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Kandahar Home / Kandahar Court
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kandahar Home / Kandahar Court
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 8 Roberts Road / 2 Colombo Road
Masterton 5810 - Postal Address
- PO Box 298
- DHB
- Wairarapa
- Phone
- (06) 370 0447
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Peter Newman - (06) 370 0447
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central
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Description
Enliven’s Kandahar Home is homely and welcoming; residents enjoy the engaging atmosphere and spacious grounds. Situated in the Masterton suburb of Lansdowne, this character home is close to town yet has a relaxing semi-rural outlook.
While Kandahar Home is able to support people with memory loss and early dementia symptoms, our sister site, Kandahar Court, offers specialist dementia care in a secure environment.
Enliven’s Kandahar Court has spark. This home is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a place of connection, compassion and understanding. We understand the experience of dementia can be distressing. At Kandahar Court staff are specially trained in supporting people with dementia and their family and friends.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Kandahar Home and Court, like all Enliven Central homes, embraced an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Kandahar Home and Court have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Kandahar Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide hospital level services. This means we have nurses on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Kandahar Home and Court offer rest home, dementia and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite, health recovery care and an engaging day programme. At Kandahar Court we offer a range of dementia services, including specialist residential dementia care, short-term respite, a day guest programme and advice and support for families and friends.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Kandahar Home and Court, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Kandahar Home and Court, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Kandahar Home and Court. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
While Kandahar Home is able to support people with memory loss and early dementia symptoms, our sister site, Kandahar Court, offers specialist dementia care in a secure environment.
Enliven’s Kandahar Court has spark. This home is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a place of connection, compassion and understanding. We understand the experience of dementia can be distressing. At Kandahar Court staff are specially trained in supporting people with dementia and their family and friends.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Kandahar Home and Court, like all Enliven Central homes, embraced an elder directed model of care called the Eden Alternative.
This means we work to ensure the elders of Kandahar Home and Court have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.
Here, residents are supported to maintain their independence and routines, and to continue with hobbies, interests and passions, in a way that’s right for the individual.
OUR PEOPLE
Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care.
At Kandahar Home, in addition to rest home care we also provide hospital level services. This means we have nurses on-duty 24-hours-a-day. The doctor also visits regularly and we are in regular contact to ensure all clinical needs are met.
SERVICES
Enliven’s Kandahar Home and Court offer rest home, dementia and hospital level care services, as well as short term respite, health recovery care and an engaging day programme. At Kandahar Court we offer a range of dementia services, including specialist residential dementia care, short-term respite, a day guest programme and advice and support for families and friends.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
As an Enliven home we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Kandahar Home and Court, your family is part of our family. After all, family, friends and the community play a big part in life here.
At Kandahar Home and Court, you’ll find there are no set visiting times; you can invite your grandchildren, family and friends to visit at any time. Plus we have a great toy box and games to keep the little ones entertained!
You may like to invite family or friends to join in the special events and social outings organised by Kandahar Home and Court. And of course, family and friends are always welcome to join you for a meal.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 3 May 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Demand for beds at Kandahar is always high but we do have vacancies from time to time. We have a no-obligation waiting list and we recommend that interested parties register their details with us. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 18 Jun 2018 | |
Testimonials
| There are many reasons why people enjoy living at Enliven’s Kandahar Home. We asked some of the residents that live there what they like the most about their home.
“It’s wonderful here. There’s no pressure; it has a relaxed atmosphere right through and the staff are wonderful. Everything is taken care of.” – Glennys. “This place is so homely - it doesn’t remind me of a rest home, and the staff are what makes it home here.” – Laurie. “At Kandahar all my medical needs are taken care of and they don’t make me feel like a patient.” – Keith. “There are activities happening every day and I’ve made a lot of friends – there are some real characters living here.” – Kath. “There’s always someone to talk to so I never get lonely. I’ve got people around me all the time if I want, but I can be by myself when I want as well.” – Barbara. “Kandahar is in town but it’s a rural area. I can still see the horses in the paddock next door when I look out my window. It’s home here.” – Hazel. |
| Updated: 20 Jul 2016 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurse on duty 24/7 | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Enrolled Nurse on duty morning and afternoon shifts | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdressing salon and have more than one hairdresser who visit regularly so providing a choice for residents | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits regularly | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Where required, providing spiritual support to residents and relatives at times of need | |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | At Kandahar Court |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | No | We welcome couples at Kandahar Home and Court, talk to us about the options available. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Available at resident's cost |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
| Outings | Yes | Usually at least two outings per week in our wheelchair friendly mini bus |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Close to town but set in well manicured grounds with animals in our paddocks over the fences |
| Smokers Room | Yes | In the main rest home |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Special Features
| Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care
We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Kandahar, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 |
Interests & Activities
|
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Kandahar Home and Court. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Kandahar Home and Court residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar.
We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Cooking, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Reflexology, Rotary, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
| Updated: 22 Jul 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | No | Can be arranged if required |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Kandahar welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and in addition to services within the home (usually a different denomination each week) assists residents in making their own arrangements for worship. We also have our own Chaplain |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | Town bus stops at gate |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Less than 1km |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Less than 1km |
| Updated: 19 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | As with all Residential Care a summary is available on the MOH website |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| The Eden Alternative | Yes | Kandahar Home and Court have adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our everyday life. |
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||
