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Greenview Park Village & Terence Kennedy House
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Greenview Park Village & Terence Kennedy House
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 267 Glengarry Road
Oratia
West
Auckland, 0650 - DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- (09) 818 2207
- Fax
- (09) 818 7762
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Colleen Aldridge - 09 818 2207
- Owner
- Ferry Group - 09 447 1551
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Terrence Kennedy House is our on-site aged care hospital at Greenview Park Village. With a reputation for excellence in our standard of care, we are amongst the best in Auckland. Our team of trained and registered nurses provide residents with 24-hour care and support. Committed to providing our residents with holistic care around the clock, our nurturing and experienced staff are here to support and comfort our residents.
Our focus is to support and preserve our residents’ independence, privacy, and dignity. The nursing staff at Terrence Kennedy House are nurturing and experienced individuals who strive to deliver high quality care at all times.
All our rooms are single occupancy with a private en-suite and have a pleasant view with access to a balcony or garden courtyard. SKY access and individual telephone lines are also available and we encourage our residents to personalise their room as desired for a comfortable, homely and familiar environment.
At Terence Kennedy House we believe that remaining active and mentally stimulated is important to a happy and healthy lifestyle. With this in mind our Activities Co-ordinator organizes a range of stimulating and creative activities for our residents each week. One of the more popular features in our weekly program is our regular van outings to parks, shops or cafes, among a range of other especially planned activities.
Our sunny and spacious dining room provides a relaxing and ambient atmosphere in which to enjoy our high-quality home cooked style meals. These meals are prepared on site by our experienced chef, with a registered dietician who oversees the menu.
Our focus is to support and preserve our residents’ independence, privacy, and dignity. The nursing staff at Terrence Kennedy House are nurturing and experienced individuals who strive to deliver high quality care at all times.
All our rooms are single occupancy with a private en-suite and have a pleasant view with access to a balcony or garden courtyard. SKY access and individual telephone lines are also available and we encourage our residents to personalise their room as desired for a comfortable, homely and familiar environment.
At Terence Kennedy House we believe that remaining active and mentally stimulated is important to a happy and healthy lifestyle. With this in mind our Activities Co-ordinator organizes a range of stimulating and creative activities for our residents each week. One of the more popular features in our weekly program is our regular van outings to parks, shops or cafes, among a range of other especially planned activities.
Our sunny and spacious dining room provides a relaxing and ambient atmosphere in which to enjoy our high-quality home cooked style meals. These meals are prepared on site by our experienced chef, with a registered dietician who oversees the menu.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | |
DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No - enquiries very welcome. |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 23 Jan 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Hospital and Rest Home is staffed by at least one Registered Nurse at all times. Linda, our Hospital Manager works full-time Monday to Friday. Mercia, our Charge Nurse, co-ordinates all Nursing staff and Health Care Assistants. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our team of Health Care Assistants work across the 24 hours, and are responsible for all nursing care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our Physiotherapist visits each Thursday to assess new Residents, allocate correct chairs or walking aids and commence a Physiotherapy programme if that is appropriate. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Donna,our Activities Co-ordinator is very creative and motivational and organises a range of activities for our residents. Donna works Monday - Friday. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Karen visits weekly on a Wednesday. | |
| Podiatrist | No | Sarah, our Registered Podiatrist visits 6 weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We use the services of a registered Dietitian who oversees the cyclical menu of our quality home cooked style meals. We also refer to her for Nutrition and Dietary assessments and guidelines. | |
| Kaumatua | No | Access to Kaumatua and Kuia from local Marae or Waitakere Hospital Maori Unit. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Salvation Army provide a monthly Devotional Service, and the local Catholic Church visits regularly. We can access other Denominations as required. | |
| Updated: 24 Jun 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen cylinders or Oxygen concentrators available. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our Registered Nurses are qualified to continue this Management of care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care with respect and dignity. o Pain management is monitored with the guidance of our GP and specialist care services. Families are embraced during this time. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses are educated and updated on latest methods of wound care, or specialist advice is obtained from Gerentology Nurse Specialists. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Available by referral to District Health Board. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our Nurses and Caregivers are experienced and skilled in this area. We also have access to Specialist advice from Continence Advisor at Waitakere Hospital. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Available on referral to Waitakere Hospital, but our Registered Nurses are educated to care for Stomas. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a designated Infection Control Nurse to maintain systems and procedures throughout our Hospital and Rest Home. This ensures high standards of Infection Control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Appointments to Public and Private providers is facilitated, and transport arranged. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Charge Nurse is an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse, who leads a very strong team of qualified RNs and HCA. |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 7 Mar 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Terence Kennedy House encourage our Residents to personalise their rooms as this creates a homely atmosphere. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single occupancy. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have full ensuite with a shower and toilet. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Family may supply alcohol, as long as Registered staff are informed and can monitor use. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A personal phone can be arranged with Telecom at the usual domestic rates. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | The Hospital and Rest Home has under floor heating. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | If a bed is available |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Van outings are a regular and popular feature in our weekly program. When a patient's condition permits, regular outings can be undertaken. |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents meeting held monthly with Hospital Manager. |
| Newsletter | Yes | 3 monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are skilled and continually review. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our Registered Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Activities Co-ordinator work with residents and families to ensure that all are happy and feel as safe as possible. |
| Rural Setting | No | Terence Kennedy House is set within the tranquil grounds of Greenview Park Village, a retirement village located in Oratia, West Auckland. |
| Smokers Room | No | The building is Smoke Free. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is restricted to designated outside areas only. |
| Semi-Secure | No | All residents are free to leave at any time. |
| Updated: 24 Jun 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Set in the grounds of Greenview Park Village, with independent villas and apartments. |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme is full of fun and laughter, Art, Big print books, Board games, Bingo,Cards, Care and Craft, Concerts, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Golden Oldies, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Singing |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Specialised meals available e.g. thickened fluids, diabetic meals, low fat etc. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | A Registered Nurse is always on duty 24 hrs, 7 days per week. They supervise the team of Health Care Assistants. No contracted staff. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Manager would be happy to discuss with you, and provide information about subsidies and fees. | |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2015 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Swahili | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Tuvalu | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Our residents can choose any religious denomination that they would like to visit or be visited. |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 km | |
| Shops | 1.00 km | We are still a little bit rural and country fresh fruit and vegetables are still available straight from the growers just around the corner. |
| Mall | 2.00 km | |
| Parks | 1.00 km | |
| Library | 1.50 km | Local libraries are only a stones throw away and we have our own in house library with an amazing assortment of books to suit everyone. |
| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Terence Kennedy House is a member of this organisation. |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | Terence Kennedy House sits in the grounds of Greenview Park Village |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Terence Kennedy House is located within the tranquil grounds of Greenview Park Village. Greenview Park Village is a member of the RVA. |
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| Updated: 9 Jun 2015 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
