Cardrona Rest Home & Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cardrona Rest Home & Hospital
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 16 MacKenzie Street
Putaruru
Putaruru 3411 - Postal Address
- 16 Mackenzie Street
Putaruru 3411 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Debbie Beer - 078833708
- Owner
- Doreen & Trevor Beer - 078833708
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Katherine McLeod - 078833708
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At Cardrona our philosophy is to create a home like environment where our residents and their family can feel comfortable and relaxed. As we are a small home we get to know everyone well and this enables us to provide quality care within a family atmosphere. Each resident has individual needs and we work with you to provide the care that is needed.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 12 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $14.00/day up to $14.00/day as at 16 Apr 2024 |
| 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: 24 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a Registered Nurse rostered on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | A great team of dedicated caregivers are on hand to help with all residents personal cares. There are at least two caregivers on each shift. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | This is assessed as required for each resident | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | This is assessed as required for each resident | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have two lovely ladies who run a wide variety of activities to cater for all residents interests and capabilities including: arts and crafts, current events, regular walks and outings etc | |
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | We organise a hairdresser to visit the home on a regularly/ upon request | |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | We organise a podiatrist to visit the home regularly as required | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | All menus are regularly reviewed by a dietitian. Extra services can be arranged if required. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular church services are conducted a the home across a number of denominations | |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are trained in end of life care and provide compassionate and sensitive care to suit the residents' needs. We also have large rooms available to enable family to comfortably spend as much time as like with their family member. |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Katherine McLeod our Clinical Operations Manager has built her career in the aged care sector and is happy to share her knowledge and advice with staff and families. |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We are able to cater for all levels of respite care needs subject to room availability |
| Carer Support | Yes | We are able to cater for all levels of carer support or other short stay care needs subject to room availability. This also includes convalescence through ACC or PAC funding. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Oct 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring their own furniture to make their room feel homely |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Most of our rooms are singles and one wing of the home has shared en-suites |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have a few shared rooms which are very large and can be comforting for those who like company or else are great for couples. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have a few shared rooms which are very large and can be comforting for those who like company or else are great for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have 12 single rooms with a shared en-suite (between two). |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Yes we have a gorgeous cat called Lucky and a budgie called Gyp. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Residents are welcome to have their pets come and visit but we can not accommodate them permanently. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A residents phone is provided for communal use and residents are welcome to install their own phone if they wish. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi is available throughout the building for residents use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have radiators that can be adjusted to suit individual needs. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have a Ministry of Health Contract to deliver this service. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Several seating areas indoors and outdoors are provided to cater for all needs. Our sunroom which overlooks the back garden is a popular area. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | As required |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | See specialities above. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We are happy to take day care residents and assimilate them into our daily program her at Cardrona. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are organised in our van to local events and sightseeing trips. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | All residents are invited to monthly meetings to discuss the services provided at the home. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are located in the heart of the rural township of Putaruru. We have expansive grounds which can be viewed from all over the home and we also have views over the neighbouring school playing fields. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated area. |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Cardrona is a family run business with a loyal and caring team of staff. A positive and professional working environment is important to the overall running of Cardrona. We enjoy our work and a laugh with each other and the residents. The owners are part of this team and work together with staff on a daily basis. Our work place has a fun and supportive environment which is great for staff and residents alike. There are several lounges and sun rooms where residents can entertain family, participate in group activities or just head up for a quiet snooze in the big comfy chairs. We have added in six shared en-suites as an additional feature for our residents’ comfort. We are conveniently located a short distance from the centre of Putaruru, with the supermarket just across the road. Cardrona’s expansive gardens with lovely eye catching roses can be viewed from the all sun rooms or enjoyed by strolling through the grounds. We encourage visitors to come and spend time with their loved ones and to feel they are welcome at the home. |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Craft, Electric beds, Digital camera, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Games, Garden, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see the manager for details | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | The team is led by our Clinical Operations Manager, Katherine Mcleod (RN) and General Manager, Debbie Beer (BCA,BA). Together they use their years of experience in nursing and business to support encourage and educate the team of Registered Nurses, Caregivers and domestic staff to care for the residents at Cardrona. Education is provided every month to all staff and we also manage the careerforce training modules for care in-house on an individual basis. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are made onsite by our cooks. They cater for the taste of our residents with regular reviews by a dietitian. Their speciality is home cooked meals like you used to have. Fresh baking is available everyday and all likes, dislikes and dietary needs can be catered for. | |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Living Springs Gospel |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 0.20 Km | Countdown supermarket is conveniently located across the road. Easily within walking distance. |
| Library | 0.75 Km | There is one in town nearby and they also make house calls for residents who are keen readers. |
| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 18 Mar 2019 | ||
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