Retirement Housing (Rental)
Iona Home & Hospital (Presbyterian Support Otago)
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A change of address, not of lifestyle, is how we like to describe a person’s move into a Presbyterian Support Otago independent-living retirement unit.
Residents continue to have personal choices – daily life is determined by individual needs and preferences. Like all our facilities, Iona has a Presbyterian foundation and welcomes people of all backgrounds and cultures. Iona's 12 independent living units are alongside the rest home and hospital in the northern part of Oamaru. It offers a wide range of services to indepenent-living residents who can engage as much or as little support as they need. The staff does all it can to help residents and families experience a good transition to living at Iona, and welcomes family input into creating the right ‘personal feel’ for their loved one. Our facility also offers these services: |
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| Address | 549 Thames Highway |
| City/Town | Oamaru 9400 |
| District Health Board Area | Southern (Otago) |
| Phone | (03) 437 1870 |
| Fax | (03) 437 1132 |
| Manager | Philip Balcombe (Phone: (03) 437 1870) |
| Owner | Presbyterian Support Otago (Phone: (03) 477 7115) |
| Website | www.psotago.org.nz |
| Updated: 8 May 2012 | |
| Iona Cottages | |
| Vacancy | No |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | |
| Rental Details | Details | |
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| What rental covers | 24hr nurse-call system Mid-day meal either delivered to the cottage or can be taken in the Iona diningroom Laundry service is included in the weekly rent. Activities and outings can be arranged. | |
| Eligibility Criteria | Over 65 years of age | |
| Garden Maintenance | Included in rent | |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | ||
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Home Help (Internal Provider) | Negotiable | ||
| Meals - Internal Provider | Negotiable | ||
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | ||
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | |||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Social/Recreational Programme | No | Cottage residents can join activities at Iona Rest Home & Hospital |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | As negotiated |
| Outings | Yes | Cottage residents can join in Iona Rest Home & Hospital outings |
| Transport Available | Yes | Cottage residents can access the Iona Rest Home & Hospital |
| Chapel | Yes | Access to Iona's chapel |
| Lounges | Yes | Access to Iona's lounges |
| Gardens | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | ||
| Iona is an integral part of the Oamaru community and its cottages are highly sought-after homes for older people seeking independent living.
The exceedingly high standard of meals is always commented on by residents and visitors alike, as is the friendliness of staff and volunteers. All Presbyterian Support Otago residences have a policy of valuing the lives of older people, and this is reflected in the many services and facilities offered. Iona is purpose-built and maintained to a high level, and residents have plenty of room in which to enjoy the wide range of activities continually available to them. |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
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Maintaining regular social and community activity our individual residents had before moving to Iona, is encouraged. We believe residents should maintain the connection they had with their family, friends and community, and will do all we can to ensure those connections are kept.
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| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Other Information | Yes | English is spoken at all Presbyterian Support homes and hospitals. In some cases staff are able to converse in other languages. |
| Updated: 22 Jul 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | All religious affiliations are respected. Some services are held in-house, at other times participation in community church services is encouraged. |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Can be arranged | |
| Shops | 5.00 km | Oamaru township is about 5kms from Iona but cottage residents often walk to nearby convenience stores. |
| Mall | Collected and delivered on the premises | |
| Parks | Nearby | |
| Library | Nearby | |
| Updated: 28 Jul 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | http://cert.moh.govt.nz/certification/review.nsf |
| New Zealand Home Health Association | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | 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 | |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 22 Jul 2010 | ||