Hospital Care
Palm Grove - Nikau Wing
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At Palm Grove, our mission is to provide a quality environment in which each older person in our care feels secure, retains their indepenence and is supported by staff committed to their well being.
We are very proud of the Centre and environment but believe that it is the people we employ that make the difference. All of our team have been chosen for their enthusiasm and commitment to working with seniors. Our facility also offers these services: |
| Detail | |
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| Address | 108 Marshlands Road View Map |
| Suburb | Shirley |
| City/Town | Christchurch |
| District Health Board Area | Canterbury |
| Phone | (03) 375 7033 |
| Fax | (03) 375 7032 |
| Mobile | 0272 005 936 |
| Manager | Robyn Hulme (Phone: 03 375 7033) |
| Owner | Oceania Group (Phone: 03 375 7033) |
| Website | http://oceanialiving.co.nz |
| Updated: 18 Apr 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2012 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 45 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 25 May 2012 | |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours per day |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | No | Visits as required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 62.5 | Yes | We have 2 activities co-ordinators, one of whom is dedicated to working with our hospital residents |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Salon on site, open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays | |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | VIsits monthly | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 | |||
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses regularly update their wound care training |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Specialist Palliative Care | Yes | All of our Registered Nurses have training in Palliative Care |
| Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care | Yes | We offer respite care and carer support |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We offer palliative care and our Registered Nurses regularly update their palliative care training |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | Bedrooms are furnished with specialised electric beds to meet mobility and safety requirements. Wheeled armchairs, flat screen TV's, a tall boy and built-in wardrobes are provided in each room. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have a private bathroom with toilet, wash basin and a shower |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Telephone jack points are available in all bedrooms. Telephone connection and fees are the responsibility of the resident. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | However, hbedroom heating is be individually regulated. |
| Residents Committee | No | Our current residents have chosen not to have a formal committe. We hold 2-monthly residents meetings which we encourage all residents to participate in |
| Newsletter | Yes | Published 3 times per year. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are several lounges and an activities room in addition to the Main Lounge giving residents a variety of places to relax. |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly shopping trip, bus trips at least once per week. |
| Rural Setting | No | Palm Grove is located on Marshland Road, close to The Palms Shopping Centre. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Smoking is not permitted at Palm Grove. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Palm Grove meets all Fire and Building regulations |
| Updated: 15 Feb 2010 | ||
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Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Internet, Library, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Quizzes, Reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Visitors, Big print books, Theatre, Sky TV, Singing |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Our meal service is planned by a Registered Dietician. | |
| Associated Complexes | Middlepark Senior Care Centre The Oaks Senior Care Centre WoodChester Care Centre Villa Gardens Care Centre Resthaven Care Centre Holmwood Care Centre Cameron Courts | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Please telephone for details | |
| Updated: 15 Feb 2010 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Rumanian | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 | ||
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 km | Bus stop at gate |
| Shops | 0.10 km | Pub, butcher, chinese takeaway, real estate agent |
| Mall | 0.60 km | The Palms Shopping Centre |
| Library | 0.60 km | Shirley, next to The Palms |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2008 | ||
| Credential | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association | Yes | Fully paid up members |
| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) | Yes | Accredited for 3 years from May 2009 |
| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) | Yes | All staff are required to complete the ACE programme |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | We encourage our staff in education |
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| Updated: 15 Feb 2010 | ||