Woburn Masonic Care - Hospital level care
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Woburn Masonic Care
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- Woburn Masonic Care
63 Wai-Iti Crescent
Woburn
Lower Hutt 5010 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Hutt Valley
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Heidi O'Reilly - 04 569 6839
- Owner
- The Masonic Villages Trust
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Woburn Masonic Care is a brand new care facility located on the original site in central Lower Hutt.
Woburn Masonic Care Home shares the Trust's mission of "Great Care" and our Vision to be the preferred choice for residents, families and staff.
Our Values are
Benevolence-kindness and consideration to everyone.
Charitable-We do things for people without expecting return
Respect-We are understanding and non-judgmental and have respect for our environment and community.
Excellence-We deliver the very best in everything we do.
We continually strive for improvement.
Integrity- We always operate with honesty and ethically.
Our staff strive daily to achieve this.
Woburn Masonic Care Home shares the Trust's mission of "Great Care" and our Vision to be the preferred choice for residents, families and staff.
Our Values are
Benevolence-kindness and consideration to everyone.
Charitable-We do things for people without expecting return
Respect-We are understanding and non-judgmental and have respect for our environment and community.
Excellence-We deliver the very best in everything we do.
We continually strive for improvement.
Integrity- We always operate with honesty and ethically.
Our staff strive daily to achieve this.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 5 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Premium room charges from $100 per day and this is also offered in Care Suites | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 30 Nov 2023 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2024 | |
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 50 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurses 24 hours per day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We have access to nurse practitioners versed in aged care and aged care -mental health, from the local DHB. They provide education every month or as required for our Nursing staff and are available for consultation for specific residents. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Negotiable | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a wonderful team of caregivers who work under the direction of the RN's, they are experienced in aged care & passionate about providing the best personalised care possible. Our team all have the opportunity to obtain up to Level 4 Health and Wellbeing certificate. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Weekly visits and as required by a licensed physiotherapist occur on site. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | But if required are arranged through the DHB. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have a qualified DT who works full time. The program incorporates daily activities of interest to residents and some one on one activities for residents who prefer more personalised needs. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | As required | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | As required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Cibus catering company on site with dietetic advisory | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | As required and arranged on an individual basis | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | As required and arranged on an individual basis | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We cater for many spiritual needs and are happy to speak to you about your requirements. We have the space to hold services of varying denominations. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Our facility General Practitioner visits once per week and is available via phone. | |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Woburn masonic Care works very closely with Te Omanga Hospice in caring for residents, families and whanau with palliative care need. This includes pain management, complex symptom management from chronic illness, psycho social support and end of life care |
| Wound Care | Yes | Woburn Masonic Care work closely with the DHB CNS in wound management, providing advice and guidance on care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | No | is available from the DHB |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | No | We have access to a wide variety of Nursing specialists from the Hutt Valley DHB who provide us with support when we require it. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Woburn Masonic Car has an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager who both have extensive clinical backgrounds and experience. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Depending on bed availability. Premium charge of $45 per day |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | All furniture provided but small items may be brought in eg. armchair, television. Beds are provided. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single and have an ensuite |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour every Wednesday afternoon is part of the recreation programme.Individual requirements can be met at the residents cost. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Pets are welcome to be brought in to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Phone connection in each room to allow residents to have their own phone at own expense |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Radiator heating in all rooms |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Multiple lounges, Central recreation room, Guest lounge, Care suites have small lounge ,Chapel |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | 10 seater coach for regular coach outings |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | We hold regular residents meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We hold regular family meetings |
| Newsletter | Yes | Regular newsletters published |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | A policy is in place.We pride ourselves on not using any forms of restraint but of finding alternative ways to care for someone to meet their needs. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We have residents with varying degrees of confusion however we do not have a secure demetia unit |
| Smokers Room | No | Smokers must smoke outside in designated area |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Visitors may only smoke outside in the designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Main doors are secured early evening with call bell & camera access. Swipe card access for all other exits |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | ||
Special Features
| In house Chapel and Library. Flat easy access site with pleasant surroundings and gardens. Recreation programme tailored to individual needs for rest home and hospital residents - Run Monday - Saturday. The rest home and hospital are combined in one building and are not separated. |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Interests & Activities
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Two Recreation staff on site provide extensive programme from Monday through to Saturday. This includes exercise programme, bowls, musical entertainment, cards, scrabble, computer experience, art, cooking, craft, music, drama, bingo, quiz, crosswords, van outings, monthly newsletter, seasonal festivities etc. Individual as well as group activities are catered for and families and friends are welcome to come and help or participate |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Included: 24 hour personal care, Registered Nurse 24 hours per day, daily room clean, All meals and morning & afternoon tea, Laundry, Additional costs: Hairdresser, glasses, dentures, telephone, newspapers, specialist fees,non pharmac funded medication. Any additional charges will be discussed with prospective residents or their families prior to admission. Please contact Manager for further details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Experienced caregivers with appropriate qualifications. Registered Nurses with aged care experience Palliative care nurse experience | |
| Details about meals | Cibus catering company on site. Caters for all dietary requirements. Midday main meal with evening meal options. Morning & afternoon tea provided. | |
| Visitor information | Visitors to sign in and out at reception. Please do not visit if you are unwell. Non smoking. | |
| Recreational opportunities | 6 day a week recreation program. individualised lifestyle plans. Large recreation room for group events or small lounges for individuals. | |
| Internet access | Yes | |
| Transport | Currently waiting for a brand new transport van to ensure residents have the opportunity for outings | |
| Associated Complexes | The Masonic Villages Trust has retirement villages in Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Palmerston North and Foxton providing retirement housing, resthome and hospital level care | |
| Updated: 25 May 2023 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreters are available on request |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Regular weekly communion is held. |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Weekly services are held in our chapel by local churches on a rota system.People of any denomination or belief may apply for admission.Ministers are welcome for individual residents and are called as requested. A Masonic connection is not necessary. |
| Updated: 7 Jun 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.01 Km | |
| Shops | 0.25 Km | Small shop provided on site. Supermarkets are located within 10 minutes drive |
| Mall | 9.20 Km | Close to Queensgate Mall, Lower Hutt aprox 12 minutes drive |
| Parks | Across the road is a golf course, with walking area and seated areas. Belmont Regional Park is within close proximity | |
| Library | Small library onsite. | |
| Updated: 30 May 2021 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 7 Jun 2017 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.