Rest Home Care

Torbay Residential Care

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Torbay Rest Home provides a quality, homely environment in which older people may live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and have their physical and psychological needs met.

Residents are encouraged and assisted to continue their interests maintaining independence in a supportive environment.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address102 Glenvar Road   View Map
SuburbTorbay
City/TownAuckland
District Health Board AreaWaitemata
Phone(09) 473 5977
Fax(09) 473 5978
Mobile 0275 838 023 (emergencies only)
ManagerSara Napier (Phone: (09) 473 5977)
Email
Website http://www.torbayresthome.co.nz
Updated: 19 Jan 2012

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 23 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care44
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Please enquire for our waiting list as we have rooms booked both short and long term
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 25 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Nurse Practitioner Negotiable We have access to Waitemata DHB gerontology nurse specialist team to consult as necessary.
Registered Nurse Yes We have 2 registered nurses on staff full time Monday to Friday and on call.
Physiotherapist Yes A physiotherapist is available to see residents by appointment.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Occupational therapy services are available through the Waitemata DHB Community Health Services.
Own Social Worker Negotiable Social Workers available through the Waitemata DHB Community Health Services.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Our activities co-ordinator is available 30 hours per week and provides a varied and busy activities programme. We have regular activities meetings with other local residential care facilities to share ideas and knowledge.
Hairdresser Yes Our hairdresser visits weekly and provides a full hairdressing service.
Podiatrist Yes Our podiatrist visits every six weeks and as necessary to attend to foot care.
Dietitian Yes We use The Nutrition Consultants to review our menus and food service. We have a dietician available as necessary.
Accredited Visitors Yes Age concern visitors.
Kaumatua Negotiable Kaumatua can visit if requested.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes All religions welcome, Priests and Ministers of local churches can be contacted to visit as necessary.
Updated: 22 Apr 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes We have access to the Waitemata DHB wound care specialist nurse who will support our staff in more complex wound care.
Infection Control Yes We are able to consult the infection prevention and control specialist nurse from Waitemata DHB.
Psychiatric Care Yes We work closely with Mental Health Services for Older People.
Gerontological Care Yes We have access to the Gerontology Nurse Specialist for Waitemata DHB.
Updated: 30 Jun 2009

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Primary options - available through your GP service. Please ask for more information.
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes Rooms have an ensuite bathroom with toilet and handwashing facility. There are 5 deluxe suites that have a separate living room and a full bathroom with shower. There is an extra charge for the extra features that these suites provide.
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes Availability may be an issue, however please enquire.
Ensuite Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes Your care plan will identify your personal preferences.
Pets In Residence Yes We have two cats, Buttons and Muffin.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Each room has a oil filled heater, can adjust the temperature.
Residents Committee No However residents meetings are held six monthly.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside sheltered area only.
Sprinklers Yes
Audit report available Yes
Updated: 17 Feb 2011

Special Features
Torbay Rest Home has an extensive activities programme including exercise groups, games, trivial pursuit, visiting pets, 'happy hour', singing and entertainment, gardening group, mini bus trips.
Residents choose activities they wish to participate in and our activities co-ordinator directs the daily programme.
Some of our residents continue to attend regular community groups ie Stroke Club, RSA and Church groups.
The residents enjoy companionship from other residents and the dedicated, caring staff.

Torbay Rest Home is certified to the NZ Health and Disability Standards. Reqular internal audits assist in the quality improvement programme. International Certifications are the auditing agency used by the facility.
Torbay Rest Home has gained tertiary level for workplace safety with ACC.

Updated: 22 Apr 2010

Interests & Activities

Activity programme, Age Concern, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Concerts, Craft, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Quizzes, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Stroke Group

Updated: 6 Dec 2007

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Home cooked meals, fresh baking daily, varied menu (five week cycle with summer and winter menus). Dietition reviews menus regularly as part of quality management.
Staffing Details Several of the staff have been employees for more than 10 years. The staff are very committed to providing a high quality of care and take a lot of pride in their work.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include The fees per week for rest home care - $831.32 For a rest home suite there is an extra charge of $30 per day. More information is available from the office. Full details in our admission agreement.
Updated: 22 Apr 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Afrikaans Yes Several staff and some of the residents speak Afrikaans.
English Yes
Interpreter Yes
Korean Yes
Mandarin Yes
Updated: 22 Apr 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes Group visits monthly.
Baptist Yes Minister available
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes Church close by.
Roman Catholic Yes Weekly visits for communion or as requested.
Updated: 6 Dec 2007

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.40 km Bus service.
Shops 2.00 km Torbay shops 2 minutes away by car. Shops include pharmacy, cafes, dentist, restaurants, hair salons, bakery, dairy/superette, fruit and vegetable shop.
Mall 4.00 km Albany Mall and Browns Bay shopping area are within 5 minutes drive.
Parks 2.00 km Close to beautiful Long Bay Regional Park and Browns Bay waterfront.
Library 4.00 km Brwons Bay.
Updated: 6 Dec 2007

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
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
International Certifications Limited (Auditing Agency) Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association
Updated: 6 Dec 2007


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