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Little Sisters of the Poor

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Little Sisters of the Poor
Category
Hospital
Address
9 Tweed Street
Herne Bay
Auckland 1011
Postal Address
PO Box 47276
Ponsonby
Auckland 1144
Region
Auckland
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Sister Rita Nedunthally - (09) 361 4600
Other services
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Visitors with limitations - please call us first
Saint Joseph's Home, as all facilities owned by the Little Sisters of the Poor, exists to extend hospitality towards the Aged suffering from financial need, loneliness or other difficulties. We do this recalling the words of the Lord "I was a stranger and you welcomed me" Matthew 25.35

Together with our staff, we do this continuing the charismatic inspiration of Jeanne Jugan our Foundress, through love-filled service for our elderly brothers and sisters and witness to the compassionate love and mercy of God for all persons.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 21 Feb 2020

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 23
Vacancy No
Room with ensuite, Someone with low income
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: 7 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour / 7 day cover.
Enrolled Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes 3 mornings per week.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes A comprehensive programme is scheduled throughout the year.
Hairdresser Yes Once a week.
Podiatrist Yes Once 4-6 weeks.
Dietitian Negotiable Dietitian reviews individual needs as required for clinical needs.
Accredited Visitors No We have a wonderful group of volunteers who assist our residents.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Catholic Priest and Catholic Religious Sisters
Other Personnel Yes Kitchen, Pantry and Admin Staff

Updated: 30 Apr 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 We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Diabetic Care Yes We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Continence Advice Yes We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Stomal Therapy Yes We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Stroke Rehabilitation No We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Infection Control No Registered Nurse assigned.
Psychiatric Care Yes We work closely with ADHB staff for specialist care needs.
Clinical Management Yes Nursing Facilitator on site.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator as rooms are partially furnished.
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes To be discussed with the Nursing Facilitator.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes All cost are residents responsibility.
Wifi Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Cafe No Two x coffee bays where you can make you own coffee, tea or milo.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients No Social Centre for independent elderly.
Outings Yes
Residents Committee Yes Regular meetings are held for our residents.
Newsletter Yes Weekly newsletter.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Subject to clinical diagnosis.
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books,Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Housie, Library,Minibus, Movies, Music, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Spa, Videos, Advocate

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Rest Home care per day - $209.18 Hospital Care per day - $335.35 additional charges are outlined in our agreement for care.
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour / 7 day registered nurse cover. Caregivers, Kitchen, Laundry, Pantry and Admin staff on site. Care is supplemented by the Sisters .
Details about meals Breakfast served at 8am. 3 course main meal served at mid day. 3 course light meal served at 5.30pm. Morning tea, afternoon tea & supper provided.
Visitor information Visitors are welcome from 10am to 12 noon and then from 1.30pm to 5.30pm. Residents are free to go out with family and friends. If not a regular visitor, always good to phone first to make sure Resident is in.
Internet access Guest wifi
Associated Complexes Sacred Heart Home & Hospital in Dunedin.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Cantonese Yes Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Chinese Yes Some Staff on site during some of the week.
English Yes
Fijian Yes
French Yes The Sisters can all speak French.
Mandarin Yes Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Samoan Yes Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Tongan Yes Some Staff on site during some of the week.
Other Details Yes The Sisters can speak a variety of different languages.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Roman Catholic Yes The Little Sisters of the Poor are a community of catholic sisters.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport Bus transport is a short walk from the home.
Shops Ponsonby plays host to cafes, boutiques and banks.
Mall St Lukes is a 15 to 20 minute drive.
Parks Erin Park is a short walk from the home.
Library Grey Lynn Public Library, 474 Great North Road. Leys Institute Little Library, 14 Jervois Road, Ponsonby.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 30 Apr 2024


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