Rest Home Care
Waihi Lodge Care Centre
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To provide a quality Rest Home for the aged people of
Geraldine and Districts and to ensure at all times a standard of care that meets and exceeds the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of our residents. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 16 Shaw Street View Map |
| District | South Canterbury |
| City/Town | Geraldine |
| District Health Board Area | South Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 693 8131 |
| Fax | (03) 693 8134 |
| Manager | Jeanette Wells (Phone: (03) 693 8131) |
| Owner | Seniorcare Geraldine |
| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 16 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 21 |
| Updated: 16 Jan 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Kim Theewis, | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Jeanette Wells | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Occupational Therapist | 8 | Yes | |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Diversional Therapist | 8 | Yes | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Ngaire Smith | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Fortnightly | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Monthly | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | On request | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 7 Oct 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Infection Control | Yes | Felicity Lambie |
| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Carer support, private respite care and convalescent care is offered |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | If room available at the time. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Many with ensuite |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | Not as a general rule however we do have rooms that are spacious enough for couples. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Encourage bringing own lazy boy chair |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | If alcohol is a problem it will be limited after discussion with the family |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A cat. Other animals are welcome to visit us. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly meetings held with the advocate. Residents advocate available to speak with if any concerns. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Large lounge, small private lounge areas, sunroom, sheltered sundeck and outdoor seating. |
| Outings | Yes | We have access to the Geraldine Community Bus |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Located on the edge of Geraldine township yet close to all central ammenities. |
| Smokers Room | No | Outside araea provided. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 | ||
| Waihi Lodge is an integral part of the Geraldine community, providing quality rest home care for over 30 years. Recently undergone a name change to Seniorcare Geraldine.
Upgraded in 2004, the new wing and lounges enable Waihi Lodge Care Centre to offer private large bedrooms with ensuite, high standard of care and in a rural environment second to none. Waihi Lodge completed its Certification in June 2009 with three years. Being as it is, a community asset, Waihi Lodge Care Centre is not required to provide profits and dividends to it’s proprietors. It is therefore more directly focused on the well-being of the residents. Happy hour every week with entertainment of choice. No exsuses needed for a party. Check us for new rooms just completed with ensuites. Situated under the hill in a bush clad setting. Geraldine is a caring society. We welcome contact at any time Also available from the car centre is a meal service to the older person in the community who have a need for a meal to be delivered hot on a plate to their door. This is available within the Geraldine Township. Seven days a week. |
| Updated: 15 Jun 2010 |
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Residents have input into planning of activities and entertainment.
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| Updated: 27 Jul 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Home cooked meals with regular resident feedback and input into menu planning.Provide a meal service to the community seven days a week. delivered to your door | |
| Staffing Details | Individualised care by Registered Nurses,an Enrolled Nurse and experienced mature staff. GP of choice with 24 hour provision. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact management Special holiday rates may apply | |
| Updated: 6 Mar 2007 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | We have the use of the Geraldine Community Bus |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Close to town centre |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Attractive garden and local walks |
| Library | 1.00 km | Access to the new Geraldine library complex |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
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