Help for those at home
Koru Retreat - private respite, to support carers and those with less complex needs
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Koru Retreat welcomes guests and carers to a lodge that provides a homely environment, for the purpose of short term quality respite care.
Koru Retreat has a maximum of 6 rooms and each room has its own private bathroom. We take pride in being small as this enables us at Koru Retreat to provide a high standard of individualised care with an emphasis on respectful, friendly interaction and ensuring your stay with us is easy, relaxed enjoyable and memorable and where a holistic approach is available to its guests. Enquiries are welcome, as well as long Private term stay. (Subject to availability) Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | PO Box 175 |
| Suburb | Whitianga |
| Postal Address | Whitianga |
| District Health Board Areas | Waikato, Northland, Waitemata, Auckland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Lakes, Tairawhiti, Taranaki, Whanganui, Hawke's Bay, Wairarapa, MidCentral, Capital & Coast, Hutt Valley |
| Phone | (07) 866 0544 |
| Mobile | 027 852 1046 |
| Manager | Lucy Weston (Phone: 07 866 0544) |
| Website | http://www.koruretreat.co.nz |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2011 | |
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| " Thank you so much for your warmth and welcome. I felt I was at home" (Justine....Sydney)
" A very enjoyable place to stay. Quiet, friendly & clean" (Charmaine....Tuakau) "Very friendly people & place, loved it. Thank you so much. (Robyn....NZ) "Will be back again, really nice & quiet, relaxed and comfortable". (Lee...Pukekohe) Further testimonials can be viewed in the guest book. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2011 |
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Koru Retreat: Cater for individual specific dietry requirements and preferences. Provides nutrious and tasty meals which are served three times a day, in addition to morning and afternoon tea. Lovely fresh home baking is also provided. Koru Retreat is happy to serve a visiting family at lunch and dinner time. Provides guests with an option to participate in various art/craft work. Outings are available for those guests who want to enjoy the beauty that Whitianga has to offer. Covers everything including showering, dressing & administer medication. We also provide a personal laundry service. Provides a pick up service for guests. (Subject to availability of courtesy van) Detail Status Total number of private rooms with own ensuite - 5 Total number of private rooms with own ensuite for disabled - 1 Long term vacancy - Yes Subsidised short term care vacancy - Yes Private short term care vacancy - Yes We welcome your enquiries. Bookings are required. Call for more details. Please do not hesitate to contact us on Ph:(07) 866 0544. Inspections welcome anytime. By appointment Impending vacancy - Yes |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2011 |
| Koru Retreat caters for those residing in Auckland, Tauranga, Rotorua, Waikato, Bay of Plenty. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2011 |
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Natural Health Therapies | Yes | No | No | The following Natural Health Therapies are available: (Please note there is a charge for these therapies) Relaxation/Meditation, Massage, Reiki, Hand & Foot Massage, Reflexology, The Raynor technique |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | Kory Retreat offers its guests who stay for a minimum 1 week the fantastic La Stone Therapy. A unique deeply centering therapy bringing about intense calmness and a sense of peace and tranquility. |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | |
| Other Therapists | Negotiable | Negotiable | Negotiable | If you have a special request for other therapists please let us know and we will endeavour to provide you with that service. |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | No | Lucy is available to assist with personal care, showering and dressing. |
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| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
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| Diabetic Care. | Yes | No particular expertise, though meals for diabetics are always available. |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Professional personnel & others are engaged or consulted as needed. |
| Community Health Nurses | Yes | Professional personnel & others are engaged or consulted as needed. |
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| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Meals (Fresh or Hot) | Yes | Yes | No | Good nutrition is very important and special diets are catered for. Breakfast may be eaten in bed. Guests may eat in their room if they prefer. Filtered water is available in the guests rooms at night and any time during the day. |
| Shopping Assistance | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | This can be arranged if a guest requires assistance. |
| Transport Assistance | Yes | Yes | Yes | A courtesy vehicle is available for pickup should you have difficulty being transported to Koru Retreat. Alternatively a rendezvous can be arranged for pick up of a guest. |
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| Kaumatua Services | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Kaumatua Services | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
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| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
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| Lunch | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Visiting Service | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | Yes | No | Koru Retreat provides a range of activities for its guests to choose from as well as sightseeing if they wish. |
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| Private or subsidised short term care.
Koru Retreat has only a maximum of 6 quality rooms available. Bookings are advised. |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2011 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Other details | Yes | Lucy has 38 years experience and lifeskills working alongside whanau whose family members have suffered or experienced mental disorders as well as drug and alcohol abuse. She has a GradDip in Teaching Adults and a National Certificate in Mental Health. |
| Updated: 17 Jul 2011 | ||