Help for those at home

HealthCare NZ (Lakeland region)

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It is now easier to remain independent and stay in your own home with the support of Healthcare of New Zealand’s friendly team of health professionals. Whether you need help with personal care, home support, your medication, wound care, or managing your health needs, we can put together a support package designed especially for you.

Healthcare of New Zealand is a quality accredited Kiwi organisation that has been supporting people to live their lives to the full for more than 20 years. Our fully funded services are available via referral from your doctor, local needs assessment agency or through ACC.

For more information about how we can support you, please contact your friendly local branch.

Contact Details
Detail
AddressSuite 1, 48 Biak Street   View Map
City/TownRotorua (also Taupo)
Postal AddressPO Box 68
District Health Board AreaLakes
Phone(07) 347 6580
Fax(07) 347 9560
ManagerKaryn Baxter (Phone: (07) 347 6580)
OwnerHealthcare NZ Limited (Phone: (04) 802 0950)
Email
Website http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz
Updated: 9 Nov 2011

Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
We support people right throughout the Lakes region.

Taupo:
114 Tuwharetoa Street, Taupo
PH (07) 376 7580
FAX (07) 347 9560
taupo.office@healthcarenz.co.nz

Rotorua:
PH (07) 347 6580
FAX (07) 347 9560
rotorua.office@healthcarenz.co.nz
Updated: 13 Nov 2009

Personal Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) Yes Yes No
Attendant Care (ACC) Yes Yes Negotiable
Carer Support Yes Yes Negotiable
Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) Yes Yes Yes
Updated: 9 Feb 2009

Domestic Assistance
TypeSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Meals (Frozen) Yes Yes Negotiable
Meals (Fresh or Hot) Yes Yes Negotiable
Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) Yes Yes No
Shopping Assistance Negotiable Negotiable No
Updated: 9 Feb 2009

Companionship
CompanionshipSelf FundedSubsidisedAfter Hours
Day Care (Dementia Care) Yes Yes Negotiable
Day Care (Non Dementia) Yes Yes Negotiable
Updated: 9 Feb 2009

Subsidy Details
Most of our services are fully funded or subsidised, but they can also be paid for privately.

We support people through the:

* Ministry of Health
* Lakes District Health Board; and
* ACC attendant care

To gain access to our high-quality services, speak with your doctor, local needs assessment agency, or ACC case-worker.
Updated: 9 Feb 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Updated: 9 Feb 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
New Zealand Home Health Association Yes
National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)New Zealand Home Health Association
Updated: 9 Feb 2009


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