Rest Home Care
Bucklands Beach Rest Home
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To provide the people of Auckland a facility that delivers the highest standard of care yet maintaining the individuals independence and dignity.
"A peaceful retreat right across from the beach". We are conveniently surrounded by flat land enabling pleasant and safe areas to walk. Direct sea views from communal lounge and Sunroom and also from some bedrooms. Our Residents enjoy regular interaction and support from our local community. |
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| Address | 23 The Parade View Map |
| Suburb | Bucklands Beach |
| District | East Auckland |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Counties Manukau |
| Phone | (09) 532 8376 |
| Fax | (09) 532 8376 |
| Mobile | 021 404230 |
| Manager | Melanie Salt (Phone: (09) 532 8376) |
| Owner | Karen Forbes (Phone: (09) 532 8376) |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 26 | Yes | Registered Nurse also on call 24/7 |
| Enrolled Nurse | 34 | Yes | Enrolled Nurse on call 24/7 |
| Physiotherapist | 4 | Yes | Physio accessible anytime as required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Available as needed |
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | 16 to 24 | Yes | We provide a very extensive social and activities programme with a very highly motivated and enthusiastic Therapist |
| Hairdresser | 6 | Yes | Available weekly onsite. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits monthly to 6 weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Regular access available as required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Arranged through Age Concern | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Access available through the local Marae | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 2 | Yes | We have a weekly inter denominational service onsite |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have volunteers from local schools and community groups that attend frequently | |
| Updated: 12 May 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Continence Advisor | Yes | The Registered Nurse is a qualified Continence Advisor with many years experience |
| Infection Control | Yes | We provide an Infection Control Committee |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We provide Palliative care and gain our support and guidance from the South Auckland Hospice Community Nurses |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Respite care always welcome as bed staus permits |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | One very large double room with ensuite |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | One very large double room with ensuite |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | This is encouraged to personalise the Residents room |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One cat that has adopted us-his name is "Puss" |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Negotiable at the time |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | All underfloor or ceiling heating is adjusted to suit each Resident and monitored by the RN |
| Residents Committee | No | We provide 6 weekly residents meetings in the lounge |
| Newsletter | Yes | Ciculated every 2 months |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have the main lounge and the Sunroom that provides direct sea views |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly planned outings every Monday using our mini bus |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in designated smoking area outside |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Extensive seaviews available from communal lounge and dining areas and some bedrooms. All meals cooked onsite and are of a high nutritional standard and extensive varied menus. Our activities programme is exciting and varied and enjoyed by all.
As we are a small Rest Home we are able to meet the individual's special needs. |
| Updated: 25 Apr 2012 |
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Our weekly activities include: Indoor bowls competition with other rest homes, extensive crafts, quizzes, varied indoor games, news of the week discussions, exercise groups, weekly movies and lots of exciting outtings including the zoo, shopping malls, local farms etc.
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| Updated: 3 May 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Extensive varied menus and individual requirements catered for | |
| Staffing Details | 24 hour nursing care | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Fees do not include telephone, Sky TV. Please refer to the Rest Home Admission Agreement for more details | |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Accessible as required |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | Weekly service held in the lounge every Thursday morning for those who wish to attend |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Bus stop on the road corner that provides a service to Howick, Pakuranga and central city locations |
| Shops | 0.20 km | Local dairy approximately 5 minute walk |
| Mall | 6.00 km | Howick shopping centre approx a 10 minute drive from the rest home |
| Parks | 4.00 km | MacLeans park and Musick point both within 4 kms of rest home |
| Library | Visiting Mobile Library every Monday | |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| International Certifications Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||