Iona (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven home)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Iona (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven home)
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 549 Thames Highway
Oamaru
Oamaru 9400 - Postal Address
- 549 Thames Highway
Oamaru North
Oamaru 9400 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Stephenie Leith - (03) 437 1870
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Otago - (03) 477 7115
Other services
Iona a ‘Michelin Star’ Home
The Ministry of Health has awarded Iona with what Presbyterian Support Otago believes is something equivalent to the restaurant trade’s three year Michelin Star status.
“This four year certification means our wonderful staff members and volunteers are providing the very best care and service to residents and their families. The independent auditors say we are an industry leader in residential services for older people – what kudos,” Iona’s Manager Stephenie Leith said on hearing the news.(Jan 2015)
“I couldn’t be more proud than if I’d won lotto,” she added. “The auditors’ interviews with residents and families revealed that our valuing lives philosophy of care really does make a difference to how residents enjoy living here, and that must be a real comfort to families.”
This four year accreditation was awarded again from their subsequent audit in 2019.
Iona residents have many options as to how they spend their days. They can go out whenever they want, receive visitors at any time to suit them, eat meals at times they prefer, and enjoy individual hobbies or group activities whenever the whim arises.
Iona currently has rooms available for respite and permanent residents, and palliative care is also offered. Staff members have specific training in supporting a person and their family during this time.
The Manager or a member of her senior team is always available to answer questions about Iona and the various levels of care offered. Iona’s phone number is Oamaru 437 1870.
Iona has a Presbyterian foundation and people from all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome.
The complex is beautifully positioned in very large park like grounds in the north of the town, is very much part of the Oamaru community. It is set back from the busy road and residents love to watch the world go by from the comfort of the lounges. Offering a wide range of services, its rest home and hospital rooms are always in demand.
The staff does all it can to help residents and families experience a good transition to living at Iona, and welcomes family input into creating the right ‘personal feel’ for their loved one.
Enliven - Vaccination Policy
In line with Government requirements and PSO’s commitment to health and safety, all Enliven staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated. We would prefer that all residents are vaccinated, and we can facilitate this for those who are not yet vaccinated.
Iona also offers:
12 rental independent living units which are valuable is assisting the older person make the transition from living in their own home to living in Iona’s home when the need arises.
Independent living options are also offered via Columba Court, a cluster of 7 one-bedroom units on the south side on Oamaru.
The Ministry of Health has awarded Iona with what Presbyterian Support Otago believes is something equivalent to the restaurant trade’s three year Michelin Star status.
“This four year certification means our wonderful staff members and volunteers are providing the very best care and service to residents and their families. The independent auditors say we are an industry leader in residential services for older people – what kudos,” Iona’s Manager Stephenie Leith said on hearing the news.(Jan 2015)
“I couldn’t be more proud than if I’d won lotto,” she added. “The auditors’ interviews with residents and families revealed that our valuing lives philosophy of care really does make a difference to how residents enjoy living here, and that must be a real comfort to families.”
This four year accreditation was awarded again from their subsequent audit in 2019.
Iona residents have many options as to how they spend their days. They can go out whenever they want, receive visitors at any time to suit them, eat meals at times they prefer, and enjoy individual hobbies or group activities whenever the whim arises.
Iona currently has rooms available for respite and permanent residents, and palliative care is also offered. Staff members have specific training in supporting a person and their family during this time.
The Manager or a member of her senior team is always available to answer questions about Iona and the various levels of care offered. Iona’s phone number is Oamaru 437 1870.
Iona has a Presbyterian foundation and people from all backgrounds and nationalities are welcome.
The complex is beautifully positioned in very large park like grounds in the north of the town, is very much part of the Oamaru community. It is set back from the busy road and residents love to watch the world go by from the comfort of the lounges. Offering a wide range of services, its rest home and hospital rooms are always in demand.
The staff does all it can to help residents and families experience a good transition to living at Iona, and welcomes family input into creating the right ‘personal feel’ for their loved one.
Enliven - Vaccination Policy
In line with Government requirements and PSO’s commitment to health and safety, all Enliven staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated. We would prefer that all residents are vaccinated, and we can facilitate this for those who are not yet vaccinated.
Iona also offers:
12 rental independent living units which are valuable is assisting the older person make the transition from living in their own home to living in Iona’s home when the need arises.
