Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Santa Maria - Larch Wing
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"At Santa Maria, our home is your home."
Our Philosopy of Care is always the promotion of self esteem and independence, interest in family/whanau and the community. This enables the frailties of age to be kept in their right perspective. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 51 Birdwood Avenue View Map |
| Suburb | Beckenham |
| District | South East |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 332 1480 |
| Fax | (03) 332 0659 |
| Mobile | 0276814690 |
| Manager | Bob Ward (Phone: (03) 332 1480) |
| Owner | Ward Family (Phone: (03) 332 1480) |
| Updated: 13 Aug 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 7 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Female shared room | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | The RN works Mon- Fri , There is also Oncall arrangements for RN's . |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can arrange for a physiotherapist to attend as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | We can arrange for social work support if requested. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | Our activities coordinator works Mon -Friday . |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser attends three days a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We can arrange for a podiatrist to attend as required. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We can arrange for a dietician to assist as required. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arange for Kaumatua to attend as requested. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We hold denominational and non denominational services. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 17 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | We can assist with CAPD and APD. Haemodialysis requirements can be discussed. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Our Nurse manager works Monday - Friday and is also on the Oncall roster. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | We provide Daycare support for a limited number of participants. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We can provide short term care subject to availability. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | We can provide short term respite care subject to availability. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We can provide short term care subject to availability. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a twin bed room available in separate lodgings on site, with washing and cooking facilities. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | We do have shared room facilities for appropriate residents. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | As discussed at the time of admission. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Cats, birds, fish. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone available for resident calls within the facility. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | As well as the main lounge, residents and friends are welcome to make use of several seating areas that are away from the hustle and bustle of the main areas. |
| Outings | Yes | Our activities coordinator arranges trips and outings that are appropriate for the residents and season. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted outdoors. Smokers are welcome to enjoy strolling around our gardens. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 15 Dec 2009 | ||
| Our family owned and operated complex ensures quality care at all times. |
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Our Activity programme includes: bingo, interdenominational Church services, concerts, entertainers including pianist, exercises, minibus outings, music, newspaper reading, baking, flower arranging, crafts, BBQ, board games,visits from canine friends,craft and projects, friends and family happy hour, in-house working mens club, pool, visiting interest groups e.g. vintage car club, local pre-school, target bowls, in-house ladies high afternoon tea, quizzes, video library, newspaper reading and much more.
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| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our five weekly rotational menu has been endorsed by a dietician. Breakfast may be served in bed. The main meal is in the middle of the day and the tea meal includes a hot dish or salad, a home baked commodity, fresh fruit. Morning afteroon tea and supper are also served with snacks and tea/coffee available 24 hours. | |
| Staffing Details | Our Nursing Manager has over 10 years experience as a Registered Nurse. Prior to coming to Santa Maria, he worked at hospital level care for older persons. He is supported by our Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse who have over 15 years experience in caring for the elderly. Many of our Caregivers have been at Santa Maria for some years. | |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We are happy to support individual residents express their personal faith in a respectful manner. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | There is a Bus stop at the gate with regular schedules. |
| Shops | 2.00 km | Countdown Supermarket on Colombo St, as well as corner dairies |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Barrington |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Beckenham |
| Library | 1.50 km | Christchurch South Library is nearby on Columbo Street. |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | Member. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | We have regular training. |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Designated Audit Agency |
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| Updated: 14 Oct 2008 | ||