Specialist Hospital/Dementia Care
Radius Rimu Park - Manuka Wing
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Our new secure specialised Dementia Unit opened on 5th July 2010. The Nurses & Healthcare Assistants are passionate about provideing the best possible care for residents with dementia. The separate 18 bed wing with outside decking area caters for the special needs of residents with dementia. We offer a holistic approach where family input is valued.
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 297 Kamo Road View Map |
| Suburb | Kamo |
| District | Northland |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| Postal Address | 297 Kamo Rd |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 437 3933 |
| Fax | (09) 437 3971 |
| Mobile | 021 642 399 |
| Manager | Ann McAteer (Phone: 09 437 3933) |
| Owner | Radius Residential Care Ltd (Phone: 093531160) |
| Website | http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/ |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 15 Dec 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Updated: 15 Dec 2010 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our highly trained staff give round the clock care and are sensitive to the special needs of residents with dementia. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have input from a physiotherapist and a physio assitant is available seven days a week. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our diversional therapist has specialist dementia training. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Updated: 23 Jul 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | RN on site |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Available through DHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an infection control nurse on site andliase closely with the co-ordinator at DHB |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | All RN's are trained in stoma care |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We liase closely with Northland Hospice |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Psychologist | Yes | Through DHB |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Accessed through POPs team at DHB |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Music, Movies, Music, Movies, Music, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Weekly services |
| Baptist | Yes | Available as required |
| Brethren | Yes | Available as required |
| Christianity | Yes | Available as required |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | Available as required |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Available as required |
| Ratana | Yes | Available as required |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | regular visits from local priests |
| Salvation Army | Yes | Regular visits and entertainment |
| (Other comments) | No | We do not discriminate against any religion and will do our best to meet specific needs. |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 19 Jan 2012 | ||