Hospital Care
Kowhainui Home
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Kowhainui has provided compassionate care and wonderful companionship for older people in Wanganui for more than 40 years.
Set in a semi-rural environment near Virginia Lake Reserve, Kowhainui offers luxurious accommodation and facilities, beautifully landscaped grounds and courtyards. We have 37 single rooms offering peace and privacy with professional care on hand. Our services are designed to take care of residents' day-to-day needs and emotional wellbeing while maintaining strong links with their families and wider community. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 88 Virginia Road View Map |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 349 1400 |
| Manager | Des McGrath (Phone: (06) 349 1400) |
| Owner | Presbyterian Support Central |
| Website | http://www.psc.org.nz |
| Updated: 16 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 16 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Demand for hospital beds at Kowhainui Home is always strong. We have a no-obligation waiting list and we recommend that interested parties list their details with us.
We can provide in-home support to qualifying people to help you stay in your own home for as long as possible. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24/7 | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Calls in as required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Calls in as required | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | A social worker is available if needed through Family Works Wanganui | |
| Diversional Therapist | 37.5 | Yes | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | The salon is open 3 days per week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Calls in as required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We contract a dietitian to oversee all menus | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Independent advocates for each part of the service | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Updated: 31 Mar 2009 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Available through DHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Full time Care Managers in both Rest Home and Hospital |
| Updated: 31 Mar 2009 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated smoking areas |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Jul 2006 | ||
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Kowhainui Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 31 Mar 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals prepared on site. The menu is planned for a 6 week cycle with summer and winter variations. | |
| Staffing Details | Staffing levels are based on the standards associations "Indicators for Safe Aged Care". | |
| Associated Complexes | Abingdon Home in Wanganui | |
| Updated: 31 Mar 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Kowhainui Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship |
| Updated: 31 Mar 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | |
| Shops | 0.00 km | |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.00 km |
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | QPS Benchmarking |
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| Updated: 11 Jul 2006 | ||