Rest Home Care
Lara Lodge Rest Home
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| Our mission is to work with the elderly providing quality services which will enhance their quality of life, achieving optimal levels of functional ability and health status in a family orientated environment. |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 4 Pegasus Drive View Map |
| Suburb | Sunnybrook |
| District | west |
| City/Town | Rotorua |
| Postal Address | 4 Pegasus Drive, Rotorua |
| District Health Board Area | Lakes |
| Phone | (07) 347 7604 |
| Fax | (07) 3491913 |
| Mobile | (027) 6277621 |
| Manager | Fennis Douglas (Phone: (07) 3491913) |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |
| Many thanks to everyone for taking such great care of my Mum
Thank you all so much for the love and care you gave my Mother. She was always smiling during her stay at Lara Lodge and I truely feel that she was at her happiest and most content for years. Thank you all so much for making the difference. Thank you all so much for the love, care and patience you have with had for Aunty. Many thanks for thinking of us here in Rangiora. Your flowers were beautiful, our residents loved them; they have them in their rooms. Our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful care and love you gave our Mum. Thanks for going the extra mile with a smile; for taking such wonderful care of my Father during a difficult time. Your help in help in big or small ways makes all the difference. Thanks for being so friendly, welcoming and kind to me too. Thank you so very much for all you have done for Aunty. She loves being at Lara Lodge. With heartfelt appreciation for all that you have done for our Mother. Thank you for the great care you give to my sister. I want to thank you all for your help to my brother and also for your invariable welcome and help to me whenever I visited. Rotorua is fortunate to have you. Thanks for all the wonderful care you gave to our Mum. We couldn't have wished for a better place for her. You all have been great. Many thanks to all you kind thoughtful people who made our Mother and Nana so very welcome and comfortable at Lara Lodge ('The Club' is what she usually referred to her home with you). She was happy there and always praised your care. Thank you very much. Thank you for all your care for our mother in the latter years of her life. she was happy and secure living at Lara Lodge with her life organized for her as she was no longer able to do so. Thank you very much for taking such great care of our Mum. |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | We employ a full time Principal Nurse/Manager and a full time Registered Nurse. This ensures that a Registered Nurse is either on site or on call 24 hours/7days a week. |
| Enrolled Nurse | 32 | Yes | In addition to having at least one Registered Nurse available throughtout the day, we also have an Enrolled Nurse on site 4 days a week |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 24/7 | Yes | We have a minimum of two Care Givers working throughout the day from 7am to 11pm. Overnight, we have one Care Giver working. We also have a person on call each night. |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist can be arranged to visit, as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | An Occupational Therapist can be arranged to visit, as required. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | As required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 15 | Yes | Our Activities Co-ordinator is employed 3 hours a day, Monday to Friday. She organizes activities on both an inidividual and group basis. The programme is varied and includes exercises, activities, quizzes; games; entertainment; shopping; outings. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser works every Monday and offers a wide range of services, including perms, sets, cuts, etc | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A registered Podiatrist has a regular clinc here at Lara Lodge | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our Menus are regularly audited to ensure the meals are well balanced and nutritious. We offer alternatives for those Residents with specific dietry needs or preferences. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | As required and as available. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | As required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly and monthly visits from clergy of various denominations. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Many community groups, e.g. RSA regularly visit our Home | |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have two Registered Nurses providing cover 24 hours/7days a week who can oversee administration of oxygen |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We welcome patients requiring convelescance following surgery. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses have a comprehensive knowledge of wound care and liaise with Wound Care Specialists and Doctors |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our diabetic residents are monitored closely and treatment given as prescribed by experienced nursing staff. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Continence Advisor through Lakes DHB and daily management by Registed Nurses |
| Infection Control | Yes | Staff receive regular training in infection control as it is a high priority at Lara Lodge. Our high standards are maintained through regular auditing processes and Quality Assurance programmes. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We have access to a Lakes District Health Board Stoma Therapist who works alongside the registered nurses at Lara Lodge to maintain optimal care. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to Hospice nurses who work along side the Regiested Nurses at Lara Lodge to maintain maximum level of care. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We are able to offer a Palliative Care Service |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We have access to the Community Mental Health Team |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have access to the Stroke Foundation specialist. |
| Community Health | Yes | We work closely with community groups such as Alzheimers Society, Parkinsons, Diabetic, Stroke, RSA, Hospice, District Nursing, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation, |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | We have a full time Prinicpal Nurse/Manager working at Lara Lodge |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | We work closely with specialist nurses at Lakes DHB |
| Psychologist | Yes | We have access to a Psycho-Gerontologist |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | We have access to Lakes District Health Board Mental Health Unit |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | We work closely with GPs, medical, surgical and orthopaedic specialists. |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We welcome all enquiries. |
