Oxford Court Ltd
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Oxford Court Ltd
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 164 Oxford Street
South Dunedin
Dunedin 9012 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Interim Manager - Moira Kliegl - 03 455 9230
- Owner
- NZ Aged Care
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A change in address, not a change in lifestyle.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Standard with ensuite or toilet only or Premium | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 10 Apr 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 18 Apr 2024 | |
Testimonials
| We are here to make a difference. For the Resident it is a change of address but we strive to ensure that your 'lifestyle' choices are valued and preserved. It is your life - we are here to facilitate and support you to maintain your independence and respect. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | The General Manager, Jane is a Registered Nurse with a Post graduate Certificate in Gerontology. Our dedicated Registered Nurses provide 24/7 care and support to Residents. They supervise and support our HCA staff to maximise residents requirements. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We work closely with the Southern District Health Boards Nurse practitioners. Their specialty aligns to supporting older persons health. They visit the facility on a regular basis to provide ongoing support for individual Residents. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We are fortunate to have an Enrolled Nurse join our dedicated clinical team. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | There is a high level of support offered by a very committed team of Health Care Assistants. Staffing ratios are aligned to the Aged Related Residential Care Services. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist would be accessed in consultation for any resident requiring these services. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | A Occupational Therapist would be accessed in consultation for any resident requiring these services. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Social Work Support can be accessed on a as need be basis | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | We have a Diversional Therapist. They have passion, drive and enthusiasm. They undertakes group and individual support having a focus on getting out and about and having fun. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Negotiable | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Inhouse Hairdresser available. Opportunity to access once weekly. We encourage residents to use their preferred hairdresser as getting out and about and maintaining a normal life is essential. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits on a regular basis and all residents are encouraged to have their feet reviewed to support best possible health care outcomes. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Specialised diets are catered for. Diabetic and Vegetarian meals are closely monitored to maximise specific nutritional requirements. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | All Accredited Services are most welcome to attend at residents request. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Kaumatua services are able to be accessed by residents through the Southern District Health Board, or residents will be supported to contact any specified service on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational Services are untaken on a regular monthly basis. Residents are encouraged to access their own Spiritual provider. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have an inhouse General Practioner (GP) who visits weekly and is available as requested. All residents have the right to have their own GP support their own ongoing health requirements as outlined in the Health and Disability Sectors Code | |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | All aspects associated with Oxygen Management Therapy are able to be provided. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Services in relation to ongoing medical management is able to be managed in a supportive environment. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Part of our service is to provide palliative care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Part of our service is to provide palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Access to IV Antibiotic capability can be arranged using external service providers. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wound Care is undertaken to align to best practise management. A close relationship with the Wound Care Speciality Team supports wound care practises. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetic requirements are supported to maximise a 'normal lifestyle'. Close monitoring and supervision and medication management is supervised if required. Full participation with each and every resident is part of daily care requirements |
| Continence Advice | Yes | All continence issues are addressed to ensure dignity and respect is maintained. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | It is a privilege to support people to maximise their wellbeing. It is about using it and not losing it. With ongoing family support and resident determination we have had residents return to there home environment.It is all about 'peoples choices'. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Oxford Court has a dedicated Health & Safety team. Staff are activilely involved and participate in regualr Health and Safety training to ensure that Health & Safety is alive and well within the work place. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We work closely with external providers to ensure that resident requirements are met to maximise ongoing health care needs. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a dedicated Clinical Manager who has a focus on supporting and complimenting the Registered Nursing Team to ensure every aspect of daily care provision is provided in a timely manner. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Access is available for ongoing review and follow-up with the SDHB Nurse Practitioner for Psycological Services. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite care is catered for when a vacancy is available. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Folk are more than welcome to bring in their own furniture. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | It is all about a change of address not a change in lifestyle. We are committed to supporting independent choices. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Currently we have a beautiful cat who enjoys the company of the folk who live here. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | You are most welcome to discuss this with the Manager |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This is paid for privately, and you can discuss this further with the administration team. |
| Wifi | No | Wifi is available however there is a service provision fee for this. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms are heated by 'underfloor heating'. The temperature can be adjusted in your own room to meet your individualised requirements. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are 2 lounges. Reid Unit lounge supports a variety of activities and entertainment. In Maher Unit there is a lounge with a kitchenette, Residents families are able to make themselves a hot drink.Dining is available in both Units. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We offer care to ensure that dignity, respect, support and choices are maximised. Our services align to the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumers' Rights. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | . |
| Outings | Yes | Regular van trips are encouraged. Getting out and about is essential and there are many favourite haunts visited. Fish and Chips at Waihola, and Ice Cream at Port Chalmers or a trip to Blue Skin Bay. If we can make it happen we will. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meet monthly with the General Manager. |
| Family Committee | No | Family Meetings are undertaken with the Management team. Families are encouraged to discuss matters with the Management team and staff. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policies and procedures are embedded within our facility to meet all requirements in relation to care provision. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Ideally we would like to be 'smoke free' however we are very aware that it is the choice of each and every individual. There is no designated smokers area on site. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Oxford Court Lifecare strives to provide excellence in care. We believe it is about your choices. We are committed to providing services that align to the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. Your privacy, dignity and respect are our focus. We encourage independence and promote self worth. It is all about getting it 'right' for you and your family. We strive to meet your individual needs. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Big print books - an inhouse library service (books supplied by the DCC library services), Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Gardening, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Petanque, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Videos |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | The day begins with breakfast in your room. The main meal is at Dinner time and a lighter evening meal is served in our dining room(s). | |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | An interpreter service is available at your request |
| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | An interpreter service is available at your request |
| Other Information | Yes | We will do our very best to respond to all ethnicities and cultures. We are all unique individual and any individual requirements will be expored to maximise wellbeing and best practice outcomes. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | A inter-denominational church service is held monthly in house |
| Methodist | Yes | These services are co-ordinated with the inter-denominational chaplaincy. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | These services are co-ordinated with the inter-denominational chaplaincy. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Any spiritual advisory is more than welcome to support individual residents at their request. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | There is a 'Bus stop' on the corner of our block on King Edward Street |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | South Dunedin main shopping area is on King Edward Street - approximately 3 blocks from the corner of King Edward Street. |
| Parks | 0.25 Km | There is a park on the corner of our block on King Edward Street. |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | All audits are aligned to the Health & Disabilities Service Standards. Audits are a welcomed part of our provision of care as they direct and guide us in the quest to provide excellence of care provision. |
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| Updated: 12 Jun 2020 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.