Rest Home Care
Marvon Downs
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| Detail | |
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| Address | 369 Pakuranga Road View Map |
| Suburb | Pakuranga 2010 |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Counties Manukau |
| Phone | (09) 576 7917 |
| Fax | (09) 576 7917 |
| Mobile | 021 2888011 |
| Manager | Ross Neale (Phone: 09 576 7917) |
| Owner | Ross Neale (Phone: 09 576 7917) |
| Website | www.marvondowns.co.nz |
| Updated: 14 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 6 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| One long term care vacancy | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | 5 day a week minimum | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits once a week | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits on a regular basis | |
| Other Personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Several residents are under 65 years of age. |
| Day Care | No | We like to ensure that our residents and those coming for day care find this a positive experience so please come in and talk to the staff about your needs. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We always try and keep a room available for short term care. Please enquire for availability. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | However, we are generally able to provide end of life care for our residents but, if private hospital care is required, the resident will be re assessed. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We are very flexible and accomodating, if you wish to stay over night arrangments can be made to do so. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All residents enjoy their own private rooms, which are kept bright, airy and welcoming. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | One large shared room. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Shared room if this is available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | One room with Ensuite and one room with a toilet. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | What ever the resident wishes to have in their own room. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We are generally alcohol free but special arrangments can be made after consultation with managment. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One home cat and one resident cat. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | On request at Resident expense. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | However because of the positions of the thermostat, staff need to be asked to do this. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Carefully assess and monitor situation as they arise in consultation with family and doctor. If situation not resolved reassessment will be undertaken. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Investigate cause of confusion and implement plan to address this |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | For a small home, the seating areas are generous and varied, from the decking at the front of the home to the two small family room sized TV lounge and more formal lounge at the front of the home. |
| Outings | Yes | Two vans serve the needs of those at Marvon Downs. The little van is out and about every day and those who want to go on these trips are welcome to accompany the driver. The larger new van suits more organised outings. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Special designated areas out doors. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 31 Jan 2012 | ||
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| One of the things that the owners of Marvon Downs like to hear from their residents following an outing is; ‘We’re home now’. These simple words speak volumes. The owners say; “We know that sad things do happen for people”, but they encourage people to enjoy the present and are pleased to be able to add; “there’s more laughter here than a comedy show”. The most important special feature of the home is the people. Residents speak well of the staff and the staff of each other and the residents.
Marvon Downs is a small Heritage home located on interesting Pakuranga Road. The home is well set back off the road with the perimeter being semi secure. The notable large palm which is a landmark gives shade over the expansive decking. The deck area offers glimpses of the road between the shrubbery and is used in summer for alfresco dining. This is an interesting area for residents and visitors to enjoy. The owners who took over the home in late 2004 Ross and Julie say the home is operated by a wonderful and able team. There have been significant renovations of late including repainting and restoration, interior refurbishment (including new furniture and furnishing), garden and exterior upgrades. |
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The activities programme is operated by the activities co-ordinator under the oversight of a trained Diversional Therapist. The Diversional Therapist comes to the home 1-2 monthly and when new residents are admitted to assess their individual needs and organise programmes.
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| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | There are two dining rooms at the home. As the abilities of the residents vary the smaller dining room beside the kitchen is for those residents who need assistance at mealtimes. Meals are tasty and generous. | |
| Staffing Details | The majority of the staff at Marvon Downs have worked here for many years and this makes for stability and continuity for residents. In several instances members of the same family are employed. The owners are impressed by the giving nature of the staff and comment on how encouraging it has personally been to see so many people committed to the older people in their local community. Examples of this goodwill are a volunteer who comes in each week to serve cakes at afternoon tea and staff members who do voluntary work on their days off. Separate staff are employed for laundry duties. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please see the Manager for details. |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Cook Island | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Ukranian | Yes |
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Mthly |
| Non denominational | Yes | If you have special spiritual request, please inform the registered nurse and your needs will be meet as able. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly and on request |
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 km | Bus stop at front gate. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Petrol station with convenience store. |
| Mall | 2.00 km | Highland Park and Pakuranga Mall |
| Parks | 1.00 km | There a numerous places for you to visit such as, Lloyd Elsmore, recreational centre,Howick Historical Village. |
| Library | 2.00 km | Highland Park and Pakuranga Mall |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| International Certifications Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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