Rest Home Care
Lancewood - Stage two
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Our aim is to promote well-being, while providing a quality environment where you feel right at home
Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 170 High Street View Map |
| District | South Rangitikei |
| City/Town | Bulls 4818 |
| Postal Address | as above |
| District Health Board Area | Whanganui |
| Phone | (06) 322 1188 |
| Fax | (06) 322 1188 |
| Manager | Mrs Glen Meade (Phone: (06) 322 1188) |
| Owner | Bryce and Glen Meade |
| Updated: 2 Nov 2010 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
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| Total number of beds at this level of care | 7 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 10 Feb 2012 | |
| Thankyou all so very much for the kind and loving care you gave to dad over the time he was with you, it made our time with him very special.
Emerson Family |
| Updated: 30 Mar 2011 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | Lancewood has a team of Registered Nurses on staff, they look after the Hospital level residents but also oversee the clinical care of the rest home level residents. There is a Registered Nurse on shift 24 hours a day |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Most of the caregivers have qualification in the care of the older person and first aid, we have currently 3 caregivers completing the Ace Program in house. | |
| Own Social Worker | Negotiable | We have a network of social workers at the Marton health Centre, they can be contacted for assistance with documents, aids or advice. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 30 | Yes | We have new activities person currently under orientation, she is developing her plan of activities, which is varied, stimulating and flexable to meet the nedds of the residents |
| Hairdresser | weekly | Yes | We are very fortunate to have a local lady fulfill this role, she has excellent prices for the residents and is flexible with the day of visits |
| Podiatrist | 3monthly | Yes | A regular 3 monthly visit from Lorraine Mcrae from Palmerston North. The residents thoroughly enjoy the pamper |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus are audited every 2 years or if there is major changes. she can be contacted for advice Meals are cooked on sight | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We have a current agreement with Te Kotuku hauora O Rangitikei to provide cultural supervision. We also have access to the local Kaumatua in Bulls if assistance is required other than family | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | weekly | Yes | Services are held every week with each denomination, the residents choose to participate. |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a wonderful lady that comes in once a week to talk to all the residents individually, we have given her the title of Emotional support person, the residents enjoy her visits and it gives them the opportunity to talk to a independent person | |
| Updated: 29 Dec 2011 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have our own oxygen cylinder if it is required, we have nursing staff on sight 24/7 to assess this need at the time. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We transport the residents to these follow up appointments |
| Wound Care | Yes | Lancewood has nursing staff on sight 24/7 they complete all the wound care needs of all residents. Nursing staff are trained on a regular basis with on sight and off sight inservices |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All staff are trained in diabetic needs, we assess any concerns to Wanganui Hospital Diabetic nurse if required. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We can assess the team from Wanganui Hospital if required, our continence products are supplied by Ebos, staff have 2 yearly training on application of products and other advice from Ebos |
| Infection Control | Yes | Auditing of infection Control on a monthly basis through our internal auditing program. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | Assess advice from Wanganui Hospital if required, |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | Arohanui Hospice supports us, we are currently training in the Liverpool Care Pathway and hope to have this completed shortly so we can implement this for our more acute residents |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Services from Marton Mental Health Team |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Through the ATR unit in Wanganui called the memory clinic |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Nurse Manager has 15years experience in aged care, she works 40hours per week and looks after the clinical care for all residents |
| Updated: 24 Aug 2010 | ||
| Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | we attempt to keep a bed available for the purpose of this service |
| Carer Support or other Short Stay | Yes | depending on bed availability |
| Advance bookings taken | Yes | Depending on bed availability |
| Subsidised service | Yes | contracted to Wanganui DHB |
| Private paying service | Yes | Depending on bed availability |
| Updated: 29 Dec 2011 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | We have a contract to provide this service with the NASC agency. The days of the week is negotiable with the families. If pickup and dropoff required cost may apply |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | This is negotiable with the resident and bed availability |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | We provide regular respite care for the community |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Through NASC agency ( assessability Wanganui) we have a contract to provide. We are contracted to provide Intermediate Care through the Wanganui Hospital |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We have a contract to provide CMI care/ palliative with hospice |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a quite lounge where residents and families can utililise |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | We have 7 single rooms in total 2 of these rooms are designated rest home rooms |
