Hospital Care

Whitianga Continuing Care

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To be the leading provider of services for older New Zealanders with health and support needs, assisting them to reach their maximum potential and continue their relationships with family and community.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address6 Halligan Road   View Map
City/TownWhitianga
District Health Board AreaWaikato
Phone(07) 866 5483
Fax(07) 866 2425
ManagerMary Seymour-East (Phone: (07) 866 5483)
OwnerOceania Group
Email
Website http://oceanialiving.co.nz
Updated: 6 Jul 2010

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care34
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Subsidised short term care vacancyYes
Private short term care vacancyYes
Vacancy for long-term hospital level of care
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 10 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hours, seven days per week
Physiotherapist Yes Our Physiotherapist routinely visits twice a week and available as required.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable
Own Social Worker Negotiable We access the services where appropriate of the WDHB Social Worker.
Diversional Therapist Yes See Activities Co-ordinator
Activities Co-ordinator 40 Yes
Hairdresser Yes Salon on site. Hairdresser in twice week.
Podiatrist Negotiable
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Other Personnel Yes
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Surgical Followup Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Palliative Care Yes
Community Health Yes
Psychiatrist Yes Visits regularly
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes One
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Cat
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Some
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Newsletter Yes Every second month.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes Frequently - Facility Van with wheelchair hoist
Smokers Room No Smoking area outside.
Smoking Permitted Yes Non smoking environment but outside area available.
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Special Features
At Oceania, we believe looking after your happiness is just as important as looking after your health. This mean providing a wide range of different activities and outings, preparing good food for you to enjoy and offering fun and friendship.

We have a fantastic location with sea views and directly across from the beach.
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Interests & Activities

Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Electric beds, Entertainers, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Exercises, Golden Oldies, Golf, Housie, Library, Mah Jong, Movies, Newspaper reading, Organ, Parties, Petanque, Quizzes, Religious services, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs

Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Home cooked, nutritious food with tailored menus for those with speical dietary needs. Meals choices change regularly.
Staffing Details 24 hour Registered Nurse cover and trained care and support staff. 24 hour access to qualified emergency medical assistance.
Associated Complexes We are a part of the Oceania Group of care facilities.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please contact management for details on what fees do and do not cover.
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport   Taxi Service Available
Shops 2.00 km
Library 2.00 km Facility Vehicle also visits weekly.
Updated: 30 Nov 2008

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH)
Updated: 30 Nov 2008


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