Ultimate Care Lakewood - Dementia Care

Vacancy: Yes
Name: Ultimate Care Lakewood
Category: Dementia
Address: Ultimate Care Lakewood
31 Horseshoe Lake Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061
Region: Canterbury
Phone: (03) 385 9364 View Phone Number
Fax: (03) 385 4306 View Fax Number
Mobile: 0272889905 View Mobile Number
Email: View Email Address
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Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	36
Vacancy	Yes
Impending vacancy	No
Short stay considered	No
Premium Accommodation Charges	Some Rooms as at 15 Aug 2023
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19	No
Updated: 7 Dec 2023

Testimonials
Our doctor recommended Lakewood Rest Home. I thank God that John is so happy with his new life and will always be very grateful for the care he receives. Rae
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Personnel
Type	Hours Per Week	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	40+	Yes
Enrolled Nurse		Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers		Yes	We have over 30 staff and all are trained in dementia care.
Physiotherapist		Yes
Occupational Therapist		Yes
Diversional Therapist	40	Yes
Activities Co-ordinator	40	Yes	At Ultimate Care Lakewood we believe that engagement and social interaction are essential for mental and emotional well-being. Our residents enjoy a diverse range of stimulating activities designed to promote cognitive function, physical wellness, and social connections.
Hairdresser	fortnightly	Yes
Podiatrist	Monthly	Yes
Dietitian	As Reqd	Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor		Yes
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We are able to care for those on portable oxygen. Our staff are trained and as all of our rooms are singles caring for those with oxygen need is easily facilitated.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management	Yes	This can be managed.
Wound Care	Yes	Our RNs have attended wound assessment and wound management training at a post graduate level.
Diabetic Care	Yes	All diabetic needs can be catererd for in consultation with the Registered Nurse and Dietician.
Continence Advice	Yes	Full individual assessments and we contact an advisor as needed
Stomal Therapy	Yes	Available as needed
Tracheotomy Care	Yes	As needed
Infection Control	Yes	Accessed as needed and our RNs have all attended post grad training in infection control
Psychiatric Care	Yes	Yes - external support and guidance is sought as appropriate.
Clinical Management	Yes	Yes the Clinical Nurse Manager attends to all aspects of care and documentation.
Other Specialties	Yes	Psychiatric and General, wound care,diabetes management, incontinence management.
Updated: 28 Feb 2020

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay	Status	Details
Respite	Yes	Short term cares are very welcome at any time.
Carer Support	Yes
Subsidised	Yes
Booking can be made in advance	Yes
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	We encourage this always
Single Rooms	Yes	All single rooms
Shared Rooms	No	None
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes	We have one such room
Ensuite	Yes	In some rooms
Alcohol Permitted	Yes	In moderation
Pets In Residence	Yes	We have a cat and from time to time other pets belonging to residents. We welcome pet visits at any time. .
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	Always
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	In some rooms this is possible
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes	Thermostat in each room
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	Four seperate recreational areas
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly	Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care	Yes	We do offer this service as needed
Day Programme for day stay clients	Yes	Informal
Outings	Yes	Outings in our van and smaller group outings as needed. One on one walks also occur as required.
Whānau Room	Yes
Residents Committee	Yes
Family Committee	Yes	This meets at least annually
Newsletter	Yes	Monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	We have an active policy and procedure.
Confused Residents	Yes	We are a specialist dementia facility
Rural Setting	Yes	Yes close to the edge of a green belt
Smokers Room	Yes	We have an outside smoking area
Smoking Permitted	Yes	In designated areas.
Semi-Secure	Yes	We are a fully secure unit
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Interests & Activities
Visits to Age Concern, Blind Foundation and RSA. Bowls, cards, bridge, cooking, crafts, dancing, entertainers, art classes, exercises, flower arranging, gardening, happy hour, housie, indoor games, library, music, newspaper readings, petanque, pianist, quizzes, shopping sing-a-longs, singing and videos. Rooms have views. Breakfast in bed is available, as is meal choices and vegetarian cooking. Church groups and church services. Own mini bus for outings. Email contact available., Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Please contact the Manager for a list of additional charges
Staffing qualifications and details		Registered Nurse Full time. High ratios of staff to residents. Staff trained in Dementia care and first aid.
Details about meals		Full menu dietician approved, and special needs catered for.
Visitor information		You can visit Lakewood any time. No booking required.
Recreational opportunities		We have a Diversional Therapist (DT) and an activities coordinator they both work together to and engage residents with different activities, one on one interaction, outings to community points of interest and concerts. Each Resident has a comprehensive DT assessment in their Care Plan for all staff to read and follow.
Internet access		Wi-Fi covers all facility.
Transport		We have a facility vehicle for social outings.
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Afrikaans	Yes
Chinese	Yes
English	Yes
Fijian	Yes
Fijian Indian	Yes
Filipino	Yes
Hindi	Yes
Interpreter	Yes	We access as needed in all cases.
Japanese	Yes
Māori - Te Reo	Yes	We have staff who do speak some Maori
Rumanian	Yes
Russian	Yes
Samoan	Yes
Updated: 30 Oct 2023

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Anglican	Yes
Baptist	Yes
Christian	Yes
(Other comments)	Yes	Multidenominational church service monthly
Updated: Unknown

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy	Yes
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA)	Yes
Police checked	Yes
Other details	Yes

Updated: 30 Oct 2023

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