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Peacehaven Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Peacehaven Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 498/500 Tweed Street
Newfield
Invercargill - Postal Address
- PO Box 314
Invercargill 9840 - DHB
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- 03 216 9099
- Fax
- 03 216 5483
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Carol Riddle - 03 216 9099
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Southland - 03 211 8200
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Description
We would warmly welcome the opportunity to show you around our friendly secure environment that is staffed with fabulous staff. There is access to an internal courtyard and varying activities through out the day.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 12 May 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| We would warmly welcome the opportunity to show you around our friendly secure environment that is housed with compassionate staff. There is access to an internal courtyard and varying activities through out the day | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 11 Dec 2019 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 19 Dec 2019 | |
Testimonials
| "Thank you for the work your staff do in caring for our Dad. We were no longer managing at home and now we can come and visit and all enjoy time with him".
Resident family |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | There are registered Nurses onsite and available 24 hours a day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We are fortunate to have the services of our Enliven Nurse Practitioner. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | There are Enrolled Nurses available on site. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We are fortunate to have most staff with NZ Health and Wellbeing, as well as some staff with Level 4 NZ Certificate. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have physiotherapist services available. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | All staff have experience and skills in supporting residents qualify of life. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | There are Hairdressing services available onsite at Peacehaven should you wish to use this. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Planned regular visits are made and referrals can be made through our staff onsite. This may be at your expense if you are not diabetic. We also have our own nail technician who visits all residents. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We provide meals to a high standard. Dietitian involvement is available for those with specialist diets. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have canine friends, volunteers and entertainment groups to visit. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Presbyterian Support Southland has a Cultural Advisor who can assist in making the appropriate contacts for Residents. As well as this we have links with local Marae and Kaumatua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Cyril visits the area weekly, and residents and volunteer support attend Chapel Services. On request a large chapel on site is available to be used to provide spiritual support for church services, funerals, weddings and christenings. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have regular visits to the site from SDHB specialist and our Enliven Quality Manager. We also have our own Music Therapist. | |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Can be managed onsite with experienced staff and collaboration with the Palliative Nurse Practitioner from the Hospice. |
| Wound Care | Yes | As and when required. We can consult and collaborate with the Wound Nurse Specialist at the SDHB if we need expert intervention. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have senior registered nurses who are specialists in this area. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We are very motivated to promote excellence in this area and are fortunate to have staff with skills and expertise in this area. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | This can be managed by our capable and friendly Registered Nurses. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We are able to accommodate respite residents on consultation |
| Carer Support | Yes | We are able to accommodate short term residents on consultation |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 12 May 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Familiar surroundings and belongings are very important to residents who experience dementia...we wish our environment to be as homely as possible |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have an adjoining/shared ensuite, however there are a small number of rooms that have their own ensuite, that has a premium charge. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a quiet cat who spends time wandering the Iona Unit and various visiting small animals |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There is a dedicated resident lounge that is set up for residents to spend time in as they would in their own home |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We can assist with a Day Care service on consultation with the Manager. |
| Outings | Yes | We provide regular outings as per the Monthly Activities Calendar |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | On request |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have several family meetings per year and hope to develop these into networking and education evenings that can be enjoyed by all |
| Newsletter | Yes | A seasonal newsletter is provided to families, as well as PSS newsletter -People Matters. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our caring staff are trained in validation, distraction and diversion techniques |
| Confused Residents | Yes | For many of our residents, their lives may seem a constant state of confusion. We aim to ensure safe and regular routines are established at the residents pace |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Even though we are situated in the town boundary, we have a beautiful outlook onto paddocks that home horses |
| Updated: 3 Jul 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Peacehaven has a wonderful Walkway that was officially opened in 2014. This walkway is accessed by staff, residents and relatives and is home to many pieces of interesting art and sculptures. On fine days, you can often see staff supporting residents around the walk way.
We have an excellent Cafe onsite that entices you to spend time over great coffee and wonderful food with your loved one. When you have enjoyed your coffee please take part in a game of indoor bowling on our full size raised bowling table. If you want to have time out, our large and warm Chapel is available at any time when it is not being used for any type of service. |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Art, BBQ, Bowls, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Craft, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Movies, Music, Outings, Petanque, Big print books, Age Concern, Aromatherapy, Art |
| Updated: 26 May 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Nutritious and hearty meals are provided daily from our fabulous kitchen team. Our menus are designed by Dietitians to ensure appropriate calorie and nutritional content | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We have a large number of staff on site for a variety of shifts. New and experienced carers, enrolled and registered nurses, housekeeping, laundry, kitchen, front of house and a dedicated maintenance crew all contribute to making Peacehaven a great place to be | |
| Associated Complexes | As part of the wider Presbyterian Support Southland organisation, we have associated facilities: Vickery Court, Walmsley, and Resthaven in Gore | |
| Updated: 26 May 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | English is the primary language spoken by all our current residents and staff in the Iona facilities |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Flemish | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | No | Interpreters available through the local DHB. |
| Updated: 26 May 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baha'i | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We are able to facilitate specific religious requirements or faith needs. Please just ask any of our friendly Registered Nurses, Site Manager or Pastoral Manager. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Muslim | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Jewish | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Orthodox Christian | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Oct 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 km | There is a bus stop just across the road from the main entrance to Peacehaven facilities |
| Shops | 6.00 km | The main town centre is just a short drive away |
| Mall | 6.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Several parks within walking distance |
| Library | 6.00 km | There is access to a resident managed Library onsite however, there is a short drive to the main town centre for the Invercargill Public Library. We can request the mobile library if there is a need |
| Updated: 26 May 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | Training is a requirement of being employed at a PSS facility and our wonderful care staff are encouraged to keep at their studies to gain national certificates. They are well supported in their learning through dedicated trainers. |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have fully qualified Diversional Therapists on our staff with a small number currently in training to achieve this national qualification |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | Access to audit reports are available through the Ministry of Health website |
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| Updated: 26 May 2016 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
