Rest Home Care
Dunblane - Orchid & Jan Williams
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Dunblane in Gisborne has the capacity to provide rest home level care to 26 seniors.
It also offers hospital and dementia care. In fact, it is the only aged care facility north of the Gisborne CBD to offer rest home, hospital and dementia care. Residents can enjoy sunny courtyards and the convenience of being close to a main shopping area and library. There is also a bus stop right at the main entrance. Family members are actively encouraged to be involved in the care of their loved one. Dunblane is part of the Oceania Group. Go to www.oceanialiving.co.nz or www.facebook.com/OceaniaGroup to find out more. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 178 Rutene Road View Map |
| City/Town | Gisborne |
| District Health Board Area | Tairawhiti |
| Phone | (06) 867 4759 |
| Fax | (06) 867 4757 |
| Mobile | 027 621 2344 |
| Manager | Debra Elgar (interim manager) (Phone: 027 6212344) |
| Owner | Oceania Group |
| Website | http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 16 Jan 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 3 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | No |
| Please feel free to call.
All enquires are welcome. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Pl contact manager |
| Updated: 3 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We currently have two employed who provide an interesting and varied activities programme. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | A hairdresser visits once a week and more often if necessary. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have a podiatrist who visits once a week. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | A dietitian provides input for us when we are preparing our menus and specialist advice when necessary. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Dunblane. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have various religious groups which visit on a regular basis to provide a service for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have volunteers well known to the residents who come and provide support as required. | |
| Updated: 16 Dec 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | We can access these specialised services through Gisbourne Hospital. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Our registered nurses are competent in this area of care. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our staff receive regular training in wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to specialised assistance through Hopice services based in Gisborne. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | We can access these services through Gisborne Hospital when necessary. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We have a secure dementia unit on site which provides specialised care for dementia suffers in a safe but homely enviroment. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | No | We can access specialise urological services through Gisborne Hospital. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Shirley Roberts-Parata is our clinical leader. |
| Psychologist | Yes | These services can be accessed through the Gisborne Hospital if necessary. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | These services can be accessed through the Gisborne Hospital if necessary. |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring favourite personal items such as photo's, ornaments, favourite chair, bedcover,or any item that is special to them. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have a happy hour once a week |
| Pets In Residence | No | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | The residents have regular meetings |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We conduct regular assessments if this is an issue to ensure the resident is receiving the most appropriate care and to endeavour to reduce any enviromental issues which may be contributing to confusion. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | All wings are well catered for. Facilites include shared dinning and lounge (TV, sunroom). |
| Outings | Yes | We have a van which is used for outings. |
| Rural Setting | No | While we don't have a rural setting we have received awards for our beautiful gardens. There are views from most rooms. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Designated area |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| At Dunblane we are very proud of our lovely gardens with interesting layout and fabulous plantings for which we have recently won awards.
We have sunny courtyards for residents to sit in to enjoy the gardens and all are encouraged to get out and about to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The staff provide individualised personal daily care for all residents and invite the families to come along and particpate in the care of their family member. |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 |
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Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, Aromatherapy, BBQ, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Exercises, Entertainers, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, Holidays, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Rotary, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Vegetarian, Videos, Views |
| Updated: 4 Dec 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All our meals are cooked on site and so have that lovely home cooked quality. Our main meal is served at midday and a lighter meal in the evenings. Morning and afternoon tea and supper are served between meals and residents are also able to help themselves from fruit bowls situated around the facility or request other snacks if desired. Our menus change on a regular basis and we have a dietitians input when preparing these. | |
| Staffing Details | We have some lovely long serving staff members. All our staff undergo regular training and are very caring and compentent in their various roles. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of the Oceania Group which is a nationwide group of aged care facilities. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please refer to managment for details. | |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | We have regular services held in our rest home and dementia unit from a variety of differnet religious groups. |
| (Other comments) | No | We will endevour to provide for all nationalilties through working with personal and or community contacts |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Bus stop over the road | |
| Shops | 0.90 km | Chemist, doctors, hairdresser, dairy and fish and chip shop |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Dairy, supermarket, WINZ, liquor shop, Lotto shop and chemist all close by. Also the centre of town has a wide range of shops and is approximately a 20 minute walk away or a short bus ride. |
| Parks | 1.50 km | Bird avairy is on site. Anzac park is a 15 walk away and has a lovely river walk. |
| Library | We have a monthly visit from the local library. | |
| Updated: 11 Dec 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 4 Dec 2008 | ||