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Wharerangi Rest Home and Village

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Wharerangi Rest Home and Village
Category
Dementia
Address
Wharerangi
25 Kaimanawa Street
Taupō
Taupō 3330
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Lakes
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
John McNaughton - (07) 378 4165
Owner
Oceania Healthcare
Clinical Manager
Kaye Isaacs - (07) 378 4165
Administrator
Anna Goldsmith - (07) 378 4165
Village Co-ordinator
Anna Lopez - (021) 532 818
Other services
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Located in a peaceful position close to beautiful Lake Taupo but away from the main thoroughfare, Wharerangi offers a range of options for aged care living, with a choice of standard and premium care rooms.

Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favorite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB.

Wharerangi has a warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment and is known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. With vibrant hubs for socialising, or quiet spaces to relax, residents can pick and choose how to spend their day.

With the town centre just a five-minute walk away you can enjoy having everything you need at your doorstep, including shops, a post office, supermarkets, banks, a movie theatre, a local library and a great variety of cafes and restaurants. The local Cosmopolitan Club is also nearby and is popular with a number of our residents.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 10 May 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 10
Vacancy No
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: 4 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
You couldn't pick a better place to live for the final years of your life. Starting with Management all the way through, it is a very friendly home. Staff are very understanding and kind - Resident

Updated: 10 May 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse All Yes We always have a registered nurse available on site, working in the Hospital wing.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes We have a visiting Physiotherapist weekly.
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable We have a Social Workers in the Taupo Public Hosptial, available if needed, also Tuwharetoa Health.
Diversional Therapist 40 Yes Our activities programme covers resthome, hospital, and specialist dementia programmes. Mystery Van outings once a week.
Activities Co-ordinator 10 Yes
Hairdresser 5 Yes The hairdresser comes to Wharerangi weekly on a Friday.
Podiatrist Yes The podiatrist calls regularly as needed in liaison with the clinical team.
Dietitian Yes Oceania has a qualified Dietitian
Accredited Visitors Yes Age Concern Visitors can be arranged for residents that request this service.
Kaumatua Negotiable
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have our own chaplain Shirley at Wharerangi.
Other Personnel Yes

Updated: 10 May 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Infection Control Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 10 May 2024

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
Other Short Stay Programme Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 10 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Beautiful fish tank and a bird in the main lounge
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Residents will have to have their provider set them up with their own account.
Wifi Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We can provide respite care for under 65's with disabilities, depending on their individual needs.
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 10 May 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Outings, Pastoral care, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs

Updated: 10 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Dementia Level fees are currently $267.96 per day, after assessment residents may be entitled to subsidies from the government. The maximum private contribution for dementia level care is the current resthome level care rate.
Staffing qualifications and details All of our staff have Health Care Assistant training. Monthly training sessions and meetings are held for all care staff. Career Force training offered to all care staff.
Details about meals All meals are carefully planned, all residents needs are taken special care of. We have different menus for each day/week.
Associated Complexes We also have a resthome and hospital on site and a retirement village. We are a part of the Oceania Group of care facilities.

Updated: 10 May 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Indonesian Yes
Interpreter Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Thai Yes
Tokelauan Yes
Other Information Yes There are interpreters in the area who will assist us if needed, most launguages are covered.

Updated: 10 May 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes All religions are welcome here, we understand the importance of religion, and can assure residents they will not be discriminated against.

Updated: 10 May 2024

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Other Yes We will endeavor to cater for all diets. Our chefs are happy to discuss your wishes with you.
Vegetarian Yes

Updated: 10 May 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km Taxi service, we are very close to town, 2 blocks takes you into town. Bus service available around town.
Shops Dairy 5 minutes walk from the resthome.
Mall No malls in Taupo
Parks There are alot of parks around our area. Walking distance to Lake Front
Library There is a library service with the local library, we also have our own little library at Wharerangi.

Updated: 10 May 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Police checked Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 10 May 2024


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