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Healthcare NZ Community Health (Whanganui)
At a glance
- Name
- Healthcare NZ Community Health (Whanganui)
- Category
- Home Help and Personal Care/Assistance
- Address
- 185 Victoria Avenue
Wanganui & Rangitikei
Wanganui (offices also Marton and Taihape) - Postal Address
- PO Box 4270
- DHB
- Whanganui
- Phone
- (06) 349 0216
- Fax
- (06) 348 9077
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sarah Meads - (06) 3496166
- Owner
- HealthCare NZ - (04) 802 0950
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Description
It is easy to remain independent and stay in your own home with the support of Healthcare NZ Community Health’s friendly team of health professionals. Whether you need help with personal care, domestic service support, your medication, wound care, or managing your health needs, we can put together a support package designed especially for you.
Healthcare NZ Community Health is a quality accredited Kiwi organisation that has been supporting people to live their lives to the full for more than 25 years. Our fully funded services are available via referral from your doctor, local needs assessment agency or through ACC.
For more information about how we can support you, please contact your friendly team at the local Whanganui branch.
Healthcare NZ Community Health is a quality accredited Kiwi organisation that has been supporting people to live their lives to the full for more than 25 years. Our fully funded services are available via referral from your doctor, local needs assessment agency or through ACC.
For more information about how we can support you, please contact your friendly team at the local Whanganui branch.
Suburbs/Districts/Towns Serviced
| Wanganui: (06) 349 0216, wanganui.office@healthcarenz.co.nz
Marton: (06) 327 8320,marton.office@healthcarenz.co.nz Taihape: 0800 532 000, taihape.office@healthcarenz.co.nz |
| Updated: 13 Nov 2009 |
Personal Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (eg Wound Care, Medication) | Yes | Yes | Negotiable | |
| Hospice | No | Yes | No | |
| Attendant Care (ACC) | No | Yes | No | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Live In Care (24 Hr) | No | Negotiable | No | |
| Personal Care (Showering, Dressing) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise.
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise. | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care. | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
Domestic Assistance
| Type | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Help (Housework/Cleaning etc.) | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Shopping Assistance | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Transport Assistance | No | Yes | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
Companionship
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunch | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Visiting Service | No | Yes | No | |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Other Social Support | Negotiable | Negotiable | No | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||||
Subsidy Details
| Most of our services are fully funded or subsidised, but they can also be paid for privately.
We support people through the following contracts: * Ministry of Health disability support and personal health * Wanganui DHB over-65 services * GP primary referral * ACC attendant care To gain access to our high-quality services, speak with your doctor, local needs assessment agency, or ACC case-worker. |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Home and Community Health Assocation | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 9 Feb 2009 | ||