| Rooms (Shared) | Yes | There is 7 shared rooms, 4 of these room are very large and are in the older area of the house with 14 foot studs, so they are very spacious. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | All the double rooms are suited for a couple |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The more personal items they can bring without causing clutter is encouraged |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This is monitored the policy is the alcohol is to be kept in the pantry. Residents can have a drink before tea or at the main meal |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a young tabby kitten named Lance and a little dog named Lily who is a poodle cross. Lance and Lily are great mates and give the residents a lot of laughs with there antics |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | There is an option for this to occur |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | We have a cordless phone which is private and can be taken to the resident |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We identify with Maori spiritually and culturally, discussion with the resident and or family to ensure all these needs are met |
| Residents Committee | Yes | The residents do not have there own committee, but we do have a regular monthly resident meeting. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Sent to family/ Whanau every 6 months |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We work with understanding why the behaviour is there, and what triggers the behaviour. A good family involvement assists us with modification |
| Confused Residents | Yes | As long as we can ensure there safety we look at all individual cases but overall most confused residents settle very well we believe it is because the house is 100 years old. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a very large lounge, and another lounge we call the quite area where residents who like to have a lot of sun and quite like to sit. |
| Outings | Yes | We attempt to venture out at least once a week to assorted destinations or just a tikitour. We have a disability van that can seat six residents with two wheelchair slots |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Lancewood is on the outskirts of the Bulls town ship, the house looks out to the farm land to the south side and to the back. lancewood itself sits in 2 acres of land |
| Smokers Room | No | Although Lancewood has many areas that are covered, side verandahs covered areas in the garden |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | At designated areas, we have 2 side and a front porch available |
| Sprinklers | Yes | The facility has sprinklers throughout the house. |
| Audit report available | Yes | On request, we have a 3 year certification expires 2013, Audit results are on the MOH website |
| Updated: 21 Jan 2011 | ||
| We are proud to provide a relaxed and resident focused home, with the old world charm from the 14 foot stud, wooden floors and enormous grounds where the resident don't feel closed in. Staff turnover is low, and we are all a big family.
Lancewood is an intergrated Rest Home & Hospital, we have 24/7 nursing care on to assist the rest home residents as required. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2010 |
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| Updated: 25 Aug 2010 |
| Topic | Details | |
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| Details re Meals | Breakfast is served at 8am in the dining room. Light lunch is at 12 noon Main meal is served at 5 pm Morning, afternoon and supper is served at 10am, 2pm and 8pm | |
| Staffing Details | We have a high staff - resident ratio with care givers and registered nursing staff on each shift to assist rest home levels as required. | |
| Associated Complexes | Intergrated hospital levels within the main complex we are swing bed facility | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Fees are paid as automatic paymant on a fortnightly basis. Fees do not include; podiatrist, hairdresser, Specialist doctors, hearing supplies, dentist, optomitrist, alternative medication, or non - subised medication. | |
| Updated: 29 Dec 2011 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | predoment Language spoken |
| Fijian | Yes | Staff member from Rotuma island dialect Rotuman |
| Filipino | Yes | Two staff members dialect Bisaya and the national language Tagalog |
| Malayalam | Yes | We have two staff members who speak this dialect |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | one staff member fluent in Te Reo |
| Samoan | Yes | one staff member |
| Shona | Yes | Staff member from Zimbabwe |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Aug 2010 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Visit on a weekly rotating cycle, |
| Methodist | Yes | Visit on a rotating cycle or as required in between the cycle |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Visit on a rotating weekly cycle or as required inbetween cycle |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Most religions can be assessed when the need arises. |
| Updated: 21 Jan 2011 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.90 km | We are situated on two major roads state highway 1 and 3 there is regular buses through to Wanganui and Palmerston North some are via Feilding |
| Shops | 0.90 km | We have lovely cafes and antique shops, hairdressers, and beauty shop. |
| Mall | 33.00 km | Situated in Palmerston North. |
| Parks | 0.20 km | Several parks in the area close to Lancewood, we visit the larger parks in Wanganui and Palmerston north on finer days. |
| Library | 1.00 km | We have the van to transport residents |
| Updated: 21 Jan 2011 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) | Yes | The support from ARCH is invaluable, not only for advise but also for support. |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | We purchased the updated program and are about to start implementing. We are awaiting the Dementia series for the qualified staff. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our divertional therapist is qualified and she is completing the unit standards in support of the older person through the Ace Program |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | The Majority of care staff are qualified in the support of the older persons |
| Health and Disability Auditing New Zealand Limited (Auditing Agency) | Yes | Lancewood is very happy with our Agency, they are very thorough with the process |
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| Updated: 21 Jan 2011 | ||