Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Kintala Lodge (Secure Dementia Unit)
| To create a friendly, homely and nurturing environment that best meets the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of all residents. And providing best standards of care, to ensure that their lives are conducted with maximum independence, dignity and respect, within the bounds of safety,security and physical and mental limitations. To ensure that these goals are achieved by maximum professional conduct by all staff, at all times. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 14 Stanley Street View Map |
| District | HAMILTON CENTRAL |
| City/Town | HAMILTON |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 853 8577 Mon - Frid or (07) 855 1545 Resthome |
| Fax | (07) 855 3445 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Mrs Nalini Singh (Phone: (07) 853 8577 Mon to Frid 9.00am to 4.30pm) |
| Updated: 9 Nov 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Kintala Lodge is the only Resthome in this City, SPECIALISING PURELY in the care of Elderly Patients suffering from ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, or other DEMENTIA RELATED ILLNESS, OF ALL AGES, that presents with the syndrome of Dementia and its associated symptomatology of confusion, memory loss, agitation and a globally diminishing level of both mental and physical function.
Kintala Lodge also cares for the Under 65's who suffter from Dementia. Kintala Lodge is set in a quiet, tranquil, peaceful atmosphere, in an inner city, tree lined environment, close to central City and all amenities. The homely Lockwood building has been designed to blend in with the local surrounding residential homes. Our secure Rest Home environment has its own secure garden and lawn area, including an internal sunny courtyard, where Residents are free to wander, inside or outside, as they wish. Our caring team at Kintala Lodge is dedicated purely to the welfare of our Dementia Residents, providing 24 hour care, 7 days per week, in this secure, friendly and homely environment. We offer Long Term, Short Term, Dedicated Respite Bed, Emergency Respite, Day Care. Nice sunny rooms. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| If you wish to know more about our Rest Home, please contact Mental Health for the Older Person and Alzheimers Waikato. |
| Updated: 9 May 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | 40 | Yes | We have two registered nurses. Eleanor Lacey is employed for her management and nursing experience, together with patience and empathy for the elderly. Eleanor has a vast knowledge on caring for residents who suffer from a Dementia |
| Registered Nurse | 30 | Yes | related illness. The second Registered Nurse works various shifts in the afternoon on a fortnightly roster. This has added extra nursing care for our residents, having a Registered Nurse working on the afternoon shifts |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | shifts | Yes | We have 11 Health Care Assistants working a Fortnightly Roster. They are all trained to work with Dementia Residents. They have completed and some are completing the Health Ed Trust NZ Inc, ACE Dementia Programme. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | On Doctors Referral. |
| Diversional Therapist | 20 | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist is employed for her calm and paitent nature. This is an important quality when dealing with Residents who are becoming increasingly slow with regard to both mental and physical abilities. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 20 | Yes | Residents are kept active inside and outside the home, with a variety of activities. Such activities include bowls, bingo, newspaper and book reading, video sessions, piano player, art, care and craft, other music, exercises. Outings are organised. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Comes in every 10 weeks | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Comes in every 10/12 weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Home cooked nutrional meals, on site. A personal diet plan is done for each resident to suit their likes and dislikes. Fresh baking every day. The menu is Audited two yearly and updated. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Access to Te Rauawaawa Trust Alzheimers Waikato Mental Health for the Older Person | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Catholic Church/Baptist Church/Anglican Church and Holy Communions once a week. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Comes at the beginning of the month for Holy Communion. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Mrs Nalini Singh is the Manager and can be contacted on (07) 853 8577. You are most welcome to make a time with Nalini to come and visit our warm and friendly home. | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | As and when required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | As and when required, Waikato Diabetic Clinic. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Registered Nurse, Incontinence supplier and support from Continence Specialist. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Waikatio Infection Control Peer group. Judy Forrest through peer group. Pathlab. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | If required, Jan Clark, WDHB. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We work closely with Community Mental Health and Mental Health for the Elderly. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We specialise purely in the care of Elderly Patients suffering from Alzheimers Disease or other Dementia Related Illness. We specialis in caring for the Under 65 years with a Disability. Dementia related to Brain Injury. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Care of the elderly with demential and mental health. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Access is available. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Access is available. |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We have a "EMERGENCY RESIPITE" contract. We offer Carer Support Respite. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | We offer Carer Support Respite and Short Stay. We offer Day Care. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | It is preferrable if bookings be made in advance. We need to get information about the Respite Resident so a good care plan can be put in place while they are in our care. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | If you have been given Carer Support Respite Days, we are able to offer Respite Services. |
| Private paying service | Yes | Private Respite Services can also be booked. |
| Updated: 9 May 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Kintala Lodge provides the under 65's with care that focuses on the resident to be as independent as possible to have a good quality of life. |
