Rest Home Care
Carrington Home for the Elderly
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Carrington Rest Home is ideal for people who would like to live in a small rest home that has a mix of older and new architecture, and like to be close to the centre of town beside the Huatoki stream. |
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| Address | 50 Carrington Street View Map |
| Suburb | Vogeltown |
| City/Town | New Plymouth 4310 |
| District Health Board Area | Taranaki |
| Phone | (06) 758 7346 |
| Fax | (06) 757 8029 |
| Mobile | 027 239 9505 |
| Manager | Jill Baker (Phone: (06)758 7346) |
| Owner | Beta Pacifica (Phone: 04)4617608) |
| Updated: 20 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | We have two Registered Nurses who provide clinical assessment and direction, and support the Caregivers. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have very experienced and skilled Caregivers, who have current knowledge in the care of older people. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have our own contracted physiotherapist who liaises with the Registered Nurses to provide assessment and management plans as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We have access to the District Health Board's Occupational Therapists. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist provides a diverse range of activities based on each resident's assessed needs and desires. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | The hairdresser calls in weekly to attend to residents hair. Residents may have a hairdresser of their choosing call at any time. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly visits to the Home and on call. Diabetics are seen by the Podiatrist at the local hospital free of charge. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have the services of a dietician who approves the rest home menu, and works with the Registered Nurses to provide dietary advice and plans for residents with specific needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Easily arranged and accomodated. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular visits, plus on call. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | As necessary | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Negotiable |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Nurse can attend these appointments with the resident. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospice. |
| Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from nurses and doctors at the hospice. We have trained staff who are able to care for residents requiring palliative care. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have access to this and support from specialist at the hospital. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Psychiatrists visit here if required. |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2009 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | |
| Subsidised service | Yes | |
| Private paying service | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Our staff are trained in palliative care and ensure that those residents with terminal illnesses receive caring and attentive treatment in a happy but dignified environment. We are supported by the staff at Hospice. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Spacious fully serviced rooms with pleasant native bush outlook over the river. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | Some double rooms available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have their own ensuite. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring personal items and favourite furniture with them |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hour is held in the main lounge once a week. Alcohol may be kept in resident's rooms after consultation with the Manager. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a lovely rest home cat who likes to share her affection with everyone. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring in their own pets after consultation with the Manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents may arrange to have a private telephone in their rooms if wished. The telephone is then directly charged to the resident by the telephone company. There is a telephone available for residents use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All bedrooms have their own heaters. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We have access to support from the Maori community. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident's meetings are held every month in the main lounge. |
| Newsletter | Yes | This is sent out 4 times a year. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two spacious, well appointed lounges cater for residents leisure. |
| Outings | Yes | Our van takes those who wish to have an outing weekly according to what is happening in the community.These outings are to check out any items of interest to residents, and very often to take trips well out of town. |
| Rural Setting | No | However at the back and length of the Home is a beautiful bush setting overlooking the Huatoki stream with tuis, bellbirds, wood pigeons and other native birds to be seen. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | There is sheltered outside seating for residents who wish to smoke. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Fire, safety and health standards exceed current high levels demanded. |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||
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| Carrington Rest Home was originally built early last century on the banks of the Huatoki Stream. The original buildings of this well constructed house with its inviting history is well complimented with the modern wing to blend with an atmosphere of historic character and homeliness.
An independent two storied building known as Carrington Court is also attached to the Rest Home. Our conservatories and outdoor gardens lend to peace and quiet relaxations. We have the background of the bush clad Huatoki, the Carillion bells, the Tui’s, Bellbirds, and the pigeons as neighbours and Pukekura Park calling us to enjoy its scenic beauty. The Philosophy of Carrington Rest Home is to make it a home away from home for our residents with a secure happy environment. We invite your inspection of our homely Rest Home. |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 |
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A very special programme is arranged daily for the Residents to attend, should you wish. Our Diversional Therapist arranges programmes especially for you. Activities and your hobbies will be discussed with you and your needs met. Should you wish to attend outside clubs and Social meetings also, these can be followed on.
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| Updated: 14 May 2012 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Our trained kitchen staff ensure that resident's meals are both nutritious and well balanced. Breakfast 7.45am, Dinner 12md, Tea 5pm. Morning tea (home baked) 10am, Afternoon tea 2.30pm. Delicious meals. Residents input. Dietitian approved. All dietary requirements catered for. | |
| Staffing Details | There is always a minimum of two staff rostered on duty. Staffing levels are set by the Manager using clinical assessments of each resident's needs. Staffing levels are increased where clinical need is demonstrated. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | For full information please see the Manager. | |
| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Some staff members are Maori speaking. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | The Anglican Minister attends on the first Wednesday of every month. Also as per Church roster. |
| Baptist | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | All church attenders are encouraged to maintain his or her church affiliations. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | We have ecumenical church services each Sunday afternoon, at 4.00pm in the main lounge. This is for those who wish to attend. Just talk to the staff of your wishes, and these will be accomodated. Also Ministers come for individual residents. |
| Methodist | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| Presbyterian | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information.Transport is provided care of the Manager to the Catholic church for every Mass of Anointing. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information.. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | As per Church roster. Please see Manager or Recreation Officer for more information |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome any church input. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.00 km | Will call. We also deliver clients. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Clients taken if no transport available or needing assistance |
| Mall | 0.50 km | Centre City - Outings can be arranged for you to do your shopping. |
| Parks | 0.25 km | Beautiful Pukekura Park is just up the road. We make regular use of the Park and outings to the Park are arranged with the Recreation Officer. |
| Library | 0.50 km | Library excursions can be organised for those wishing to select their own reading materials.We also have our own lovely library available to you in the Rest Home. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2007 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care 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 | |
| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) | Yes | |
| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 14 May 2012 | ||