Rest Home Care
Carrington Home for the Elderly
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** 2 NEW SPACIOUS ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE WITH FANTASTIC NATIVE BUSH OUTLOOK **
MISSION STATEMENT To provide a quality, homely environment in which the frail elderly (and/or confused elderly) may live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and have thier physical and psychological needs met. PHILOSOPHY Assist all residents to maintain their independence and involvement in making decisions affecting their lives to the highest level possible for each individual. To provide care that is unbiased by: culture, ethnicity, spiritual beliefs, disability, gender, social status or age. Encourage each resident and their family/whanau to be involved in the planning and provision of care. Encourage a high level of wellness by maintaining a caring and stimulating environment. Encourage residents to maintain outside contacts with family/whanau, friends, church and other relevant groups. Facilitate mixing with other residents and joining in activities in the home. To provide a workplace in which staff are valued regardless of culture, ethnicity, spiritual beliefs, disability, gender, social status or age. |
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| Address | 50 Carrington Street View Map |
| Suburb | Vogeltown |
| City/Town | New Plymouth 4310 |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 758 7346 |
| Fax | (06) 757 8209 |
| Mobile | 0277466216 |
| Manager | Nicola Jordan (Phone: (06)758 7346) |
| Owner | Beta Pacifica (Phone: 04)4617608) |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| ** 2 NEW SPACIOUS ROOMS NOW AVAILABLE WITH FANTASTIC NATIVE BUSH OUTLOOK ** | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Daily attendance and on call at times. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Senior Caregiver and Junior Caregiver cover on all shifts | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Own Social Worker | Yes | On call | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Monday to Friday | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Full programme offered. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly visits to the Home and on call. Diabetics are seen by the Podiatrist at the local hospital free of charge. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Reviews menus, approves changes. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Easily arranged and accomodated. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular visits, plus on call. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | As necessary | |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Negotiable |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Nurse can attend these appointments with the resident. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospice. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from nurses and doctors at the hospice. We have trained staff who are able to care for residents requiring palliative care. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Psychiatrists visit here if required. |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2009 | ||
| 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 | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Our staff are trained in palliative care and ensure that those residents with terminal illnesses receive caring and attentive treatment in a happy but dignified environment. We are supported by the staff at Hospice. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Spacious fully serviced rooms with pleasant native bush outlook. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Some double rooms available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have their own ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring personal items and favourite furniture with them |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hour is held in the main lounge once a week. Alcohol may be kept in resident's rooms after consultation with the Manager. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Currently we are looking for a cat for the Home as our last elderly cat has passed away. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring in their own pets after consultation with the Manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents may arrange to have a private telephone in their rooms if wished. The telephone is then directly charged to the resident by the telephone company. There is a telephone available for residents use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All bedrooms have their own heaters. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We have access to support from the Maori community. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident's meetings are held every 3 months in the main lounge. |
| Newsletter | Yes | This is sent out 4 times a year. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two spacious, well appointed lounges cater for residents leisure. |
| Outings | Yes | Our van takes those who wish to have an outing weekly according to what is happening in the community.These outings are to check out any items of interest to residents, and very often to take trips well out of town. |
| Rural Setting | No | However at the back and length of the Home is a beautiful bush setting overlooking the Huatoki stream with tuis, bellbirds, wood pigeons and other native birds to be seen. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | There is sheltered outside seating for residents who wish to smoke. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fire, safety and health standards exceed current high levels demanded. |
| Updated: 27 Jul 2011 | ||
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| Carrington Home For The Elderly was originally built early last century on the banks of the Huatoki Stream. The original buildings of this well constructed house with its inviting history is well complimented with the modern wing to blend with an atmosphere of historic character and homeliness.
