Elizabeth R Lifecare & Village
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Elizabeth R Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 30 Elizabeth Grove
Stratford
Stratford 4332 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Taranaki
- Phone
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
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When it comes to everyday life, Elizabeth R makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital, day care, respite, and palliative care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Stratford community, Elizabeth R is set amongst a quiet rural area with spectacular views of Mount Taranaki. We’re also just a hop, skip and jump from the Stratford shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a bank and pharmacy.
We offer everything from hairdressing to speech therapy, physiotherapy, and podiatry. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, gardening, crafts, free sports sweepstakes and indoor bowls. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 2 Feb 2015 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Impending vacancy | Yes - Single room |
Premium Room 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 | Unknown |
Updated: 11 Aug 2022 |
Testimonials
"The care he receives is first class" "The staff are very caring so it has an overall nice feeling to it" I have been in this facility for about 18 months. I have appreciated the gentleness of the staff, even the young ones in their dealings with the older patients and residents." "I have been here 2 years and have found the carers and the management are top drawer" |
Updated: 18 Jul 2014 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis. | |
Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
Social Worker (on site) | Yes | As required. | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled podiatrist visits regularly. | |
Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs. | |
Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
Kaumatua | Negotiable | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Elizabeth R. | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A Chaplain performs a weekly service, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
Other Personnel | No | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call | |
Updated: 14 Nov 2018 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Individual palliative care funding may be available. |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request. |
Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
Psychiatric Care | No | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
Clinical Management | Yes | Our Manager is a registered nurse. |
Other Specialties | No | Available as required. |
Updated: 3 Apr 2018 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
Subsidised | Yes | Subsidy may be available. |
Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover. |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
Updated: 18 Jul 2014 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents make their rooms their own – some with photos and ornaments, others with their own curtains, wall hangings and bedspreads. |
Single Rooms | Yes | Rooms are equipped with a personal heater, stereo system, spacious showers, and safety grab rails. Freeview TV and Sky TV access is available. Nurse call system available. |
Shared Rooms | Yes | We have no shared rooms, although we would accommodate a husband and wife, who wished to have the same room - negotiable and subject to availability. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | We have under floor heating, that can be adjusted in sections of the care home. |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges are equipped with comfortable seating and televisions with DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. Family kitchenette available. |
Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. |
Family Committee | Yes | We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis. |
Newsletter | Yes | The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
Rural Setting | Yes | Lovely views of Mt Taranaki and farmland. |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in the designated area. |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 15 Nov 2018 |
Special Features
Elizabeth R Lifecare Complex offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a convenience shop, paraplegic toilets, and separate dining room and lounge facilities. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps and safety grab rails, wide corridors, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. Situated in the beautiful grounds of Stratford, with stunning views of Mt Taranaki, Elizabeth R has magnificent landscaped and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
Updated: 15 Nov 2018 |
Interests & Activities
Elizabeth R has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinator focus on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. Age Concern and Alzheimer's Society are easily accessed through us and we welcome them to our facility. Large print books and Blind Foundation listening books form part of our library service and we also rent DVDs or videos. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Board games, cooking, quizzes, gardening, bowls, crafts, parties, happy hour, free sports sweepstakes. There is also active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. |
Updated: 15 Nov 2018 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Please refer to management for details | |
Staffing qualifications and details | Staffing ratio is 1 staff to 6 residents. We have an RN on 24hours a day. | |
Details about meals | Home cooked meals. Summer and winter menu. Tea and coffee facilites. Main meal is at lunch time | |
Associated Complexes | Hospital wing and Retirement Village. | |
Updated: 3 Apr 2018 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Dutch | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Japanese | Yes | |
Updated: 18 Jul 2014 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
Methodist | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
Updated: 15 Nov 2018 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Shops | 1.00 Km | Dairy |
Parks | 2.50 Km | King Edwards Park offers beautiful surroundings for leisurely walks and picnics |
Library | 3.00 Km | |
Updated: 18 Jul 2014 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 3 Apr 2018 |
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