Rest Home Care
Nazareth
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Nazareth is a stage two rest home providing a high standard of professional and holistic care for elderly residents.
Vision Statement: Nazareth Rest Home is based on Christian principles which recognise and respect the value of each person and acknowledge their wealth of life experience. Nazareth provides excellent nursing care and opportunities for social, intellectual and spiritual growth for each resident. The Home continues, in the spirit of the Sisters of St Joseph, to encourage residents to live fully, offering hospitality and openness to the wider community. |
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| Address | 14 Hillside Tce View Map |
| City/Town | Wanganui |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 345 8548 |
| Fax | (06) 347-2539 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Angela Aspinall (Phone: 06 345 8548) |
| Owner | Srs of St Joseph |
| Website | http://www.ssj.org.nz |
| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 45 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| One standard room is under refurbishment and will be ready 13 February. This sunny room has outstanding views over the city and down the Whanganui River. The other is an upstairs bedroom with en suite and has views down the valley. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Clinical Nurse Leader Helen has two registered nurses who work mainly in the weekends. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurse Pam has 19yrs experience at Nazareth. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers (24) are either qualified within the ACE programme or are working towards their qualification. Their dedication is outstanding and all are valued and appreciated for the care shown to our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Available when needed. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | Negotiable | Available when needed. |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist Marion loves her work and it shows. She has an infectious way with her, greeting residents and their families with a variety of interests and activities. She is also a qualified ACE Assessor. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Marion has lists of volunteers who help her when she needs an extra pair of hands. We appreciate the contribution made by our volunteers who really seem to enjoy being part of Nazareth | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | For a small additional charge ($6.00 for a haircut $12 for hair cut and set), our own hairdresser is available on a weekly basis. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits the Home regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Available when needed | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Available when needed | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available when requested | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | The fulltime Pastoral Care Team (Susan & Anne) encourage the residents to live their lives fully whatever that means for them. This helps us to truly understand our residents' own uniqueness which is central to the delivery of our Nazareth care. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A warm welcome to Nazareth will certainly mean a greeting from Shirley - our receptionist/administrator. She will give you her undivided attention while she attends to your needs. And if you need one of us she usually knows where the we are!! | |
| Updated: 2 Feb 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Available when needed |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Available when needed |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Available when needed |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | Available when needed |
| Infection Control | Yes | Available when needed |
| Palliative Care | Yes | The Home has a close association with Wanganui Hospice and palliative nursing care is provided when needed. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Available when needed |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Available when needed |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | Available when needed |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Available when needed |
| Urology | Yes | Available when needed |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | The Home has a Nurse Manager |
| Psychologist | Yes | Available when needed |
| Updated: 15 Apr 2011 | ||
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| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | When all conditions are met and approval is given by Access Ability. |
| Day Care | Yes | Day Care is available daily from 9.30am-3.30pm. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | Short Term Care is provided but is dependent on the availability of suitable rooms. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Respite Care and Carer Support Care is available but is dependent on availablity of room. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Referrals are sometimes received from Hospice |
| Palliative Care Provided | No | Yes under the direction of Hospice |
| Whanau Room | Yes | A Whanau/Family room is available for meetings, and larger family groups. The large lounge adjacent the dining room is popular for special occasions, eg, birthdays and family gatherings. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Most rooms are single (however some are larger and can take a double bed or two singles) - some have ensuites and others have their own wash basin. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Some rooms are large enough for couples, however generally couples prefer to have their own rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | There are 26 ensuite rooms. |
| Female residents only | No | We accept people who has been assessed regardless of gender. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own bed and a selection of their own furniture. So long as it fits the room without causing any obstructions. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have Cocktail hours regularly. There is no policy governing alcohol for residents and many have drinks with friends and family or other residents. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | There is a resident cat - Tinkerbell - and the sometimes one of the hairdressers brings her small dogs with her. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have telephone cables but the onus is on the resident to organise the connection |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | With reservations depending on circumstances. Most heaters are set at a reasonable temperature to maintain a comfortable heat for all. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We do not have a Residents Committee, but the residents all meet six weekly to discuss issues and plan events. An advocate attends these meetings which is chaired by the Diversional Therapist, with a 10 minute input by the Manager. |
| Family Committee | No | No Family Committee but family meetings are held, and family are always encouraged to attend activities or share meals with their family member. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The 'Nazareth Update' is published quarterly. Other newsletters occur when needed. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Within our Quality Management Programme are procedures for the management of challenging behaviour. All staff receive education in this area and internal audits are conducted regularly. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Quality Management Programme procedures followed with respect to confused residents also. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Lounges and seating areas are scattered around the Home. |
| Outings | Yes | Numerous outings throughout the year. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Rural, parklike setting overlooking the Whanganui River and city. Views are breathtaking |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have an internal smoking room. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in the smoking room and a designated space outside. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Monitored and maintained by Wormalds as per regulations |
| Audit report available | Yes | On the MOH website the report is available for viewing. If anyone requires further information or has any queries please give the Manager, Angela a ring on 345 8548 |
| Updated: 20 May 2011 | ||
| The Home is set on parklike grounds with a beautiful view over the city and Whanganui River. |
| Updated: 20 Apr 2009 |
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Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Arthritis society, Bird Avairy, BBQ, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Dancing, Drives, Email, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Garden, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Internet, Jigsaws, Library, Lotto, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Pastoral Care, Parkinson's Society, Pianist, Picnics, Quizzes, Reading, Religious services, Sky TV available,Videos, Visitors, Visits to other facilities, BBQ's, Canine friends, Entertainers, Entertainment.
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| Updated: 6 Feb 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Meals are cooked on site and the menu is reviewed annually by a dietician. | |
| Staffing Details | We have a Registered Nurse on duty 7 days/week from 8am-5pm. She is also on call in the evenings. A qualified Diversional Therapist provides a 5 day/week daycare and activities programme. | |
| Associated Complexes | Quinlan Court is another facility owned by the Sisters of St Joseph which provides support for independent elderly. For more information please refer www.ssj.org.nz. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please contact the Home directly for information regarding fess payable. | |
| Updated: 6 Feb 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| French | Yes | a little bit |
| German | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | The Home will obtain the services of an interpreter should this be required. |
| Updated: 20 Apr 2009 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Anglican Minister visits the Home regularly. |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | visits the Home |
| Presbyterian | Yes | visits the Home |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Affiliations based on Residents' needs. |
| Updated: 27 May 2009 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 km | |
| Shops | 0.00 km | |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.00 km | |
| Updated: 3 Nov 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | At the orientation process care staff must commence training towards their ACE qualification. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Diversional Therapist is qualified and experienced. |
| 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 | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 3 Nov 2010 | ||