An independent two storied building known as Carrington Court is also attached to the Rest Home. Our conservatories and outdoor gardens lend to peace and quiet relaxations. We have the background of the bush clad Huatoki, the Crillion bells, the Tui’s, Bellbirds, and the pigeons as neighbours and Pukekura Park calling us to enjoy its scenic beauty. The Philosophy of Carrington Home For The Elderly is to make it a home away from home for our residents with a secure happy environment. We invite your inspection of our homely Rest Home. OTHER DETAILS FOR YOUR INFORMATION LAUNDRY All laundry is completed on the premises. The laundry service is able to redeliver your laundry in the same day service. All articles must be clearly labelled. Repairs to other items or adjustments can also be attended to by our capable sewing lady. A mail box for you to post your mail is situated in the hallway outside Room 9. The Manager checks the mail box several times a day and posts the mail for you daily. If you prefer, mail can also be left with the Manager in the office. Delivery of mail to the Rest Home is generally around morning tea time and lunchtime as we have deliveries from both New Zealand Post and Pete's Post. COMPLAINTS SYSTEM Carrington Home For The Elderly has a specific Complaints system for assisting in the process of making a complaint. Complaint forms are available, with directions on how to make an anonymous complaint if so wished. The Complaints forms are on the shelf opposite Room 9 and also at the main entrance. INDEPENDENT ADVOCATE The Independent Advocacy Personnel (Karen Eagles, PO Box 5106, New Plymouth, Phone (06) 753 3861) is also able to make a complaint for you. All complaints will be acknowledged within seven days. The Independent Advocate will also respond promptly. Should you wish to simply have a talk about your concerns then the Manager will be most willing to hear about these concerns and to remedy any concerns when practicably possible. These concerns will always be treated with the confidentiality they require. VISITORS Visitors are always welcome. While we encourage visitors or families to take the Residents out where practical, we would appreciate it if you could let the staff know in advance as at times we have appointments booked for Residents which they may be required to be at the Rest Home for. SECURITY SYSTEMS We do have a locking up time for all doors and windows. We are assisted by Armourgurad Security Systems who also patrol our premises. Staff wear a security beeper in the dusk to dawn hours for the urgent attendance of both Police and a Security Guards. Needs for security are constantly monitored. VALUABLES & MONEY Small amounts of money for personal spending can be kept in the safe in the Managers Office. Valuables, ie: jewellery, are not placed in safe custody and perhaps best kept by NOK. Property lists must be made on admission and signed for to ensure accounted for. The list should be added to when more items are bought in and similarly crossed off and signed for when taken out of the Rest Home. CONTACTING US You are welcome to contact us by telephone, fax, email or in person. NEW OWNERSHIP Under new ownership from 7th March 2006. |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2009 |
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A very special programme is arranged daily for the Residents to attend, should you wish. Our Recreation Lady arranges programmes especially for you. Activities and your hobbies will be discussed with you and your needs met. Should you wish to attend outside clubs and Social meetings also, these can be followed on.
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| Updated: 30 Mar 2009 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our trained kitchen staff ensure that resident's meals are both nutritious and well balanced. Breakfast 7.45am, Dinner 12md, Tea 5pm. Morning tea (home baked) 10am, Afternoon tea 2.30pm. Delicious meals. Residents input. Dietitian approved. All dietary requirements catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | 24 hour on duty staffing. 20 part and fulltime staff, Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse. Nurse on call 24 hours per day. Medication is generally administered by the Staff who are trained to do so. Should you wish to be responsible for your own Medication, then we request that you sign a form to this effect. All medication must be kept in a locked drawer in your room. You have the choice of retaining your own Doctor, or accepting our GP who is contracted to the Rest Home. Rest Home visits are made every three months, as per our Health Regulation Contract, and as necessary. Medical Records are kept for GP and emergency Doctor visits. The records are part of individual files maintained. Nursing Care Plans are also completed and reviewed regularly. All records and data is maintained with your permission and available to assist in presenting the best care possible. Residents and your next of kin are able to participate in the review planning. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Additional costs may be incurred eg dry cleaning, individuals special furniture, toiletries, specialists fees. For full information please see the manager. | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Some staff members are Maori speaking. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | The Anglican Minister attends on the first Wednesday of every month. Also as per Church roster. |
| Baptist | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | All church attenders are encouraged to maintain his or her church affiliations. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | We have ecumenical church services each Sunday afternoon, at 4.00pm in the main lounge. This is for those who wish to attend. Just talk to the staff of your wishes, and these will be accomodated. Also Ministers come for individual residents. |
| Methodist | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| Presbyterian | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information.Transport is provided care of the Manager to the Catholic church for every Mass of Anointing. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information.. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome any church input. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.00 km | Will call. We also deliver clients. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Clients taken if no transport available or needing assistance |
| Mall | 0.50 km | Centre City - Outings can be arranged for you to do your shopping. |
| Parks | 0.25 km | Beautiful Pukekura Park is just up the road. We make regular use of the Park and outings to the Park are arranged with the Recreation Officer. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Library excursions can be organised for those wishing to select their own reading materials.We also have our own lovely library available to you in the Rest Home. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||