Radius Rimu Park
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Radius Rimu Park
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 297 Kamo Road
Whau Valley
Whangarei 0112 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
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- Web
- Visit Website
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- Manager
- Sue Billington - 09 437 3933
- Owner
- Radius Care Ltd - 09 353 1160
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 Radius Rimu Park Information Pack 2018
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Please download our Information Pack. Feel free to get in touch with a Radius Care team member if you have any questions. |
Surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds and mature trees, Radius Rimu Park offers a serene environment for both rest home and private hospital care. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Whangarei’s CBD, our care home is nestled in the heart of Kamo Village, making it easily accessible for family and friends.
Our extensive courtyards, planter boxes, and sensory garden create peaceful spaces for loved ones to gather and enjoy time together. We believe that mealtime is an important part of daily life, which is why our talented chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily, catering to individual tastes and dietary needs. Each meal is carefully crafted and signed off by a nutritionist to ensure residents receive the best possible nutrition.
Radius Rimu Park prides itself on fostering a sense of community, welcoming family and friends to participate in daily activities and events. With spacious lounges and large-screen TVs, our care home feels just like home, and our friendly, attentive staff are dedicated to providing compassionate care.
We take pride in our commitment to quality care, having received 4 Years certification under the revised New Zealand Health and Disability Standards from January 2023 to January 2027. At Radius Rimu Park, we celebrate the unique journeys of our residents, empowering them to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the comforts of a supportive community.
Call us or pop in for a tour anytime.
Our extensive courtyards, planter boxes, and sensory garden create peaceful spaces for loved ones to gather and enjoy time together. We believe that mealtime is an important part of daily life, which is why our talented chefs prepare fresh, nutritious meals daily, catering to individual tastes and dietary needs. Each meal is carefully crafted and signed off by a nutritionist to ensure residents receive the best possible nutrition.
Radius Rimu Park prides itself on fostering a sense of community, welcoming family and friends to participate in daily activities and events. With spacious lounges and large-screen TVs, our care home feels just like home, and our friendly, attentive staff are dedicated to providing compassionate care.
We take pride in our commitment to quality care, having received 4 Years certification under the revised New Zealand Health and Disability Standards from January 2023 to January 2027. At Radius Rimu Park, we celebrate the unique journeys of our residents, empowering them to live fulfilling lives while enjoying the comforts of a supportive community.
Call us or pop in for a tour anytime.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 12 Jul 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| A Large quiet room HOSP | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 18 Jun 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 3 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| * We appreciate so much all the kindness, respect, compassion, care and friendship you gave Dad and us. All of these things enabled him to feel at home and loved, and we, as family had reassurance that we could leave him in your care. You are all treasures to us. Golding family October , 2023 *Friends of Peter would like to thank the team at Rimu Park for their wonderful care and support of Peter and his family. Carol May 2023 *We think all your team are fantastic we are so happy that Dad is with you , the communication from the Rns and in particular Ruth is spot on and the care staff are so good . From the Chambers family August 23 |
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Updated: 13 Oct 2023 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour registered nurse cover. Facility manager is also a registered nurse. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | Gerontology nurse specialist visits weekly | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Experienced ENs work alongside RN's daily | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Health Care Assistants are all enrolled with Career force, ensuring a high standard of knowledge, understanding and care is provided to our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Registered physiotherapist visits weekly and also runs a balance and strengthening class once per week . | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | If required, occupational therapist from base hospital visits. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We work closely with all social workers at Whangarei Hospital. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | The DHB OT provides over sight of our activity program with our PGU residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We employ an activity co-ordinator for both areas and have a diverse range of activities and outings. As a resident you have your own personalised activity plan to ensure you get to enjoy the activities you like. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a two qualified hairdressers visiting fortnightly or as required. Appointments available on request. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Winsome Dacre visits on an eight week basis. Appointments are arranged by the clinical nurse manager or registered nurses who, with the podiatrist ,will monitor your needs. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Our extensive summer and winter menus are set by a dietician and updated regularly. We also utilise the services of a local dietician for indiviual needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Arranged through Age Concern as required. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Patariki Butler is our Kaumatua providing pastoral care to our Residents. He runs a monthly Maori men's group . We also have a Salvation Army officer who deliver's weekly Sunday services and runs a non Maori men's group | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All denominations catered for as requested. Personal visits can be arranged by request through a registered nurse. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Dr Maik Huneke is Radius Rimu Hospitals main GP. Clients are welcome to keep their own GP provided they can visit . | |
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Updated: 30 Dec 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | Is administered by our experienced RNS as prescribed by our Dr . |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Experienced RNs are able to manage gastronomy/nasogastric needs as necessary. |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | No | currently this service is not available |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | No | We provide palliative care, funded by the DHB. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Close liaison with the local hospice. Separate palliative care rooms. Dedicated team of palliative nurses. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Currently this service is not available |
