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Monte Vista Residential Care

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IT'S OUR BUSINESS TO CARE

Part of TerraNova's family of homes

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address11-23 Shepherd Road   View Map
SuburbWaipahihi
City/TownTaupo
Postal Address11 - 23 Shepherd Road Taupo 3330
District Health Board AreaLakes
Phone07 378 0182
Fax07 378 0182
Mobile027 437 8033
ManagerAnne Paterson (Phone: 027 437 8033)
OwnerTerraNova Homes & Care Ltd (Phone: 09) 459 7999)
Email
Website http://www.terranova.net.nz
Updated: 28 Feb 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 25 Jan 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care16
Updated: 28 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours, 7 days a week
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Cheerful, friendly and respectful
Physiotherapist Yes We have an experienced physiotherapist visit weekly. She assesses and prepares a plan for each resident elder to assist in maintaining or improving their physical capability.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 6 hours a day, 5 days a week
Hairdresser Yes One day a week or as arranged. Diane is extremely affordable and also a great volunteer spending the day interacting with all residents in between times
Podiatrist Yes A Registered podiatrist visits 6 weekly
Dietitian Yes Terranova Homes & Care Ltd - dietician for all 7 branches
Accredited Visitors Yes A wonderful base of volunteers, doggy visitors and musicians
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Regular visits and church services
Updated: 4 Oct 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes
Oxygen Management Yes All RNs are competent in oxygen delivery.
Surgical Followup Yes
Wound Care Yes Our group of homes has a Clinical Governance System and leadership that ensures expertise and knowledge is available as required
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes Our group of homes has a Clinical Governance System and leadership that ensures expertise and knowledge is available as required
Infection Control Yes All staff are trainined and experienced in this area. One registered nurse has responsibility for infection control
Specialist Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Yes Staff work closely with the individual, Hospice and families to ensure best clincial care with dignity and respect
Psychiatric Care No We are experienced in providing "nuture" level of care. Liaison with psychiatric expertise is accessed from Lakes DHB as appropriate
Dialysis Yes Peritoneal dialysis certificated and competent
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes Jennifer Concepcion is our Clinical Coordinator.
Updated: 22 Sep 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) No A couple of rooms have adjoining doors
Ensuite Yes In approximately 30% of rooms
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We have a budgie in residence, plus we have regular visits from a variety of pets and/or to the SPCA
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Residents are responsible for their own account
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Family Committee No Family members are invited to resident meetings
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Smokers Room Yes
Smoking Permitted No outside only
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 22 Sep 2011

Special Features
Many of the rooms have stunning views of the lake and mountains.


The Terraces (adjacent) offer rental options with

1. Security of a Call Bell to the Nurses Station

2. Convenience of meals at Monte Vista or delivered

3. Opportunity to join us for social events and outings
Updated: 4 Oct 2010

Interests & Activities

We have a comprehensive and varied activity programme including: BBQs, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Entertainment, "sit and be fit" Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Gardening, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Massage, Minigolf, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Theatre, Videos, Views,

We will do our best to maintain the lifestyle each resident had prior to making Monte Vista their home.

Updated: 4 Oct 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals When we say "home cooked", we mean it! All meals are prepared on-site by our own staff. We can cater to most dietary needs, and individual likes and dislikes.
Staffing Details Our friendly staff are on hand 24/7 to support our residents and provide companionship, respect, fun, and individualised care.
Associated Complexes Monte Vista Rest Home, Hospital & Village is a member of the TerraNova Homes and Care group.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please enquire for details.
Updated: 4 Jan 2009

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Interpreter Yes Available on request
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Updated: 4 Jan 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Inter denominational Yes
Non denominational Yes
Updated: 13 Sep 2009

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Shops 5.00 km Short drive to the town centre
Parks 0.50 km Short distance to Botanical Gardens
Library 5.00 km Library on site plus we take our residents to the library on request
Updated: 13 Sep 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 Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) Yes
The DAA Group Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 22 Sep 2011


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