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Ranburn Village
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Our Mission - "Leaders in the provision of premium quality,client focused residential care". We are situated 40mins south of Whangarei with lovely rural views but close to some of Northland's best coastal beaches.
Our facility also offers these services:
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 7 Nova Scotia Road View Map |
| Suburb | Northland |
| District | Whangarei |
| City/Town | Waipu |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 432 0675 |
| Fax | (09) 432 0672 |
| Manager | Lidija Brence (Phone: 09 432 0675) |
| Owner | Ultimate Care Group (Phone: 04 477 9358) |
| Email | |
| Website |
http//www.ultimatecare.co.nz
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Updated: 22 Jul 2010 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Subsidised short term care vacancy | Yes |
| Private short term care vacancy | Yes |
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| Impending vacancy | No |
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2010 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Nurse Practitioner |
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No |
We have access to a gerontology nurse specialist @ Northland District Health |
| Registered Nurse |
24 hrs |
Yes |
We have registered nurses on duty at all times in our hospital unit and compliment the resthome and specialist dementia unit with nurses part - time as well. |
| Enrolled Nurse |
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Yes |
We have 4 Nurse asssitance with practicing certifcates that strengthen our teams in all three areas with thier clinical skill and support under the direction of the Registered Nurses. |
| Nurse Assistant |
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Yes |
Our Residential Care Assistants provide most of the day to day care and support of our residents. We encourage them to achieve National Certificate in Support of the Older person or the Dementia Care Certificate, which is compulsory for all staff. |
| Physiotherapist |
0.00 |
No |
Not currently, but can can liase with our local services for advice and treatment planning. |
| Occupational Therapist |
0.00 |
No |
Available through Northland District Health in Whangarei |
| Own Social Worker |
0.00 |
No |
This service is available through Northland District Health in Whangarei |
| Diversional Therapist |
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No |
Not required |
| Activities Co-ordinator |
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Yes |
We have 2 Activities co-ordinators one of which is seeking education in diversional therapy, they hold programmes 5 x days a week providing a range of social, group, individual and passive activities like exercises, weekly bus trips, Tai Chi, art musician |
| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
Our hairdresser is available onsite one regular day per week and by special arrangement.Very reasonable rates that fit the budget. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
Our podiatrist visits every 3 weeks and this service is available to our village residents as private consult also. Again, this is affordable even for pensioners. |
| Dietitian |
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No |
We have close access to the dietitians at Northland Health for any special dietary needs and menu planning. We consult as necessary for good nutritional planning and maintenance of good health |
| Accredited Visitors |
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Yes |
At Ranburn, we have regular communtiy visitors that are only too happy to lend a helping hand or provide support and companionship. |
| Kaumatua |
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Yes |
We are pleased to have on site support in this area with our own staff and local iwi, also a pathway to greater support via Northland Health |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Yes |
We have weekly spiritual support from our chaplian each Thursday. Roman Catholic provide monthly communion. Private consult and prayer as preferred. |
| Other Personnel |
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Yes |
Our maintenance guys provide great support in all sorts of ways in our environment, doing those handy jobs or tasks for our residents. Our receptionist can take enquiries and greet visitors, deliver your mail or make appointments where needed. |
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Updated: 3 May 2010 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management |
Yes |
Our Registered Nurses can safely manage the delicate needs of someone requiring nasogastric feeding. |
| Oxygen Management |
Yes |
We have medical oxygen available and concentrator amchines for those on longer term use with some dependency. Oxygen therapy nurse visits as needed |
| Surgical Followup |
Yes |
If care following surgery is needed we can assist you during convalesence and follow a planned treatment regime |
| Diabetic Care |
Yes |
Our staff are educated in the management of diabetes and we utilise the skills of the diabetes nurse specialist through the DHB |
| Continence Advisor |
Yes |
A continence nurse advisor is available to call on us for any concerns, interests or training required. |
| Infection Control |
Yes |
Our Clinical Service Manager is the Infection Control Coordinator supported by our leadership teams in maintaining a good standard of practice within the facility |
| Stomal Therapist |
No |
We do have access to the stoma nurse via the DHB. She will make visits to the facility. |
| Specialist Palliative Care |
Yes |
Our team of Registered Nurses provide and support palliative care needs with the support and committment of the hospice Doctors and staff. |
| Palliative Care |
Yes |
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| Psychiatric Care |
Yes |
We have visiting psychiatrists on a monthly basis for those residents on active case with the mental health teams. |
| Specialised Dementia Care |
Yes |
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| Gerontological Care |
Yes |
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| Clinical Manager |
Yes |
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| Psychiatrist |
Yes |
visiting specialist from dhn on regular basis |
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Updated: 3 May 2010 |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
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| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
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| Palliative Care Contract |
No |
However we do provide pallative care. |
| Whanau Room |
Yes |
We do have a visitors area |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
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| Rooms (Shared) |
Yes |
WE have 2 double rooms more suited for couples |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
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| Ensuite |
Yes |
We have 12 rooms with ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings suitable to area and room size. |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
We have happy hour each Saturday |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
The pets in residense are totally cared for by the resident, vetted, health prog. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
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| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
Private cost for in room connection. Cordless phones are available however. |
| Residents Committee |
Yes |
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| Family Committee |
Yes |
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| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
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| Confused Residents |
Yes |
This is well managed |
| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
We have a main lounge and an alcove lounge |
| Outings |
Yes |
Outings are held on a weekly basis. |
| Rural Setting |
Yes |
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| Smokers Room |
Yes |
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| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
Residents in house only |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
Sprinklers are located throughout facility. |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Special Features
| Great happy hour and entertainment on a weekly basis, really enjoyed by all residents. |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Interests And Activities
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Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Billiards, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Digital camera, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Indoor Games, Library, Tai Chi, Weekly outings, walk to local cafes for coffee etc.., Sky TV in main lounge with Big Screen TV. Museum within walking distance. SPCA and other animal visits. Out door BBQ prepared for residents.
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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All our meals are prepared onsite and include lovely home baking.
Our main meal is served at midday with a lighter meal in the evening.
We have a tray service if residents wish to eat in their rooms and visitors can stay for meals too if required. |
| Staffing Details |
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Our staff are long serving. |
| Associated Complexes |
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We are part of the Ultimate Care Group of aged care facilities |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Please contact management for further details |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| Afrikaans |
Yes |
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| Croatian |
Yes |
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| Dutch |
Yes |
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| English |
Yes |
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| Fijian |
Yes |
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| Fijian Indian |
Yes |
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| Filipino |
Yes |
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| Japanese |
Yes |
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| Maori - Te Reo |
Yes |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Anglican |
Yes |
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| Presbyterian |
Yes |
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| Roman Catholic |
Yes |
communion |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Public Transport |
0.00 km |
no available |
| Shops |
0.25 km |
close access to chemist, four square, museum, Malcolm Harker herbalist, Lotto shop, post shop |
| Mall |
0.00 km |
main |
| Parks |
0.00 km |
close proximity, easy paved walkways to bowls and rugby field |
| Library |
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within 50 mtrs |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
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| RVA (Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand (Inc)) |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) |
Yes |
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| CareerForce (ex CSSITO (Community Support Services Industry Training Organisation) |
Yes |
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| Bureau Veritas Quality International (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
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| Enhancing Quality Services (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
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Updated: 18 Feb 2010 |
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