Hospital Care

Grace Joel Retirement Village

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Grace Joel Retirement Village offers the very best of retirement living. With 360 degree views from the Resthome and Hospital we bring the world to your window!

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address184 St Heliers Bay Road   View Map
SuburbSt Heliers
City/TownAuckland
District Health Board AreaAuckland
Phone(09) 575 1572
Fax(09) 575 1579
Mobile
ManagerJanine Aitken (Phone: (09) 575 1572)
OwnerRyman Healthcare (Phone: (03) 366 4069)
Email
Website http://www.gracejoel.co.nz
Updated: 26 Apr 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 23 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care48
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 23 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Physiotherapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes Should a resident require this level of treatment our staff are trained in this type of intervention.
Oxygen Management Yes We have oxygen concnetrators available on site for the private use of hospital residents if this is their prescribed therapy.
Wound Care Yes Staff all skilled in current best practice in wound care and we are always keen to elicit expert advice or review as required.
Diabetic Care Yes Our staff are well trained in diabetic care and we are able to cater for diabetic diets.
Continence Advisor Yes Our staff are well trained in continence management and we also have the ability to access specialist review as required.
Infection Control Yes We have an Infection Prevention Nurse who overviews all our infection prevention processes and all staff are trained in infection prevention techniques.
Stomal Therapist Yes We are happy to access this service via the DHB as required.
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Our staff are trained in palliative and end of life care and also have a striong and supportive relationship with the regional palliative care services aligned to the DHB.
Palliative Care Yes As above
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We have a visiting physiotherapist who will assess each resident and develop an individualised physical programme as appropriate.
Gerontological Care Yes We will assist you to access a Geriatrician should you require this.
Clinical Manager Yes We have a Hospital Manager who is highly experienced in caring for the older person and leads a team of skilled and committed registered nurses and care givers.
Other Nursing Specialities Yes Our company has access to highly specialised nursing clinicans as required.
Anthroposophical Care Yes By negotiation
Other Post Graduate Specialities Yes By negotiation
Updated: 10 Aug 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Please feel welcome to contact Janine Aitken the Village Manager to discuss your specific requirements at anytime.
Day Care Yes We offer private day care to residents, simply contact Janine for further information.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes We offer subsidised and private short term care. Always feel welcome to contact Janine for more information.
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes As above
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes As above
Palliative Care Contract Yes As above
Whanau Room Yes We will always have a whanau room available that offers family and visitors the opportunity to have time out. Simply ask staff and we will always do our best to assist our families at anytime.
Rooms (Single) Yes All our rooms are single with ensuite. The rooms are beautifully proportioned and furnished with an electric bed, bedside cabinet and low boy as well as a wardrobe. There is a call bell beside the bed and ensuite
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes We have a number of large rooms that could be used to accommodate a couple. Simply check with Janine to ascertain the availability of these rooms.
Ensuite Yes Yes every bedroom has its own ensuite with toilet, shower and handbasin.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Every room is fully firnished, however should you wish to bring extra furniture for your bedroom please discuss this with Janine.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We have Happy Hour every week.
Pets In Residence Yes Some of our residents do bring pets with them however please always discuss this with Ros prior to making these arrangements as we do need to ensure your pet will be able to settle in our environment.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes As above
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Maori Kaupapa Yes Please discuss this with Janine
Residents Committee No We hold meetings for residents every two months. All residents are invited to this meeting.
Family Committee No We hold relatives meetings twice a year. As well as this we always encourage family and friends to contact Janine direct and immediately if there is any issue of concern as we are committed to ensuring that we meet your expectations.
Newsletter Yes A newsletter is prepared and available every 4 months.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Please discuss this with Janine.
Confused Residents Yes As above
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a large lounge available for our residents as well as a second lounge that is smaller and more intimate for residents looking for a quieter area to relax in.
Outings Yes We have vans and activity staff who will assist you to get out and about.
Rural Setting Yes The views from this facility are beautiful with delightful gardens that are full of colour and interest.
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 23 Sep 2011

Interests & Activities

Grace Joel Retirement Village offers a full and complete activities programme with dedicated activities coordinators. Please enquire for more information.

Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Our chef and team of dedicated specialist kitchen staff offer the finest in dining with menus which test the taste buds!
Staffing Details Our staff are committed to providing the very best of care.
Associated Complexes A member of the Ryman Healthcare Group
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please enquire for more information.
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Chinese Yes
English Yes
Greek Yes
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
(Other comments) Yes We respect all denominations
Updated: 8 Jan 2009

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes
Registered Retirement Village Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) Yes
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 10 Aug 2011


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