Rest Home Care
Shalom Aged Care Limited
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| Shalom is a small boutique rest home.We encourage independence and self empowerment whilst maintaining links to the wider community ensuring a warm safe environment you can call home. |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 62 Mill Road View Map |
| Suburb | Kensington |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 437 6511 |
| Fax | (09) 437 6510 |
| Manager | Jean Capper (Phone: (09) 437 6511) |
| Owner | Steve & Loyola Ripley (Phone: (09) 437 6511) |
| Website | www.shalomagedcare.co.nz |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Registered Nurse is on duty 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and on call 24/7 We have two Registered Nurses who have been a part of the team for Shalom for many years, who provide excellent holistic care.Our residents and their families needs come first. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 9 | Yes | Healthcare Caregivers provide 24 hour care under the guidance of our registered nurses.All caregivers participate in ongoing aged care education and complete regular evaluation of working standards. |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | Contracted as required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Yes | Contracted as required |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A varied and interesting program is arranged for residents each month, from in house activities to outings.Residents participate with likes and dislikes of arranged activities.Regular happy hour,barbeques and professional entertainment are arranged. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our friendly experienced hairdresser visits regularly and is available as requested. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits monthly or as required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are developed and reviewed by a registered dietitian on a regular basis.Meals are prepared according to our residents dietary requirements. All meals are prepared fresh on a daily basis with home cooked baking on site. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Work closely with the District Health Board and liaise with other health professionals. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available and welcome within Shalom on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular interdenominational input. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a number of volunteers who regularly visit and assist with outings,activities and entertainment. Families are welcome and encouraged to become involved in all activities. | |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurse has maintained best care practice standards in wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetic reviews in collaboration with medical centre diabetes specialist staff.Dietitian and nutrition requirements incorporated into a individualized care plan. |
| Continence Advisor | No | Registered Nurse incorporates up to date practices and liaises with The District Health Boards continence adviser if required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered Nurse keeps up to date with all District Health Board infection control policies and procedures with regular training for all staff. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Access and support through Northaven Hospice. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | Experienced caring staff supported by Northaven Hospice |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Works closely with the District Health Board Community Mental Health Team. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Work with multidisciplinary teams to aid with rehabilitation |
| Dialysis | Yes | Access through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Registered Nurse liaises with the individuals General Practitioner and District Health Boards specialist in Aged Care. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Clinical Manager incorporates General Practitioner requirements, into Individualized care plans, regularly evaluated, with follow up care overseen by Registered nurse. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Works with General Practitioners, Whangarei Hospital and Community Based Mental Health Teams. |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We welcome short term and respite care.Individualized care plans are assessed and commenced on admission with evaluation and effectiveness of said plans, monitored throughout stay. |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | As arranged with Manager. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Provided | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | lovely sunny rooms,quiet homely setting. |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Two resident cats,and One lucky budgie. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular Meetings with full resident and family participation |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter drafted by Manager, Registered Nurse and Activities Coordinator. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two spacious lounges with Televisions,Stereos,DVD,Video. Computer with internet access. |
| Outings | Yes | Discussed and chosen by the residents, organized by the Activities Coordinator and supported by Staff and Volunteers to ensure full enjoyment and safety of its residents. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside areas available as required. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Nov 2011 | ||
| Small privately owned Rest Home, with high priority of providing personalized care while promoting independence and community connections. |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 |
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Activity programme, , BBQ, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Children, Church, Classical Music, Companion Club, Concerts, Cooking, Entertainment, Craft, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Internet, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Reading, Quizzes, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Vegetarian, Videos |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared fresh with home style baking.Three meals daily with morning and afternoon tea. | |
| Staffing Details | Long term caring experienced staff. | |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Close by | |
| Shops | Within short walking distance | |
| Mall | Ten minutes away from city centre | |
| Parks | Five minute walk | |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| International Certifications Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||