Rest Home Care
Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital, Porirua - North Wing
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Residents always come first at Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital.
Harbourview offers modern, comfortable living with terrific sea views and lots of sunshine. Panoramic views across the motorway to Porirua Harbour mean there's always something to see. We're just a short, easy walk to Aotea Lagoon, with its gardens, picnic areas, birdlife and children's adventure playground. Shops and services are close by. Harbourview is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care. As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealands leading aged care providers. For more information, please visit the Bupa link below. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 Bowlers Wharf Lane View Map |
| Suburb | Papakowhai |
| City/Town | Wellington |
| District Health Board Area | Capital & Coast |
| Phone | (04) 233 0756 |
| Fax | (04) 237 0456 |
| Mobile | |
| Manager | Shane Whaanga (Phone: (04) 233 0756) |
| Owner | Bupa Care Services (Phone: 0800 60 80 99) |
| Website | http://www.bupa.co.nz/Rest-Homes-and-Hos... |
| Updated: 6 Dec 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | No |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Vacancy in Rest Home, please note this room is downstairs .... need to be able to manage stairs | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Downstairs Rest Home room |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours per day. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | As required. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Yes | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Recreational Officer works 5 days a week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits six weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | As required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Several denominations visit on a regular basis. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A Team of support staff including Chef, Administrator, Gardeners, Handyman | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | as required |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | If beds available. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | A private small lounge available however do not accomodate overnight stays |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | No | However all rooms have toilet and handbasin. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | No | However some negotiation. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have 2 birds and 1 cat |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular monthly resident meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Relatives group meeting 6 monthly. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Quarterly |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Separate hospital lounge, extensive views of Porirua Harbour |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In identified areas. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2011 | ||
| Modern facility, thirteen years old, terrific views, great staff who provide warm, friendly, professional care. We encourage and welcome Family involvment.
Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital is owned by Bupa Care Services - specialists in aged care. We provide New Zealanders with: Personal Medical Alarms Retirement village living Rest home care Hospital care Day care for the elderly Special Dementia Care Dementia care Respite care The team at Bupa Care Services is passionate about helping older New Zealanders to get the most out of life. Our strong caring ethics, dedication and respect are valued by people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives so trust is intrinsic to the way we work. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2011 |
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Regular newsletters from Age Concern, visits to Blind Foundation as required (talking books supplied), residents can attend Stroke Group if desired, regular bingo, weekly church service (different denominations), cooking, craft, art, cards, email and internet within the facility, entertainment organised regularly, exercises every morning, happy hour twice a month on Fridays, indoor games (scrabble, indoor golf), visit from local library fortnightly, notable views (Porirua Harbour, hills and motorway), newspaper reading every morning, electric beds, quizzes are a favourite pass-time here, regular shopping trips, individual residents can have Sky TV installed (extra cost), videos shown as desired, regular outings. |
| Updated: 20 Jun 2011 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | We have a fully trained chef, with a six week revolving menu. | |
| Staffing Details | Well staffed with experienced staff. ACE training programme. The caregivers at Harbourview are a great group of indiviuals who put the resdients quality of life first. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Hairdresser, newspaper, telephone, contact Manager for further information | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 km | 5 minute walk to nearest bus stop, 10 minutes to train. |
| Shops | 1.00 km | 10 minutes drive to large mall, 10 minutes walk to dairy. |
| Mall | 10.00 km | 5-10 minutes drive |
| Parks | 2.00 km | Just a few minutes drive to park and lagoon. |
| Library | 10.00 km | Ten minute drive to library. |
| Updated: 12 Aug 2010 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Oct 2011 | ||