Hospital Care
Radius Thornleigh Park - Spencer Wing
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We deliver quality lifestyle with an innovative approach to care that enables us to maintain the well being, dignity & independence of our residents. The success of the Radius Residential lifestyle can be attributed to caring, qualified people who recognise & respond to the special needs of each individual.
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 25 Heta Road View Map |
| Suburb | Highlands Park |
| City/Town | New Plymouth |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 758 3642 |
| Fax | (06) 758 3243 |
| Mobile | 021 534 227 |
| Manager | Tina Mills (Phone: 06 758 3642) |
| Owner | Radius Residential Care Ltd |
| Website | http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/ |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 16 |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Compliment 1:
My Husband has been a resident in your Thornleigh home for almost three years. I feel Thornleigh was part of his extended family. The staff and residents have been very kind in supporting myself and family. Compliment 2: Thank you all for your love and care of our Dad. Also for your support of Bet over the time Dad was a resident with you. We did appreciate all your kindnesses, understanding and friendships. It was a long and interesting journey at times. Thank you again on behalf of the family. |
| Updated: 22 Feb 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A Registered Nurse is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our physiotherapist will visit on arrangement by staff or your GP whenever required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | A Diversional Therapist works Monday to Friday and is responsible for designing and writing an individual activity programme for each Resident. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our senior diversional therapist acts as our Activities Coordinator. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits every week and offers very reasonably priced services including cuts, sets and perms. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | A dietician visits on prior arrangement by staff or your GP. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Visits can be arranged by staff whenever requested. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational services are held monthly within the facility and communion is held monthly as well. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | You are welcome to continue with the services of your present Doctor however we also have a local facility GP available. | |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Our registered clinical staff, including the Clinical Nurse Manager and the Facility Manager, actively maintain their clinical nursing skills and techniques and are able to support and care for residents with a wide range of specialised needs. |
| Psychologist | Yes | This specialised service is accessed through the TDHB services. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | This specialised service is accessed through the TDHB services. |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | We have an extensive day care programme available and we offer both a Men's and Ladies club for members of the community. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We provide short and long term Palliative Care for residents in collaboration with the Taranaki District Health Board Hospice. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Our facility is your new home; personal furniture and other items are welcome and encouraged. Our friendly maintenance staff are happy to assist in hanging your treasured pictures and photos. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resident cat who calls our facility home and is very spoilt by our staff and residents! |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We can cater for cats and even for small dogs. Just ask our friendly staff! |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A private telephone or SKY connection in your room can be easily arranged. |
| Residents Committee | No | Our resident meetings are held every two months and all residents and family members are very welcome to attend. |
| Family Committee | No | All families are very welcome to attend the resident meetings and regular contact and feedback with clinical staff is encouraged. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our residents enjoy our Radius "Grapevine" and "Orbiter" 3 monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are several lounges and many quiet areas for residents to enjoy. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are available to all residents and include picnic lunches, morning and afternoon teas, scenic drives and shopping excursions. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is still currently permitted however only in designated areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Whilst we are not a secure facility the safety of our resident's and staff is paramount and security procedures are in place for after 6pm. All external windows and doors are lockable. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
| Thornleigh Park is set in attractive surrounds with manicured park like gardens and spacious lawns with a stunning mountain backdrop. We offer a well appointed facility with friendly and professional trained staff and are a home away from home for residents and families to enjoy.
Activities are planned for each week day and include daily newspaper readings, regular outings and exercise programs. We have a large purpose built Activities Room with a piano and large TV where we hold happy hour every week, concerts and movie afternoons every Saturday complete with freshly popped popcorn and ice-creams! |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 |
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Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Church, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Garden, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Hydrotherapy, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pianist, Reading, Quizzes, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Swimming, Videos, Views, Aromatherapy |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Our six weekly menus change regularly and are reviewed by a dietician. We cater for all residents likes and dislikes and any special requirements can be easily met. Our Kitchen Manager uses locally grown produce and bakes morning and afternoon tea fresh each day! | |
| Staffing Details | Radius Thornleigh Park offers friendly, professionally qualified staff who are proud of their work and pride themselves on going the extra mile for each and every resident. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | All fees and costs can be discussed upon request. | |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | Staff Member |
| Dutch | Yes | Resident. |
| English | Yes | All Staff |
| Greek | Yes | Staff Member |
| Interpreter | Yes | Services accessed as required. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff Members |
| Samoan | Yes | Staff Members |
| Swedish | Yes | Staff member. |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | An interdenominational service is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Catholic Priest visits monthly (Communion Service) |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations are very welcome at Radius Thornleigh Park and all efforts will be made by staff to cater to indiviudal spiritual and cultural needs. |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 1.50 km | We are close to the Merrilands shopping centre |
| Mall | 4.00 km | City Centre |
| Library | 4.00 km | City Centre |
| Updated: 4 Jan 2009 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 26 Feb 2009 | ||