Rest Home Care
Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital
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PROUDLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 52 Ward Street / P.O.Box 97 View Map |
| District | Waikato |
| City/Town | Taumarunui |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 896 8131 |
| Fax | 07 8955106 |
| Mobile | 027 467 0257 |
| Manager | Anna Looby (Phone: 07 896 8131) |
| Owner | Avonlea Trust Board (Phone: 07 896 8131) |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 23 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Avonlea has experienced registered Nurses on staff. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Avonlea has enrolled nurses who have had years of experience working with the elderly. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital and visits Avonlea as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Avonlea has a staff member who has National Certificate in Diversional Therapy level 4. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Avonlea has a great Activities Department with lots of variety and excitement offered to residents and daycare clients from the community from Monday to Friday. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our haidresser visits the resthome regularly. Salon appointments can be arranged and transport organised. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist visits regularly. Specialist podiatrist appointments can be arranged as necessary. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Avonlea has its menu's audited by qualified Dietitians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Avonlea has a Kaumatua on staff as well as staff members fluent in Te Reo. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular church services are held at the rest home by different church groups. Residents are able to attend church in the community if they wish. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Waikato DHB. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Regular visits as required by MHOP from Waikato. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Available when beds are free. Enquiries welcome. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | Bookings can be made ahead of time if beds are available. |
| Subsidised service | Yes | Carer support funding after approval from Disability Support Link. |
| Private paying service | Yes | We accept private paying respite. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | Day care needs can be either funded or privately funded. Days and times can be arranged to suit your needs. Transport offered locally on Tuesday and Thursday. Exciting programme offered with lots of variation. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Short stays may be arranged following illness of accidents, for recuperation and relaxation. Rehabilitation and gentle exercise can be arranged. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Depending on bed availability, respite care is offered. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Avonlea offers 24-hour terminal care to help alleviate pain and reduce suffering as much as possible, with trained staff. Caring, compassionate staff give quality time to allow the resident tranquillity as life’s journey comes to an end. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | At Avonlea you’ll have your own room, which you are encouraged to consider your own home. |
| Ensuite | No | Shared bathroom facilities available in each wing. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Individual rooms may be personalised with your favourite furnishings, pictures and ornaments. All rooms have their own television outlet and feature a “call bell system” for 24 hour peace of mind. A full laundry service is available. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour each week for those wishing to join in. Transport available to the local RSA for those wishing to go out. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Avonlea has a resident cat and bird. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Animals are most welcome, either to visit or stay. This needs to be discussed prior. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | regular residents meetings. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Published monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | A weekly van trip is offered to those wishing to have an outing and regular trips to functions in the community. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Avonlea boasts beautiful spacious grounds with attractive gardens and rural views that are second to none. |
| Smokers Room | No | Outside designated smoking area for residents. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All buildings smoke free. A designated outside smoking area for residents is available. This is also accessible by wheelchair. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| WELCOME TO AVONLEA.
Avonlea is a 41 bed home administered by a Trust Board that offers you 24 hour Hospital and Residential Care of a very high standard. It is situated in the town in a quiet setting, attractively landscaped gardens with unique and picturesque river and rural views. Friends and family/whanau are most welcome to join us when celebrating special occasions or may drop in for a visit at any time. WE ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CARE PERMANENT CARE We cater for Hospital level of care (Level 5) and residential level care (level 4). Funded and non-funded beds are available. All potential residents must have had an assessment prior to admission, but we can help with these arrangements. SHORT STAY CARE TERMINAL/PALLIATIVE CARE CARER SUPPORT We cater for short stays – a day. A week, a fortnight, each person is different and have their own needs and timeframes. We will fit in with whatever is requested. DAY-CARE Avonlea offers a stimulating and exciting day care programme. Day care is offered Monday to Friday with transport offered locally on Tuesday and Thursday. MEALS AT HOME Avonlea offers a home delivery service for nutritious meals or you can purchase frozen meals. Your meal will be delivered at Midday and consists of a nutritious main meal and dessert. Special diets may be catered for. This is a 7 day a week service at affordable prices. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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We provide Recreational Activities, offering a stimulating programme aimed at improving and maintaining independence. There are regular outings and community involvement.
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | We pride ourselves in offering home cooked, delicious meals. Appetising, assorted nutritious meals are served with special consideration given for individual likes and dislikes and dietary requirments. Residents may choose to have their breakfast in bed if they wish. | |
| Staffing Details | Avonlea prides itself in having a dedicated staff with varying levels of qualifications. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please see the manager for details. | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Regular services held in the facility. |
| Baptist | Yes | Services offered on site. |
| Brethren | No | Church services in the community. Church members are happy to provide transport for residents if required. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | Jehovahs Witnesses regularly visit Avonlea. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Avonlea cater for all religious beliefs. Interdenominational services are held regularly and ceremonies for specific denominations can be arranged. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Services offered on site. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Taxi service offered. Will come to Avonlea. | |
| Shops | 3.00 km | 3 kms to our main shopping centre. |
| Parks | On site parks. | |
| Library | 3.00 km | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | 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 | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 2 years |
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||