Dementia Care (Secure environment)
Kamo Home and Village - Alice Court
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"In the spirit of Christianity, Kamo Home and Village helps people keep quality in their lives".
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 31 Ford Avenue View Map |
| Suburb | Kamo |
| District | North |
| City/Town | Whangarei 0112 |
| Postal Address | 31 Ford Ave |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 435 5800 |
| Fax | (09) 435 6061 |
| Mobile | 027223 7920 |
| Manager | Zoe Pothan |
| Owner | Kamo Home and Village Charitable Trust (Phone: 09 4355800) |
| Updated: 7 Feb 2011 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 5 Oct 2009 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Updated: 5 Oct 2009 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | On site salon. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Visits fortnightly. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Our Chaplain is a trained counsellor. She is on site three days per week and is avilable for residents, families and staff. |
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | From Northland District Health Board |
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | There are fifteen roomy bedrooms each with a handbasin /vanity unit. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Zac the Cat. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Regular meetings are held with the residents family, whanau and medicial providers. |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newletter is published every 3 months for residents, families and whanau. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have a supportive collaborative approach to managing behaviourial issues. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There is a large dining/lounge/activities area which accomodates residents, friends and family. An outdoor patio extends off the lounge area where more seating is provided |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly outings to various destinations. |
| Rural Setting | No | The home is situated on a sunny 2 hectare, north facing bush setting at the end of a quiet cul de sac at the northern end of Whangarei. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | There is a designated area for smoking outside the dementia unit. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Under supervision |
| Semi-Secure | No | . |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Nov 2009 | ||
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Kamo Home offers a broad range of activities designed to suit the individual needs of residents.
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| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christianity | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes |
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 km | Whangarei District Council Red Bus Service within walking distance. Total Mobility Scheme available to those eligible |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Kamo Village shopping centre within walking distance |
| Library | 0.50 km | Walking distance plus our own Library and visits from the District Council Mobile Library Service |
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | 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 | |
| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) | Yes | |
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