| Day Care | Yes | 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, Daily charge. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We have an "EMERGENCY RESPITE" Contract. We have a Dedicated Respite Care Bed to take care of your loved one. So you can plan ahead and book your holiday. To pre-book please contact Management (07) 853 8577 |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | We offer Carer Support Respite, Emergency Respite, Day Care and Short Stay. Contact Management (07) 853 8577 |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Beds are available. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All single rooms are warm and comfortable and have nice views. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | Warm, spacious, comfortable rooms, with privacy curtains. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Warm, spacious, comfortable rooms that would suit a couple. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Family are welcome to arrange the room with furnishings that their loved one wants. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Budgies and Quails. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | House trained animals are welcome. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | Cordless phone is taken to resident if they need to make or receive a phone call. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Underfloor heating. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Te Reo is spoken by two of our staff members. |
| Newsletter | Yes | As we are always in contact with Family, EPOA or first contact, we do not do a newletter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | This is an area we specialise in. We have a non approach and look outside the square. Staff training and policies are in place. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | The only Rest Home in the Hamilton City, Specialising Purely in the care of Elderly Patients suffering from Alzheimers Disease or other Dementia Related Illness of all ages. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 Large Lounges and Sunny Courtyard. |
| Outings | Yes | Those Residents who are able, are taken out on trips to the Gardens, Shopping Mall, Zoo, Parks etc. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are situated in one of Hamiltons beautiful streets, in a quiet, tranquil, peaceful atmosphere, in an inner city, tree lined enviornment, close to central City, all amenities. A 5 minute walk takes you to a large, open park with playground and seats. |
| Smokers Room | No | We have a Smoke Free policy. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | We are a Smoke Free environment and policy. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Fully Secured, Doors monitored. Fully fenced gardens. Key coded front door. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Automatic Sprinkler System and smoke alarms and Monitored. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Yes, on the Ministry of Health Web site. |
| Updated: 9 May 2012 | ||
| Kintala Lodge is the only Rest Home in this City, Specialising Purely in the care of Elderly Patients suffering from Alzhiemers Disease or other Dementia related Illness, that presents with the syndrome of Dementia and its associated symptomatology of confusion, memory loss, agitation and a globally diminishing level of both mental and physical function. This uniqueness is an important aspect of our service, since these Residents are a very unique group of People, who require specialised understanding, care and attention for both personal and medical management.
Our caring team at Kintala Lodge is dedicated purely to their welfare, providing 24 hour care, 7 days per week, in a secure, friendly and homely environment. We offer the same care for the Under 65's suffering from Dementia and focus on promoting their independence and quality of life. Residents are safe to wander in our user friendly secure grounds and building. Our secure Rest Home environment has its own garden and lawn area, including an internal courtyard, where Residents are free to wander, inside and outside, as they wish. Our home offers long term care, short term care, respite care and day care in a secure and supportive environment. Our Diversional Therapist are employed for their calm and patient nature. This is an important quality when dealing with Residents who are becoming increasingly slow with regard to both mental and physical abilities, and often require considerable help to perform even minor activities. The Birthday of each/all Residents are celebrated in accordance with their cultural, ethnic, spiritual and religious beliefs and customs. Family members are always invited and encourage to attend the birthday of their loved one. For further information and enquiries on our services and to view our hand book for more complete details, or to visit our Rest Home, please contact our General Manager, Nalini Singh on (07) 853 8577 |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 |
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Alzheimer's Society (Adards Waikato), Blind Foundation, Parkinson's Society, Stroke Group, art, cards, church religious services (St Aiden's and Baptist), cooking, art and craft, dancing, email, entertainment, exercises, garden, indoor games, library, massage, meal options, movies, music, newspaper reading, quizzes, shopping, Sky TV, videos, outings, occasional visits to resturants, special occasion outings. |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Lovely Home Cooked Meals. Fresh Baking every day. Special Diets Catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Registered Nurses, Qualified Carers,Cleaners, Activities Co-ordinators, Trained Cooks with Food Safety Certificates. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Additional sevices that you have to pay for are listed in our Admission Agreement.Some examples are: Specialist visits, toll calls, insurance for personal belongings, personal toiletries, hairdresser etc. | |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island | Yes | Cook Island |
| English | Yes | All Staff. |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | Hindi |
| Filipino | Yes | Filipino |
| Hindi | Yes | Hindi |
| Interpreter | Yes | Available on request. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff who work here and access to Te Rauwaawa Trust. |
| Niuean | Yes | Staff member. |
| Samoan | Yes | Samoan |
| Other Details | Yes | Interpreters are avaiable within 24 hours. |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All Religions are welcome and families only need to ask Management to arrange visits. Family and friends are welcome to take Family to Church. |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 km | Available from 3 streets surrounding Stanley Street. |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Five Minute Walk. |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Five Minute Car Drive. |
| Parks | 0.20 km | Across the Road. |
| Library | 3.00 km | Five Minute Car Drive. |
| Updated: 21 Apr 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | Members of Healthcare Providers NZ |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Verification New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Members of Alzheimers New Zealand (ADARDS) |
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| Updated: 31 Aug 2010 | ||