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 – Wallingford, 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, including cats, dogs and birds).
• Transport – Wallingford has a comfortable mini-van with hoist for use for arranged outings.  For private transport arrangements the Temuka Community Car provides a local service and Timaru Taxis will also service Temuka clients wishing to travel between Temuka and Timaru. Personal driver services such as Driving Miss Daisy are also available.
• Shopping – supermarket and central Temuka shops are located a few minutes away by car.  Wallingford facilitates regular trips to shops and supermarket on demand. Popular local cafe The Teapot Inn is only 200 away – an easy walk and popular excursion for residents.
• Postal services – residents can post mail at Wallingford for collection. I ncoming mail is delivered to residents daily.  Additional postal services are available in the Temuka central shopping area.
• Hairdressing salon – our hairdresser is available for appointments at the Wallingford in-house salon every Thursday (should residents wish to continue with their existing hairdresser, the salon facilities can be made available by arrangement).
• Library – Wallingford has a small onsite library and also receives a regular service from the Temuka Library – book selections provided according to resident selection.
• TV – SKY in the main lounge and Alpine lounge. All residents’ rooms have TV connections (able to be connected to pay TV).
• Telephone – Wi-Fi access by arrangement for cellphones.  wireless Home phones are recommended.  There is a resident cordless phones available to make local calls. Toll calls can be made on request, otherwise via residents personal phone accounts.
• 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.  Due to our strong local links, Wallingford has as many Volunteers as staff.  Volunteer roles are varied and rewarding.
• Volunteer enquiries always welcome.
• Chaplain & Church Services – regular church services are held at Wallingford, including weekly Catholic Communion and interdenominational services by local churches.  Presbyterian Support has its own Chaplain who visits Wallingford on a weekly basis as requested and will also visit residents in hospital.  Residents are encouraged to continue their spiritual affiliations out in the community.
• Kaumatua – available by arrangement.
• Social worker – available as required.
• Language – English is spoken at all Presbyterian Support South Canterbury Homes.  In some cases staff are able to converse in other languages.
• Banking – ANZ banking representative visits Wallingford on request

High Level of Certification

Acknowledged for its high level of care, Wallingford 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.