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Thornbury House

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Thornbury House
Category
Dementia
Address
30 Eskvale Street
Saint Kilda
Dunedin 9012
Postal Address
30 Eskvale Street
Saint Kilda
Dunedin 9012
Region
Southern (Otago)
Phone
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Nicola Fisher - 03 455 5646
Owner
Phantom Eldercare
Other services
Photos
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Thornbury House is a smaller personal Dementia Care Rest Home. We provide comfort and security whilst promoting a sense of community and companionship. Our focus is quality of care with a special emphasis on purposeful activities. Our aim is that every resident will be the "best" they can be at whatever "stage" they are. To endeavour to meet this aim, besides our very experienced care staff, we have a wonderful Diversional Therapist with over 25years of service. We offer activities every day, weekends included.
Our rest home has two areas. We call these "The House" and "The Cottage". The two areas are under the same roof and residents are able to go freely between the two areas. Our cottage accommodates residents who are still able to be a little more independent. Beside the bedrooms in this area there are another two lovely living rooms where some residents prefer to spend their day.
Our photos from left :- 1. A visit from our animal friends 2.Weeding the front garden 3. Enjoying the ocean.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 22 Jul 2021

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 33
Vacancy Yes
Please call Nic for more information
Impending vacancy No - Call Nic for more information
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $5.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 31 Jul 2024
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: 4 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
I have been very happy with his care for past 3 years, and Lesley has been a
huge help to me along the way and seems to run a very good care centre.
They were all very good to him, a service that was not easy.

Updated: 29 Apr 2022

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 44 Yes We have Forty four hours per week of Registered Nursing Care.
Nurse Practitioner Yes The community Nurse Practitioner for Mental Health Services for Older People visits every fortnight and more frequently if necessary. This is a very worthwhile service which enhances the dementia specific care of our residents.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our Caregivers have a very impressive total of collective years of service - spanning from 1 year to 24 years. Our core of fulltime carers is complemented by student nurses and medical students.
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes The community physiotherapist visits Thornbury House as required. We have a relationship with a very experience physiotherapist for staff training.
Diversional Therapist 30 Yes We have an experienced Diversional Therapist with over 25yrs experience here at Thornbury
Hairdresser 12 Yes Our hairdresser comes two days per week and is very popular. For some residents this is one of the highlights of their week.
Podiatrist Yes Our podiatrist visits 8 times a year. She cuts most of our residents' toenails as well as providing comprehensive foot care.
Dietitian Yes
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have an interdenominational church service monthly which includes communion.
Other Personnel 40+ Yes The Manager is on site 5 days per week and on call 24 hours for emergencies. Email address for enquiries is manager@thornbury-house.co.nz

Updated: 25 Aug 2021

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes Our Registered Nurses are very experienced in wound care. For complicated wounds the Wound Specialist Centre at the Dunedin Public Hospital would be contacted for assistance.
Diabetic Care Yes Our Registered Nurses along with the Diabetic Nurse provide excellent care of residents requiring Diabetic Care.
Continence Advice Yes All of our residents have continence assessments at the time of admission and the appropriate continence management is put in place. We have a strong relationship with the Community Continence advisor. Our continence product provider also assists.
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 22 Jul 2021

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 We do offer Respite Care, please phone if you have any queries about this service
Carer Support Yes We can assist with day carer support. We offer a good range of activities and a home cooked 2 course meal along with morning and afternoon tea.
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 25 Aug 2021

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.30 Km We are five minutes walking distance from two major bus routes.
Shops 0.50 Km The local Countdown is around 5 minutes walk away from Thornbury House.
Mall 1.00 Km South Dunedin shopping centre including the Warehouse is about a kilometre away.
Parks 1.00 Km We are situated very close to the beach. Our van rides often include a favourite of many of our residents - watching the surfers and the waves whilst enjoying a cuppa.

Updated: 14 Dec 2023


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