Leslie Groves Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Leslie Groves Hospital
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 321 Taieri Road, (Cnr Taieri & Helensburgh Road)
Wakari
Dunedin 9010 - Postal Address
- 321 Taieri Road
Halfway Bush
Dunedin 9010 - Region
- Otago
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Sean Kelly - 03 476 3045
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Situated within a park like setting the Leslie Groves Hospital provides 31 beds for those assessed as requiring hospital level residential care.
Residents have large, modern private rooms, with their own ensuites, ideal for personalising with momentos and treasures. There are both Standard and Premium rooms as well as four palliative care rooms with a lounge area available for family use.
In-house activities are provided daily with both individual and group activities planned to meet the needs of all residents. Our activities staff also offer regular events, trips, outings and visits from local entertainers.
"Home cooked" style meals and snacks are prepared on site and laundry is also serviced on site.
Registered nurses supervise resident care 24 hours/day seven days a week.
Tha chaplain visits regularly and interdenominational services are held weekly.
We value the dignity and self worth of the people we support and encourage them to retain control of their lives as much as possible. The people we care for will be encouraged in their individuality as we cherish the richness of diversity.
Residents have large, modern private rooms, with their own ensuites, ideal for personalising with momentos and treasures. There are both Standard and Premium rooms as well as four palliative care rooms with a lounge area available for family use.
In-house activities are provided daily with both individual and group activities planned to meet the needs of all residents. Our activities staff also offer regular events, trips, outings and visits from local entertainers.
"Home cooked" style meals and snacks are prepared on site and laundry is also serviced on site.
Registered nurses supervise resident care 24 hours/day seven days a week.
Tha chaplain visits regularly and interdenominational services are held weekly.
We value the dignity and self worth of the people we support and encourage them to retain control of their lives as much as possible. The people we care for will be encouraged in their individuality as we cherish the richness of diversity.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 8 Feb 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 12 Feb 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 2 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | As required on an individual basis | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | As required on an individual basis | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Barbara Dineen is our chaplain. Barbara visits regularly and is always available for special occasions | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Maintenance | |
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Updated: 22 Jun 2017 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have some extra large rooms especially for palliative residents, and a family lounge for the families of palliative residents. We work closely with the hospice and other professionals to provide end of life/palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Dialysis | No | We will consider residents requiring dialysis on an individual basis |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Jun 2017 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 27 Mar 2013 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Leslie Groves works in Caring Partnership with St Johns Parish Roslyn. Weekly services are held at the hospital, conducted by the chaplain or a member of St Johns. Other denominations are catered for as requested. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 May 2016 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.