Hospital Care
Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital - D Wing
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PROUDLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 52 Ward Street / P.O.Box 97 View Map |
| District | Waikato |
| City/Town | Taumarunui |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 896 8131 |
| Fax | 07 8955106 |
| Mobile | 027 467 0257 |
| Manager | Anna Looby (Phone: 07 896 8131) |
| Owner | Avonlea Trust Board (Phone: 07 896 8131) |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 8 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 13 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | ||
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Available when beds are free. Enquiries welcome. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | Bookings can be made ahead of time if beds are available. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | Carer support funding after approval from Disability Support Link. |
| Private paying service | Yes | We accept private paying respite. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | Day care needs can be either funded or privately funded. Days and times can be arranged to suit your needs |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Short stays may be arranged following illness of accidents, for recuperation and relaxation. Rehabilitation and gentle exercise can be arranged. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Avonlea offers 24hour terminal care to help alleviate pain and reduce suffering as much as possible, with Hospice trained staff. Caring, compassionate staff give quality time to allow the resident tranquillity as life’s journey comes to an end. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | At Avonlea you’ll have your own room, which you are encouraged to consider your own home. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | These may be personalised with your favourite furnishings, pictures and ornaments. All rooms have their own television outlet and feature a “call bell system” for 24 hour peace of mind. A full laundry service is available. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Weekly happy hour. Residents can enjoy a social time with entertainment. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Animals are most welcome, either to visit or stay. This needs to be discussed prior. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | Published monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | Outside designated smoking area for residents. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All buildings smoke free. Smoking permitted outside. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| WELCOME TO AVONLEA.
Avonlea is a 41 bed home administered by a Trust Board that offers you 24 hour Hospital and Residential Care of a very high standard. It is situated in the town in a quiet setting, attractively landscaped gardens with unique and picturesque river views. Friends and family/whanau are most welcome to join us when celebrating special occasions or may drop in for a visit at any time. WE ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CARE PERMANENT CARE We cater for Hospital level of care (Level 5) and residential level care (level 3 and 4). Funded and non-funded beds are available. All potential residents must have had an assessment prior to admission, but we can help with these arrangements. SHORT STAY CARE TERMINAL/PALLIATIVE CARE CARER SUPPORT We cater for short stays – a day. A week, a fortnight, each person is different and have their own needs and timeframes. We will fit in with whatever is requested. DAY-CARE Avonlea offers a stimulating and exciting day care programme. MEALS AT HOME Avonlea offers a home delivery service for nutricious meals or you can purchase frozen meals. This is a 7 day service. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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We provide Recreational Activities, offering a stimulating programme aimed at improving and maintaining independence. There are regular outings and community involvement.
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We pride ourselves in offering home cooked, delicious meals. Appetising, assorted nutritious meals are served with special consideration given for individual likes and dislikes. Residents may choose to have their breakfast in bed if they wish. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please see the manager for details. | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Regular services held in the facility. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | Jehovahs Witneess regularly visit Avonlea. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Avonlea cater for all religious beliefs. Interdenominational services are held regularly and ceremonies for specific denominations can be arranged. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | 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 | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 3 years |
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||