Rest Home Care
Brylyn Residential Care
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We provide quality rest home care in Hamilton within a friendly, caring and homely environment designed to fit you and your loved ones needs.
Brylyn Rest Home is a family owned and operated facility providing quality care with a homely touch in a semi rural setting that responds to our residents individual needs with a uniquely personal approach. We provide a range of services which include long and short term care, day care, respite care and convalescent care for both the elderly and under 65's. Recently Brylyn was awarded with a 3 year certification from the 'Waikato District Health Board' to provide residential care. We are extremely proud of this achievement and is a reflection of the quality of our staff, carers and service. WE HAVE ROOMS DEDICATED TO RESPITE CARE . PLEASE EMAIL cherie1@clear.net.nz or brylyn@clear.net.nz OR PHONE 07 8494026 or 02102574007 TO BOOK YOUR LOVED ONE IN. WE ACCEPT HALF DAY STAYS AND DAY STAYS AS WELL AS FULL RESPITE DAYS> |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2013 |
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| Name | Brylyn Residential Care |
| Address | 200 Te Kowhai Road View Map |
| Suburb | Te Rapa |
| District | North |
| City/Town | Hamilton |
| Postal Address | 200 Te Kowhai Road RD8 Hamilton 3288 |
| District Health Board Area | Waikato |
| Phone | (07) 849 4025 |
| Fax | (07) 849 0361 |
| Mobile | 02102574007 |
| Manager | Cherie Christopher (Phone: 07 8494025) |
| Owner | Caitlin and Joe (Phone: 02102574007) |
| Website | brylynresthome.co.nz |
| Updated: 16 Apr 2013 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 24 Dec 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 32 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2013 | |
| Letter from DHB Portfolio Manager April 2012:
The DHB would like to congratulate the management and care team of Brylyn Rest Home for achieving so well in the recent certification audit and gaining a 3-year certification. The team at Brylyn have worked hard and the DHB appreciates the high quality of service delivered to the residents in its care. Executive Summary from Verification NZ February 2012: General Conclusion on System Performance and Compliance with the Standard Brylyn Residential Care continues to deliver a very high standard of care to residents. On the day of the audit 28 of the 34 beds were occupied. In addition to long stay residential care the organisation also provides respite and day care. The nurse manager has been in the position since 2009. Staffing is generally stable with many staff having been employed for several years. There is one other registered nurse who works on the weekends and while the nurse manager is away.During the audit both residents and relatives were interviewed. All expressed they are very happy with the staff, in particular the nurse manager and the activities coordinator, and with all services provided. General Overview Brylyn Residential Care continues to provide rest home level care for up to 34 residents. On the day of the audit there were 28 residents in the facility. The rest home is situated just Northwest of Hamilton in a rural setting. The nurse manager has been at the facility since 2009 and has extensive experience in aged care. Staffing is stable and staff are well trained in their roles and responsibilities. All criteria audited are fully attained and there is evidence that improvements are ongoing. During the audit both residents and relatives were interviewed. All expressed a high degree of satisfaction with all aspects of the service. Residents and relatives report that communication amongst staff and management is open and honest. |
| Updated: 24 Dec 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 52 | Yes | We have a registered nurse manager in attendance Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 4pm and also a weekend registered nurse in attendance from 7am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday. After these hours the registered nurse is on call at all times. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 371 | Yes | We have caregivers rostered on 24 hours a day. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | A physiotherapist is contacted if needed. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | An occupational therapist is contacted if needed. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 25 | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator works from 9am to 2.30pm every week day. There is a varied programme including a weekly bus trip during term time at no extra cost. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Every fortnight on a Thursday afternoon for 4 hours. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A Podiatrist is in attendance one morning each month. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Available as needed | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Our menu has been reviewed and approved by a Dietitian. A dietitian is organised as needed. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Organised as needed. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A vicar attends regularly and can be arranged on a as needed basis. | |
| Updated: 24 Dec 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen is available if needed and a management programme is in place . |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wounds are dressed daily by Registered Nurse and if needed the wound nurse from the hospital is consulted. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetics are catered for and the Diabetic Adviser from the hospital is in regular contact as well as the General Practitioner. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Contacted if needed |
| Infection Control | Yes | We follow our policies and procedures as outlined in our infection control manual. |
| Psychologist | Yes | Contacted as needed. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Contacted as needed. |
| Updated: 24 Dec 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We cater for respite care funded by the Ministry of Health and also private respite. Please phone 07 8494025 / 02102574007 or email cherie1@clear.net.nz or brylyn@clear.net.nz for more information. |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | We cater for short term stays for convalescence care , family relief or general need for short term care. |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | You can book your care in advance by phoning Cherie on 07 8494025 / 02102574007 or email cherie1@clear.net.nz or brylyn@clear.net.nz |
| Subsidised service | Yes | We have a number of contracts with the Ministry of Health which provide funding for short term care. Ph 07 8494025 / 02102574007 or email cherie1@clear.net.nz or brylyn@clear.net.nz for more information or to book rest home care. |
