Hospital Care
Eldon
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This aged care facility has the capacity to look after 87 seniors requiring hospital care.
There is Registered Nurse cover 24 hours a day. There is plenty of space in Eldon's communal areas for enjoying a cup of tea and a chat, including sunny areas. Eldon is part of the Oceania Group, which is a member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association. www.oceanialiving.co.nz Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Valley Road View Map |
| City/Town | Paraparaumu |
| District Health Board Area | Capital & Coast |
| Phone | (04) 298 8199 |
| Fax | (04) 298 3713 |
| Mobile | 021 645 435 |
| Manager | Theresa Jones (Phone: (04) 298 8199) |
| Owner | Oceania Group (Phone: (09) 361 0350) |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 87 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| We have three vacancies at present. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | No | We access the services of Capital Coast DHB's Nurse Practitioner | |
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | The Hospital Wings have at least two Registered Nurse on duty 24/7. |
| Physiotherapist | 140.0 | Yes | Our Physiotherapist works 2 days a week. During that time she works with residents as necessary and sets up exercise plans for them. We also have a Physio-assistant who works alongside our Physiotherapist and Occupational therapist. |
| Occupational Therapist | 20.00 | Yes | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | At Eldon we run a varied activities programme including exercise sessions, craft activities and entermainment. And over summer there are regular van outings. All our Activities Officers are undertaking their Diversional Therapist training. | |
| Hairdresser | 15 | Yes | Eldon has an on site hairdressing salon. The Hairdresser is available Monday to Thursday to attend to your hairdressing requirements. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits Eldon every six weeks. | |
| Dietitian | No | We access these services fron Capital and Coast DHB | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly Church Services are held. | |
| Updated: 12 Jan 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | As required accessed externally. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Infection Control Nurse is currently completing post graduate studies in Infectuion Prevention and Control. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Mary Potter Hospice so that we can provide the best palliative care for the resident. We also use the Liverpool Care Pathway. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Mary Potter Hospice. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | As required accessed externally. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | As required accessed externally. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We have our own specialist Dementia Unit. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Gerontological Care is our core business. |
| Urology | Yes | As required accessed externally. |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | As required accessed externally. |
| Updated: 12 Jan 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Subject to availability when required. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to have their own belongings around them. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | As appropriate. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Eldon Hospital Wings have large communal lounges with television. Plus a number of smaller lounges and sunny places to sit and read or visit with your family. |
| Outings | Yes | Over summer the recreation staff take residents out on regular van outings to the beach and local parks. There are also trips to local cafes and the mall. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Eldon is situated in the peaceful countryside, next to Kapiti Golf Club. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated areas only. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Dec 2010 | ||
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Activity programme, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Outings, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Vegetarian |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Eldon has its own kitchen on site which specializes in home cooked nutritious meals with tailored menus for those on special diets. | |
| Associated Complexes | Eldon is part of the Oceania Group of facilities | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please refer to management for detials on what fees do and do not cover. | |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | A service is held 3 times a month on a Wednesday. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | A service is held once a month on a Wednesday. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass is celebrated every 3rd Tuesday of the month. |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 1.00 km | Our closest shop is a dairy. |
| Mall | 1.50 km | The closest mall is Coastlands Mall and has a huge range of shops. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | We have a reserve close by with childrens playground as well as a golf course next door. |
| Updated: 20 Nov 2008 | ||