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Adriel House & Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Adriel House & Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 36 Osborne Rd
Amberley - Postal Address
- 36 Osborne Road
Amberley 7410 - DHB
- Canterbury
- Phone
- (03) 314 8326 Ext 1
- Fax
- (03) 314 8396
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Sharron Cox - (03) 3148326 Ext 1
- Owner
- Mischeal McCormick - (03) 3148326 Ext 4
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Description
We have two small homely Dementia care Rest Homes on the outskirts of the small North Canterbury town of Amberley. Our aim is to provide quality specialized Dementia care, in a relaxed, caring, friendly, country, home-like environment. Our vision is to provide individual care to people with dementia, supporting their strengths and enabling them to be as independent as possible for as long as possible
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | |
DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 42 |
| Vacancy | No |
| We have 2 small homes adjacent to each other. Both homes cater for people who enjoy space, gardens and animals, with the focus on keeping their independence and supporting them as individuals. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 Aug 2019 | |
Testimonials
| Relatives and show through's tell us Adriel "feel's just like Home"
"It has been such a blessing to celebrate this special day with Alan, Staff and Residents! The meal was delicious and such a treat! The tables were so attractive and the kindness and love, Amazing! Thank you all so much! - Love, Mary" (Relative) Some families have noticed an improvement in communication and involvement with activities around the home. "My husband Kerry & myself had a wonderful day with my dad celebrating a Traditional Christmas lunch at Adriel. We had photos, laughs and a fantastic lunch. It was a lovely day spent with my dad & the fabulous staff looking after the residents who were enjoying themselves. A truly special time spent with dad & the awesome team at Adriel." - Megan & Kerry (Relatives) Resident's comment often how nice it is to live at Adriel and feel like part of the family and readily involve themselves in daily activities.Weekly outings are looked forward too with great anticipation.Involvement in the community is encouraged. "Three generations for Christmas lunch! Dad really enjoyed a beer too. Very grateful for the huge effort all the staff put into a lovely meal. It means a lot having a Christmas meal with Dad, Making the most of having time together. Thanks so much xx" - Steph & Emily (Relatives) |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40plus | Yes | We have one registered nurse. The Owner Mischeal works full time overseeing the two homes and alternating on call at the weekends. Mischeal is also a "Spark of Life " Master Practitioner |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We call caregivers - supportive partners. We feel that we are there to support the residents to be as independent as possible for as long as possible. All have training in Care of the Elderly, Dementia and "Spark of Life". We have a Team Leader for each home. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Amberley Physio is available to residents when required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Adriel has a team of 3 qualified Diversional Therapist's, Mischeal (R/N,Owner), Anna, and Laura ensuring our sunshine club's, daily activity programme's and outing's are full of energy and variety. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | Adriel has 2 activities coordinators working alongside the DT's gaining valuable experience |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Gwen visits the home weekly and cuts, perms and blow waves hair as required, or we can take residents to local hairdressers in Amberley | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 6 weekly podiatry as required | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Referral as required | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | 40+ | Yes | Sharron our Manager has over 30yrs experience in caring for the elderly and a" Spark of Life" Master Practitioner. Tracey, Team Leader/ activities coordinator for the House also gained a certificate of participation for the Spark of Life Master course in 2018. We have a Gardener and maintenance for both homes |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with the local medical centre to give end of life/palliative care in a homely environment. Family are more than welcome to stay at this time. |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring there own furniture,pictures and nic nacs to help make there room there own. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | One Room with ensuite |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A selection of hen's at both homes. 3x cat's and budgies each home. Orphan lamb's during the winter. Ponies during show week. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | Seperate resident's phone, and use of portable phone |
| Wifi | Yes | Internet available at one end of the House |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Night stores, gas fire, log fire and electric heating. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Spacious rooms, lounges and outdoor areas. We have lots of space and garden seating outside to enjoy the fresh country air and view of Mt Gray |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Private & subsidised. Transport can be arranged. Hours any time from 8am til 9pm. Individual and group activities arranged as per preference. |
| Outings | Yes | In small groups or individually. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | No | However family meetings held. Family are encouraged to speak with staff at any time. We are a small home and able to make individual requests and changes happen relatively quickly. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly news letter |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We believe Challenging behavior is an unmet need. Therefore we spend time getting to know our resident's and help to fill that need with activities, love, socialization, pets, providing space or one on one time. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Specialised secure Dementia Unit. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Vegetable garden, orchard, poultry, cottage garden. Large lawn area with small paddocks. |
| Smokers Room | No | Have large porches at all exits for smoking |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking outside only . |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure unit |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Adriel is a family owned and operated business that consists of two small homes in a rural setting surrounded by large lawns and garden's with outdoor seating areas, potting shed, vegetable garden, animals and orchard. The Owner/Registered Nurse Mischeal and Manager Sharron are "Spark of Life" Master Practitioner's, and the homes philosophy follows the "Spark of Life" concept, which encourages residents to remain as independent, for as long as possible. With this in mind the staff are there to support residents with activities of daily living and give them time and encouragement to do this. For more information on Spark Of Life go to: dementiacareinternational.com.au
We pride ourselves on cooking homely meals with vegetables and fruit from the garden and meat from local farms. We provide beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes for birthdays and special occasions. Meal's on wheel's cooked on the premises Mon, Wed, and Fri and delivered locally to those still living in their homes. |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Activites for children including pets and garden.
