Carter House Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Carter House Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 69 Moehau Street
Te Puke
Te Puke 3119 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Judi Geenty
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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Make your home at Carter House Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Carter House makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, and dementia care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Te Puke community, Carter House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Te Puke shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a bank and pharmacy.
We offer everything from podiatry to hairdressing, speech therapy, physiotherapy and resident pets. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, cooking, crafts and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
When it comes to everyday life, Carter House makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, and dementia care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Te Puke community, Carter House is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Te Puke shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a bank and pharmacy.
We offer everything from podiatry to hairdressing, speech therapy, physiotherapy and resident pets. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, cooking, crafts and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No - Possible bed Early April |
| Premium Room 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 | Unknown |
| Updated: 20 May 2022 | |
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 | ||
| Physiotherapist | 9 | Yes | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Diversional Therapy is available every day Dementia unit. We have 2qualified DTs and 2 DT assistants. Hours : 12pm-7pm | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Diversional Therapists manage out activities programme. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hair salon designed for our residents' needs. We have a hairdresser that come weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled podiatrist visits regularly over a week. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | A registered Dietician creates menus for all dietary requirements. All facility menus are audited yearly. Dietary advice provided on request. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Carter House. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 9 | Yes | We have a Chaplain who works a minimum of 9 hours per week and is available whenever needed. Various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Email assistance, pharmacy, speech therapy, meal delivery and interpreter services also available. | |
| Updated: 17 Nov 2021 | |||
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 Waipuna Hospice Staff-we follow the Liverpool pathway |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We use USL as advisors |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Infection Control | Yes | Have access to Infection control specialist. We have a Registered Nurse who attends Infection control TGA meetings monthly |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We have access to a specialist |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Maree O'Brien is our Clinical Coordinator |
| Other Specialties | Yes | as needed |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2015 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2015 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and able to be personalized. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with a personal heater, spacious showers, and safety grab rails. Freeview TV access is available. Nurse call system available. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have some rooms with ensuites, please discuss this option with our Facility Manager. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Monitored together with GP guidance. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Cam the cat and Ruby the Rabbit |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | Available for residents. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges in the complex are equipped with comfortable seating, and televisions with DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guest speakers and partake in a variety of organised functions |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Available as well as a family kitchenette. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Family Committee | Yes | Is available for families to set up. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside area available for residents. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 Oct 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Carter House Aged Care Complex offers a 64 care bed home, made up of 18 Resthome, 29 Hospital rooms and 17 bed Specialised Unit, dedicated to providing care for those suffering from Alzheimer's and other associated conditions. Our Complex Village offers 26 self contained units, from studio to 2 bedroom with garage, each representing a lifestyle choice. The Independent Units programme offers all the benefits of the complexes facilities, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a convenience shop, accessibility ramps and safety rails, paraplegic toilets, wide corridors, smoke detectors with water sprinklers, and separate dining room and lounge facilities. Situated in the sunny Bay of Plenty, Carter House has magnificent award-winning landscape and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and outdoor seating. Walking paths to areas of interest is provided, as well as many places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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Carter House has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our trained Diversional Therapists focus on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. We provide a library service and we also rent DVDs or videos. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. A piano is also available in the main lounges. Activities include: Board games, massage, piano, music, singing, and dancing. Arts & crafts, cooking, Happy Hour, quizzes, gardening, workshop, reading, and an active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. We have an indoor bowls table where regular tournaments are held. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme. |
| Updated: 12 Oct 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our Staff are all qualified or undergoing some form of ongoing training provided by Carter House. We provide a wonderful working environment with a fun atmosphere, excellent conditions, and the opportunity for ongoing education. | |
| Details about meals | Carter House has a trained In-house cook who provides delicious meals and home baking daily, catering for 80-100 people. All meals are met by dietitians approval and are regarded in a high standard. | |
| Associated Complexes | Carter House is part of the Heritage Lifecare Group, with a sister home in Tauranga - Hodgson House. | |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Near public transport, and a scooter bay and facility outing van are available. | |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Near local amenities. Transport provided on a weekly basis. |
| Library | 1.50 Km | Near local amenities. Transport provided on a weekly basis. |
| Updated: 3 Oct 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 26 Nov 2015 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
