Ultimate Care Lakewood - Dementia Care
At a glance

- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Ultimate Care Lakewood
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- Ultimate Care Lakewood
31 Horseshoe Lake Road
Shirley
Christchurch 8061 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Kostya Gurevnin - 027-288-9905
- Owner
- Ultimate Care Group
- Clinical Service Manager
- Vicsha Cabanero - 027-415-8530
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Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 13 Nov 2019 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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 |
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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 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus at corner |
Shops | 0.50 Km | |
Mall | 0.50 Km | |
Parks | 0.50 Km | |
Library | 0.50 Km | |
Updated: 10 Jan 2012 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Police checked | Yes | |
Other details | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2023 |
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