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Takanini Lodge

At a glance
Vacancy
No
Name
Takanini Lodge
Category
Hospital
Address
9-11 Taka Street
Takanini
Auckland 2112
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Counties Manukau
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Rod Manalo - 021 588 742
Owner
Takanini Care Limited - 0212598301
Other services
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Takanini Lodge is known for its warm and inclusive atmosphere. Our dedicated staff prioritize creating a supportive environment where everyone is treated like family. With a range of care options available, including specialized levels of support, you can rest assured that your needs will be met while staying in familiar surroundings

We understand the importance of continuity and comfort, so we strive to accommodate needs without disrupting the sense of home. Whether it’s assistance with daily activities or specialized care, our team is here to ensure your well-being every step of the way.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 31 May 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 37
Vacancy No
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
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 No

Updated: 4 Dec 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 228 Yes Care is overseen by R/N Clinical Cordinator, there is also a Registered Nurse on each shift
Nurse Practitioner Yes
Physiotherapist 8 Yes on site x 2 days a week with full time on site Physiotherapy assistant.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable By arrangement with R/N
Social Worker (on site) No Work closely with community social workers
Diversional Therapist 65 Yes 2 therapists
Hairdresser Yes on site 1 x weekly
Podiatrist Yes contracted Podiatrist calls every 6 weeks
Dietitian Yes by negotiation for special diets and authorises 4 weekly summer and winter menus
Kaumatua Yes via Papakura MARAE
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Interdenominational services are held each week. Anglican and RC ministers call every 2 weeks for communication.
Other Personnel Yes Kitchen, cleaning and Laundry staff.

Updated: 31 May 2023

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes via Clinical Manager /R/N & USL
Stomal Therapy No Available from community if nessasary
Infection Control Yes VIA Clinical Manager
Surgical Followup Yes
Psychiatric Care No consult with Counties Manukau
Clinical Management Yes
Other Specialties Yes Nursing education Intensive care experience

Updated: 31 May 2023

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 Subject to bed availability
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 31 May 2023

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes All rooms are single
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes 1 room
Alcohol Permitted Yes Clinical Coordinator will assess - may depend on medical diagnosis
Pets In Residence Yes Bird and a cat
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes only in rare circumstances and depending on what pet
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes main lounge plus 2 small ones in resthome
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Via GP services - POAC
Outings Yes every week via site van plus other special trips once or twice month - coffee/cafe trips, special functions
Whānau Room Yes Small lounge room is available for use by residents and their families
Residents Committee Yes Held every two months
Family Committee Yes Have had information evenings for relatives.Monthly meeting schedule with relatives.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smokers Room No covered area by Laundry room
Smoking Permitted Yes Only outside under supervision.

Updated: 31 May 2023

Special Features
Special Features
We create a family environment and believe that TLC is mostly what our residents need.

Updated: 31 May 2023

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Our 2 Activities staff members provide residents with a wide range of activities, all chosen with the needs of the residents in mind. When possible, activities are also relevant to what is happening in the world and our locality.
Our facility specialises in decorating with an emphasis on current events, such as Anzac Day; Easter, Queen’s Birthday; Mother and Fathers day, Matariki.

We have lovely entertainers that would get your toes tapping and singing. We create an environment of having fun, families are welcome to join in.

Updated: 31 May 2023

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Hairdresser fee not included
Staffing qualifications and details We have separate Household staff from Care staff
Details about meals All our meals are cooked on site
Associated Complexes We are part of the Legacy Healthcare Group.

Updated: 30 Apr 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Afrikaans Yes
Chinese Yes
Chinese dialect Yes
Cook Island Maori Yes
Croatian Yes
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
German Yes
Indonesian Yes
Korean Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Samoan Yes
Shona Yes
Swahili Yes
Tagalog Yes
Tokelauan Yes
Tongan Yes

Updated: 31 May 2023

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes communion every fortnight
Inter denominational Yes service once a week
Roman Catholic Yes communion once every 2 weeks
(Other comments) Yes We support residents to exercise their own Religious Affiliations and accept the differences.

Updated: 31 May 2023

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 100 metres to Great South Rd - taxi stand and bus & 300 METRES to Train station
Shops 3.00 Km to 2 shopping centres - Papakura Township and Takanini Southgate Shopping Centre
Mall 10.00 Km Manukau Westfield Mall and South Mall, Manurewa
Parks 5.00 Km Botanic Gardens - Hill Rd Manuwera
Library 3.00 Km 2 Libraries - Papakura and Manuwera Mobile library service calls every fortnight

Updated: 31 May 2023

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
Other details No Training done inhouse with Career pathways.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 31 May 2023


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