Walmsley House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Walmsley House
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 88 Mary Street
Richmond
Invercargill 9810 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Ronette Bolivar - 03 217 6122
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Southland - 03 211 8200
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The care of older people in our community, through Enliven, continues to be an important focus for Presbyterian Support Southland, a not for profit/charitable organisation that has been serving the Southland community for over 100 years.
Our Enliven Walmsley House Care Home is a boutique rest home of 31 beds and is located in Richmond, close to the heart of Invercargill. Walmsley House is surrounded by well kept and beautiful gardens and green spaces.
When you arrive at our care home and throughout your stay, we work closely with you and your family so that we can provide you with the best nursing and supportive care – care that is tailored to your individual needs and personal preferences and delivered with respect and compassion by a dedicated team of nurses and trained carers. Your daily care is overseen by a Clinical Manager and wherever possible, the same team members will care for you each day.
Medical care is provided by MonarcHealth who comes to see you as well as our own Nurse Practitioner. They each visit weekly and also provide an “on call” service. You can also retain your own GP.
We provide all your meals and snacks from our seasonal menu. Meals are prepared fresh on site, including specialised meals and dietary requirements. In addition to the main meals we provide morning and afternoon tea and supper.
Our private rooms are spacious with pleasant outlooks over gardens, courtyards and green spaces. Personalised touches create a relaxing private room. There are call bells in your room and bathroom, and all our nurses and care staff carry a pager that alerts them when a call bell is rung.
We offer a range of recreational activities and outings and we encourage you to continue to live an everyday life. Visiting family and friends are welcome any time, any day.
We understand the worries that can sometimes be associated with moving from your home into our care. We are here to help and we would be delighted to talk with you and show you around our friendly care home. Please phone our Care Home manager Ronette Bolivar, or just drop in.
Our Enliven Walmsley House Care Home is a boutique rest home of 31 beds and is located in Richmond, close to the heart of Invercargill. Walmsley House is surrounded by well kept and beautiful gardens and green spaces.
When you arrive at our care home and throughout your stay, we work closely with you and your family so that we can provide you with the best nursing and supportive care – care that is tailored to your individual needs and personal preferences and delivered with respect and compassion by a dedicated team of nurses and trained carers. Your daily care is overseen by a Clinical Manager and wherever possible, the same team members will care for you each day.
Medical care is provided by MonarcHealth who comes to see you as well as our own Nurse Practitioner. They each visit weekly and also provide an “on call” service. You can also retain your own GP.
We provide all your meals and snacks from our seasonal menu. Meals are prepared fresh on site, including specialised meals and dietary requirements. In addition to the main meals we provide morning and afternoon tea and supper.
Our private rooms are spacious with pleasant outlooks over gardens, courtyards and green spaces. Personalised touches create a relaxing private room. There are call bells in your room and bathroom, and all our nurses and care staff carry a pager that alerts them when a call bell is rung.
We offer a range of recreational activities and outings and we encourage you to continue to live an everyday life. Visiting family and friends are welcome any time, any day.
We understand the worries that can sometimes be associated with moving from your home into our care. We are here to help and we would be delighted to talk with you and show you around our friendly care home. Please phone our Care Home manager Ronette Bolivar, or just drop in.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Friendly & homely environment, supporting maximum independence for residents. | |
| 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| - Homely and friendly. - Staff are good. I couldn't get looked after any better. - Great place. I enjoy it here. Meals are good. Great care. Great staff. - No moans. Like it here. Good food, good service and staff. - Walmsley House has a good atmosphere. You can see that the people are smiling and joking around. - Mr MJ As always thank you so much for the exceptional care you are providing for Mum . We are so grateful for everything you do. - Glenda To the Management and staff Our recent stay was so enjoyable, lovely rooms and everything so clean. Beautiful food and staff are so kind and courteous. Our stay was has helped us to gain our health enough to go back to our cottage at Peacehaven. Many thanks for everything. Mr and Mrs G To the staff at Walmsley House Many thanks for your "loving care" and attention to me during my recent stay. I really enjoyed my stay with you all , many thanks -Shirley |
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Updated: 12 Sep 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Nurses are supported by a Clinical Manager to provide the very best of nursing care to residents. Registered nurses are available 24 hours a day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Our Nurse Practitioner works with GPs and other health professionals to diagnose, assess and manage residents’ health. Our Nurse Practitioner visits fortnightly and also provides an on-call service. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our care staff are trained regularly with updates in best practice for the care of our residents. We are fortunate to have most staff with Level 3 qualification in NZ Health and Wellbeing as well as some staff with the Level 4 NZ certificate. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A physiotherapist visits weekly to assist our nurses to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | An Occupational Therapist can be arranged to visit. Please speak to the Facility or Clinical Manager. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist has developed a recreational programme of activities that includes outings and entertainment. A monthly calendar of activities is published and a daily programme provided for residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator provide a recreational programme that includes individual activities programmes, group activities and outings. We also have entertainers from the community and visits from children from local schools. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our amenities include a hair salon. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our dietician visits regularly and is available for advice and oversight of residents with special dietary requirements. We prepare special dietary menus and our seasonal menus are dietician approved. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have volunteers that visit. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We have Kaumatua that are available to support our residents. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Our staff includes a Pastoral Visitor and a Minister who are able to visit residents to provide spiritual advice and support for residents. Regular church services are performed on site by local church groups. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We are able to access other Allied health professionals as needed. | |
