Rest Home Care

Bardowie Retirement Complex

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A commitment to provide the highest quality and professional standards in meeting the residents individual, physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs within a safe, warm, caring, friendly, family orientated environment.

Contact Details
Detail
Address283 Kennedy Rd   View Map
SuburbOnekawa
City/TownNapier
District Health Board AreaHawke's Bay
Phone(06) 843 2804
Fax(06) 843 2875
Mobile0272304486
ManagerTherese McAra (Phone: 06 8701331)
OwnerRick & Sandra Rowarth (Phone: 06 8770910)
Email
Updated: 1 Jul 2007

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 11 Apr 2011

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care20
Updated: 11 Apr 2011

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes Therese McAra.( Also Manager)
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers 203 Yes There are caregivers on duty 24/7, there is an extra caregiver on for 5 hrs in the morning and another for 2-3 hrs in the evening
Physiotherapist 0.00 No Pysiotherapist is not contracted. We are happy to transport to physiotherapy.
Occupational Therapist 0 Yes .
Diversional Therapist 7.5 Yes
Activities Co-ordinator 40 Yes Our Team Leader doubles as our Activities Co-ordinator five days a week, we have a variety of activities and entertainment each week, and several outings in the van as well.
Hairdresser Yes Hairdressers can be arranged , we have several who call at the home each week. The cost for this service is not covered by the resthome.
Podiatrist Yes We have a contracted Podiatrist who calls as and when required, once again though we do not cover the cost of this service.
Dietitian Negotiable Our menus have been Dietician approved and are regularly reviewed.
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Yes Available upon request
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable
Other Personnel Yes
Updated: 6 Dec 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We have several under 65year olds with disabilities.
Day Care Yes
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
Rooms (Single) Yes Four different room sizes.
Rooms (Shared) No We can accomodate married couples and some rooms are big enough to have a double or 2 single beds as required. hen this situation presents we usually set the other room up as a small lounge for the couples use.
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes As above.
Ensuite Yes All rooms have own toilet and wash hand basin.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We encourage residents to bring a favourite chair for instance, and certainly photos and any special art work.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Pets are welcome visitors..
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Negotiable, we have had cats and a small dog in the past and had no problems.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Own account.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee No Regular resident meetings that are conducted by an independent visitor, all may attend and have input however we don't have a Residents Committee as such.
Family Committee No We have never perceived a need, however we are open to suggestions.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Confused elderly are welcome provided there are no safety aspects at issue.
Lounges/seating areas Yes Three lounges, one courtyard, one sunroom , one conservatory.
Outings Yes Weekly 2 hour outings, sometimes more frequently.
Smokers Room Yes Outside on deck.
Smoking Permitted Yes Only outside on the deck.
Semi-Secure No We are not a "Dementia Unit" however we are secure and can offer that environment.
Sprinklers Yes Rest Home fully compliant with Fire Service requirements.
Audit report available Yes We would welcome any request to peruse our last Audit Report, we are very proud of it.
Updated: 6 Dec 2010

Interests & Activities

Visits from Age Concern, we participate in Alzheimer's Society fundraising, talking books from the Blind Foundation, regular visits to RSA for meals and to play on 'pokies',servicemen and women visit RSA members on a regular basis, Advocacy Service available, art and craft are part of our diversional therapy programme, cards sessions fortnightly, Communion and church services from several denominations, we are able to receive emails for residents, lots of entertainment from a great variety of entertainers, exercises (sport H.B. and Resthome Olympic participation), happy hour (once a month drinks, nibbles and entertainment provided), indoor games (indoor bowls), library (Books on Wheels available), foot massage available, videos available on request, music (regular pianist), newspaper reading of local newspaper, regular quizzes, shopping on request, regular outings.

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Meals home cooked. Qualified cook, dietary compliant. All dietary needs catered for eg diabetic.
Staffing Details Team environment, handpicked, happy family atmosphere.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Hairdresser, podiatrist, Specialists, lawyers or accountants.

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Other Information Yes Interpreter Service available.

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Non denominational Yes All welcome.

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.50 km
Shops 0.50 km
Mall 3.00 km To Napier City
Parks 1.50 km

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 1 Jul 2007


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