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Radius Clare House - Johnstone Wing

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Radius Clare House
Category
Dementia
Address
51 Durham Street
Waikiwi
Invercargill 9810
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Southern (Southland)
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Theressa Kelly - 03 2156966 0273035185
Owner
Radius Residential Care
Other services
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A lot can be said through our hands — a welcome, a goodbye, a friendly embrace, a playful gesture, a sign of affection, or just the delivery of a cup of tea. At Radius Clare House, we offer more than just an extra set of hands; we strive to improve your life at the stage you're at.

Radius Clare House is a modern, purpose-built care home architecturally designed to meet the specific needs of our elderly residents. We are in a peaceful, tranquil neighbourhood, yet close to a full range of services and shops.
We are known for our warm, friendly, home-like environment and family atmosphere, and we are proud of the individual care we can provide.


STAYING CONNECTED
We provide a personal free Wi-Fi connection for residents to stay connected with loved ones, access news, shop online, and stream movies or TV shows.
We also provide a free elder-friendly phone with oversized buttons and covers all mobile and toll calls. Residents can bring their existing phone numbers with them when they move in.
We like families to stay connected; they are welcome anytime to visit. A monthly newsletter goes out to families, detailing upcoming events and photos from recent activities and happenings at Clare House.


OUR FOOD
The kitchen prepares fresh, nutritious meals that are tasty and inviting. There are three main meals, with two options provided at dinner. There are also snacks throughout the day and a cup of tea ready to be poured often.
The menu is on a four-week cycle and is designed with residents in mind and approved by a dietician.


ACTIVITIES
Clare House offers an extensive activity programme that promotes self-esteem and personal fulfilment.
They aim to stimulate cognitive functioning, nurture their residents, and provide purposeful activities that result in full and enriched lives full of fun, laughter, and smiles.
This is a rewarding experience for everyone involved.


Will you come for a look?
Book a tour with Theressa, the Facility Manager, who will guide you around the home and answer any questions.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 19 Oct 2018

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 21
Vacancy Yes
Specialist Care beds available
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
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 Please enquire

Updated: 8 Nov 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour nursing care supervised by registered nurses 7 days a week, either on duty or on-call.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Physiotherapist Negotiable Access through a local provider.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Accessed through the DHB or a local provider.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes One activities co-ordinators provide an extensive activities programme 5 days a week. We have a mini-van available for outings. We offer a varied range of activities and entertainment within the facility and wider community.
Hairdresser Yes Hairdressing services are available at the facility two days each week.
Podiatrist Yes Services are available on-site on a regular basis.
Dietitian Yes Our dietician ensures that a balanced and nutritious menu is offered to meet residents' needs and a range of hot and cold beverages are available.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We are mulit-denominational.
Other Personnel Yes We have a team of support staff

Updated: 18 Dec 2018

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes Trained staff are available to manage the care of wounds and a wide range of wound care products are available.
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes A continence management programme will be put in place for any resident requiring assistance.
Stomal Therapy Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 19 Oct 2018

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
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 19 Oct 2018

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes Residents are able to have alcohol if they wish, please discuss this with our staff.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes There is a portable phone available for residents use.
Wifi Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Available in our hospital wing
Palliative Care Contract Yes Available in our hospital wing
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes
Family Committee No Several times a year we have social events which families are very welcome to attend.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Semi-Secure No Our dementia wing is a completely secure wing.

Updated: 18 Dec 2018

Special Features
Special Features
PHILOSOPHY

We believe in a friendly, warm, homely environment that promotes individual freedom with security. An environment in which each person can identify his or her own space, where they can seek privacy and welcome friends and family in comfort.

We have an intrinsic belief in people and their holistic nature. A wholeness that compromises social, spiritual, physical, cultural and psychological characteristics, and which requires a planned approach to caring.

The plan accommodates the uniqueness of each individual and recognises fluctuations and changes in needs as they arise.

We recognise that illness and wellness are part of each person’s life experience. Even though our residents may not be ill, they will have special needs from time to time.

Our aim is to prevent illness and promote healing when illness does occur, while maintaining individual integrity, dignity and independence. We do this by fostering a collaborative approach to care in which a well developed carer- resident relationship is of primary importance.

ENVIRONMENT

We have three separate wings; The Williams Wing caters for residents who are unable to care for themselves in their own home. The Johnstone Wing has been specifically designed for the needs of the more confused elderly who require specialist care with the Perriam Wing offering hospital level of care.

Clare House has a modern central heating system and is provided with systems to ensure the maximum safety and security for both residents and staff. There is a fully automatic sprinkler and smoke detector system, this is connected to the Fire Brigade.

We are situated in beautiful, spacious gardens, in a peaceful neighbourhood away form traffic noise, yet close to a variety of amenities including shops, banks, churches etc.

We are well known for our warm, friendly, home-like environment and family atmosphere. We are not too big, so our residents are like family, and yet not too small, so we are able to provide a full range of services for our residents. We enjoy personal and individual relationships with staff, residents and families.

Updated: 11 Sep 2018

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme - we offer a varied range of activities and entertainment. Individual preferences and abilities are taken into consideration and involvement is always optional. Activities include: , Art, Board games, Canine friends, Cards, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Parties, Petanque, Quizzes, Shopping

Updated: 19 Oct 2018

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact us for full information on this.
Staffing qualifications and details It is as requirement that all our staff undertake training both when they commence employment and on an on-going basis. They are trained in emergency evacuation and first aid. We have staff available 24 hours a day and they are all trained to provide the best possible care.
Details about meals We have a five week rotating menu. This varies in summer and winter as we try to include seasonal foods. Breakfast is porridge, cereal with fruit, toast tea and coffee and juice. Morning and Afternoon tea is a cake or slice with a drink. Some favourites are scones, muffins, anzac biscuits, tan square and cream sponge. Our main meal is lunch. This is a meat dish with vegetables and dessert. We enjoy meals such as beef curry with veges and creamed rice for dessert or a full roast dinner with apple crumble and ice cream. We provide a lighter meal in the evenings, something like chicken and corn soup with scalloped potatoes and a sandwich, or some bacon and egg pie with pea and ham soup and a sandwich - we always finish our light meal with some fresh fruit and bread with spreads. For supper we have some plain biscuits and a sandwich with a cuppa or maybe a milo!
Associated Complexes Princes Court Ashburton

Updated: 6 Apr 2018

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Dutch Yes
Filipino Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes

Updated: 19 Oct 2018

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes

Updated:

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km Bus Stop - taxis will come to the door.
Shops 0.80 Km Supermarket, cafe, hairdresser, takeaways etc.
Mall 4.00 Km Centre of Town is 8 kms Windsor Shopping Centre is 4 kms
Parks 2.00 Km With Childrens Playground.
Library 8.00 Km Centre Library, but we have outreach services coming to the home fortnightly.

Updated: 11 Sep 2018

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Spark of Life Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 19 Oct 2018


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