| Private paying service | Yes | We accept private paying short term residents .The price per day is set by the Ministry of Health at $120.71. Please phone 07 8494025 / 02102574007 or email cherie1@clear.net.nx or brylyn@clear.net.nz. |
| Updated: 19 Mar 2013 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are funded for those who qualify for under 65 care and private payers are accepted under this category. |
| Day Care | Yes | Day care available 7 days per week. $35 per day . Includes cooked main meal at lunchtime, morning and afternoon tea. We have a contract with the Waikato DHB for this service and funding could be available through Waikato DHB. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | If you need short term care either private or funded through the DHB ring Cherie on 8494025 to book. |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We can provide palliative care; this can be discussed with the nurse manager. Phone 8494025. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have the Cane room available for whanau and family to use. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | 15 single rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | No | We have 5 rooms that can be used as double rooms but they are not used to share with non partners. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | 8 Studio rooms with ensuite, kitchenette, walk in wardrobes and own patio area. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Studio rooms plus one single room all have their own bathrooms. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Own furniture is encouraged, feel free to make your room into your home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Unless stipulated by the doctor |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a house cat and 8 goldfish. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | This could be negotiated with the nurse manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have their own phone jack and residents are welcome to have their own phones in their rooms. There is also a portable phone that residents can use . |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All studio rooms have their own remote to adjust their air conditioning units. Heating for the rest of the home is gas heating through vents in the floor. All residents are welcome to have their own additional heating in their room if needed. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Can be contacted as needed. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet quarterley to discuss any issues, this meeting is conducted by the activities co-ordinator. The activities co-ordinator then reports the findings of the meeting to the nurse manager. |
| Family Committee | No | Families are welcome to discuss issues with us on a daily basis and are welcome to contact us at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter to families done quarterly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | A copy is available in our manuals situated in the office.If you would like a copy of our policy it can be arranged. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have one main lounge area with a TV , also a smaller room which is available for residents and their friends and families to meet. |
| Outings | Yes | Bus Trip weekly during term time |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are approximately 3 km from The Base shopping centre |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside and away from buildings, from February 2012 this will no longer be available. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Sprinklers fitted throughout the building and also on outside veranda areas. |
| Audit report available | Yes | The rest home is audited according to the Ministry of Health regulations.Our audit agency is Verification NZ and a copy of this report is available as requested. |
| Updated: 19 Mar 2013 | ||
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| We are a rest home in a semi rural environment which has a family like astmosphere. We have a cook who caters to individual needs and likes on a daily basis. Currently there is a retirement village being built around the rest home , this will comprise of 23 free standing houses.
Please follow these directions due to construction work related to the new motorway. They apply regardless if you are travelling from Auckland or Hamilton. Take Ruffell Road (which is off Te Rapa Road) , go over the railway line and turn right onto Onion Road, take the first left onto the new motorway. Go along motorway until you come to a round a bout , turn left at the round about and the rest home is 50 metres along on your left. |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2012 |
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Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Library, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 |
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| Details re Meals | We have a experienced cook who along with the dietican have created our menus. Our cook is happy to cater for individual needs and preferences. | |
| Staffing Details | We currently employ 25 staff who work on a rostered basis to ensure coverage of all shifts. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Our daily contract rate with the Ministry of Health is $120.71 | |
| Updated: 30 Aug 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | All our staff have English as a first language except one who speaks Hindi. |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | We have one staff member from the Fiji Islands who speaks Hindi. |
| French | Yes | We have one staff member who speaks fluent French. |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | We have two staff members that use Te Reo when speaking with our Maori residents. |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2013 | ||
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have a minister who takes a service evey fortnight |
| Salvation Army | Yes | Salvation Army attend fortnightly |
| Updated: 7 Jan 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 3.00 km | Available from Te Rapa Straight |
| Shops | 3.00 km | The Base is our nearest set of shops |
| Mall | 3.00 km | We are approximately 3 km from The Base |
| Parks | 5.00 km | Situated in Pukete |
| Library | 8.00 km | Hamilton Central |
| Updated: 27 Jan 2013 | ||
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
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| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | Our audit report is available. Please email brylyn@clear.net.nz for a copy of our latest audit report from Verification NZ. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Our care-giving staff are working their way through the ACE and ACE Advanced training programme. |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | Staff are participating in courses offered by CareerForce. |
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| Updated: 27 Jan 2013 | ||