Retirement Housing (Rental)
Little Sisters of the Poor
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Saint Joseph's Home, as all facilities owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, exists to extend hospitality towards the Aged suffering from financial need, loneliness or other difficulties. we do this recalling the words of the Lord " I was astranger and you welcomed me" Matthew 25.35
Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love fillled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassioate love and mercy of God for all persons. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 9 Tweed Street View Map |
| Suburb | Herne Bay |
| District | Central |
| City/Town | Auckland |
| District Health Board Area | Auckland |
| Phone | (09) 361 4600 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Mother Cecilia (Phone: (09) 361 4600) |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2011 | |
| Studio | |
| Vacancy | No |
| Weekly Rental | $250.00 |
| Details | Short term stay only. |
| Unit | |
| Vacancy | No |
| Weekly Rental | $320.00 |
| Updated: 6 Oct 2010 | |
| Rental Details | Details | |
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| What rental covers | Unit | |
| Eligibility Criteria | Independant over 65's. | |
| Garden Maintenance | Maintained by the facility. | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2008 | ||
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The home runs a extensive programme which the tenants are welcome to join in with. | |
| Home Help (External Provider) | Negotiable | Home help can be arranged by the tenant through their Doctor's referall. | |
| Meals - External Provider | Negotiable | Meals on wheels to be arranged bt the tenant. | |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | A podiatrist services the residents of the home. Time allowing the tenant can book in at the end of appointments. | |
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | A hairdresser services the residents of the home. Time allowing the tenant can book in at the end of appointments. | |
| Chaplain | Yes | Chaplain conducts daily Mass. | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2008 | |||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | |
| Community Complex | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | Weekly newsletter. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Max the cat. |
| Craft Room | Yes | Day Centre. |
| Library | Yes | |
| Lounges | Yes | |
| Gardens | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2008 | ||
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Activity programme, Big print books,Bowls, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library, Men, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Pool table, Videos |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2008 |
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Chinese | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Croatian | Yes | Staff member on site during some of the week. |
| English | Yes | |
| French | Yes | The Sisters can all speak Fench. |
| Mandarin | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Samoan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Tongan | Yes | Some Staff on site during some of the week. |
| Other Details | Yes | The Sisters can speak a variety of different languages. |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Roman Catholic | Yes | The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters. |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | Bus transport is a short walk from the home. | |
| Shops | Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks. | |
| Parks | Erin Park is a short walk from the home. | |
| Library | Leys Library is located in Ponsonby. | |
| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) | Yes | |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | No | Some resources are available on site. |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | No | We work with Wellcare and support staff to attend programmes in conjunction with homes in the same location. |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 26 Jun 2008 | ||