Ranburn

At a glance

Vacancy: Soon
Name: Ranburn
Category: Dementia
Address: 7 Nova Scotia Drive
Waipu
Northland 0510
Postal Address: Same as above
Region: Northland
Phone: 09 432 0675 View Phone Number
Fax: 09 432 0672 View Fax Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Sarah Doran - 027 220 2026

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	Ultimate Care Ranburn Brochure	Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ranburn can make to your life.

Alden Ranburn is well established in our close community here in Waipu. We offer specialist dementia care, within a peaceful, safe and comforting environment. We work in partnership with residents and their family's to provide personal tailormade care plans for our residents.

We believe the most important factor for our residents is to assist them to live a full quality life, in a warm, friendly and family-oriented environment, one that respects and celebrates their individuality and life.

Caring for someone with dementia can be very challenging, we are here to support residents and their families.

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	18
Vacancy	Soon
Impending vacancy	Yes
Short stay considered	No
Premium Accommodation Charges	No
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 3 Sep 2025

Testimonials

Testimonials
"The care, positive nature of staff is really appreciated. The activities team keep everyone busy and active. Management are easy to approach". "Nursing and care staff are excellent". "Your staff who are out on the floor are great, always cheerful, have taken the time and effort to get to know us, welcome us, share info with us. Our mother is very calm and at peace under the care and love".
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	We have a team of committed Registered Nurses who strive to ensure residents' needs are being met. Our team of Registered Nurses cover all shifts 24/7.
Enrolled Nurse	Yes	Our excellent Enrolled Nurses are part of our dedicated team of nurses, providing support to our Registered Nurses and guidance to our Caregivers.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	We have a team of Caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education.
Physiotherapist	Yes	Our physiotherapist visits regularly, by appointment/referral. These services are fully funded.
Occupational Therapist	Negotiable	We have access to a qualified Occupational therapist who can assess our residents' needs.
Social Worker (on site)	Negotiable	We have access to a community social worker that can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our activities coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme.
Hairdresser	Yes	Our hairdresser visits regularly, by appointment. These services are provided at the residents own cost.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our podiatrist visits regularly, by appointment. These services are fully funded.
Dietitian	Negotiable	All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation
Kaumatua	Negotiable	We have access to Maori cultural groups and this can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Negotiable	We can access a Chaplain through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required.
Other Personnel	Yes	We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support, as well as having a National Clinical Coach who ensures the clinical aspect of our service delivery is upheld.
Updated: 2 Sep 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We have medical oxygen available and concentrator amchines for those on longer term use with some dependency. Oxygen therapy nurse visits as needed
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management	Yes	Our Registered Nurses can safely manage the delicate needs of someone requiring nasogastric feeding.
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	Our dedicated skilled clinical staff will provide the best possible care to those residents who are sadly at the end stage of life. Ensuring all their needs are being met. In addition to that we offer support to all families of our residents
Wound Care	Yes	We have a National Wound Care Nurse within our organisation who monitors all wounds and ensure the best practice for management of wound care is delivered.
Diabetic Care	Yes	Our staff are educated in the management of diabetes and we utilise the skills of the diabetes nurse specialist through the DHB
Continence Advice	Yes	A continence nurse advisor is available to call on us for any concerns, interests or training required.
Stomal Therapy	No	We do have access to the stoma nurse via the DHB. She will make visits to the facility.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	Should any of residents suffer from a stroke our staff are trained to assist with the rehabilitation.
Infection Control	Yes	We have an Infection Control Programme that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health in the South Island
Surgical Followup	Yes	If care following surgery is needed we can assist you during convalesence and follow a planned treatment regime
Clinical Management	Yes	We have a full time clinical manager who is responsible for the management of our clinical staff. Our Clinical manager is available for you discuss any specific needs that need to be met.
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay	Status	Details
Respite	Yes	Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability.
Carer Support	Yes	If you are in need of a break from looking after your loved one we may be able to offer you that assistance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Subsidised	Yes	Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements.
Private Paying	Yes	Yes, we provide private paying services. Contact us for details on private paying options if you do not meet the criteria for a government subsidy.
Booking can be made in advance	Yes	We are more than happy to work with you for booking in advance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture with them (subject to space and safety constraints).
Single Rooms	Yes	Please contact us for more information and availabilities.
Shared Rooms	Yes	We have 2 double rooms more suited for couples.
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes	We have 2 double rooms more suited for couples.
Ensuite	Yes	We have 12 rooms with ensuites
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	Residents are able to have their own alcohol within reason. We have happy hour each Thursday with great entertainment and quizz nights
Pets In Residence	Yes	The pets in residense are totally cared for by the resident, vetted, health prog.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	Private cost for in room connection. Cordless phones are available however.
Wifi	Yes	Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families.
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	We have a main lounge and an alcove lounge
Palliative Care Contract	No	However we do provide pallative care.
Day Programme for day stay clients	Yes
Outings	Yes	Outings are held on a weekly basis at least with walks to parks and local cafe
Whānau Room	Yes	We do have a visitors area
Residents Committee	Yes	We hold monthy resident meetings
Family Committee	Yes
Newsletter	Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	All of our dementia staff have ACE dementia for older people certificates.
Confused Residents	Yes	At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times.
Rural Setting	Yes
Smokers Room	Yes
Smoking Permitted	Yes	The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area.
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Special Features

Special Features
Lovely gardens with easy access, decks all around for sitting in sun or shade. Full activities programme. Popular Happy Hour every Thursday
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Billiards, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Digital camera, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Indoor Games, Library, Tai Chi, weekly outings, walks to local cafe and parks. Sky TV in main lounge Big Screen TV, art and crafts
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Please contact management for further details
Staffing qualifications and details		Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education.
Details about meals		All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist.
Visitor information		Open-ended visiting hours.
Associated Complexes		Our Facility offers Rest Home Care, Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care and a Day Programme. There is also an independent living Retirement Village on site. Alden Ranburn operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group Ltd with 19 care facilities nation wide.
Updated: 29 Aug 2025

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Afrikaans	Yes
Croatian	Yes
Dutch	Yes
English	Yes
Fijian	Yes
Fijian Indian	Yes
Filipino	Yes
Japanese	Yes
Māori - Te Reo	Yes
Other Details	Yes	We can arrange a translator service should you require them.
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Anglican	Yes
Presbyterian	Yes
Roman Catholic	Yes	communion
(Other comments)	Yes	Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation.
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Ethnic Diets

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet	Status	Details
Other	Yes	All dietary requirements can be catered for, including gluten free and dairy free. The menu can also be adapted to cater for various ethnicities and cultures.
Updated: 28 Aug 2025

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Shops	0.25 Km	close access to chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, post shop
Mall		Waipu township has local shops consisting of Four Square, chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, post shop, cafes, butchery, organic fruit and vegetables, vet, antique shop various gift shops
Parks		close proximity, easy paved walk,
Library		within 50 mtrs
Updated: 20 Aug 2025

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes

Updated: 20 Aug 2025

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.