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Updated: 20 Jan 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | No | We do provide palliative care for people who are nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP’s Nurse Practitioners, Hospice and families to provide palliative care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide compassionate and skilled nursing care for residents at the end of their life. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Please check with the Facility or Clinical Manager as to the availability of providing intravenous antibiotics. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work with GP’s, the Nurse Practitioner and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to provide care for diet controlled and insulin dependent diabetics. Our menu has a range of options for residents needing a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our nurses are able to assess and provide continence advice. We provide a range of continence products and our care team assist with continence management. Specialist continence nurses visit on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Our Registered nurse provides expertise in this area. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. Speech Language Therapists are available on request. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | We will discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | We will discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery. Short stay or convalescent options are sometimes available but are dependent on the availability of beds at the time. |
| Community Health | Yes | We liaise with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a Clinical Manager and our Facility Manager is also a registered nurse. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Stromal Care: We manage residents needs and provide a range of products. Specialist nurse advice is also available. Please ask the Clinical or Facility Manager about any other specialist services that may be needed. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short period of time. Our manager will be able to discuss respite options with you. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short period of time. Our manager will be able to discuss carer support options with you. |
| Subsidised | Yes | We are able to assist residents or families with the transition from home to our care home. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Room bookings can be made in advance according to bed availability. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We do provide all bedroom furniture and soft furnishings. We encourage residents to personalise their room with favourite items. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All bedrooms are spacious single rooms. There are monitored call bells in each bedroom and ensuite. To ensure a prompt response, all our nursing and care staff carry a pager that alerts them if a resident rings a bell for assistance. |
| Shared Rooms | No | We have no shared rooms. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have a small number of double rooms that are available for couples who wish to share a room. We also try to offer adjoining rooms for couples. Please talk to the Facility Manager about rooms for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | There is a choice between bedrooms with their own ensuite (attracting a premium room rate) and standard bedrooms that share communal bathroom facilities. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Alcohol is permitted but we do ask that relatives and friends inform the nurse in charge when bringing alcohol into our care home to ensure that its consumption if not contraindicated by medical advice. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Our care home has a resident cat. Visitors may bring pets provided they are “under control” at all times. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | We are sorry but we are unable to allow residents’ pets in our care homes. Pets may be allowed to visit. Please talk to the manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents are able to have private phones connected in their bedrooms. Residents are also able to use mobile phones. Residents are responsible for the installation and ongoing costs associated with private phones. |
| Wifi | Yes | Please talk to the manager before connecting any devices to the Wifi. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All bedrooms and communal areas are heated by radiator heating units. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have warm and inviting lounge areas for residents to enjoy. |
| Female residents only | No | Our areas are for everyone to enjoy. Wherever possible ensuite bathrooms are shared by residents of the same gender. |
| Male residents only | No | Our areas are for everyone to enjoy. Wherever possible ensuite bathrooms are shared by residents of the same gender. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our registered nurse team has extensive experience in providing palliative and end of life care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Upon enquiry. |
| Outings | Yes | There are outings planned for each week as part of our recreational activities programme. Van outings include visiting places of interest, shopping and local attractions. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a family room with tea and coffee making facilities where residents and families can spend quiet time together. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect Maori culture and values. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | This is a choice made by care home residents. A residents’ meeting is held monthly. Family members are also welcome to attend. |
| Family Committee | No | We welcome family input into our care at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care home’s newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage behaviours that may challenge. Each resident has an individualised plan of care developed with families so that we provide supportive care. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Staff work closely with residents and their families to understand and support residents with memory problems. |
| Rural Setting | No | We have spacious grounds near the centre of Invercargill, peaceful, relaxing and beautifully tended gardens and lawn areas with outdoor seating. |
| Smokers Room | No | Our care home is smoke free. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Please discuss any specific needs with our care home manager. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Our care home provides open access for residents at rest home or hospital level care. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Special Features
| Walmsley House has 31 bedrooms. Our gardens and courtyards provide pleasing outlooks and outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. We also have an mobility scooter garage available. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| We offer a varied programme of recreational activities and outings for residents’ enjoyment. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We meet all recommended staffing levels for aged residential care. All health professionals have current practising certificates. | |
| Details about meals | Meals are prepared fresh on site and include a continental breakfast, midday main meal, and evening meal. Morning and afternoon tea and supper are also provided. Our menu choices change for summer, autumn and winter. | |
| Associated Complexes | Presbyterian Support Southland has three Enliven care homes in Invercargill (Peacehaven Village, Vickery Court and Walmsley House) and a care home called Resthaven Village in Gore. We also have retirement villages at Resthaven and Peacehaven Villages. | |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Sri Lankan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We can arrange for interpreters to come to Walmsley if required. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We can arrange spiritual support on request. |
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Updated: 18 Jun 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.30 Km | Our care home is close to public transport services and taxi services are also available. We are able to assist with obtaining discounted taxi fares. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Shopping facilities are close to our care home. |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | There are no mall facilities available but our care home is close to main shopping areas. |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Our care home is close to a number of public parks. |
| Library | 2.00 Km | The public library is close to our care home. In addition, we have our own library of books for residents to read. Public libraries sometimes provide a librarian service but this is subject to local council controls. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
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Updated: 25 May 2016 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.