Rest Home Care
Radius Matua
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Radius Matua is a modern bed rest home, hospital and dementia care facility that provides round the clock care for those who can no longer manage safely on their own.
We put the diverse care needs of our residents first. Our staff provide individualised care, that allows all our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible. Our park-like gardens and sheltered court yards provide a tranquile place to relax and spend time. All the rooms of our residential care facility have their own individual attached ensuite. We provide: - On site registered Nurses 24 hours a day. - Qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day. - Breakfast and snacks served in individual rooms; other meals served in the communal dining room. - Emergency call bells in all bedrooms. - On site weekly church service. - Access to specialist services in the hospital includes Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietician and Podiatry - A full activities programme. - Tasty nutritious meals; special and vegetarian meals are available if required. - Flexible visiting hours. The majority of the rooms are single, with a few double rooms for married couples or those who prefer the company. All residents rooms are temperature controlled, and equipped with a telephone outlet and television points. The hospital’s interior is designed to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Rest home lounges flow onto central courtyards "bringing the outdoors in". |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2012 |
Our facility also offers these services:
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| Name | Radius Matua |
| Address | 124 Levers Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Matua |
| City/Town | Tauranga |
| District Health Board Area | Bay of Plenty |
| Phone | (07) 576 2802 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Lia Tennant (Phone: 07 576 2802) |
| Website | www.radiuscare.net.nz |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Yes |
| Updated: 10 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 62 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| All our rooms are single with full ensuites attached.Please call Raewyn for availability. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 22 May 2013 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour Registered Nurse cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | we have the services of a partime Registered Physiotherapist contracted to Radius Matua who is supported by two physiotherapy assistants. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We have the services of a parttime Occupational Therapist contracted to Radius Matua whio assesses all long term clients on admission and as required. | |
| Own Social Worker | No | Available upon request. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Two registered Diversional Therapists deliver a stimulating and varied activity programme working closely with the Allied Health team and nursing staff. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have our own resident hairdresser (men & ladies) who operates from Radius Matuas hairdressing salon Monday to Friday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have the services of Matua Foot Clinic Podiatry contracted to Radius Matua who visit six weekly. a fee is payable for the service unless prescribed by the doctor (e.g. diabetics). | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Food Solutions provide dietary services. Our food menus are audited by the Registered Dietitian bi annually or as required to ensure that our clients indvidual dietary requirements are met. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available by referral to Huria Marae. Huria Kaumatua provide inservice and policy support to Radius Matua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | chaplaincy services are available following consultation with staff. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 16 Nov 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| End of Life/Palliative Care’ | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | By referral. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Staff training in wound care management is ongoing. Up to date techniques are used to promote healing. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Information and training provided by external trainer. Resident's are assessed as required for continence training and product use. We aim to promote independence and dignity. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Infection Control nurse works closely with our Quality committee and promotes staff education to ensure best practise in infection control. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Available through the Bay of Plenty District Health Board Stoma Nurse who provides staff training in Stoma cares. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | By referral |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Service is provided by our own Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy team to promote independence for those who have suffered a stroke. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | We have a purpose built specialised 18 bed dementia unit. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | No | By referral. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | The Clinical Manager supports the Hospital and Resthome Clinical Team Leaders and the Allied Health Team. |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Palliative Care. |
| Anthroposophical Care | No | This holistic form of care can be sought if appropriate. |
| Psychologist | No | By referral. |
| Psychiatrist | No | By referral. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | Palliative Care. |
| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Palliative Care is provided by our very exprienced nurses. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Our resthome rooms are all single, spacious and have attached ensuite bathrooms. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | In our resthome we have two double rooms and single rooms with a door in between. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All our rooms in the resthome have ensuites. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring their own furniture and special possessions to personalise their room. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have four cats, goldfish, bird averiary and three turtles in our specially designed enclosure. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Family and friends are permitted to bring pets into visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Private phone numbers are available. The contract is directly with Telecom. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have individual wall mounted heaters with thermostat control. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Our diversional Therapist and Client Services Manager hold quarterley residents meetings to provide a forum for residents to give input and discuss issues. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy and regular staff training. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | One of our functions is to care for those with dementia related disorders. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | In our resthome we have several quiet lounges and a designated TV lounge. Attractive out door courtyards with seating which are easily accessible. |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are arranged by our Diversional Therapist to a variety of locations on a regular basis. Our purpose built van has a wheelchair hoist. |
| Smokers Room | No | No smoking is permitted inside the building. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have designated outdoor areas for smoking. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 | ||
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Activity programme - our diverse programme includes - Art, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Care and Craft, Church services, , Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Newspaper reading, Shopping, Movie time.
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| Updated: 6 Jul 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared on site seven days a week. Breakfast, hot meal midday, teatime meal, morning and afternoon tea and supper are provided. | |
| Staffing Details | Our facility is generously staffed with Registered nurses, Enrolled nurses, and exprienced Care Assistants. We have Registered nurses on 24 hrs aday and 7 days a week. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is New Zealand's largest privately owned aged care provider with 20 facilities nationwide. We aim to bring good old fashioned kiwi values and standards back into aged care. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Details of our fees and services are available on request. Fees do not include personal toiletries, haircuts, podiatry, personal newspaper, Sky TV and personal telephone. | |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Dutch | Yes | We have Dutch staff. |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | We have Filipino nurses and care assistants. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | We have Maori staff. |
| Updated: 6 Jul 2011 | ||
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Inter denominational | Yes | Radius Matua is interdenominational - services are taken by Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist church members. Matua Lifecare recognises the spiritual beliefs for all regardless of religious beliefs. |
| Updated: 16 Nov 2012 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 km | We are on the Bay Hopper bus route which departs regularly from Levers Road. |
| Shops | 1.50 km | Cherrywood shopping centre |
| Mall | 6.00 km | Tauranga City shopping centre and malls. |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Fergusson Park is 5mins drive away |
| Library | 6.00 km | Tauranga City Public library. |
| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 | ||
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
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| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 7 Jul 2011 | ||