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Radius Seaview Retirement Park - Manaia Wing and Seaview Wing
Seaview Retirement Park is a Rest Home with fantastic views over Parua Bay and the Whangarei Harbour. The 34 bed home, set in native bush and over an acre of gardens, is only 15 minutes drive from Whangarei's CBD.
Seaview has the feeling of a home, with all the warmth, caring, and family atmosphere you expect from the place you call home.
Not only do residents have input into making Seaview part of their life, their family and friends are also encouraged to visit and interact with their loved ones as if they are at home; whether they partake of the fine food available or walk in the gardens, or just sit at one of the many vantage points and enjoy the view. If you are looking for a place for that special person, come and experience the serenity of Seaview.
We deliver a quality lifestyle with an innovative approach to care that enables us to maintain the well being, dignity and independence of our residents. The success of Radius Residential lifestyle can be attributed to caring, qualified people who recognise and respond to the special needs of each individual.
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Contact Details
| Detail | |
| Address | 839 Whangarei Heads Rd View Map |
| Suburb | Parua Bay |
| District | North |
| City/Town | Whangarei |
| District Health Board Area | Northland |
| Phone | (09) 436 2237 |
| Fax | (09) 436 2937 |
| Mobile | 021438280 |
| Manager | Bob Knightly (Phone: (09) 4362237) |
| Owner | Radius Residential Care (Phone: 09 353 1160 ( AKLD)) |
| Email | |
| Website |
http://www.radiusresidentialcare.co.nz/
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Updated: 16 Jul 2010 |
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
| Total number of beds at this level of care | 34 |
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
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Updated: 20 Jul 2010 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
| Registered Nurse |
40 |
Yes |
Heather Montgomery is our charge nurse on site. We have Two registered nurses on staff. This allows for complete clinical coverage, with a Registered nurse on call 24 hours per day also. |
| Enrolled Nurse |
variable |
Yes |
Three enrolled nurses on staff who work various shifts |
| Nurse Assistant |
168 |
Yes |
Experienced caregivers cover all shifts, most caregivers have first aid and/or aged care training |
| Physiotherapist |
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Negotiable |
Contract with the local physiotherapist group and hospital. |
| Occupational Therapist |
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Negotiable |
Available through the local hospital. |
| Own Social Worker |
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Negotiable |
Available through the local hospital. |
| Diversional Therapist |
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Yes |
Diversional therapist four days per week plus trips out in the van two times per week visiting locals sites or places/events of interest. |
| Activities Co-ordinator |
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Yes |
Responsible for all outings as well as organizing events on site. |
| Hairdresser |
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Yes |
A visiting hairdresser calls fortnightly. |
| Podiatrist |
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Yes |
A visiting Podiatrist calls monthly. |
| Dietitian |
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Negotiable |
Available through the local hospital. |
| Accredited Visitors |
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Negotiable |
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| Kaumatua |
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Negotiable |
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| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor |
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Yes |
Monthly visits also as required. All denominations catered for on request.
