Rest Home Care

Eldon

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Eldon Specialist Senior Care Centre is located in the countryside next to Kapiti Golf Club.

Both rest home and hospital level care are offered at Eldon, which has 23 rest home beds.

Activities available to residents include:

- An exercise programme
- Craft activities
- Entertainers
- Summertime beach trips

Residents also join in with the Waikanae Senior Citizens Group when possible.

Eldon has a generous sized communal area, including sunny area in which to read, do the crossword or just chat.

Eldon is part of the Oceania Group.

You can find out more at www.oceanialiving.co.nz or www.facebook.com/OceaniaGroup.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address100 Valley Road   View Map
City/TownParaparaumu
District Health Board AreaCapital & Coast
Phone(04) 298 8199
Fax(04) 298 3713
Mobile021 645 435
ManagerTheresa Jones (Phone: (04) 298 8199)
OwnerOceania Group (Phone: (09) 361 0350)
Email
Website http://www.oceanialiving.co.nz
Updated: 30 Jan 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care23
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Subsidised short term care vacancyNo
Private short term care vacancyNo
All our rooms are single with their own ensuites. You are welcome to come and look around and put your name on our waiting list.
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 3 Feb 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 24/7 Yes The Rest Home has its own Registered Nurse during the week, and on weekends this role is covered by the Registered Nurse on duty in the Hospital Wing.
Physiotherapist 8.0 Yes Our Physiotherapist works 2 days a week. During that time she works with residents as necessary and sets up individual excercise plans for them.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes At Eldon we run a vaired activities programme with regular exercise sessions and craft activities. Entertainers perform most weeks on a Friday. Bowling & Housie are popular. And over summer there are trips out in the van to the beach and local cafes.
Hairdresser 15 Yes Eldon has an on site hairdressing salon. The hairdresser is available Monday to Thursday to attend to your hairdressing requirements.
Podiatrist Yes Our Podiatrist visits Eldon every six weeks.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes
Updated: 20 Nov 2008

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Oxygen Management Yes
Surgical Followup Yes As required accessed externally.
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Stomal Therapist Yes
Specialist Palliative Care Yes In conjunction with the local Hospice.
Palliative Care Yes We work closely with the local Hospice to provide the best palliative care for the resident.
Psychiatric Care Yes As required accessed externally.
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes As required accessed externally.
Specialised Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Urology Yes As required accessed externally.
Community Health Yes As required accessed externally.
Clinical Manager Yes
Psychiatrist Yes As required accessed externally
Updated: 20 Nov 2008

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Subject to availability when required.
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We encourage residents to have their own belongings around them.
Alcohol Permitted Yes As appropriate.
Pets In Residence Yes The Rest Home has its own cat called Mrs Cat.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Maori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Large communal lounge with television. Plus a sunny area to sit and read, do the crossword or just chat.
Outings Yes Our recreation team plan regular trips out in the van for icecreams by the beach or a cuppa and a cake at a local cafe. We also attend the Waikane Senior Citizens group when possible.
Rural Setting Yes Eldon is situated in the peaceful countryside, next to Kapiti Golf Club.
Smokers Room Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes In designated areas only.
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 29 Oct 2010

Interests & Activities

Activity programme, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golf, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Outings, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Vegetarian

Updated: 20 Nov 2008

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Eldon has its own kitchen on site which specializes in home cooked nutritious meals with tailored menus for those on special diets.
Associated Complexes Eldon is part of the Oceania Group of care facilities
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please contact management for details of what fees do and do not cover.
Updated: 20 Nov 2008

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes Services are held 3 times a month on a Wednesday.
Inter denominational Yes A service is held once a month on a Wednesday.
Roman Catholic Yes Mass is celebrated every 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Updated: 20 Nov 2008

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Shops 1.00 km Our closest shop is a dairy.
Mall 1.50 km The closest mall is Coastlands Mall and has a huge range of shops.
Parks 0.50 km We have a reserve close by with childrens playground as well as a golf course next door.
Updated: 20 Nov 2008


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