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Bupa Redwood Care Home - Awhina Mai

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Bupa Redwood Care Home
Category
Dementia
Address
429 Te Ngae Road
Owhata
Rotorua 3010
Postal Address
429 Te Ngae Road
Owhata
Rotorua 3010
Region
Lakes
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Alma Casey - (07) 349 7150
Owner
Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
Other services
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Redwood Care Home is well respected in the Rotorua community, for the high standard of care we give, while making each of our residents feel as much at home as they can.

Focusing on making each day the best it can be for your loved one is what’s most important to us. We take the time to get to know you, so that our care can be personalised, respecting likes, dislikes and preferences, in a way that is right for you. We welcome friends and family at any time, and they are welcome to share meals (for a small charge).

We know it is very important to offer choices and to really listen to what our residents and their families want. Making decisions together is a very important part of our philosophy. It helps us make each day the best it can be.

We often receive compliments from our residents and their families about the kindness of our staff, and the “little extras” that they so willingly do. One of our residents really missed working in his garden so our Activities Co-ordinator set aside an inner courtyard where he now spends many hours raking, weeding and growing vegetables.

We also have a retirement village on the same site, which can make visiting a spouse easier for some people.

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone Noku Sibanda, our Care Home Manager, or feel free to drop in at any time.

For more information, please visit the Bupa link.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 5 Nov 2013
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 24
Vacancy Yes
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 Yes
Updated: 28 Mar 2024
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents.
Physiotherapist Yes Registered Physiotherapist attends 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday
Occupational Therapist Yes As required.
Social Worker (on site) Yes Access to Community Social Worker available.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips.
Hairdresser Yes Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price.
Podiatrist Yes Our skilled podiatrist visits monthly or on request.
Dietitian Yes All menus are dietitian approved. Our dietitian is available for general advice and oversees special needs.
Accredited Visitors Yes This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have a Chaplain who visits the facility twice weekly and runs reflection sessions and offers spiritual counselling,talks to residents and their families particularly assisting with the transition of moving from your home to ours.
Other Personnel Yes A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on call.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes We have nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes We have nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes Individual palliative care funding may be available.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Dialysis Yes We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritioneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis.
Wound Care Yes We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required.
Diabetic Care Yes We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet.
Continence Advice Yes We manage resident's needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stomal Therapy Yes We manage resident's needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options.
Tracheotomy Care Yes Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
Spinal Injuries Care Yes Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
Infection Control Yes We meet all infection control standards.
Surgical Followup Yes We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options.
Psychiatric Care Yes We will provide referrals to other services as required.
Community Health Yes We link with community health professionals as required.
Clinical Management Yes Ivy Tamparong is our fantastic Clinical Manager - Ivy worked as a Registered Nurse at Redwood and in July 2012 was promoted to this role. You will find her warm caring and very respectful of you
Other Specialties Yes Available as required.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
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 welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Carer Support Yes We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Subsidised Yes A subsidy may be available.
Private Paying Yes We welcome people who are self funding or have insurance cover.
Booking can be made in advance Yes According to bed availability.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home.
Single Rooms Yes All rooms are equipped with own ensuite, nurse link, telephone, T.V. aerials, wardrobe, sets of drawers, bed.
Shared Rooms Yes There are 3 shared rooms in the hospital wing.
Ensuite Yes All rest home rooms have ensuites consisting of own toilet and handbasin with access to communal bathrooms and showers.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes There is a much loved visiting dog onsite and other visiting animals are encouraged.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We are happy to discuss options for your pets.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We can discuss your special needs prior to admission.
Lounges/seating areas Yes Two main lounges and 7 smaller lounges are located throughout the complex. Residents are able to use any of these lounges.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes You may qualify for Primary Options for Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Palliative Care Contract Yes Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night.
Outings Yes As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics.
Whānau Room Yes We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We respect all cultures.
Residents Committee Yes We have a care homes residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association.
Family Committee Yes Combined with the residents committee above.
Newsletter Yes The Care Homes Newsletter is published on a regular basis.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have.
Confused Residents Yes Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused.
Smoking Permitted Yes Residents may only smoke in designated areas.
Semi-Secure Yes Small 8 bedded Protected Living Environment.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for peoples special interests and hoppies. It is important to us that you live your day, your way.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.
Staffing qualifications and details Redwood meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care.
Details about meals Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.
Associated Complexes We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available.
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Russian Yes
Updated: 17 Oct 2014
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.00 Km Bus stops just outside our gate
Shops 0.50 Km Large shopping centre just up the road
Mall 4.00 Km
Parks 0.00 Km
Library 0.00 Km The mobile library calls and we also have on site, two fabulous areas filled with library books and seating available near lovely big windows that invite the sunshine in
Updated: 17 Oct 2014

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