On site chaplain gives communion once a month |
| Other Personnel |
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Negotiable |
Maintenance man also takes van trips out exploring the area. Picnics on the beach in summer are not uncommon and boat trips etc are a special treat. |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2010 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management |
Yes |
Clinical Nurse Manager has specialist PEG / NG knowledge and expertise. |
| Oxygen Management |
Yes |
Clinical Nurse Manager has specialist Oxygen Therapy training and expertise. |
| Surgical Followup |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Wound Care |
Yes |
Registered Nurses at Seaview with linkage to Hospital wound specialist. |
| Diabetic Care |
Yes |
Trained Registered & Enrolled Nurses at Seaview are able to care for diet and insulin controlled diabetics. |
| Continence Advisor |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Infection Control |
Yes |
Infection Control Nurse on site. |
| Stomal Therapist |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. Registered nurses at Seaview are trained in Stoma care. |
| Specialist Palliative Care |
Yes |
Trained Registered Nurses and excellent visiting service from local Hospice. |
| Palliative Care |
Yes |
Trained Registered Nurses and excellent visiting service from local Hospice. |
| Psychiatric Care |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Tracheotomy Care |
Yes |
Nurse Manager has specialist Tracheostomy Care training and expertise. |
| Specialised Dementia Care |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Gerontological Care |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Urology |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. Trained registered nurse able to catheterise and care for indwelling and suprapubic catheters. |
| Community Health |
Yes |
Visit on an ad hoc basis. |
| Clinical Manager |
Yes |
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| Other Nursing Specialities |
Yes |
Heather Montgomery (RN) has extensive experience with the elderly and has managed a rest home previously. |
| Psychologist |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. |
| Psychiatrist |
Yes |
Local specialist available from Hospital. Close working relationship with the POPS team, Whangarei Hospital |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities |
Yes |
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Updated: 17 May 2009 |
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
| Under 65 yrs with Disability |
Yes |
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| Day Care |
Yes |
$30 per day plus GST including any outings |
| Short Term Care e.g. Carer Support, Respite Care |
Yes |
Short term beds available at present |
| Carer Support/Respite Care Booking Facility |
Yes |
Carer support beds available at present |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care |
Yes |
Negotiated on request |
| Rooms (Single) |
Yes |
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| Rooms (Shared) |
Yes |
One double room |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) |
Yes |
One double room. |
| Ensuite |
Yes |
Limited rooms with Ensuites |
| May Bring Own Furniture |
Yes |
Encouraged to bring some of own belongings. |
| Alcohol Permitted |
Yes |
Also Happy Hour every Friday Afternoon & Tuesday Morning!
Residents may provide their own for enjoyment. |
| Pets In Residence |
Yes |
Two very spoilt friendly cats 'Ebony & Ivory' Cockatiels & Cannaries in Aviary. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet |
Yes |
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| Phone Access In Own Room |
Yes |
At resident's own cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room |
Yes |
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| Maori Kaupapa |
Yes |
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| Residents Committee |
No |
A 3 monthly residents and family meeting is carried out. |
| Newsletter |
Yes |
3 monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour |
Yes |
Staff trained in Dementia Care. |
| Confused Residents |
Yes |
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| Lounges/seating areas |
Yes |
Two large lounges and two smaller sun lounges. |
| Outings |
Yes |
Twice weekly as a minimum. |
| Rural Setting |
Yes |
Rural and Coastal outlook. Magnificent views from many rooms and the dining room/lounge area. |
| Smoking Permitted |
Yes |
Smokers are able to smoke outside in designated area. |
| Semi-Secure |
No |
Inappropriate for wandering residents. |
| Sprinklers |
Yes |
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Updated: 17 May 2009 |
Special Features
Fantastic views, lovely gardens. Regular outings to varied and interesting venues. Diversional therapy four days per week including bowls, bingo, creative pursuits, etc. Family feel with extra caring staff and family involvement.
The great harbour views and native bush surrounds make Seaview a special place for our residents to live. The atmosphere at Seaview is relaxed, informal and happy. The families and friends of our residents are always welcome to visit, at any time of the day.
Our schedule of activities include regular outings, visits from entertainers and community groups, a range of indoor sports and games, exercise programmes, and special activities designed to provide a physically and mentally stimulating environment.
Bob Knightly, Seaview’s new Facility Manager, comments: “Seaview gives me the opportunity to be part of a high quality Aged Care Facility which is very well-respected in the local community. I enjoy using my experience, acquired abilities and professional skills to help create a holistic environment for all of our residents. Seaview’s remarkable residents, and the fantastic staff who care for them, create a wonderful atmosphere in which to work. I’m proud to be part of the Seaview environment and enthusiastic about leading our dedicated team in continuing to provide such a high standard of care.”
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Updated: 17 Feb 2010 |
Interests And Activities
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All the activities are voluntary and designed to help people relax and enjoy a community spirit whether they are joining in or watching from the side.
