Adriel House & Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Adriel House & Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- North Canterbury
36 Osborne Road
Amberley
Amberley 7410 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Mischeal McCormick - (03) 3148326 Ext 1
- Owner
- Mischeal McCormick - (03) 3148326 Ext 1
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Adriel holds "Spark of life Centre of Excellence" and the only facility in the world to have this honor. 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 Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 42 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 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 |
| 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 | No |
| Updated: 7 Dec 2023 | |
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: 12 Jul 2022 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40plus | Yes | We have Three registered nurses. The Nurse manager Elaine works full time overseeing the two homes. Mischeal is the owner & RN and covers on call after hours & weekends. Graeme works 1 day a week. |
| Enrolled Nurse | 32 | Yes | Christine is a Team Leader at Adriel House |
| 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 program and outing's are full of energy and variety and promote Rementia. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 40 | Yes | Adriel has 2 activities coordinators working alongside the DT's gaining valuable experience and supporting our program. |
| 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 | Negotiable | 6 weekly podiatry as required RN/Owner Mischeal will trims nails on a regular basis as required. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Referral as required | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | 40+ | Yes | Mischeal (Owner) and Elanie (Clinical Nurse Manager) are both "Spark of Life" Master Practitioners. We have a Cleaner and Gardener and maintenance person for both homes. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | |||
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. Staff have just completed a Palliative Care course with Nurse Maude |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
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 | Please contact Elaine 03 3148326 xt1 |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
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 | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A selection of hen's at both homes. 3x cat's between both homes. Orphan lamb's during the winter. Farmyard animals frequently visit. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please speak with Elaine (Clinical Nurse Manager) prior to admission. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | Use of Rest homes portable phone. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | 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 Grey |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Transport can be arranged. Hours any time from 8am to 4pm. Individual and group activities arranged as per preference. |
| Outings | Yes | In small groups or individually. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly resident meetings. |
| Family Committee | No | 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 | 3-Monthly Newsletters emailed & posted out as per preference. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We believe Challenging behavior is triggered by 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, Shepherds Hut Large lawn area with small paddocks. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure unit |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
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 Elaine (Clinical Nurse manager) are both "Spark of Life" Master Practitioners, and the homes philosophy follows the "Spark of Life" concept, which aims to provide psychosocial care that is personalised for each and every resident. 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. Adriel has retained its "Spark of Life Centre of Excellence" for the 3 consecutive year, and the only facility in the world to have this honor. 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. We also provide Meal's Mon, Wed, and Fri and delivered locally to those still living in their homes. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 |
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 & Shepherds hut. Support groups such as Age Concern, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation, Parkinsons Society and Stroke Group are only a phone call away. RSA visit on occasions. Local involvement with Probus, Church groups and Senior Citizens. Fortnightly in house church services with local church groups. Home cooking; residents are encouraged to help with preparation. Craft; many and varied. Regular Sing-a-longs and entertainment. Regular exercises sessions and walks (use it of loose it!). Flower, vegetable garden, fruit Trees, raised gardens and potting shed. Indoor games; lots of variety. Library 1.5 km away. Lots of hand and feet massages. Movies on TV and Videos Music; piano mainly and CD's. Daily newspaper delivered Shopping individualised as personal needs dictate. Small farmyard, Shepherds hut, potting shed, Large garden & ground Outings; small groups weekly and individual outings daily. Lots of visits to farms and local beaches. Aromatherapy. |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees set at Government subsidy rate for all residents. For further information contact Nurse manager or Owner | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | 3x Registered Nurses - Owner, Full time and on call after hours & weekends. Nurse Manager, Full time Registered Nurse, Part time 3x trained Diversional Therapists. Activities 7 days per week. All supportive partners trained or training in Dementia Care, Spark of Life and all senior staff have First Aid training | |
| 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. | |
| Visitor information | Visitors between 0900 and 1600 daily. Welcome for a cuppa and home baking. | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | As required |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
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: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | 3x qualified Diversional Therapists. |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | Adriel has obtained The "Spark of Life" Centre of Excellence status for the 3rd year in a row. Owner/Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse manager are both "Spark of Life" Master Practitioner's, and we incorporate this philosophy in our everyday resident care and program. |
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| Updated: 12 Jul 2022 | ||
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