the local NZNO Gerontology Section. |
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Updated: 11 Jan 2017 |
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