We have a dedicated "Trip Co-ordinator" and the residents enjoy going out on regular trips in our van to local destinations. We have regular shopping days in town as well as regular excursions to specific events and concerts in the Whangarei area.
As we live in a wonderful, beach environment we spend time in the summer down on the beach having BBQs next to the incoming tide.
Many of our residents have lived in this area all their lives and enjoy having visits from nearby friends and family. We actively encourage a close, family environment.
We have a very motivated Activities Co-ordinator who designs and runs the Activity Programmes, both general and individualised for specific residents.
, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Newspaper reading, Parkinson's Society, Pianist, Shopping, Swimming, Vegetarian, Happy Hour, Gardening, Indoor Games, Log fire, Mah Jong, Music, Newspaper reading, Shopping, Sing-a-longs
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Updated: 17 Feb 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | | Details |
| Details re Meals |
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A wonderful variety of home cooked meals are served daily. Residents personal preferences are met and catered for as much as possible. The smell of home baking pervades every area of the home and adds to the great atmosphere. |
| Staffing Details |
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The Seaview staff are a very dedicated and compassionate group and work really hard to provide a special, homely environment for the residents.
Manager is Bob Knightly R.N. who has history in working in various sectors of the health industry. Heather Montgomery is charge nurse, and has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience, this along with her careing attitude, makes for a great team atmosphere. There are several on the staff along with 35 other caregivers, many of whom have National Certificates in Care of the Elderly. There is a Registered Nurse on call at all times. |
| Associated Complexes |
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Seaview is owned by the nationwide "Radius Residential Care Group" who also manage Potter Home and Hospital in Bank Street, Whangarei; Oakhaven Hospital in Kamo Road, Whangarei and Lester Heights Hospital in Fourth Avenue, Whangarei. |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include |
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Private paying residents pay for all Doctors and Pharmacy accounts, also Incontinence and wound care products. |
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Updated: 17 Feb 2010 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
| English |
Yes |
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| Maori - Te Reo |
Yes |
Some staff members speak fluent Maori. |
| Russian |
Yes |
Staff member speaks fluent Russian. |
| Sign Language |
Yes |
None on sight but available via local Deaf Society. |
| Other Details |
Yes |
Various interpreters are available in the local area for a variety of languages. |
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Updated: 27 May 2007 |
Religious Affiliations
| Religious Affiliations | Status | Details |
| Anglican |
Yes |
We hold monthly Church Services. |
| Baptist |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. |
| Christianity |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented |
Yes |
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| Inter denominational |
Yes |
We hold monthly Church Services. |
| Methodist |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. |
| Non denominational |
Yes |
Lay visitors call regularly. |
| Presbyterian |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. |
| Ratana |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home as required. |
| Roman Catholic |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. |
| Salvation Army |
Yes |
Local Ministers visit the home. We also have a resident Salvation Army Chaplain who is available to Residents as required / requested. |
| (Other comments) |
Yes |
Caring for your spiritual needs is an important part of your holistic care. |
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Updated: 27 May 2007 |
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
| Public Transport |
0.00 km |
nil |
| Shops |
6.00 km |
Local suburb Onerahi 10 min drive away / Dairy, Cafe and Pub 2 mins drive away at Parua Bay. |
| Mall |
20.00 km |
Whangarei City, a 20 mins drive away. |
| Parks |
0.00 km |
Beautiful parks and beaches within walking distance. Also 18 hole golf course at bottom of our drive. |
| Library |
10.00 km |
10 mins to Library at Onerahi. Community library visits every month. |
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Updated: 27 May 2007 |
Credentials
| Credential | Status | Details |
| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex Healthcare Providers N.Z.) |
Yes |
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| N.Z. Aged Care Association (ex ARCH) |
Yes |
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| ACE ("Aged Care Education" Training programme) |
Yes |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy |
No |
Diversional therapist working towards a National Certificate in Diversional Therapy. |
| 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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| Telarc Quality Health (Auditing Agency) |
Yes |
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Updated: 27 May 2007 |
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