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Radius Heatherlea Care Centre

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We deliver quality lifestyle with an innovative approach to care that enables us to maintain the well being, dignity & independence of our residents. The success of the Radius Residential lifestyle can be attributed to caring, qualified people who recognise & respond to the special needs of each individual.

Our facility also offers these services:

Contact Details
Detail
Address139 Vivian Street   View Map
DistrictCentral
City/TownNew Plymouth
District Health Board AreaTaranaki
Phone(06) 758 7302
Fax(06) 758 7304
Mobile021 339 976
ManagerFiona Kelsen (Phone: 06 7587302)
OwnerRadius Residential Care Ltd
Email
Website http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/
Updated: 3 Aug 2010

Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Total number of beds at this level of care34
Contract with DHBYes
CertificationYes
Updated: 10 Aug 2010

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 40 Yes Also on call
Physiotherapist Negotiable When required
Occupational Therapist Negotiable When required
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 5 days per week
Hairdresser Yes On site salon
Podiatrist Yes Visits regularly
Dietitian Negotiable When required
Accredited Visitors Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Community Chaplains visit for regular services
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Continence Advisor Yes When required
Infection Control Yes When required
Specialist Palliative Care Yes When required
Psychiatric Care Yes When required
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes When required
Specialised Dementia Care Yes
Gerontological Care Yes
Clinical Manager Yes
Psychologist Yes When required
Psychiatrist Yes When required
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
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
Whanau Room Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
Rooms (Suit Couple) Yes
Ensuite Yes Many rooms with ensuite. All rooms have own vanity.
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Can have own phone line in room
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Ensuited rooms have own heat control
Residents Committee Yes Bi-Monthly Residents Meetings
Newsletter Yes Bi-Monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Several lounges & dining areas
Outings Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes
Semi-Secure Yes Have dedicated secure wing.
Sprinklers Yes
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Special Features
The convenience of being so central for family and visitors.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Interests And Activities

Breakfast in bed, Children & Visitors welcome, Sky TV, Religious services DVD's

Activity programme, Bingo, Mobile Library visits, including big print books, Board games, Cards, Concerts, Entertainers, Exercises, Minibus outings, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Piano, Quizzes, Reading, Golden Oldies, Sing-a-longs, happy hours, Tai Chi.
Age Concern members visit,
Alzheimer's Society membership, Advocate on request, Blind & Hearing Foundations visit, Greypower members visit, RSA visits.

Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Additional Information
TopicDetails
Staffing Details Qualified and experienced staff 24 hrs/day
Associated Complexes We are part of the Radius Group of care facilities which Thornleigh Park Rest Home & Hospital is also a part of.
Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include Please discuss fees with Manager.
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
English Yes
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Anglican Yes Monthly Visits
Christianity Yes Monthly Visits
Roman Catholic Yes When required
Salvation Army Yes Monthly visits
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.00 km At gate
Shops 0.10 km Corner shops 2 blocks away
Mall 0.50 km Central city 500 Metres
Parks 0.50 km City parks & Foreshore 500 Metres
Library 0.20 km Mobile Library Bus comes down the road approximately 20 metres away
Updated: 23 Feb 2010

Credentials
CredentialStatusDetails
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) Yes
ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) Yes
CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) Yes
Telarc Quality Health. (Auditing Agency) Yes
N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.)
Updated: 23 Feb 2010




 
 
 
     
 
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