Alden Lansdowne Court
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- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Alden Lansdowne Court
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 1 Oxford Street
Lansdowne
Masterton 5810 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Wairarapa
- Phone
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- Mobile
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Chrissy Sheed - 06 377 3339 or 027 505 2214
- National Villages Manager
- Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457
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 Ultimate Care Lansdowne Court Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Lansdowne Court can make to your life. |
Located in the leafy suburb of Lansdowne is Alden Lansdowne Court, situated on the site of the former Golden Shears Motel. The village is close to local shops and cafes, and just a short drive from Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake, which are perfect for scenic walks and picnics.
Lansdowne Court is home to a Rest Home/hospital facility with 7 independent living units attached as part of the complex. We have 34 large single rooms with ensuite wet floor bathrooms, we offer a relaxed atmosphere and pride ourselves on being a "home away from home". If your care needs change, you can be assured we can provide a higher level of care in your own room and you do not have move away from what is familiar to you.
You can enjoy open-ended visiting hours with family and friends, as well as services such as hairdressing, physiotherapy and podiatry.
You have the choice of joining in with our busy activities programme or opting for a quieter life with everything provided for you within a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Our staff are committed to providing our residents with the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
Lansdowne Court is home to a Rest Home/hospital facility with 7 independent living units attached as part of the complex. We have 34 large single rooms with ensuite wet floor bathrooms, we offer a relaxed atmosphere and pride ourselves on being a "home away from home". If your care needs change, you can be assured we can provide a higher level of care in your own room and you do not have move away from what is familiar to you.
You can enjoy open-ended visiting hours with family and friends, as well as services such as hairdressing, physiotherapy and podiatry.
You have the choice of joining in with our busy activities programme or opting for a quieter life with everything provided for you within a safe, secure and supportive environment.
Our staff are committed to providing our residents with the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| We have a lovely room available with ensuite bathroom | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $15.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 08 Apr 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 9 May 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "Staff are caring, friendly and alway's helpful". "Your staff are wonderful and caring - our family are delighted to have our parent at this facility". "Ambience of the place is great, staff always cheerful". |
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Updated: 19 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Access through Masterton Medical Centre. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can provide Physiotherapy services to our residents as needed. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We can arrange for Occupational Therapy services should you require them Via referral system DHB | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Can be accessed through DHB referral system. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Enquiries are most welcome to view our Day programme. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser visits our facility every second Tuesday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits upon request. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Access for this service via referral to DHB. Our menu's are auditied by a Dietitian. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We can organise this for you if required. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can source availability of appropriate local Kaumatua or Iwi provider services which can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support. | |
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Updated: 25 Mar 2021 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We provide Palliative Care working along side Kahukura and Palliative Care Services. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Kahukura Wairarapa Palliative Care Services. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Our skilled team of Registered Nurses work closely with the Wellington Hospital to deliver peritoneal dialysis if needed. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our team of registered nurses are skilled in wound management and if necessary can and do Refer to the DHB Wound Nurse. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our team of registered nurses manage day to day diabetic care and Refer to the DHB Diabetic Nurse as required |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our team of registered nurses manage day to day continence care and catheters and refer to the DHB Stoma Nurse when required. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Our team of registered nurses manage day to day stoma care, and refer to the DHB Stoma Nurse when required. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Our care team can support you in your recovery from a stroke and ensure you get to be the best you can be. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our care team are guided by Ultimate Care's excellent Infection Control policies and guidelines and ensure that we manage any risks. Our focus is hand-washing, hand-washing, handwashing! We can also refer to the Clinical Nurse Specialist via DHB |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | A short term Health Recovery programme is available. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Referral via Wairarapa DHB |
| Clinical Management | Yes | As well as having a highly trained registered nurse 24/7 we have a clinical team leader 5 days per week, to ensure we focus on and deliver excellent clinical care to our residents. |
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Updated: 25 Mar 2021 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We offer Carers support for all levels of care. Please contact us to discuss your needs. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services should you not meet the subsidy requirements. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings can be made in advance, please contact us discuss your needs and availabilities. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage our residents to bring in their own furniture, making them feel at home with familiar personal items around them. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All our rooms are single, bright and spacious. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All our rooms have their own full ensuites facilities. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes, under medical and nursing supervision. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A personal phone line can be arranged with a private provider to have a telephone connected to your room. Additional fees may apply. Cordless phone is available for resident use. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Night store heaters. Heat pumps in main corridors |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation, our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide Palliative care services. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Contract with DHB |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Day Care available, please contact us if you require any information regarding our Day programme - enquiries welcomed. |
| Outings | Yes | Yes, we have regular trips out and about that are very popular with our residents. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We can arrange a private visitor lounge. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Our independent advocate chairs residents meetings. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a facility newsletter that is sent out to families and given to residents we would be happy to send you a copy if you request one. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Yes, we have a policy for this and training for all of our staff to manage challenging behaviour. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Special Features
| Our point of difference at Lansdowne Court is all our bedroom are spacious and have their own full ensuite. We are a small homely facility providing Rest Home and Hospital Level care. We are close to Supermarket, Medical centre, Churches, Shopping Centre, Library and Bowling club |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
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Our activities coordinator delivers an interesting and varied activity programme 5 days per week. Connecting our residents the community with regular van outings. A copy of our monthly activities programme is available on request. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/EPOA/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an complete orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care and maintaining our philosophy of 'We Promise to Care" | |
| Details about meals | Daily home baking and dietician approved menus. We can cater for all dietary preferences including for example vegetarian, mulee, diabetic, and gluten free options. | |
| Visitor information | We encourage visitors, but if you are unwell please come back another day. Handwashing at the front door when you arrive and leave is very important to keep us all safe. | |
| Internet access | We provide free wifi for residents | |
| Transport | We have a facility van, with a wheelchair hoist that can be used. | |
| Associated Complexes | Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 23 Feb 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | We can arrange a translator service should you require them. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Bus stop on the corner of Oxford St and Opaki Road. Taxi service, Driving Miss Daisy, Rideshop are some of the public transport options available. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | There is a small shopping centre across the road. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Queen Elizabeth Park is just over the bridge, within walking distance. Easily accessible. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | The Library is situated at the northern end of Masterton. |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | Members of NZACA. |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | 17 November 2021 |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 Dec 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.