Hummingbird House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Hummingbird House
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 68 Morningside Road
Morningside
Whangārei 0110 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
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- View Email Address
- Social Media
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- Manager
- Yaroslav Divnov - 09 4382755
- Clinical Manager
- Glynise Fateg - 09 4382755
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The Hummingbird House aims to deliver quality care for your loved ones. Fostering a homely environment, filled with love, kindness and respect.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 25 Jun 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 44 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $28.00/day up to $65.00/day as at 05 Mar 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | We have registered nurse on site 7 days a week. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our carers are kind and attentive. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | Residents are referred when necessary. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have very capable and compassionate activity coordinator. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We employ a full time Activity Coordinator who is studying towards Diversional Therapy qualification. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Comes every month. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Comes every month. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menu is reviewed every two years and is created specifically for the needs of people who suffer from dementia. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
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Updated: 11 Sep 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Register Nurse is highly trained with wound care measures. Staff are trained to support. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We can manage dietary and medication requirements of people living with diabetes. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our continence products come from USL. Our staff are trained in continence management. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | As required. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Referrals as required to mental health specialist. |
| Community Health | Yes | Through Northland Health, local GP |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Full time Clinical RN. |
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Updated: 2 May 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 15 Aug 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | You are welcome to bring your own furniture and set up the room to make it feel homely. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have rooms big enough to accommodate couples , provided that they are at same level of care, with the approval from Health New Zealand. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have shared Ensuite. Some rooms have own ensuite. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This can be arranged at your expense. |
| Wifi | Yes | The whole facility has free unlimited WiFi for the residents to use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have heaters. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have beautiful sitting areas for residents' use. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Male residents only | Yes | Tui House accommodates gentlemen only. Other units accommodate a mix of males and females. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Only when we can meet the needs of the resident and this is requested in writing by the EPOA and with the approval from health New Zealand. |
| Outings | Yes | We arrange regular outings and sometimes take part in community events, |
| Whānau Room | Yes | The room is available for all your celebration. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident conduct 2 monthly meeting |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have a comprehensive policy in managing challenging behaviours. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | If a residents show sign of confusion this is medically investigated. Appropriate referrals are done. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated smoking areas only. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure dementia unit. |
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Updated: 11 Sep 2024 |
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Special Features
| 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. MAKING A CHOICE AND A DECISION Choosing a Specialized Facility that will meet all your relative’s needs can be a difficult task. The time of decision to put your family member into care can be heartbreaking especially for a husband or wife who have been together for many years. There is a grieving process, which can be slow, progressive or rapid. The transition from home to full time care is very upsetting to the family, but often less so for a person who has advanced dementia. We find that these people get along surprisingly well together, they talk to each other and organised some of their own activities, even though the activities may be continually repeated. Each person admitted to care may have a behaviour that is socially unacceptable, and it is impossible to teach new tasks or ways to behave appropriately. With this in mind, each person should be accepted as they are, at their own level, maintaining as much independence as is within their capabilities. You will probably have many questions to ask about the quality of life and care the folks receive while in care, about the standard of accommodation, service and food, the number of staff on duty, how medical services are assessed and lots more questions. Collecting a comprehensive Social History, of values and interests for each Resident, enables a greater individualisation of approaches and possible intervention that might bring pleasure and minimize stress. Coming to terms with the devastation of a Dementia diagnosis is not easy for friends, relatives and whanau. Our expert team is well qualified to support you. FEEL FREE TO VISIT US ANY TIME OR MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO COME AND VISIT US: As this is our residents “home” it is courteous to make a time that is convenient to our residents for you to visit. Contact the facility and arrange to discuss your needs with the Manager. Have a list of questions if you wish. Our management team are very skilled in caring for persons with dementia and can provide support at this time You may feel more comfortable bringing someone with you when you visit. |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | We have 8 weeks cyclic menu Summer and winter. | |
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Updated: 22 Feb 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Ukranian | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 May 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | |
| Mall | 2.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.00 Km | |
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Updated: 2 May 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
| New Zealand Dental Association | Yes | |
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Updated: 2 May 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.