Dementia Care (Secure environment)

Edmonton Meadows - Yellow Wing

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Let us put quality in your life when you are unable to put it there yourself, with the added advantage of the companionship of others.

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Contact Details
Detail
Address46 Edmonton Rd   View Map
SuburbHenderson
City/TownAuckland
District Health Board AreaWaitemata
Phone(09) 836 3606
Fax(09) 836 3606
Mobile
ManagerChristine Ward
OwnerD Mc Farlane & S Banks
Email
Updated: 24 Mar 2008

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Additional Room CostsUnknown
Updated: 23 Feb 2012

Vacancy Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care12
Long term vacancyNo
Short term vacancyNo
Impending vacancyNo
Updated: 25 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist Yes On contract and able to be accessed almost immediately.
Occupational Therapist Yes On contract
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Yes
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Contract with DHB
Day Care Yes Contract with DHB
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes Contract with DHB
Whanau Room Yes We can usually accomodate this need.
Rooms (Single) Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Little animals only that do not require a lot of care. There are other cats in the neighbourhood. Cost of care is the residents responsibility
Phone Access In Own Room Yes If wanted. At residents cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Multiple strategies. This is very personalised to the individual. Management is based on de-escalation strategies.
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes
Rural Setting Yes We overlook parkland and the "Twin Streams".
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside under cover only
Sprinklers Yes

Interests & Activities

Activity programme, we are members of the Alzheimer's Society who give us invaluable support, also members of Age Concern

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Details re Meals Our Air Force trained chef produces balanced home cooked meals.
Staffing Details We have a very happy, contented and stable workforce. There is very little staff turnover with many having been employed for over five years.
Associated Complexes Fairview Lifestyle Retirement Village (Albany)
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please see the Manager for fulll details.

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Samoan Yes
Somali Yes
Swedish Yes Manager has limited ability/knowledge.
Tongan Yes

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.01 km
Shops 0.50 km
Mall 0.50 km
Parks 0.01 km
Library 0.50 km The public library is nearby for those who wish to visit. The librarians also visit Edmonton Meadows fortnightly.

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
New Zealand Aged Care Association Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) 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
New Zealand Aged Care Association


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