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Arvida Ashwood Park

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Arvida Ashwood Park
Category
Hospital
Address
118-130 Middle Renwick Road
Springlands
Blenheim 7201
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Nelson Marlborough
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Lucy Moore - 03 5779990 extension 3
Owner
Arvida Group Limited - 0800 278 432
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
PHILOSOPHY: Each resident will enjoy the highest standard of care, companionship, security. At the same time, maintain each resident's privacy, dignity, respect, family involvement, cultural and religious beliefs, independence, involvement in decisions which affect their quality of life - in the best possible facility and environment.

Our Purpose:
TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS QUALITY CARE FACILITY AND REMAIN A LEADING PROVIDER OF AGED CARE WITHIN THE MARLBOROUGH DISTRICT.

WE ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT WITH RESIDENTS, AND PROVIDE QAULITY CARE BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE VILLAGE.

WE PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT OF HARMONY AND RESPECT BETWEEN STAFF / RESIDENTS / FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 48
Vacancy Yes
We have a lovely room available with a great outlook and a full ensuite available
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $15.00/day up to $15.00/day as at 27 Nov 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: 27 Dec 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Clinical Manager Monday - Friday with Registered Nurse cover 24 hrs.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Negotiable As required
Occupational Therapist Negotiable As required
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable As required
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Monday - Friday
Hairdresser Yes Onsite salon open Monday - Friday
Podiatrist Yes 6 weekly checks
Dietitian Negotiable As required
Accredited Visitors Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Regular services provided
Other Personnel Yes Quality Assurance Manager Assistant Manger Accounts Manager Receptionists

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
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
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes respite care available - please phone to make bookings
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes bookings welcomed

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Television with remote control supplied. Electrically operated beds with pressure area mattress to ensure comfort
Single Rooms Yes Tastefully finished to create a home like atmosphere. Built-in wardrobe and furniture. Views over landscaped grounds
Ensuite Yes Large spacious rooms with own private ensuite. Nurse call system by the bed and in the ensuites to ensure safety.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Happy hour daily
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Portable phone available. Private line at Resident's request. Please note this is an additional cost
Wifi Yes Wifi available with a one off resident connection fee
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have available several alternative lounges to provide privacy and comfort for our resdients/family and friends.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Outings Yes
Newsletter Yes Quarterly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting No Set in beautifully presented park-like grounds
Smokers Room Yes Covered out door area provided
Smoking Permitted Yes Out doors only

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Special Features
Special Features
This purpose built unit is conveniently located in the grounds of Ashwood Park Retirement Village and overlooking picturesque gardens and courtyard.
Ashwood Park Continuing Care Hospital is dedicated to provide absolute quality care in a pleasant and modern environment. A philosophy of recognising each resident as an individual ensuring they receive the respect privacy and dignity each resident deserves.

For an appointment to view the facilities available please contact the Managers Ross and Toni Bisset on (03) 577 9990 exten 235

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
COMMUNAL ACTIVITIES

An important feature of the Village is the comprehensive activities programme which is designed to motivate and entertain our residents.
Ths service is not only for the Care facility but also for the Studio/Apartment Units and Villas.
The programme is designed to meet the individual needs of all residents who wish to participate.
An activities officer will co-ordinate the following programmes:

·Exercise/housie etc
·Visiting entertainers
·Mini bus trips/picnics/shopping trips
·Regular church services
·A full and varied social programme
·Spa bath specifically designed for aged care,
.BBQ,
.Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainers, Flower arranging, Games and much more.

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact the Manager for details.
Staffing qualifications and details Our staff are trained and dedicated professionals each with a genuine caring approach to the elderly. Registered nurses on duty 24 hours Equipped with the most up-to-date medical equipment available. Activity officers cater for both group and one-to-one activities and entertainment. The care: Simply the best
Details about meals All meals are cooked on the premises to provide nutritional meals. Good old fashioned home cooked meals are an important part of ensuring residents maintain good health. Menus are changed regularly to ensure full variety. Our menu is approved by the dietician annually or as required. Special dietary needs are catered for.

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Japanese Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Samoan Yes

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes All Religious Affiliations are respected and residents needs will be accommodated.

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.10 Km Bus available across the road from the supermarket
Shops 0.10 Km Cafe, Supermarket, Post Shop, hair salon, doctors surgery across the road. Also new Speight's ale house is directly opposite Ashwood.
Mall 0.10 Km Springlands Mall situated across the road.
Parks Ashwood Park has large grounds in a park like setting near both Pollard Park and Seymour square gardens
Library New library included in 2009 refurbishment

Updated: 30 Jan 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Care Association New Zealand Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Care Association New Zealand Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 30 Jan 2024


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