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Leslie Groves Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Leslie Groves Hospital
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 321 Taieri Road, (Cnr Taieri & Helensburgh Road)
Wakari
Dunedin 9010 - DHB
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- 03 476 3045
- Fax
- 03 476 3046
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Lyneta Russell - 03 476 3045
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Description
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 DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 8 Feb 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Currently short or long term beds are available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 23 Jun 2017 | |
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 | |
| Updated: 22 Jun 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care Contract | 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. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Dialysis | No | We will consider residents requiring dialysis on an individual basis |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | The "Taieri" unit is a 23 bed specialised hospital unit (psychogeriatric). Staff working in this unit have additional training in care of people with dementia. The unit has a registered nurse 24 hours/day. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Updated: 22 Jun 2017 | ||
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: 27 Mar 2013 | ||
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 | |
| Updated: 19 May 2016 | ||