Hospital Care
Kimihia Home & Hospital
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To provide "the best home away from home", for older people needing care
Twenty four hour Registered Nurse coverage, trained Caregivers and full professional services to cater for all your needs. Our award winning gardens provide a relaxing environment, and our home cooked meals are served with a smile! Enjoy the activities and outings or simply relax and unwind in our spa pool, lounge, or the privacy of your own room. Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share in planning and implementing care for their loved ones. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 76 Rosser St View Map |
| City/Town | Huntly |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 828 9396 |
| Fax | (07) 828 7319 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Diana Le Mon Facility Manager |
| Owner | The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board Inc |
| Website | http://www.kimihia.blogspot.com |
| Updated: 19 Oct 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 20 | Yes | Our Clinical Manager, Heidi, comes to us with 20 years experience in the Special Assignment Team at Middlemore Hospital |
| Physiotherapist | 4 | Yes | Amanda and her team are contracted to provide services to our Resthome, and routinely visit once or twice a week, or more often if needed |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We contract services in if necessary | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | Sarah is a delightful young lass who is greatly loved by our residents! |
| Hairdresser | 16 | Yes | Nola visits the home at least twice a week, and provides hairdressing services in our dedicated hair salon |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | We contract services in as required - additional charges apply | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | In the philosophy of 'home away from home' we seek to provide 'Nana's home cooked meals'. Sausages and mash. Meat and three veg. You know, just like at home? | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have many volunteers from various organisations who regularly visit our residents | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Huntly is situated in the heart of the Waikato and has close links with Tainui | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We are closely associated with ministers and pastors from all the local churches, and these are available to any residents requiring spiritual support or advice | |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2009 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Although we don't have a 'specialist' gastronomy nurse, we have extensive experience in peg feeding and naso-gastric management |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have oxygen and nebulising equipment and expertise on site |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Convalescent Care available if approved by the DHB |
| Wound Care | No | Our team is skilled and experienced in wound care, and attend regular training to keep up to date with latest trends in wound care management |
| Diabetic Care | No | We have considerable experience dealing with diabetes and liaise closely with the diabetic care team at the DHB |
| Continence Advisor | No | We have a comprehensive continence management program in place |
| Infection Control | No | We have strict infection control protocols, and you'll find that our facility smells great |
| Stomal Therapist | No | Over the years we have gained considerable experience in managing stomas |
| Specialist Palliative Care | No | Our team has many years experience in providing care and support to those needing palliative care |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We are in the process of expanding the service to provide more space for families/whanau to spend time with their loved ones |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Our team is supported by services from the DHB Mental Health team |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | With the aid our contracted physiotherapist and occupational therapist, we can assist with stroke rehabilitation |
| Dialysis | No | We have considerable experience and skill with peritoneal dialysis |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Heidi and her team have years of gerontology experience between them |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Heidi has over twenty years experience in the Special Assignment Team at Middlemore Hospital and has been with us since 2004, initially part-time and as Clinical Manager since November 2005 |
| Psychologist | No | Where required, we liaise closely with the DHB team |
| Psychiatrist | No | We work closely with the psycho-geriatricians from the DHB |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Day Care | Yes | Not ready to leave your own home permanently yet? No worries. Retain your independence, and join us for Day Care. We collect and deliver within the Huntly area, and you can enjoy the activities and outings with us. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | If you care for a relative at home you may be eligible for a Respite Care subsidy. We will gladly care for your loved one during one of these periods, so that you can take a well earned rest. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Make sure you get your bookings in early to ensure placement - vacancies fill up fast! |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Four single rooms are available and are reserved for high clinical need situations or where no vacancies exist in the shared rooms. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | Most of our hospital rooms contained shared facilities for four residents. Separate toilet and shower facilities are available |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | One double room is available |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Chairs must be covered in Kimihia fabric at Resident's cost. We encourage residents to personalise their rooms with photos and personal items |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Alcohol is kept secured for the resident and supplied as required |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | By negotiation, at Resident's own cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have comprehensive policies and procedures in place |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Specialised stain and moisture resistant seating |
| Outings | Yes | If it's happening - we're there! |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Kimihia is situated in the Waikato, just an hours drive from Auckland, and half an hour from Hamilton. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Outside building only |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fully compliant, brigade connected system |
| Updated: 2 Apr 2009 | ||
| Personal small community environment where we value the contributions of older people.
BACKGROUND: The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board, Inc. is a charitable Community Trust established in 1972 as a joint venture between the Huntly Lions, Rotary and Jaycees Clubs, dedicated to serving the elderly community of Huntly and the surrounding areas. Since Jaycees have been disbanded, the Trust nowadays has representation from the Hunty Community Board. Kimihia Resthome was opened in March 1979 by the Hon. Sir Douglas Carter - High Commissioner to London. The first cottage was built in 1988, and for five years thereafter, one new cottage was built annually. Fourteen years after the Resthome was opened , Kimihia Hospital was opened in March 1993 by Dame Thea Muldoon QSO. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: MORE ABOUT SHORT STAY. Should you want a break yourself, come and stay with us, and let us worry about the cooking and cleaning. You'll find our rates reasonable and affordable. MEALS ON WHEELS. Enjoy an home cooked meal delivered to your doorstep, at very affordable rates. Check with your family doctor or community nurse if you qualify. PALLIATIVE CARE. Full Palliative Care facilites for comfort and support. Let our professional team take care of the medical and nursing needs of your loved one, so that you can spend quality time with them. |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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Individualised activity programs. Regular outings.
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| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Full catering facilities, variety of meals, Special occasions (BBQ, Birthdays and Mid-Winter Christmas) | |
| Staffing Details | Twenty four hour Registered Nurse coverage | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact management for a list of costs | |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Baptist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Christianity | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Methodist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass at the Bedside |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | |
| Shops | 2.00 km | |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | |
| Library | 2.00 km | |
| Updated: 30 Oct 2007 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village | No | We offer rented accommodation only for independent living units - please apply direct to the home if you wish to be placed on the waiting list |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 2 Apr 2009 | ||