Eltham Care Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Eltham Care Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 54 Maata Road
Eltham
Eltham 4398 - Region
- Taranaki
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Pauline Lewis - 02102860682
- Owner
- Sound Care Limited (Carly Mangulabnan) - 02102860682
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Perched on the rolling hills of the Taranaki countryside, Eltham Care Rest Home offers stunning views of Mount Taranaki and its scenic surroundings.
Eltham Care has a 24-Bed Rest Home Wing, a 17-Bed Dementia Wing, and also offers day care and respite services. We also provide Meals on Wheels service to older people in surrounding areas.
We are proudly part of Sound Care Group, with five homes in New Zealand that offer holistic care for older people.
Welcome to our home and experience our Culture of Care, where we believe every encounter is an opportunity to make you feel genuinely cared for.
Y.O.U. Plan (Your Own Unique Care Plan)
We plan your care with you and your family from the start and consider your choices at the heart of what we do. Your needs are uniquely your own and your personalised care plan is a recognition of this.
Stay connected and active
You have always lived your life with purpose and passion, and you can stay that way at our home. We design activities that keep you physically active and connected to your loved ones and the community. Our spacious rooms provide the space for both privacy and the level of care you need. While our generous lounge and secure garden area are places for enjoying friendships and views of nature.
Be nurtured and nourished
Our team of managers, nurses, caregivers and support staff are all qualified, highly trained, and share a true passion for aged care. It’s the same level of care that goes into every nutritious meal deliciously prepared by our in-house chef, and weekly plan of activities that considers your personal preferences.
Contact us to arrange a visit. We’d love to show you our home.
manager@elthamcare.co.nz | 06 764 8330
Rest Home | Memory or Dementia Care | Day Care | Respite
Eltham Care has a 24-Bed Rest Home Wing, a 17-Bed Dementia Wing, and also offers day care and respite services. We also provide Meals on Wheels service to older people in surrounding areas.
We are proudly part of Sound Care Group, with five homes in New Zealand that offer holistic care for older people.
Welcome to our home and experience our Culture of Care, where we believe every encounter is an opportunity to make you feel genuinely cared for.
Y.O.U. Plan (Your Own Unique Care Plan)
We plan your care with you and your family from the start and consider your choices at the heart of what we do. Your needs are uniquely your own and your personalised care plan is a recognition of this.
Stay connected and active
You have always lived your life with purpose and passion, and you can stay that way at our home. We design activities that keep you physically active and connected to your loved ones and the community. Our spacious rooms provide the space for both privacy and the level of care you need. While our generous lounge and secure garden area are places for enjoying friendships and views of nature.
Be nurtured and nourished
Our team of managers, nurses, caregivers and support staff are all qualified, highly trained, and share a true passion for aged care. It’s the same level of care that goes into every nutritious meal deliciously prepared by our in-house chef, and weekly plan of activities that considers your personal preferences.
Contact us to arrange a visit. We’d love to show you our home.
