Sprott House has New Zealand's only purpose designed and
built special care unit for alzheimers and dementia residents.
This
was opened during 2010.
These 20 en-suite bedrooms, with each room having access
to secure courtyards, provide a secure environment where specially-trained
staff provide residents with excellent care and the individual
attention important for their health and well-being.
The unit is intended to provide a home away from home with
a beautiful glass pavilion and other lovely facilities including
outside secure courtyards. It is specifically designed to
replicate normal daily living in the home as far as possible
with a safe, comforting environment while maintaining a high
quality of care.
Each resident has a care plan designed to meet their individual
needs and are involved in group or one on one activities to
keep as active as possible. As well Sprott House is adopting
the Spark of Life Programme
for all residents with dementia.
In summary the special care unit provides
- staff with specialised dementia and alzheimers training
- staff on duty 24 hours a day providing constant support
and supervision in a safe, secure environment
- comfortable and warm accommodation
- an environment which encourages family participation as
desired, including involvement of children and pets
- varied daily exercise and entertainment programme, providing
mental, emotional and physical stimulation
- specially equipped mobility van hired for outings and
a location which gives easy access to community facilities
- regular visits by the general practitioner
- nutritious and varied well-cooked meals with special diets
being catered for
- single bedrooms with hand basin
- regular visits by a podiatrist and hairdresser
Sprott House has certification under the Health & Disability
Services (Safety) Act 2001. We are members of HealthCare Providers
New Zealand, Retirement Villages Association and New Zealand
Council of Christian Social Services.
We are also members of many other associations as well, so
if you would like more information, please
send us an email. |
