Bupa Ascot Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Bupa Ascot Care Home
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 149 Racecourse Road
Ascot
Invercargill 9810 - Postal Address
- 149 Racecourse Road
Glengarry
Invercargill 9810 - DHB
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Charmaine Knight - (03) 217 5714
- Owner
- Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
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Bupa is proud to offer a full range of care - Rest Home, Hospital, Dementia and Respite Care at Ascot Care Home in Invercargill.
At Ascot, understanding what you and your family needs is be paramount, because that’s the individualised care we want to provide. We know that this means different things for different people, so we take care to involve family and make decisions together. It helps us make each day the best it can be.
Your enjoyment of each day is our focus, and we want everyone to feel that Ascot is their home. We will make sure that you choose how you spend your days, and we will go the extra mile to make sure that our care has you as an individual at the centre of it. That’s why we say, ‘Your day, your way.’ We take special care in recruiting the very best, experienced nursing and care staff. We ensure they receive full training about the importance of getting to know each individual and providing care in a way that is friendly and respects the wishes of each resident.
Our care home has been designed to give choices. Our bedrooms are a generous size and almost all will have en-suite toilets and showers (some are individual and some are shared between two rooms but designed for individual privacy). Our lounge and dining areas are comfortable with recliner chairs and large screen TV's. The outside is fully landscaped with areas to sit and enjoy the fresh air.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care options. Please phone Charmaine Knight, our Care Home Manager at 027 655 5209.
At Ascot, understanding what you and your family needs is be paramount, because that’s the individualised care we want to provide. We know that this means different things for different people, so we take care to involve family and make decisions together. It helps us make each day the best it can be.
Your enjoyment of each day is our focus, and we want everyone to feel that Ascot is their home. We will make sure that you choose how you spend your days, and we will go the extra mile to make sure that our care has you as an individual at the centre of it. That’s why we say, ‘Your day, your way.’ We take special care in recruiting the very best, experienced nursing and care staff. We ensure they receive full training about the importance of getting to know each individual and providing care in a way that is friendly and respects the wishes of each resident.
Our care home has been designed to give choices. Our bedrooms are a generous size and almost all will have en-suite toilets and showers (some are individual and some are shared between two rooms but designed for individual privacy). Our lounge and dining areas are comfortable with recliner chairs and large screen TV's. The outside is fully landscaped with areas to sit and enjoy the fresh air.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care options. Please phone Charmaine Knight, our Care Home Manager at 027 655 5209.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
| Vacancy | No |
| We invite you to contact us for more information. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - We invite you to contact us. |
| Premium Room Charges | Yes from $5.00/day up to $18.00/day as at 02 Dec 2021 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 8 Dec 2021 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They have the skills to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | As required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist is developing an exciting and stimulating activities programme. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled podiatrist visits on a regular basis. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Several different denominations will visit Ascot including the Salvation Army. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call | |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Individual palliative care funding may be available. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full time Clinical Manager who has specialised in aged care. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Subsidy may be available. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their room. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | No | We have no shared rooms, although we would accommodate a husband and wife, who wished to have the same room - negotiable and subject to availability. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have a couple of rooms suitable for a couple. Please discuss this option with Melissa Harris our Care Home Manager. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have full ensuite facilities. Some are shared and others are private ensuites. Charges may apply. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Our buildings are central heated, but all bedrooms are individually thermostatically controlled. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Lounges are spacious throughout the home with a large lounge and small sitting room in each wing. Gas operated open fires provide a lovely atmosphere and warmth when required. Residents can enjoy the large flatscreen televisions. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking permitted in the designated area |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Special Features
| Bupa Care Services is one of New Zealand's leading aged care providers. We offer a continuum of care with retirement villages, rest homes, hospitals, respite and dementia care. Care of people with dementia is our speciality. We take pride in adopting the best international approaches, and adapting them to our New Zealand ways. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. Fees apply for hairdressing and podiatry. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Ascot Care Home meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available. | |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We are able to access an interpreter as required. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Ascot Care will endeavour to make contact with any faith that is requested by our residents. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.50 Km | Bus Route |
| Shops | 5.00 Km | Shopping Centre |
| Parks | 10.00 Km | |
| Library | 10.00 Km | In the main town |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 | ||
What's New
Southland Sushi and that Southern Charm welcome our new Care Home Manager!In true Southland fashion, residents at Bupa Ascot Care Home inducted their new care home manager with something she had never tried before – a fresh batch of cheese rolls. With an eager crowd watching her, Charmaine Knight thanked the residents for her first cheese roll experience, hosted at the care home on this week. "I didn't like swedes, but I could definitely eat these again," she joked. After much debate over the best way to make the Southland food-favourite, care home resident Phyllis Beckett's recipe won the new manager's heart. "I use onion soup powder, cheese, and Anchor evaporated milk, then you finish them off with butter once they're cooked, lots of it," Phyllis said. Charmaine began her role in June after moving from Western Australia. "It was my first time in Invercargill, I hadn't even visited the place. I just turned up. Since then I've been really welcomed by the staff, the residents, and the residents' families from the minute I walked in the door. It's a great new adventure for me," Charmaine said. After 21 years of working as a paramedic and in management roles for St John, Charmaine had spent the past four years working in community aged-care in Western Australia. "I wanted to continue working in aged-care. My husband and I are used to always living and working remote, you can't get much further than Invercargill so it was a good opportunity for us." With her "wealth of knowledge" in aged-care, she saw an opportunity to contribute "exciting new ideas" to the Bupa Ascot Care Home, she said. "We're looking at evolving the dementia centre. The internal garden project was one of the first things we wanted to look at to incorporate more dementia-friendly areas for residents." Plans to run a "Christmas train-themed" event had already sparked "fierce competition" between residents and staff, she said. The most important part of her role was to support residents to live an amazing life, she said. "That's what they should be doing at this point in their lives and it's my goal to make that happen." If you'd like to know more about our new care home manager, Charmaine, please feel free to call us on (03) 217 5714. |
| Updated: 2 Dec 2021 |
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