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Carter Court

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To provide and maintain homely accomadation and quality care for person over 60 years of age, who are in need of care and attention, with privacy and cultural sensitivities maintained.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address95-97 Pembroke Street   View Map
SuburbWairarapa
City/TownCarterton
District Health Board AreaWairarapa
Phone(06) 379 8075
Fax(06) 379 5113
ManagerChris Clarke (Phone: (06) 379 8075)
OwnerCarter Society (Phone: (06) 379 8075)
Email
Website www.cartercourt.co.nz
Updated: 18 Jan 2011

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 7 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care41
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyYes
Private short term care vacancyYes
Respite room available
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 7 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes Christine Paul
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist 0.00 Negotiable When required
Occupational Therapist 0.00 Negotiable When required
Own Social Worker 0.00 Yes Focus
Diversional Therapist Yes One therapist, plus one assistants
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Diversional Therapist
Hairdresser Yes Purpose built room. Hairdresser visits on a weekly basis. Residents can use their preferred hairdresser by arrangement.
Podiatrist Yes Weekly
Dietitian Yes Comes at least yearly and is available on request.
Accredited Visitors Yes WOOPS
Kaumatua Yes Available on request
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes All ministers available on request
Other Personnel Negotiable As required
Updated: 30 Sep 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes
Wound Care Yes Available through Masterton Hospital
Diabetic Care Yes Diabetic Association
Continence Advisor Yes Available through Masterton Hospital
Stomal Therapist Yes Available through Masterton Hospital
Specialist Palliative Care Yes Available through Te Omanga Hospice
Psychiatric Care Yes Mental Health, Masterton Hospital
Gerontological Care Yes Through Masterton Hospital
Clinical Manager Yes
Psychiatrist Yes
Updated: 15 Oct 2006

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Day Care Yes Daycare policy includes an area for daycare residents to rest in.
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Respite available
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Whanau Room Yes With tea and coffee making facilities.
Rooms (Single) Yes All rooms are single
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes By arrangement/negoiation
Ensuite Yes 16 Rooms are Ensuited
May Bring Own Furniture Yes As long as in good repair.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Fish and budgies
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes To all rooms, a cordless phone is available for residents and visitors. Toll calls will be charged to user. There is also a private room available to make phone calls in.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Heating in each room and main living areas.
Residents Committee No Resident meetings held 3 monthly. These meeting are chaired by an independent person.
Newsletter Yes Bi -monthly newsletter produced (in large print)
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes One large lounge, 1 small lounge.
Outings Yes Weekly, part of the Recreation Programme
Rural Setting Yes Park like grounds, with views of the ranges.
Smoking Permitted Yes Yes, outside under cover.
Semi-Secure Yes Security cameras at all entrances.
Sprinklers Yes Yes. Smoke alarms and fire celled.
Updated: 27 Sep 2011

Special Features
Manager, Chris Clarke.
Updated: 20 Jun 2011

Interests & Activities

DAILY RECREATION PROGRAMME:
* Morning and Afternoon Sessions
* Daily newspaper reading
* Weekly Outings and several different Entertainment options monthly (poetry readings, speakers, childrens concerts etc)
* Monthly guest speakers
* Arts/Crafts/Games daily
* Cooking programme twice weekly
* TV and radio available for Residents
* Sunday Church Services
* Monthly Communion
* Regular Music Therapy/Singing
* Several Guest Entertainers monthly (poetry reading, childrens concerts etc)
* Library Service – fortnightly visit with large print books available
* Happy hour for birthdays and special occasions and once a month for staff and residents.
* Piano available
* Podiatrist, Hairdresser & Massage Therapist weekly

Home-cooked meals.

Park-like grounds, with rural outlook.

Updated: 27 Sep 2011

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Home cooked meals served to each Resident daily to suit nutritional needs. A menu planner is completed for each Resident upon admission. Breakfast in bed option.
Staffing Details Registered Nurse available. Education programme and support available for home assistants.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Doctor, podiatrist, hairdresser, clothing, personal items such as toiletries and treats.
Updated: 15 Oct 2006

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Interpreter Yes
Maori - Te Reo Yes
Sign Language Yes
Updated: 15 Oct 2006

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christianity Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
Updated: 15 Oct 2006

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 1.50 km We use mobility services for outings.
Shops 1.00 km Easy walking from the home.
Mall 0.00 km N/A
Parks 1.50 km Easy walking distance.
Library 1.50 km Easy walk to library and they also come and change books fortnightly.
Updated: 15 Oct 2006

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes ACE and ACE Dementia
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes Support of the Elder Person and Diversional Therapy
Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) Yes
Other details Yes Community Support Services ITO
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 22 Sep 2011


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