Hospital Care

Peacehaven Rest Home & Hospital

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We are committed to providing quality holistic care that maximises wellness and celebrates life, responsive to our residents needs, respects their privacy, maintains confidentiality and values the input of the family into the care of our residents. We are committed to the development of a quality assurance programme that enshrines this philosophy in practice.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address55 Kinross Street   View Map
SuburbBlockhouse Bay
City/TownAuckland
Postal Address0600
District Health Board AreaAuckland
Phone(09) 627 8653
Fax(09) 627 8658
Mobile021 646 346
ManagerAnn McKenzie (Phone: (09) 627 8653)
OwnerAnn & Alan McKenzie (Phone: (09) 627 8653)
Email
Website http://www.peacehaven.co.nz
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 13 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care22
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyNo
Peacehaven operates a waiting list, however we would be pleased to hear from you to discuss your specific needs and to arrange for you to visit our facility to see our brand new executive rooms with full en-suite and lovely bush views.
Visit our website at www.peacehaven.co.nz
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 13 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes Registered nursing staff available
Enrolled Nurse Yes Work as part of the Nursing Team
Physiotherapist Yes Available for consultation and exercise programme
Diversional Therapist Yes Provides a skilled and varied programme from Monday to Friday
Hairdresser Yes Robyn does a great job at Peacehaven
Podiatrist Yes Six weekly visits
Dietitian Negotiable Available for consultation
Accredited Visitors Negotiable We welcome visitors
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Available for counselling, prayer and contemplative time
Other Personnel Yes Owners/manangers work on site
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes Access to Oxygen Management Team. Oxygen concentrator on site
Surgical Followup No We have access to Drs who can direct us on specialist followup
Wound Care Yes Access to Wound Care Nurse
Diabetic Care Yes Access to Diabetic Care Nursing Specialist. Member of Diabetic Society
Continence Advisor Yes Access to Continence Advisor. Staff attend update seminars
Infection Control Yes Access to Specialist consultant
Stomal Therapist Yes Access to Specialist Stomal Therapist
Palliative Care Yes Access to Palliative Care Specialists
Psychiatric Care No Access to Care team for Mental Health issues
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Our on-site physiotherapist is skilled in stroke rehabilitation. We also have access to Stroke Rehabilitation Specialists. We use this service as we need it.
Gerontological Care Yes Access to Gerontologists as required
Clinical Manager Yes Our Clinical Manager leads our nursing and care teams
Other Nursing Specialities Yes Access to Nursing Speciallists as required
Psychologist Yes Access to Psychologists
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We are skilled at managing young people who can cohabit with our elderly clients
Whanau Room Yes Visitors can be entertained in one of four lounges or in the residents bedroom
Rooms (Single) Yes You have your own privacy
Rooms (Shared) Yes We do have the possibility of a shared room.
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes If practical we try to keep husband and wife together regardless of Resthome or Hospital level of care
Ensuite Yes All rooms have a hand basin and most have a toilet. Hospital level care rooms usually have ensuite bathrooms.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes A small number of personal belongings can be accommodated. We provide dressing table, bedside tables, electric beds, wardrobe.
Alcohol Permitted Yes This is your home so as long as respect is shown ffor others you can run your own life.
Pets In Residence No We enjoy visiting dogs but do not have a resident cat at the moment.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes By arrangement. Also access to Internet
Resident can adjust heating in own room No Central heating to all rooms
Residents Committee Yes Residents input is always welcome with a formal meeting held several times a year
Family Committee Yes We encourage family involvement as part of the care of residents.
Newsletter Yes Monthly newslettes published on our website.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We can usually manage unusual behaviours but we are not a dementia unit
Confused Residents Yes People with memory loss are welcome but we are not a dementia unit
Lounges/seating areas Yes Four cosy and homely lounges plus a conservatory see our website
Outings Yes Weekly varied outings are offerred in a large bus and a van is available on site for local trips
Rural Setting Yes Bush and garden views
Smokers Room Yes Conservatory
Smoking Permitted Yes Smoking only in the Conservatory.
Semi-Secure Yes We are semi secure as our gates open for cars so we are not suitable for persistent wanderers. Our doors close automatically at night fall to ensure our residents' safety.
Sprinklers Yes Fully fire protected with smoke alarms and sprinklers
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Special Features
We welcome children at Peacehaven. We have an outdoor playground and toys in the library.

We have a swing bed policy and accomodate both rest home and hospital level care in the dining room and lounges so people do not loose contact with friends if their level of care changes.

We are connected with our community and enjoy easy access to Blockhouse Bay.

By accessing www.peacehaven.co.nz you can have a virtual tour of Peacehaven.
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Interests & Activities

Our Diversional Therapist runs a wonderfully stimulating weekly programme with various highlights to celebrate special occasions. Our newsletters document these on www.peacehaven.co.nz

Computer access is available in every room. Relatives are encouraged to send emails and photos which we can print out for them.

We encourage residents to take an interest the garden and have both flowers and vegies growing.


Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Our CHEF produces great New Zealand food cooked on site with the best fresh produce. Special diets are catered for.
Staffing Details Our Care Manager supervises the registed nurses to ensure a consistant delivery of care to our residents. The nurses supervise a team of caregivers
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Hairdresser, podiatrist, trips, toiletries.
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Cook Island Yes
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes monthly church service
Baptist Yes monthly church service
Christianity Yes A church service every week
Presbyterian Yes monthly church service
Roman Catholic Yes Lay visitor weekly
Salvation Army Yes Transport provided to weekly church service
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.20 km bus stop very handy. Taxis available
Shops 0.50 km Blockhouse Bay village withing walking or scooter distance
Mall 2.00 km Lynmall has very comprehensive shopping available
Parks 0.10 km A nice green park just up the street
Library 0.50 km Blockhouse Bay library. We can take you, you can walk or we will select titles and bring them home for you
Updated: 16 Dec 2011

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
Audit Report Available. Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) Yes
Other details Yes Corporate Membership of Parkinsons Association.
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 16 Dec 2011


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