Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Okere House
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Our aim is:
To form a partnership with our residents to ensure their independence, privacy, dignity, cultural and religious needs are met as individuals. To provide assistance and direction in enabling them to meet their daily needs and maintain a high quality of life. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 35 Treadwell Street View Map |
| Suburb | Springvale |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| Postal Address | 35 Treadwell Street, Springvale, Wanganui |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 348 4857 |
| Fax | (06) 348 4813 |
| Manager | Ann Davies (Phone: (06) 348 4857) |
| Owner | Alistair Austin (Phone: (06) 348 4857) |
| Updated: 16 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 14 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| We provide long term dementia care, short term respite and Day Care, we have a group of 4 people who come in for regular two or three days of daycare a week. Our current occupancy of 21 represents the number of long term occupied beds of which 2 residents are on long term respite (families working through processes for Welfare Guardian)
Day care and respite bed occupancy numbers fluctuate and are based on when family need support or time out from their family members | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurse Facility Manager and 2 part time Registered Nurses are in charge of the care of residents at Okere House. These staff are trained to understand the special needs of residents suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementia. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All the Caregivers at Okere House have completed or currently undergoing training on Specialised Aged Care & Dementia related illnesses. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available if required, but not on site. Massage services are available at a very reasonable price. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available if required, but not on site. | |
| Own Social Worker | Yes | A Social Worker can be arranged on behalf of the resident or family, but not on site. | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | Our recreation programme is run by a Activity Officers with experience in assisting residents in reaching their maximum level of independence and mobility. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The Activity Officers are currently training to provide a variety of suitable and diverse activities for our residents individual needs. Outings in the van are always enjoyed and visits to other rest homes to join in social ocassions. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | The hairdresser attends 3-4 weekly for hair cuts, shampoos and sets. Perms also available. Staff liase with family members to accommodate these. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The Podiatrist attends every month to attend to residents foot care needs. Staff liase with family members to accommodate these. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus are assessed by a Dietician to ensure they meet the needs of our residents and provide a variety of healthy home cooked food. Special dietary needs are catered for under Dietician guidance. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Available on request. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Kaumatua can attend Okere House when requested by residents or families, the staff work closely with residents and families to accommodate these visits. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A monthly church service is held Okere House and some residents like to attend these Services, which families are also wecome. Support and assistance is provided as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Okere House supported by Dr Jana Fernando, who facilitates meetings for residents families and additional education for staff when required. Jana works alongside Supporting Families Whanganui to ensure families have the opportunity to have support. | |
| Updated: 8 Aug 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Specialist service |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Access to other specialist services are available through our local hospital. |
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We also cater for those under 65 years of age who suffer from Dementia or other related disorders |
| Day Care | Yes | Day Care is a great way for families to have a short break to get chores attended to or enjoy some time out |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Short Term care is available |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Respite care for families is available but bookings are advisable to confirm availability |
| Whanau Room | Yes | As a family member or close friend you may need to or wish to stay overnight if your relative in our care is particularly unwell or unsettled. This can be arranged by discussing your needs with the Manager who may arrange this in our "whanau/meeting"room |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All rooms have hand basins. |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | Considerable renovations have been undertaken during 2011. With the exception of one shared room, all our bedrooms are now single occupancy rooms. Five double sized rooms are popular with new residents who are able to have a lazyboy chair & table etc. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | If appropriate as the double rooms are large enough to fit a Queen sized bed and furniture. |
