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Mount Victoria Lifecare (prev. Hadleigh)

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Contact Details
Detail
Address135 Constable Street   View Map
SuburbNewtown
City/TownWellington
Postal Address135 Constable Street
District Health Board AreaCapital & Coast
Phone(04) 389 7007
Fax(04) 389 9008
ManagerJosefina Laroza (Phone: 04 389 7007)
OwnerUltimate Care Group
Email
Website http://www.ultimatecare.co.nz
Updated: 16 Oct 2009

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care35
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Updated: 9 Feb 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Nurse Practitioner Yes Mount Victoria Lifecare is led by the Facilty Manager, Josefina Laroza
Registered Nurse Yes A registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day
Nurse Assistant Yes We have a full complement of well trained and committed Caregivers who care for and look after the residents under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
Physiotherapist Yes Our group Physiotherapist is integrally involved in the Care team at Mount Victoria Lifecare
Occupational Therapist Yes An Occupational Therapist reviews our activities programme and should an OT be needed for a specific resident, then one will be arranged.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Mount Victoria Lifecare is very fortunate to have an extremely able Recreation Officer who works closely with the residents on a varied and balanced activities programme
Hairdresser Yes A visiting hairdresser attends to residents once a week.
Podiatrist Yes A visiting podriatrist attends Mount Victoria Lifecare on request
Dietitian Yes A dietician reviews and audits the menus at Mount Victoria Lifecare.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Weekly church services are held at Mount Victoria Lifecare. Mount Victoria Lifecare repects and tries at all times to meet the spiritual needs of the individual residents
Other Personnel Yes Mount Victoria Lifecare is in contact with a varied number of groups in the Newtown and Kilbirnie areas
Updated: 28 Apr 2009

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Oxygen Management Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Specialist Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes The day care programme is a real plus to the residents of Newtown and Kilbirnie.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Care for a short period of time is available and encouraged to support families
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes Mount Victoria Lifecare welcomes residents to get to know the care staff and the home by being able to spend time in Mount Victoria giving families a well deserved break
Rooms (Single) Yes All the rooms at Mount Victoria Lifecare are single and look out onto a pretty green courtyard
Rooms (Shared) No .
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents are encouraged to bring some for their furniture to make their room their home.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Moderate amounts of alcohol are permitted. Residents also enjoy a happy hour each week
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes The Central heating makes sure that during the cold winter days their rooms stay nice and warm
Residents Committee Yes This is held monthly to listen to and hear from the resients what they would like to have at Mount Victoria Lifecare
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes The policy meets the standards required by the Ministry of Health
Lounges/seating areas Yes There are a number of lounges and areas outside to sit and enjoy the sunshine
Outings Yes The group van is used to take residents out each week
Smoking Permitted Yes Permitted outside
Semi-Secure Yes The safety of the residents is paramount
Sprinklers Yes The home is fully compliant with the requirements for smoke alarms and sprinklers
Updated: 28 Apr 2009

Special Features
Mount Victoria Lifecare is warm and homely nestled in the trees of Mount Victoria. The sun streams into the rooms and lounges all day long. A bus stop is right outside the door for visitors and residents. However it is within walking distance of Wellington Hospital and other health professional services in Central Wellington.

Mount Victoria Lifecare is fortunate to have very loyal staff and in particular the Clinical Nurse Leader, Paula Hobman, has been working in aged care for a very long time. Her expertise enables her to lead her staff to provide the quality care the residents deserve.

The Recreation activities programme is a real plus for the Mount Victoria Lifecare Residents. It is full of varied interesting activities which keep the residents involved and as active as possible. The van is used to take the residents on regular trips to interesting parts of Wellington.

The Day Care programme benefits from the opportunity to work in with the Activities programme. Those people who enjoy the programme can come every day of the week if they wish. They receive a main meal and morning & afternoon tea. If they require other assistance such as showering, the staff at Mount Victoria Lifecare are able to accommodate this.

Mount Victoria Lifecare is a very happy friendly place. Please do not hesitate to give Paula a call to view the facility. Phone 04 389 7007.
Updated: 16 Oct 2009

Interests And Activities

Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Aromatherapy, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, , Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Men, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Vegetarian, Videos
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals The menu is collated after consultation with the residents to find out their favourite foods. A dietician reviews the menu to ensure the nutritional value is balanced with good wholesome food.
Staffing Details The staff at Mount Victoria Lifecare attend regular training sessions to keep up to date with the most current trends of care. The staff really care deeply about making sure they help and support the residents as much as possible.
Associated Complexes For information about other 'Ultimate Care Group' facilities please see the website (as above).
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please contact Mount Victoria Lifecare for further information re: fees and vacancies. Phone 04 389 7007
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Cook Island Yes
Czechoslovaki Yes
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Sri Lankan Yes
Tongan Yes
Other Information Yes Should there be any communication issues between residents and staff due to language difficulties, an interpreter is sought to assist with communication.
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
(Other comments) Yes Mount Victoria Lifecare staff work hard to ensure that the spiritual beliefs of the residents are well catered for.
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   The bus stop is opposite the front door
Shops   The shops are a short walking distance away.
Parks   Mount Victoria Lifecare is at the base of Mount Victoria and is surrounded by lovely trees and green areas.
Library   A library service comes to Mount Victoria Lifecare. Residents are also able to visit the library in Kilbirnie
Updated: 3 Feb 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
Updated: 3 Feb 2009




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