Rest Home Care

Rathgar Court

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Contact Details
Detail
Address120 Rathgar Rd   View Map
SuburbHenderson
DistrictWest
City/TownAuckland
Postal Address186B Rosebank Road, Avondale, Auckland 1746
District Health Board AreaWaitemata
Phone(09) 838 9750, Residential line: 09 837 5913
Fax(09)838 9750
Mobile02108277459
ManagerLuke Lu (Phone: (09) 838 9750)
OwnerLuke Lu
Email
Updated: 9 Nov 2011

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 care18
Long term vacancyYes
Short term vacancyYes
Impending vacancyYes
Updated: 24 May 2012

Personnel
TypeHours Per WeekStatusDetails
Registered Nurse 30 Yes The hours are variable depending on the wellness of the residents. The RN is always oncall.
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes Our physiotherapist is oncall.
Diversional Therapist 8.00 Yes Lots of fun.
Hairdresser Yes Fortnightly
Podiatrist No 6 weekly
Dietitian Yes Oncall
Accredited Visitors Yes Can be organized.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Fourtnightly on Mondays.
Other Personnel Yes Doctor visits weekly

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of ExpertiseStatusDetails
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advisor Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Manager Yes

Features
FeatureStatusDetails
Day Care Yes
Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care Yes
Rooms (Single) Yes
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes A ginger cat.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Residents Committee Yes We try to meet once a month.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Outings Yes We have our own mini-bus.
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside only.
Sprinklers Yes and smoke detectors.A very safe Rest home.

Special Features
We are a small, family styled Resthome -- one big family! therefore we can offer wonderful individualistic care. This is also helped by the fact we have a low staff turnover.

Interests & Activities

Activity programme four days a week which includes Bingo,Board games, Bowls, Exercises,Craft,and Games. Advocates can be contacted if wished, Age Concern can be a great help. Aromatherapy is used at times. Big print books are available,and Blind Foundation can be contacted. Breakfast in bed - why not! Church services once a fortnight, CMA,Fax, Gardening, Happy hour, Massage, Parties, RSA, Movies, Newspaper reading. Entertainers visit frequently and we have great sing-a-longs. We have a holistic attitude to our care,and are Interdenominational. Minibus outings every week - where to go - your choice. Motivational. Vegetarians catered for. Visitors welcome anytime, especially children. We have a ginger cat.

Languages Spoken
LanguageStatusDetails
Chinese Yes we have three bilingual staff on board including the Registered Nurse with Manderain as the second language.
English Yes
Updated: 26 Dec 2009

Religious Affiliations
Religious AffiliationsStatusDetails
Inter denominational Yes

Distances
LocationDistanceDetails
Public Transport 0.10 km Bus stop
Shops 0.10 km Dairy, hairdresser, & chemist.
Mall 2.00 km Westcity
Parks 1.00 km
Library 2.00 km We also have a mobile library visiting every fortnight, they are eager to please.


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