Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Whitby Rest Home and Hospital, Whitby - Dementia Wing
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Whitby Rest Home and Hospital is the gateway to the Hutt Valley, Porirua and the Kapiti Coast. Dedicated, compassionate staff ensure a warm, welcoming and family-oriented environment.
Whitby offers a continuum of care with rest home, hospital and dementia care. With views of Pauatahanui Inlet, lovely outdoor living and well maintained gardens, Whitby provides peace and tranquillity. Whitby is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care. As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers. To find out more, please visit the Bupa link below. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 4 Observatory Close View Map |
| Suburb | Whitby |
| City/Town | Wellington |
| District Health Board Area | Capital & Coast |
| Phone | (04) 234 7981 |
| Fax | (04) 234 7709 |
| Mobile | 027 237 4570 |
| Manager | Sandi Davison (Phone: (04) 234 7981) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99) |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos... |
| Updated: 27 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is in the facility at all times, as well as a Team Leader 5 days per week. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | A Diversional Therapist is avalible to assist Recreational Staff as required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A Recreational Activites Officer is based in the Dementia Unit, and Residents also join in other Activities and Entertainment outside the Dementia Unit. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser is available once a week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Attends every 6 - 8 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | A dietitan is available as required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | As required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Anglican Church Service weekly on a Friday. Holy Communion weekly Salvation Army Service Monthly | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 21 Jun 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | As required |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | As required |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | As required |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Through Mary Potter Hospice and GP |
| Palliative Care | Yes | There are a number of Registered Nurses training in providing Palliative Care and support |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | 2 rooms have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | 4 cats in the facility with 1 specific to the dementia unit |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | As we currently have 4 cats, we are unable to accept dogs. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This is at the cost to the individual. Not all rooms have a phone jack, but this can be arranged. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meeting 6 weekly |
| Family Committee | Yes | Regular family meetings |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly Newsletter with the up and coming events and the latest in news from the facility. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | This is an organisational policy |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Semi rural |
| Smokers Room | Yes | In the main part of the facility or out in the courtyard |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in smokers asrea under supervision |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | This is a fully secure Dementia Unit. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | On line with the MoH |
| Updated: 16 Feb 2010 | ||
| The Dementia Unit has 2 smaller sperate rooms that are away from the main lounge which provides privacy for family and friends to sit.
These areas also have soft music playing and provides an ambience of peace and calm. |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2009 |
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Activity programme.
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| Updated: 16 Feb 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Delicious home cooked meals. Dietary needs catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | Caregivers attend courses on Dementia care on a regular basis. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | If assessed by Winz as a fee paying resident, Doctors, Pharmacy and podiatry charges are extra. | |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2009 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Wellington Community Interpreting Service available. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | local bus service is available immediately outside facility | |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Whitby Village shopping centre includes a variety of shops and provides ample parking |
| Mall | 5.00 km | North City Shopping Centre is the nearest Mall |
| Parks | 3.00 km | Aotea Lagoon Park situated in Papakowhai is the nearest Park |
| Library | 1.00 km | Whitby Library is situated in Whitby Village |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Achieved Certification for 3 years |
| Updated: 18 Oct 2011 | ||