Lifestyle

• visiting – family and friends welcome at any time of the day, at your convenience. Well mannered pets are also welcome to visit, and regularly do so.
• family areas – enjoy a special meal with visiting family, relax in one of our communal or garden areas or invite the grandkids to join in a craft activity – Margaret Wilson, like all our facilities, is family focused and child friendly
• outings & activity programmes – active, interesting, vibrant and fun weekly programmes designed for enjoyment, social engagement and stimulation. Resident choice plays an important part in our activity programme
• pets – small pets welcome by arrangement (all of our facilities have animals living on site, e.g. cats, fish and birds, dogs bring their owners in for visits regularly)
• transport – Margaret Wilson has a comfortable mini-van with hoist for use for arranged outings. For private transport arrangements, Margaret Wilson is regularly servied by Timaru Taxis, with personal driver services such as Driving Miss Daisy also available. Regular bus services are available nearby
• shopping – Highfield Village Mall (supermarket and shopping centre) is located a few minutes walk away, or a couple of minutes by car. The Timaru CBD and shopping area is approximately 5 mins by car. Northtown Mall with Timaru Pak n Save is also less than 5 minutes drive away
• postal services – the mailbox available to residents for outgoing mail is cleared regularly. Incoming mail is delivered to residents. Additional postal services are available nearby at both Highfield Villlage Mall and Northtown Mall
• gardens & courtyards – plenty of tranquil spaces to sit, relax, read, chat or just soak in the environment
• volunteers – our Volunteers play an essential role in the care we provide and provide an important community link to many facets of our work. Volunteer roles are varied and rewarding, with new volunteer enquiries always welcome
• hairdressing salon – our hairdresser runs the Margaret Wilson in-house salon and is available for appointments
• TV – SKY in the Margaret Wilson Home, all residents rooms have TV connections (able to be connected to pay TV)
• telephone – connections in each room and cordless phones also available for residents use
• library – popular onsite library and regular service from Timaru library
• Chaplain & Church Services – The Croft Complex welcomes regular weekly services from local churches. Presbyterian Support also has its own Chaplain who visits Margaret Wilson regularly and as requested and will also visit residents in hospital. Residents are encouraged to continue their religious affiliations out in the community
• Kaumatua – available by arrangement
• social worker – available as required
• languages – English is spoken at all Presbyterian Support South Canterbury Homes. In some cases staff are able to converse in other languages

High Level of Certification

Acknowledged for its high level of care, Margaret Wilson Home has achieved a high level of accreditation for rest homes in New Zealand – a three year Ministry of Health Certification period, following an independent audit by BSI Group. The audit process includes reviews of policies and procedures, observation of how services were provided to residents, surveys of and meetings with residents and families, plus interviews with rest home management.

The Eden Alternative® Philosophy

Presbyterian Support South Canterbury embraces the Eden Alternative Philosophy. We positively supporting residents in many ways to actively combat loneliness, helplessness and boredom – the “Three Plagues” that account for the bulk of suffering amongst Elders.

From when to get up in the morning, whether to go on outings, which hobbies and interests to pursue or what to eat for dinner, we support all our residents in their personal choices.

The Eden guiding principles provide inspiration for residents, staff and volunteers in empowering residents to maintain their independence and make the most out daily life, regardless of where they live.

Find out more about our Eden journey.