manager@elthamcare.co.nz | 06 764 8330
Rest Home | Memory or Dementia Care | Day Care | Respite
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2023 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have 1 Respite care beds available to suit your needs with our dedicated and friendly team. Our services cover most of the surrounding areas, plus respite care up to New Plymouth and the possibility of transport provided. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Nice farm views |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 4 Dec 2023 | |
Testimonials
| To all the staff at Eltham Care Rest Home, Thank you so much for the great care you are giving to my mother Dianne. Also a Big Thank You for all your hard work making the midwinter lunch a good time. My sister, mum and I really enjoyed it. Compliments to the chefs on a wonderful meal. Kind regards, Jenny July 2021 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My name is Steven Shearer. My father is Neil Shearer, a resident at Mercy Jenkins Rest Home in Eltham, Taranaki. I'm writing this e-mail in support of the manager at Mercy Jenkins - Hillary Rimmer. My mother, Glenyss Shearer, has had a long association with first Eventide and now Mercy Jenkins Rest Home, and as a child and adult I have visited Mercy Jenkins for over 30 years. I recently spent two-and-a-half months in Eltham staying with my Mother. I went up to Mercy Jenkins every day to visit my Father, and got the opportunity to get to know Hillary. She brings a lot of positive energy with her into the rest home and has an excellent rapport with all of the residents there. In all the years I have been visiting Mercy Jenkins I have never seen a more enthusiastic and professional manager. I hope DHB appreciate the excellent job that Hillary is doing and that she continues in this role for many years to come. Steven Neil Shearer (Family of Resident in Mercy Jenkins) The care for my Uncle has been fantastic. Staff are really caring, they cater for special diets and special needs. Everybody is real friendly towards residents, staff, visitors and even the caretaker. We as a family can only recommend Mercy Jenkins as it is the place we tell people about. The home on the hill, great views, awesome care. We are kept inform of Uncle progress and are able to ask questions at anytime. Nothings is ever a problem for Hillary and her team. Mj Allendor ( Family of resident at Mercy Jenkins ) The Manager and her staff have taken time and care to manage and reduce Chris's agitation over recent months. There is a huge change and as a family we thank Hillary who has worked with her team to achieve this. Sylvia Collins (Family of resident at Mercy Jenkins) ================================================================================================================== Eltham care resthome was home to my mum who had younger onset Alzheimers. From the beginning mum was treated as part of a family, she retained many of her favourite pastimes and maintained many of her all important freedoms. Mum loved her time there. The activities coordinator is one of the most vibrant and enthusiastic people I know, the chef presents delicious meals delivered with a joke or personal comment to every resident, everyone is friendly and attentive. The manager and the admin team are extremely professional and Carly helped in every possible way. The care shown to mum in her final days was extraordinary. Our family (all 12 of us!) including several young, energetic children were welcomed, fed and made to feel at home 24 hours a day. The compassion shown to mum and us by the nurse and carers was amazing. The grounds are beautiful with plenty of space in both the main part and the secure dementia wing. I had investigated several other homes before placing mum and this one far exceeded all of mine and her expectations. Joe Carson Inglewood ================================================================================================================== I am writing a testimonial as to the facilities and care that they provide at Eltham Care Rest Home, 54 Maata Road, Eltham, Taranaki. During our families personal experiences, from the very start of my sister's admission to Eltham Care, Management, and staff have displayed a genuine and high standard of quality and professionalism, meeting all our needs and expectations. Some of these qualities, I would like to acknowledge, have involved ensuring my sister was made to feel comfortable, safe and respected, at all times. Carly and staff showed a dedication to make my sister's family part of their family atmosphere and this developed into building positive relationships of trust and understanding, as my sister's needs and care requirements changed over her time at Eltham Care. The day to day care, which is my sister experienced was outstanding, and a high level of inclusions in special celebrations and events were always a family occasion, such as Christmas parties. The level of service, such as dietary, personal and general health care, entertainment and spiritual needs enabled my sister to continue to enjoy participation in the things that mattered to her, such as singing along to her favourite songs and enjoying a range of appetising food. When my sister was able, she enjoyed outings, along with other residents, which ranged from shopping trips or participating in the community events, such as the American festival. The level of care was consistent and reliable. Communication was open and honest. and there was always sincerity in meeting positive outcomes for my sister and our family. Even at the time of my sister's passing, we always felt included and Carly and her staff showed how compassion is from the heart and why their place is called Eltham 'Care', it's because they really do. The most important thing my family want to share in this testimonial, is that Eltham Care enabled my sister to live with dignity and peace of mind, so we could all continue to build lasting memories with her. From my family to your family, we highly recommend Eltham Care Rest Home. Pamel Gaunt Stratford ================================================================================================================== To whom this may concern, We want to express our gratitude to the whole team of Eltham Care who cared for our mum for five years until her recent death in January. During all this time mum suffered from Dementia. Carly and the nurses and carers at the home (including chef and his team) took exceptional care of mum until the end. We wholeheartedly recommend entrusting your loved ones with them. Yours faithfully, Leo & Charmaine Brennan Hawera ================================================================================================================== Our father Herbert was in full-time care at Eltham from July 2019 until he passed on the 16th January this year. Previous to him being in full-time care dad used to visit 2 days a week to give me some respite time and dad interaction with other people his age. To make it easier for me Carly and her team used to come and pick dad up and then bring him home in the afternoon. We can not fault Carley and her wonderful staff for everything that they did for our dad and for our dad to trust everyone there is indeed a huge compliment to them. For us the family, we were always kept in touch with and informed about our dad's care and health and everyone there made us feel very welcome and almost like we were apart of their family, this had a huge and positive effect on us. We have and will continue to always recommend Eltham Care Rest Home for anyone's loved ones. Sincerely and with kind regards, Audrey Sayer and all the Marshall family |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | There is a registered Nurse on site 5 days per week and on call after hours. