Birchleigh - Braeside (Hospital Care)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Birchleigh
- Category
- Hospital
- 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 | 31 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 1 | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Double Room for couple |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $35.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 29 Oct 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 |
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Updated: 31 Oct 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We offer 24 hour Registered Nurse cover. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | 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 as required for Consults, Reviews and Support. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have twice weekly visits from a physiotherapist totalling 4.0 hours. | |
| 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 | See Activities Co-ordinator below. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have an in-house Activities Co-ordinator available 5 days per week from 9:00am-3:30pm. They organise group and one-to-one activities, including concerts, outings, and visiting guests. | |
| 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 | Negotiable | 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: 13 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. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide this service with the support of the Otago Community Hospice team. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We offer an experience escort to support residents who need follow-up visits to specialists or other services. |
| 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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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 our rooms are spacious with a very pleasant external outlook. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | In 2015 we added a new Hospital level room which is suitable for a couple. This is a larger room which can readily accommodate two single beds. There is an attached ensuite. This room attracts a premium charge. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Alcohol is permitted under supervision and with appropriate approval. |
| 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. |
| Wifi | Yes | WiFi access is available on request. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large open lounge area which can accommodate all Braeside residents at one time. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | We will admit residents who require Palliative Care. |
| Outings | Yes | We have two minibuses, and we offer regular excursions under the constant supervision of our Activities Coordinators and caregivers. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a fully-equipped Whanau Room with an ensuite, bed settee, TV and tea/coffee making facilities. |
| 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 3-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 | Our Registered Nurse will check for any medical causes leading to confusion. If the resident is at risk of injuring themself, physical restraints may be employed. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Birchleigh is situated on the outskirts of Mosgiel and offers views of rolling hills and farmland. |
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Updated: 13 Jun 2020 |
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Special Features
| Birchleigh's Hospital Unit is known as "Braeside" 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: 28 Jun 2010 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Golden Oldies, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Pastoral care, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Vegetarian, Videos, Views |
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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 Braeside 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Associated Complexes | Birchleigh's Braeside Hospital unit is part of the overall Birchleigh Residential Care Facility, which also includes the Silverstream Rest Home unit and Janefield Demetia Care 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: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jun 2010 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | An Anglican service is available once a month in the Chatsford Retirement Community which is on the same site. |
| Baptist | Yes | A regular service is offered, and other denominations are also welcomed. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Services available on fortnightly on Thursdays and Sundays. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Through our sister company - Chatsford - The Lifestyle Choice |
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Updated: 11 Jan 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.