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At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Ranburn
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 7 Nova Scotia Drive
Waipu
Northland 0510 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Sarah Doran - 027 220 2026
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 Ultimate Care Ranburn Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ranburn can make to your life.
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At Alden, we believe that all our elders deserve compassionate, trusted and respectful care, no matter their means or background. Our Ranburn home has been part of the coastal community of Waipū, Northland, for the past 20 years. Only 40 minutes from Whangarei, Ranburn offers a rural lifestyle while still being in the heart of the Waipū community and town centre.
With a spacious dining room, lounges and large sunny rooms, our home boasts an excellent chef who provides the very best in nutritional meals. Our care staff work closely with residents to create personal care plans and a tailored activity programme.
Facility Features:
• Rest home and hospital care
• Dementia care
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Rural outlook and attractive gardens
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist
• Regular happy hour
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
Close to:
• Four Square Waipu
• Medical centre
• Beaches
• Cafe
• Musuem
Unsure where to start? Get in touch and we’ll take the time to get to know your situation and advise the next steps.
For more information, visit our website at alden.co.nz
With a spacious dining room, lounges and large sunny rooms, our home boasts an excellent chef who provides the very best in nutritional meals. Our care staff work closely with residents to create personal care plans and a tailored activity programme.
Facility Features:
• Rest home and hospital care
• Dementia care
• Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day
• Rural outlook and attractive gardens
• Open-ended visiting hours
• Activities programme
• Hairdresser, podiatrist and physiotherapist
• Regular happy hour
• Dietician-approved meals and catering for special diets
Close to:
• Four Square Waipu
• Medical centre
• Beaches
• Cafe
• Musuem
Unsure where to start? Get in touch and we’ll take the time to get to know your situation and advise the next steps.
For more information, visit our website at alden.co.nz
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: 15 Aug 2025 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 21 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 27 Aug 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 3 Sep 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "The care, positive nature of staff is really appreciated. The activities team keep everyone busy and active. Management are easy to approach". "Nursing and care staff are excellent". "Your staff who are out on the floor are great, always cheerful, have taken the time and effort to get to know us, welcome us, share info with us. Our mother is very calm and at peace under the care and love". |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | 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. |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our excellent Enrolled Nurses are part of our dedicated team of nurses, providing support to our Registered Nurses and guidance to our Caregivers. | |
| 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 | Our physiotherapist visits regularly, by appointment/referral. These services are fully funded. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We have access to a qualified Occupational therapist who can assess our residents' needs. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We have access to a community social worker that can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities coordinator delivers a varied programme to our residents 5 days per week. Our activities programme is regularly updated and promises to cater to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one-to-one sessions and group sessions. Enquiries are most welcome to view our programme. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits regularly, by appointment. These services are provided at the residents own cost. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits regularly, by appointment. These services are fully funded. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We have access to Maori cultural groups and this can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We can access a Chaplain 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, as well as having a National Clinical Coach who ensures the clinical aspect of our service delivery is upheld. | |
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Updated: 2 Sep 2025 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have medical oxygen available and concentrator amchines for those on longer term use with some dependency. Oxygen therapy nurse visits as needed |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our Registered Nurses can safely manage the delicate needs of someone requiring nasogastric feeding. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have a team of dedicated regsitered nurses who will provide the best possible care to our residents who are at the end stage of life. Not only that, they will offer support to all our residents families |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our organisation has identified our own wound care nurse specialist who assists all our nursing staff to provide the best possible solution to managing any wounds our residents may present |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our staff are educated in the management of diabetes and we utilise the skills of the diabetes nurse specialist through the DHB |
| Continence Advice | Yes | A continence nurse advisor is available to call on us for any concerns, interests or training required. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | We do have access to the stoma nurse via the DHB. She will make visits to the facility. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We can assist with the recovery and rehabilitation of a stroke from any of our residents unfortunate to succumb to this medical event. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Infection Control programme thoughout our organisation has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health in the South Island |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If care following surgery is needed we can assist you during convalesence and follow a planned treatment regime |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full time clinical nurse manager who oversees all of the care given to our residents by the nursing team. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Yes we can provide respite care to suit your needs please call our manager to discuss |
| Carer Support | Yes | We can discuss your needs if you are a carer that needs a break for a while. We understand your needs for peace of mind that your loved one will be cared for while you have a rest. Please call our manager to discuss. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes we provide a subsidised service |
| Private Paying | No | Yes we provide a private paying service |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We are more than happy to discuss advance bookings subject to availability |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings suitable to area and room size. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have single rooms available and we are currently refurbishing our bedrooms in a planned stage |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We do have available at times double rooms for couples please call our manager to inquire about availability |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We do have available at times double rooms for couples please call our manager to inquire about availability |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have a large number of rooms with ensuites and rooms with shared bathrooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have happy hour each Saturday with entertainment |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | The pets in residense are totally cared for by the resident, vetted, health prog. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | You can discuss your needs regarding pets living at the facility |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Private cost for in room connection. Cordless phones are available however. |
| Wifi | No | We are currently working hard in 2017 to bring wi-fi to our residents and families, we hope to have this in place in early months of 2017. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our rooms have heating that is controlled by our maintenance person |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Our primary core business is Aged Care, however if you or your loved one is closer to 65 we will be happy to discuss your needs |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have plenty of seating areas with large lounges and small alcoves for quiet times |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We can provide a day care service should you require one |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are held on a weekly basis, this may consist of a trip to the beach, walk local cafe, visit to animal parks a variety of outing are planned for residents |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a private areas for families should they require it. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We hold monthly residents meeting |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly news letter goes out to all family and is displayed around the home |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | As part of a large organisation, our staff are trained to manage many challenges presented with behavior at times. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | At times we may have confused residents, as part of our training programme all staff are aware of the needs of confused residents and apply their skill and knowledge to manage this situation. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Lovely gardens and chairs on decks so you can sit in sun. Rural outlook. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Special Features
| We are situated in the heart of Waipu. Our grounds are gardens are meticulously taken care of. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Billiards, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Digital camera, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Indoor Games, Library, Tai Chi, weekly outings, musicians, Sky TV in main lounge on Big Screen TV. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education | |
| Details about meals | All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist. | |
| Visitor information | Open-ended visiting hours. | |
| Associated Complexes | Our Facility offers Rest Home Care, Hospital Level Care, Respite Care, Dementia Care, Palliative Care and a Day Programme. There is also an independent living Retirement Village on site. Alden Ranburn operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group Ltd with 19 care facilities nation wide. | |
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Updated: 29 Aug 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Croatian | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We are more than happy to arrange a translator should this be required |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | communion |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
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| Other | Yes | All dietary requirements can be catered for, including gluten free and dairy free. The menu can also be adapted to cater for various ethnicities and cultures. |
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Updated: 28 Aug 2025 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 0.25 Km | close access to chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, four square, post shop, vet, gift shops, museum, cafes, bowling club, rugby fields, hairdresser |
| Mall | Close access to chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, four square, post shop, vet, gift shops, museum, cafes, bowling club, rugby fields, hairdresser | |
| Parks | close proximity, easy paved walk, | |
| Library | within 50 mtrs | |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | All Registered Nurses hold current comprehensive first aid certificates |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2025 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
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