| Ensuite | No | However there are hand basins in all rooms. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We believe that our residents individuality and, where possible, their independence is the key to happiness and contentment. Therefore we encourage you to bring personal items with you to make the room feel like home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Available, when provided by families, after discussion with Manager and General Practitioner. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One lovely cat graces us with her presence |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A Portable phone is accessible so that the resident may choose a quiet private, area to take calls. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Thermostatically controlled heating is installed throughout the facility to ensure that the home environment is pleasant for all residents. These controls are available in all residents bedrooms rooms and communal areas. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Staff work closely with families and to individual care plans, to ensure that cultural needs of residents are met, following discussion. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | As many residents have a challenge in expressing themselves, the family are encouraged to attend monthly meetings on behalf of their loved one. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Our resident and family meetings are an essential part of the Okere House. We have an open door policy and encourages families and community groups to drop in any time for a chat. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter / minutes from the monthly resident & family meets are sent to all families and community groups linked into Okere House |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Behaviour can be upsetting for others. Staff may divert the resident away from the situation. All staff have specific training. Indivivdual Behavoiural care plans are followed.Quiet spaces are available for those who wish to have quiet time. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | The Home provides a secure environment to keep the residents safe from harm. Residents are able to wander anywhere in the Home or the pretty garden at their will. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | A choice of lounges are available for residents use. This includes a quiet room suitable for family visits. |
| Outings | Yes | Depending on the activity program for the week but outings in the van would usually occur twice per week. |
| Rural Setting | No | But lovely big trees in the garden with lawn and gardens provides a lovely outdoor space which all residents can access at any time. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | A designated area outside under cover is available. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in the designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Fully secure. This ensures that the residents in our care are unable to wander off-site unaccompanied. An enclosed safe garden area allows residents to move in and out of the facility for fresh air and exercise as they wish. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fully sprinklered with smoke detectors. |
| Audit report available | Yes | This is available on the Ministry of Health Web site and the facility manager is happy to discuss Audit outcomes with families at their request |
| Updated: 14 Feb 2012 | ||
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| We encourage you to visit and inspect our home. The Manager is very happy to answer any questions and discuss any concerns or ideas you may have.
Admission to a stage 3 facility will be on the advise of your doctor following a consultation and an extensive medical assessment. It is important that you obtain this assessment, often called a “SNAF” assessment prior to admission as this indicates your care requirements. This can be arranged by your GP or Service for the Elderly at Good Health Wanganui. |
| Updated: 17 Dec 2009 |
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We believe that by keeping the mind and body active, a better quality of life is maintained. At the home entertainment, recreation and activities are facilitated for that purpose.
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| Updated: 17 Dec 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | A wide range of diets are catered for in our kitchen at the home. We concentrate on good old-fashioned home cooking and encourage comments and suggestions. Breakfast (8am), dinner (12pm) and tea (6pm) are served in the dining rooms. Morning tea, afternoon tea and supper are served between main meals. An extra afternoon tea is provided at 4pm and ice-blocks are offered on hot days. | |
| Staffing Details | The care delivered at the home is overseen by our Registered Nurse with extensive experience. She works closely with residents GP’s to ensure their needs are tended to. Our trained caregivers have a special empathy with the residents. Local General Practitioners provide our medical support, each holding clinics at the home at regular intervals, as well as providing 24 hour cover for emergencies. You are welcome to keep your own GP if you wish. Alternatively you may wish to choose a new doctor from the list of GP’s currently attending our residents at Okere House. We have a close relationship with both medical and nursing staff at the local hospitals and medical centres. The Registered Nurse in charge and her staff are trained to understand the special needs of residents suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | There are extra charges made for some things such as Podiatrist, hairdresser, dentist, optician. These are discussed with family prior to any charges. Please see the Manager for further information. | |
| Updated: 11 Jul 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Some staff |
| Updated: 12 Mar 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.25 km | Bus stop in street. |
| Shops | 0.70 km | .7km Springvale Dairy - 1.6km Fitzherbert Ave Shopping Centre |
| Mall | 3.40 km | 3.4km Trafalgar Square Shopping Centre |
| Parks | 1.00 km | 1km Springvale Park - 4km Kowhai Park |
| Library | 3.30 km | Wanganui District Library |
| Updated: 18 May 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | We run the ACE programme and Dementia component for staff training. |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Some staff are training through CSSITO in Christchurch. |