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Karadean Court Lifecare

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'A life of tranquility in the country'

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Contact Details
Detail
Address5 Queen St   View Map
DistrictNorth Canterbury
City/TownOxford
District Health Board AreaCanterbury
Phone(03) 312 4891
Fax(03) 312 3101
ManagerJanine Spiers (Phone: (03) 312 4891)
OwnerUltimate Care Group (Phone: (03) 312 4891)
Email
Updated: 20 Oct 2009

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care32
Long term vacancyYes
Subsidised short term care vacancyYes
Private short term care vacancyYes
Large single room with ensuites. Peaceful country setting wth lovely views.
Impending vacancyNo
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Updated: 30 Jul 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24hr onsite cover
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist 4.00 Yes Also physio assistant 24hrs per week
Diversional Therapist Yes 35hrs a week
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Monday and Wednesday
Hairdresser Yes Once a week
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes On request
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes Speech therapist as requested
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes as required
Oxygen Management Yes
Surgical Followup Yes as required
Wound Care Yes on site
Diabetic Care Yes on site
Continence Advisor Yes available
Infection Control Yes on site
Stomal Therapist Yes available
Specialist Palliative Care Yes On site
Palliative Care Yes onsite
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes on site
Tracheotomy Care Yes available
Dialysis Yes available
Primary Rural Health Care Yes available
Gerontological Care Yes available
Urology Yes available
Community Health Yes available
Clinical Manager Yes on site
Other Nursing Specialities Yes As required
Psychologist Yes available
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes In moderation.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Smokers Room No Smoking area outside only
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside area allocated
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Special Features
Rural setting and outlook, 10 beds allocated for persons under 65 who are disabled and require hospital level of care, transport provided as required from Rangiora and Christchurch
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Interests And Activities

Cards group, entertainment, exercise classes, newspaper reading, videos, children welcome, Senior Citizens, Probus (local one available), activity programme, art, cards, church, religious services, cooking craft, electric beds, email, entertainment, entertainers, exercises, garden, indoor games, library, meal options, outdoor games, videos, movies, music, views, newspaper reading, quizzes, shopping, Sky TV, outings, canine friends.
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Meals prepared by a fully qualified chef.
Staffing Details 24hr registered nursing cover. High staffing ratios
Associated Complexes We are a part of the Ultimate Care Group of Aged Care Facilities.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please contact Facility Manager for a list of costs
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Filipino Yes
Spanish Yes
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes Union Church
Updated: 20 Oct 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   Van for outings and transport
Shops 1.00 km As above
Parks 1.00 km
Library 1.00 km In house as well
Updated: 15 Jan 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH)
Updated: 15 Jan 2009




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