| Day Care | Yes | We are able to offer a Day Care Programme Monday to Friday |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We are able to offer short term care. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | We welcome people coming into our Home for Respite Care |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | OPT (optional patient treatment) utilise our home for short term care following discharge from hospital, prior to returning home |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | We provide palliative care with the optional support of Hospice involvement to ensure that our residents receive the best care possible during this time. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Although we do not have a specific room available, arrangements can be made to accommodate Whanau if they wish to stay if a resident's health declines. This is at the discretion of Management. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Please see the 'Special Features' section. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | There are three large rooms that may be shared. They may also be used as large single rooms if required. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Three large bedrooms are suitable for couples |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have an ensuite with handbasin and toilet. There are four shower areas throughout the complex. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We acknowledg the importance of our Residents feeling 'at home' when they come to Lara Lodge. We encourage our Residents to bring their own furniture and personal items. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have a 'Happy Hour' twice a week. Your may keep alcohol in your room if you enjoy a more regular drink |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resident cat and goldfish. Other animals visit with their owners from time to time. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We welcome discussions regarding the possibility of bringing your own pet from home |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A portable phone is available for use by all Residents. Alternatively, you may wish to have your own phone connection in your room. Please discuss this with Management. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Assistance can be given if required to do this. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly meetings are conducted by the Activities Co-ordinator. We encourage and value feedback from Residents on all issues. Minutes are typed and distributed. |
| Family Committee | No | We do, however, regularly meet with family members and have an 'open door' policy that encourages family/whanau to approach staff regarding any concerns at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our newsletter is produced monthly and includes birthdays, items of interest, topical news and a humorous section. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Please see the Manager for details relating to this policy. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We cater for confused Residents who are able to remain on our premises |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are three large lounge areas available at Lara Lodge for your use. Two large deck areas open out to the sun with lovely views over extensive gardens. |
| Outings | Yes | We have our own van. A variety of outings are arranged during the course of a week including a shopping trip for those who are more mobile and other outings to suit the varying abilities of our Residents. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | For those Residents wishing to smoke, a Gazebo has been erected on one of the north facing decks. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in the outdoor Gazebo only |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | An alarm system has been installed to alert staff when exit doors have been opened. We have access to tracking devices if requied which are monitored by the Police. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Audited and checked regularly by Wormalds |
| Audit report available | Yes | Please discuss with Management |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| On arrival, a visitor may be momentarily taken aback if expecting to visit some sort of 'institution'. The buildings are no different from the surrounding private homes; we are a large residential Home for the Elderly,tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac.
When Lara Lodge was set up, the main objective was to create a home for the Elderly that was a "real home". From the entry, to the comfortable luxury of three lounges, the impression is one of strolling through what might be termed "A Gentleman's Residence." This is further enhanced by the Lodge's delightful "Old World" Dining Room and the discreetly placed spacious bedrooms. The north facing bedrooms and lounges look out onto sun drenched decks and a large shrubbery dominated by colourful rhododendrons and roses. The two sweeping deck areas are wonderful areas for relaxing in the sunshine and enjoying the view over the landscaped gardens. Both decks are sheltered from prevailing winds and one is under cover. Our bedrooms enjoy a scenic outlook; some have their own private balconies. The most striking impression is the homeliness of our bedrooms (these are upgraded and redecorated regularly). Each is immaculately presented, most with their own basin/toilet facilities, and are spacious enough to be a comfortable bed-sitter. Residents can feel cosy and safe in the privacy of their own rooms, knowing that immediate attention is only a touch of a button away using the latest hospital-style call bell system. A resident's telephone is available for general use. You may, hwever, wish to arrange for a private connection into your room giving access to phone and internet. We can arrange for Sky installation on your behalf. |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 |
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Age Concern, Large print books, Bingo, Board Games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Cards, Concerts, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Beautiful landscaped Gardens, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Inter Residential Competitions, Internet, Access to Mobile Library, Minibus weekly shopping visits and excursions, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Religious Services, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs, Videos, Art, Children visiting, , Craft, Email, Fax, Games, Garden, Jigsaw, Mah Jong, Movies, Music, Organ, Pastoral care, Sing-a-longs |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | All meals and baking are prepared in our Kitchen. The menu is varied and is audited regularly by a Dietician to ensure meals are balanced and nutritious. Special diets are available on request. | |
| Staffing Details | All staff are trained to a high standard, with ongoing education using the ACE programme. Staff are committed to providing a safe and caring environment. A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours/7 days a week. Routine monthly visits by doctors or more frequently as required. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | If you would like to know more about our Fee details, please feel free to contact our office on:- 07 3491913 | |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | Staff member and resident |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | Resident |
| Interpreter | Yes | Lara Lodge will organize interpreters for Resdidents and their Families, as requested |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Residents and Staff members |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Anglican, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic clergy visit regularly. |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religious affiliations needs met as requested |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 km | Bus stop is just a short walk of approximately 15 minutes to Malfory Road. Enjoy a comfortable ride on our new City Buses which regularly travel into town throughout the day. |
| Shops | 3.00 km | Take a leisurely stroll to our local dairy or travel the 3km into the centre of town. |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Take advantage of 'one stop' shopping at the Rotorua Mall |
| Parks | 3.00 km | Stroll around the Government Gardens enjoying the Rose Gardens, Historical Buildings and the Lake Front |
| Library | 3.00 km | The Library Bus visits our Home once a week and offers a large selection of books (including large print) for your enjoyment. Alternatively, travel to town and enjoy our beautiful renovated Library and a coffee in the coffee shop adjacent to it. |
| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | Please ask Management. |
| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | Staff are encouraged to participate in this Educational Programme |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our Activitiy Co-ordinator is presently undertaking training towards her National Certificate |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Our latest audit, in July 2010, gave an extremely pleasing result. |
| Other details | Yes | Lakes DHB audit Ministry of Health Financial Audit |
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| Updated: 5 Mar 2012 | ||