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Craigweil House Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Craigweil House Home and Hospital
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 143 Parkhurst Road
Parakai
Helensville 0830 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- (09) 420 8277
- Fax
- (09) 420 9339
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- David Halewood - 09 420 8277
Other services
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Description
We are immensely proud to welcome you to Craigweil House Home and Hospital. Our unique boutique facility boasts a relaxed family feel and is situated on the Twin Coast Discovery, off state Highway 16, within reach of Muriwai Beach and the Kaipara Coast.
We are situated directly opposite the Parakai geothermal pools, which for many of our residents, families and visitors is a great place for a dip in the relaxing and healing mineral waters.
Our mission is to make life great every day for our residents, by providing top quality accredited care for the elderly and individuals in need of care. We promote a homely atmosphere of respect, dignity, and independence.
We provide a continuum of care from Rest Home care through to our contemporary purpose-built Hospital and Memory Unit. We also provide care services for WDHB Respite, Carer Support, Private Short-Term Care and Day Stay Residents.
Our compassionate care team consists of nursing staff that are onsite 24 hours a day. We promote and encourage the independence of residents and involvement of family and community, which helps our residents to have a positive living environment and to stay connected. The facility bus and small appointments vehicle make travelling out for activities, sightseeing or getting to appointments accessible.
Rooms are comfortable, contemporary and some boast idyllic rural views. Hospital rooms are available with en-suites including shower and toilet amenities and wall mounted TV's. All our rooms have no additional or premium room charges.
Please call us today to request an info pack through this site or arrange a viewing.
We are situated directly opposite the Parakai geothermal pools, which for many of our residents, families and visitors is a great place for a dip in the relaxing and healing mineral waters.
Our mission is to make life great every day for our residents, by providing top quality accredited care for the elderly and individuals in need of care. We promote a homely atmosphere of respect, dignity, and independence.
We provide a continuum of care from Rest Home care through to our contemporary purpose-built Hospital and Memory Unit. We also provide care services for WDHB Respite, Carer Support, Private Short-Term Care and Day Stay Residents.
Our compassionate care team consists of nursing staff that are onsite 24 hours a day. We promote and encourage the independence of residents and involvement of family and community, which helps our residents to have a positive living environment and to stay connected. The facility bus and small appointments vehicle make travelling out for activities, sightseeing or getting to appointments accessible.
Rooms are comfortable, contemporary and some boast idyllic rural views. Hospital rooms are available with en-suites including shower and toilet amenities and wall mounted TV's. All our rooms have no additional or premium room charges.
Please call us today to request an info pack through this site or arrange a viewing.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| This wing can accommodate care at a hospital level. We offer respite care, long term care including palliative care. Our caring staff welcome new residents. We have registered nurse coverage 24/7. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 29 Oct 2020 | |
Testimonials
| Thank you all for the amazing care you do for mum, I know that she is in good hands. It is not easy the work you people do but from the bottom of my heart thank you - Residents Daughter |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | RN cover 24/7 | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We have access for a nurse practitioner through our WDHB contract. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We are well covered with HCA on each shift. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | 1 visit weekly over all the units | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | We have access for this service. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have some wonderful DT staff at Craigweil House. Call us to find out what fun and interesting things we are doing this week | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The activities program is designed with each residents needs according the their care plans. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Local friendly hairdresser visits the facility regularly when required, we also have a hairdresser in the local shops. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits every 6 weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have the dietitian check our menus at the change of season. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Age Concern, Local Churches, Community Organisations | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have local Spiritual advisors if required | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | RSA, | |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have a good supply and Oxygen Management system |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | We can cater for this care need, please call the manager to discuss. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We have access to this care including POI programmes through Hospice. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have access to this care including POI programmes through Hospice. |
| Wound Care | Yes | This is an important care system for our RN's. We have a wound care nurse specialist that visits regularly. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Yes we offer this care. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Continence assessment, advise and management is apart of our service. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We have access for advice in this area of care |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | With physio and O.T guidance |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a very strong IFC team. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | This is available |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | We work with the medical centre to see if we can assist with any local people that need help. |
| Community Health | Yes | Yes we work in with these community health providers. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Manager is supported by a clinical team and our RN's. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Grief nurse services, Dementia nurse specialists, Speech Therapists, Hospice, Wound care nurses, |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care for residents. Care funding and durations are allocated to families and carers. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes we offer this carer support and short stays. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Flexifunding, WDHB funding and Mental Health Funding. |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes we can talk you through this process. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Many of our Long Term residents began as Short Term admissions. We offer a wide range of private short term care durations. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Yes please contact us today on 09 420 8277 or email us on info@craigweil.co.nz |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | This needs to be talked through with the manager as some furniture doesn't fit into our rooms. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Shared between two rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This can be given the resident by the HCA during meal times. It is the expense of the resident/family |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At the resident or family expense this is able to be connected. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Yes this has to go through the assessment process. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have these areas for seating. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | yes this can be available as long as the criteria is met. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Yes we offer this very sensitive area of care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We have palliative care available, we work along side with Hospice. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Day care is available, this often makes the long term plan easier. |
| Outings | Yes | We have 2 vans that we use for outings, one has a wheelchair hoist. Plus we have a car that can hold a wheelchair |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a resident meetings 6 weekly. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have a family support meeting bi- monthly. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We do have a news letter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our Quality Assurance Manual has the management of challenging behaviour policy. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | yes we do have confused residents. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Hot pool across the road. Park to stroll in. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have a smokers area. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside |
| Updated: 25 May 2016 | ||
Interests & Activities
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Our activities program varies in accordance to the residents needs.
They enjoy the variety of what we have for them on a daily basis. We work closely with local community groups to come to the facility and entertain our residents |
| Updated: 25 May 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Our meals are all prepared and cooked on site. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We have full coverage of RNs and HCA on each shift. | |
| Associated Complexes | With the resources that we have available we are able to manage associated health complexes | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | We are able to take subsidised and private payers. | |
| Updated: 25 May 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Polish | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Updated: 25 May 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Evangelical | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Updated: 25 May 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | We have a bus stop directly outside our front gate. This service links to the Helensville shops, Northwest Shopping Centre and the Westgate shopping centre. |
| Shops | 0.00 km | We have several immediate local shops including a 4 Square supermarket located adjacent to the home. There is also a hairdresser and bakery/cafe nearby. Helensville is 5 min drive with a town centre and large supermarket. |
| Mall | 20.00 km | Westgate shopping centre and the Northwest Shopping Centre is accessible by bus or we can do this as part of our shopping outings. |
| Parks | 0.00 km | There is a park reserve across the road, with flat pathways, with wheelchair and scooter access. The Parakai Geothermic Hot pools is also located across the road from Craigweil House. |
| Library | 3.00 km | Our local library is the Helensville Library. We offer library bus trips or you can choose the bus. We also have library books delivered regularly. |
| Updated: 11 May 2020 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | We have 3 years accredtation |
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| Updated: 11 May 2020 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