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Highly experienced Health Care Assistant with Level 2, 3, and 4 Qualifications | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Comes upon request. Including a barber. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Comes every 8 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have Church Services every fortnight. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a chef (who also bakes sometimes!) who runs an 8-week menu. All meals are freshly cooked everyday. Residents are able to order hot breakfast everyday. | |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Respiratory Nurse available to come when needed. We have onsite equipment. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have a dedicated hospice team who assist staff when necessary. We are supported by the local Hospice. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurse is highly trained with wound care measures. Staff are trained to support. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Residents are referred as necessary. We provide diabetic diet and can do all insulin injection etc. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Continence specialist available to visit when needed from our very own continence provider. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Stoma trained staff onsite, also specialist care available when needed. Training provided as required. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered nurse handles infection control matters supported by GP on call and Overall Clinical Manager. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Referrals as required |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Referrals as required to mental health specialists. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full time Clinical RN. |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We do provide short-term respite care |
| Carer Support | Yes | We do provide short-term respite and day care to relieve the main carer at home. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Respite Care Day Programme is also available. |
| Subsidised | Yes | We assist in the process of applying for funding. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your own furniture as well as personalise the room to your liking. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Only in moderation and under supervision of staff or family member. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We currently have 2 cats and a dog. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We do allow you to bring small pet(s). |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We can setup phone access in your room. |
| Wifi | Yes | The whole facility has unlimited Wifi for the residents to use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have built in heaters. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We assist in the process of applying for funding for our under 65 clients. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Large lounges with comfortable chairs with a good view of Mt. Taranaki. |
| Cafe | No | But we can serve coffee or a drink when requested. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Female residents only | No | All are welcome. |
| Male residents only | No | All are welcome. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Short term or respite services available. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Respite Day Care Programme is available. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings arranged and take part in community events. Regular van trip and shopping trips for the residents. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a Whanau room. The room is available for all your celebration. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents conduct monthly meeting. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have a comprehensive policy in Managing Challenging Behaviour. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | If a resident shows signs of confusion this is medically investigated families kept updated. Appropriate referrals are done. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Spectacular views of Mt.Taranaki and surrounding farm land. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | There are 3 smoker's bays. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Yes, in smoker's bays only. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure dementia unit on site |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Special Features
| 4 YEARS CERTIFICATION FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH. View of Mt. Taranaki in both Rest Home and Dementia Areas. Quiet and relaxing overall environment suitable for resident's relaxation and well-being. Freshly prepared meals by a full time chef. Excellent care from highly experienced care staff and nurses. Welcome to our Culture of Care. |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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Church Service Games & Exercises Van trips Entertainment & Happy Hour Movies & Concerts/Music sessions Gardening Pet Therapy (we have 2 cats and a dog) Art & Crafts Birthday & Holidays Celebration, Activity programme, Board games, Cards, Housie, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pianist, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please call 06 764 8330 for pricing details. | |
| Details about meals | Meals on wheels services available for the all ages in the community. Meals are prepared daily by a chef who runs an 8-week Menu. Meals is composed of a main meal and a dessert. | |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Residents are referred to an interpreter services if necessary. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | Any nationality is welcome and residents are referred to an interpreter services if necessary. |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We have combined Church services. We are happy to cater to any religion. |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | Shopping is available at Eltham township which is approx 3 kms away, the vans go there regularly. Resident's shopping day is once a month or more frequently upon request. | |
| Parks | We have outdoor garden areas. | |
| Library | Library service available in Eltham, plus lots of books available in-house. | |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | An active member of Care Association New Zealand. |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have a Group Programme Leader in Diversional Therapy and an on-site Activities Coodinator. |
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| Updated: 28 Jun 2023 | ||
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