Spark of Life - Sunshine Club group programme involving all residents 5 days per week. For more information on Spark Of Life visit www.dementiacareinternational.com Lots of lawn and garden space, including a potting shed. Support groups such as Age Concern, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation, Parkinsons Society and Stroke Group are only a phone call away. Member of Alzheimers Society. RSA visit on occasions. Local involvement with Probus,church groups and Senior Citizens. Local art group available. Weekly exercise group Fortnightly in house church services with local church groups. Home cooking; residents are encouraged to help with preparation. Craft; many and varied. Old time dancing on occasions. Regular Sing-a-longs and entertainment. Exercises; walking (use it of loose it!). Flower,vegetable garden and potting shed. Happy Hour on special occasions. Indoor games; lots of variety. Library 1.5 km away. Log fire. Lots of massage; mainly hands and feet with relaxing music and foot spa. Spark of Life Club programme Movies on TV and individuals to Big Screen Theatres Music; piano mainly and CD's. Daily newspaper readings and residents can read their own. Shopping individualised as personal needs dictate. Developing small farm yard, Mens Shed and larger garden. Varied range of videos. Outings; small groups weekly and individual outings daily. Lots of visits to farms and local beaches., Aromatherapy. Two volunteer's visit regular to help with sunshine club,reading and daily walk's. |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Home cooked hot meal at lunch time with dessert, Sunday Roast. Light meal in the evening, breakfast between 7am - 10am in bed or in the dining room. Home baking for morning/afternoon tea and supper. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | 1x Registered Nurses 40 hours per week and on call 24 hours per day. Manager with over 30yrs experience 40 hrs per week. 3x trained Diversional Therapists. Activities 7 days per week. All supportive partners trained or training in Dementia Care and Spark of Life. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees set at Government subsidy rate for all residents. For further information contact RN/Owner | |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | As required |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | A few words,and willing to learn more |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.30 km | |
| Shops | 0.60 km | local cafes and wineries also |
| Parks | 0.60 km | Parks, farms, beaches |
| Library | 0.60 km | |
| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | 3 staff qualified |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | 5 staff qualified |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | 3x qualified Diversional Therapists. |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | 5 staff qualified |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | Contact MOH website or owner |
| Spark of Life | Yes | Owner/Registered Nurse and manager are Spark of Life Master Practitioner's, and we incorporate this philosophy in our everyday care and programme. |
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| Updated: 1 Aug 2019 | ||
What's New
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Adriel House has been opened for 5 1/2yrs and has proved popular with residents in the early stages of Dementia. Staff employed follow the 'Spark of Life" philosophy, that encourages residents to take their time and remain as independent as possible. They work in partnership to complete daily activities that have meaning to the resident, and this in turn leads to a homely atmosphere. The garden and farm area is now developed with the help of our residents and now they can sit back and enjoy. 2 raised gardens that have been filled with compost and vegetables are now producing winter veg for our residents to pick and enjoy with their home cooked meals.Our farmyard is now complete with fence and gates. Joining the team laying hens in the hen houses with the odd egg or more to collect for baking or bacon and eggs for breakfast. Adriel Rest Home has undergone renovations with 3 new bed rooms completed with 2 already occupied, with a new bathroom and updated hair dressing room now complete. |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
