Woburn Home by Enliven
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Woburn Home by Enliven
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 57 Wai-iti Crescent
Woburn
Lower Hutt 5010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Hutt Valley
- Phone
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tamsin Mason - 04 560 2825
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central - 04 439 4900
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 Woburn Home
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Woburn Home is hugely popular. Its relaxed and engaging atmosphere leaves you feeling warm and assured. This well-respected local icon is situated in sought-after Wai-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt.
Woburn Home offers hospital level care for older people with high clinical needs, complex medical conditions and/or those who need support to do simple daily tasks.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Woburn Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Woburn Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Woburn Home offers hospital level care for older people with high clinical needs, complex medical conditions and/or those who need support to do simple daily tasks.
At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.
Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Woburn Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.
As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Woburn Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Vacancy | No |
| The Hospital at Woburn Home is very popular. We have a no-obligation waiting list and we recommend that interested parties register their details directly with us. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $40.00 -$50.00/day as at 09 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Clinical Nurse Manager is present 40 hours a week with a Registered Nurse on the site 24 hours a day 7 days a week | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Visits twice a week | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available for consultations and oversees the activities programme | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits once a week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits monthly | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Access available through referral from GP | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Woburn Home has a chaplain on site. They work 12 hours a week plus on call as necessary | |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Woburn Home has strong ties with Te Omanga Hospice |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Works 40 hours per week |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Woburn Home, talk to us about the options available. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Woburn Home has two mobility vans for resident outings. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in Smokers Room (Residents only). Woburn Home is a smoke free zone. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Woburn Home's dementia care is completely secure. |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Special Features
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Woburn Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Woburn Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Woburn Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar. We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Petanque, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Clinical Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse who works 40 hours per week. | |
| Details about meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Associated Complexes | Adjacent to Woburn Home is Woburn Retirement Apartments | |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | Can be arranged if required |
| Other Information | Yes | Every nationality is welcome |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Woburn Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.00 Km | |
| Shops | 5.00 Km | |
| Parks | 3.00 Km | |
| Library | 3.00 Km | |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Woburn Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
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Updated: 30 Nov 2022 |
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