Independent living options are also offered via Columba Court, a cluster of 7 one-bedroom units on the south side on Oamaru.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 8 Apr 2013 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
Vacancy | Yes |
1 | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Short stay considered | No |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $22.00/day up to $28.00/day as at 04 Dec 2024 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
Updated: 4 Dec 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | Iona has Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Manager is a RN and holds a current annual Practising Certificate | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted in | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | We have our own hairdresser | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted in | |
Dietitian | Yes | ||
Accredited Visitors | Yes | Iona has it's own experienced volunteer team to assist where and when needed | |
Kaumatua | Yes | ||
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Manager |
Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | We have a District Health Board contract to provide respite care |
Carer Support | No | We have a District Health Board contract to provide carer support short stay care |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Jul 2012 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | No | Adjoining rooms with shared ensuite |
Ensuite | Yes | Limited number |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By Arrangement |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Residents Committee | Yes | |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | No | Outdoors |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Jul 2012 |
Special Features
Because we believe in providing the best care possible for our Hospital residents, our staffing levels are at the higher end for this sector. We place great emphasis on thorough orientation and on-going training for all staff, and support them when undertaking nationally recognised sector-specific qualifications. The percentage of staff passing such qualifications is increasing annually. Because we focus on ensuring residents maintaining their current levels of fitness and functioning physically as well as is possible, we have a very high level of physiotherapy input into care plans – something unique in residential care. We continually invest in our facilities so that there is a high level of equipment such as hoists, special beds etc. Equipment-wise, our facilities are very well provided for. We are moving to implement the Liverpool Care Pathway for end of life care. This is internationally recognised as being ‘best practice’ in terms of palliative care. Iona's exceedingly high standard of meals is always commented on by residents and visitors alike, as is the friendliness of the staff and volunteers. All Presbyterian Support Otago residences have a policy of valuing the lives of older people, and this is reflected in the many services and facilities offered. Iona is purpose-built and maintained to a high level, and residents have plenty of room in which to enjoy the wide range of activities continually available to them. |
Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
Interests & Activities
Maintaining regular social and community activity our individual residents had before moving to Iona, is encouraged. We believe residents should maintain the connection they had with their family, friends and community, and will do all we can to ensure those connections are kept. In-house, we have an extensive activities programme that includes exercise, quiz sessions, newspaper readings, guest speakers and entertainers, and Happy Hour is a very popular event. There is great emphasis on outings, undertaken in comfortable vans, with events ranging from concerts to garden visits. Some residents prefer to undertake hobbies and interests privately, or on a one-to-one basis, and we are happy to accommodate them |
Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Details are discussed at initial meetings | |
Staffing qualifications and details | All Presbyterian Support Otago homes have multi-disciplinary teams with staff focused on providing respectful, quality care to residents. | |
Details about meals | All reasonable steps are taken to ensure residents have their food preferences respected. A dietician oversees the nutritional value of every meal and our highly experienced cooks create attractive meals from in-house commercial kitchens. | |
Associated Complexes | Elmslie House Home & Hospital, Holmdene Home & Hospital, Ranui Home & Hospital, Ross Home & Hospital, St Andrews Home & Hospital, Taieri Court Rest Home,Wanaka Retirement Village and Enliven Otago (Presbyterian Support) - Help for Those at Home | |
Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | including Bisaya |
Hindi | Yes | |
Malayalam | Yes | |
Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Tongan | Yes | |
Other Information | Yes | Enliven Services are proud to employ many international staff. We are therefore able to offer a variety of languages, which do change and increase from time-to-time |
Updated: 30 Aug 2018 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
(Other comments) | Yes | Iona has a Presbyterian foundation and people of all cultures and nationalities are welcome. |
Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | Public transport can be arranged | |
Shops | 5.00 Km | Oamaru's main shopping centre is about 5kms south of Iona and out bus regularly takes residents in to shop. |
Mall | Collected and delivered on the premises | |
Parks | Nearby | |
Library | Nearby | |
Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our Activities staff are able to complete the Community facilitation apprenticeship - Diversional therapy strand level 4. This qualification supersedes National Certificate in Diversional Therapy level |
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | Columba Court on South Hill at Oamaru is a small retirement village of seven units |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Other details | Yes | The Enliven Principles of Activity, Contribution, Choice, Relationships, Respect and Security underpins all services at Iona |
Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.