Rest Home Care
Allen Bryant Lifecare
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Our Mission is to encourage independence within a safe and caring enviroment supported by friendly trained and dedicated staff and management who work together to make a happy home.
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 45 Bealey St View Map |
| City/Town | Hokitika |
| District Health Board Area | West Coast |
| Phone | (03) 755 8353 |
| Fax | (03) 755 8396 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Jill Gillman (Phone: 03 755 8353) |
| Owner | Ultimate Care Group |
| Updated: 26 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 3 Jun 2008 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
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| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 24 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | A registered nurse is avilable 24 /7. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have one enrolled nurse. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | We access social workers as needed through the local hospital. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 22.5 | Yes | Our activities co-ordinator holds relevant current certificates and provides a varied programme of activities |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits once a week for half a day. These services are provided at the residents own cost. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits once every six weeks and these services are fully funded | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | We access a dietitian through Grey Hospital. She has input in menus and assists with specific resident's needs' | |
| Accredited Visitors | No | The RSA comes to visit on a regular basis and we have many other friendly locals who visit. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We have access to Maori cultural groups and will endeavour to respect all cultural differences. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We can access a chaplin through the various church groups which visit and will do this as individual resident's need this. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Cook Chris has been employed 15 years here and is well known and liked by the residents (probably because of the home baking!) Gardener Brian enjoys working with the residents in the garden. | |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | No | We use Grey Hospital for these services as needed. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Psychologist | No | We can call on these specialists if needed through the Mental Health Unit at the Grey Hospital |
| Psychiatrist | No | We can call on these specialists if needed through the Mental Health Unit at the Grey Hospital |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have a contract through Lifelink for these services |
| Day Care | Yes | We only provide this on a private basis. Day care residents fit in with the normal rest home routine. |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | Depending on availability of beds. We have a waiting list at times so please contact the manager for more detail. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | This room is usually used for families of residents who are particular ill or are receiving end of life care. This room has tea and coffee facilities and families are welcome to stay over night in this room if needed. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All single average size rooms individually decorated with wash basins. |
| Ensuite | Yes | This room is used for specialised care. Please contact management for availability. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents can bring as much or as little furniture as they want subject to space and safety contraints. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour is held every Friday. Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat called Charlie which the residents love. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Depending on compatability with Charlie the resident cat. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents can have their own phone line in their room at their own cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Each room has underfloor heating and individual heaters. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We have a specific cultural policy which we follow at all times but also assist individual resident's to meet their own cultural needs. |
| Residents Committee | No | We have resident's meetings once a month where they can air issues and make suggestions as to their care. |
| Newsletter | Yes | This is produced once every three months and is sent to families as well as being available to residents. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Please refer to management if you wish to see a copy of this policy. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We do have some confused residents but we put specific actions in place to ensure their safety and the privacy of others. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have four lounges including a conservatory area. Some have access out to the gardens and are all nice and sunny. |
| Outings | Yes | We have outings three times a week to the lakes, shopping trips to Greymouth to name a few destinations. The residents usually take morning or afternoon tea on the outing. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted outside in a specific area. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| We have a very friendly atmosphere and great staff. In true West Coast style we are a home away from home. |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 |
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We have an extensive and varied activity programme which includes Aromatherapy, Art, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Cards, Church, visiting Childrens groups, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Entertainers, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, celebration of special holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Hydrotherapy in visits to the local pool, Jigsaws, Library visits, Lotto, Massage, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Park, Parties, Pianist, Pool, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Videos.
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| Updated: 13 May 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Menus change on a five weekly basis with a dietitian's input, Our main meal served at 12 midday and some of our most popular meals are corned beef, apricot chicken, and roasts to name a few. Morning, afternoon tea and supper are all prepared by Chris the cook who does a range of delicious home baking. Breakfast in bed is provided and is a continental breakfast offering a choice of toast or cereals. Residents can also help themselves to tea and coffee and fruit at any time. | |
| Staffing Details | Ratios differ on each shift and wing. With our less dependent residents we have a ration of 23 residents to 3 staff members during the day. With our more dependent residents we have a ratio of 18 residents to 5 staff members. We have many long serving staff members with several having been here over 16 years. Most have been here around 8 years. We run the ACE training programme to ensure that staff are fully equip to meet your needs. | |
| Associated Complexes | We have a hospital facility on the same site. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please refer to management for full details. | |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | We have two staff members who speak this language |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | Provide a service on a three weekly basis |
| Jehovah Witness | No | Will visit if requested |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Provide a service on a three weekly basis |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Provide a service on a three weekly basis |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | Do not have a service but sing for the residents occasionally |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | We can provide transport for residents if needed | |
| Mall | 0.30 km | We are situated 300m from the town centre which has a variety of shops and everything that is usually needed. |
| Parks | 0.00 km | Cass Square is directly across the road. This park has a rugby field and childrens playground and residents often take walk across to the park. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Hokitika Public Library is close by. We also have a volunteer who provides an exchange service. |
| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 13 May 2008 | ||