| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
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| Day Care |
Yes |
Day care is provided as required. We understand that it may take a while for people to feel a part of our home and we will do our best to make that transition easier and all day care residents are welcomed. We endeavour to make their stay enjoyable. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
If a bed is available. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care |
Yes |
Our home cooked meals are renowned for their quality and residents always comment about this. Individual likes and dislikes are catered for. |
| Palliative Care Contract |
Yes |
Our staff are trained in palliative care. In many circumstances, if the resident and family wish, we are able to provide palliative care within our home. |
| Whanau Room |
Yes |
We have a small room with comfortable chairs, which can be used for this purpose if required. |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
Our rooms are spacious. It could even be said that there is some wasted space! High ceilings in the older part of the Home create even more space. Many rooms are very sunny. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
Our rooms are spacious - it could even be said that there is some wasted space! High ceilings in the older part of the home create even more space. Many rooms are very sunny. |
| Ensuite |
Yes |
We have 3 rooms with ensuites. All have handbasins. |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
We like people to bring their own furniture if they wish. We are more than happy to collect it for you and bring it to the home. |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
We care for our residents as family members and cater for individual preferences, eg. residents are able to enjoy a wine with their meal, if they wish. |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
Presently we have a very friendly cat and a small dog. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
Under most circucumstances residents are able to bring their pets with them to our home. |
| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
A cordless phone is available. Many rooms have a phone connection present and we are willing to provide (at our cost) a phone connection in residents' rooms, if they wish. |
| Residents Committee |
Yes |
We encourage residents and family input into all aspects of care and activities. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
This is a requirement. If you wish to see our policy please ask - we are only too happy to discuss this with you. |
| Confused Residents |
Yes |
Our staff have been trained to manage any confused behaviour that may occur. Our home is externally secure and so we are able to cater for wandering residents, if they wish. |
| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
We have 2 lounges and a spacious verandah. The sunny verandah area is a very popular place for residents to spend time. Comfortable cane furniture is provided in this very pleasant spot, surrounded by hanging baskets. |
| Outings |
Yes |
Our home's van is put to use at least once a week. We try to accommodate everyone's wishes regarding where they would like to travel. On occasions we take residents outside the district on weekend breaks. |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
In designated areas. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
We are fully protected with sprinklers and smoke detectors connected to a 24-hour/day monitoring service. |
