Hospital Care
Lonsdale Hospital & Resthome
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Deep in the heart of the Foxton Community is Lonsdale Care Centre. Established here over 40 years ago it has earned the respect of the people in the Horowhenua Area.
Situated 35 minutes south west of Palmerston North and 15 minutes north of Levin. Lonsdale Care Centre is 3 minutes from the centre of town and has contracts with the DHB for: • Under 65 years • Over 65 years • Y.P.D • Dementia • Respite Care For the residents in the Rest Home area of our facility, we encourage them to have as much independent living as possible and we are one of the few sites that have a help yourself buffet style breakfast, with a choice of eggs, porridge, cereals, fruits and toast. Home styled meals are prepared & cooked on site. All types of dietary requirements are catered to. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 14 Robinson Street View Map |
| District | Horowhenua |
| City/Town | Foxton |
| District Health Board Area | MidCentral |
| Phone | (06) 363 8498 |
| Fax | (06) 363 5685 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Aroha Ellwood (Phone: (06) 363 8498) |
| Owner | Edie Family Trust (Phone: (06) 363 8498) |
| Website | www.lonsdalehospital.co.nz |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| We have 10 swing beds in our Resthome which can be for either Resthome or Hospital clients
We have an Intellectual Disability contract. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | By arrangement | |
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Premises are covered by Registered Nurse 24 hrs a day | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | All our EN's have their advanced scope of practice | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our kind and compassionate long serving care staff deliver the highest standard of care to all our residents | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Physiotherapy services provided to all residents including fornightly Tai Chai classes | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Available on request | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Qualified Diversional Therapist employed full time who provides a wide range of activities and outings to our residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Supporting our Diversional Therapist | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Regular contracted hairdressing services available | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular services provided | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Contracted Dietitian involvement for personalised dietary needs, where required | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular spiritual services and bible study meetings | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Cooks - All our meals are prepared and completed on site | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | |
| Updated: 17 Sep 2008 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | We can usually cater for this with 24 hours notice |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have a contract with the DBH to provide care for the under 65s |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We have contracts in place to offer care for those that need support or respite |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | Our RN's are trained in the Liverpool Pathway of Palliative Care |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | We have a number of single rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | We have several two and three bedded rooms |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We have rooms that could provide care for couples |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have several rooms with Ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage that 'family feeling' and are able to offer residents the ability to bring some furniture in, which can be discussed in more detail |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | For those that enjoy alcohol you are able to supply it to residents which will be monitored in moderation |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | To be discussed prior to admittance |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our facility has central heating which we keep at a comfortable level |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have monthly meetings and encourage all residents that are able to join |
| Newsletter | Yes | We send out a monthly newsletter to keep residents , families and friends updated with news and activities |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained on managing residents with challenging behaviour |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge/dinning area where residents are encourgage to join |
| Outings | Yes | For those that are able we have two mobility vans and we have regular outings in theses |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated area only |
| Sprinklers | Yes | We have sprinklers through out the facility |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | ||
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Concerts, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Men, Minibus, Newspaper reading, Parkinson's Society, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared and cooked on site. Fresh baking daily | |
| Staffing Details | In-Service Education Dedicated to training and developing our staff, our training portal allows our internal staff to develop and maintain their knowledge, skills and values, essential attributes consistent to the delivery of quality care and professional development. Mandatory courses for all staff include: •OSH Fundamentals •Manual Handling in Aged Care •Infection Control •Understanding Dementia – An introduction •Understanding Dementia – Communicating skills •Understanding Dementia – Understanding behaviour we find difficult or challenging | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Malay | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Feb 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 | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
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