| Dialysis | No | Liaison with the renal team at WBH . |
| Wound Care | Yes | All RNs are trained in wound management. Wound nurse specialist available through the NDHB |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All RNs are trained to care for diabetic patients. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | All RNs monitor continence and liaise with continence Nurse specialist's where necessary |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | All RN's are trained in stoma care. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Our contracted physiotherapist Daniel holds a clinic once per week, he is available to private consultation's as required. Daniel runs a balance and strengthening class on a Thursday. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | We are happy to provide this service |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Infection control coordinator continues to upskill with current IFC practices and is supported by the Clinical Nurse Manager, Facility Manager and the DHB IFC nurse specialist . |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | RNs are able to provide post operative surgical care as required. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | POPS team available and frequent contact with them re residents who need psychiatric specialist input. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | WE provide psycho geriatric care for people assessed at D6 level of specialised Hosptial level care. |
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Updated: 5 May 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We can provide respite if beds are available. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Residents are welcome to stay under the carer support funding program , but whanau should be aware there is a top up to be paid. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | for respite and short stay |
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Updated: 5 May 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Personalising of rooms is encouraged. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | 4 Double rooms only. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some en suites available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | If agreed to by Doctor and supervised by staff. Happy hour held once a week. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | However we we don't mind if family members bring their pets to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | If this is not already available, it can be arranged at your own cost. A portable phone is also available should you wish to make a call. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Central heating/air con throughout facility |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | If funding approved by appropriate service |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 main lounges, a library and lovely seating on decked garden areas outdoors. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Able to provide palliative care as per DHB contract |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Can be negotiated |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings as arranged by our activities officer |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Lovely family room available |
| Māori Kaupapa | No | However cultural meetings are held, input with Maori and involvement with them in care. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We always welcome and respond to residents requests. Resident meeting held regularly. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings are held. Relatives are also welcomed and encouraged to discuss resident issues with the charge nurse. |
| Newsletter | Yes | News letter sent out every three months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Challenging behaviour managed in our specialised secure unit. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | Smoking areas available outside. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Smoking outdoors only. Smoking patients will do so in the designated area and be supervised at all times. Patients tobacco and lighting instruments are to be kept and maintained by staff for safety reasons |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | The Manuka Wing is a Secure unit with 18 beds offering specialised psychogeriatrc care |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2019 |
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Special Features
| Radius Rimu Park Private Hospital is a single storied 58 bed purpose built complex set amongst pleasantly landscaped surroundings just 10 minutes from the CBD and 2 kms from the suburb of Kamo on State Highway 1. Radius Rimu Park Hospital is handy to shopping areas and has lovely decks, gardens and dedicated staff. More than just a hospital, Rimu Park is a "community" resource providing a friendly, caring and home-like environment, catering to the special needs of the elderly. 7 days per week our activities and physio assistants ensure the residents are kept active and stimulated. The new Manuka Wing our separate dementia unit offers specialised secure care in a safe and homely environment. Our nurses and healthcare assistants are passionate about providing the best possible care for residents with dementia and are sensitive to the special needs of residents with dementia. |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Activities and outings are planned and organised by our activities co-ordinator. We encourage residents to share any activities they might enjoy and be able to do. Activities include craft and indoor games. There is an activities co-ordinator 5 days per week. The mobility taxi is used for group outings. There is a charge made by the taxi company for these trips and for solo trips made with the use of a mobility voucher applied for by the hospital. Accounts will be sent out once a month from the administration office. Sometimes there may be small costs involved during an outing such as Morning Tea etc. and it is helpful to have a small amount of money through the ward clerk to cover these expenses. We have regular entertainment, music and sing-a-longs. Information about these events is displayed on the notice board. Library books are available for exchange through the Activities Co-Ordinator. Other reading material is available in the Main Lounge library at all times. A copy of the Herald Newspaper is available daily for the use of all residents. We will order magazines through the administration office and other magazines are shared throughout the hospital. Children can participate in activities with the activities co-ordinator if required. Schools visit regularly. Brochures and flyers are sent to us from Age Concern informing us of events to attend, or items of interest. We are in contact with various support groups such as: Arthritis Society, Parkinson's Society, Blind Foundation, Alzheimer's Society etc for advice and when follow up is required. Residents can visit the Stroke Group when required. Members of the RSA go on outings there. The RSA also visit weekly with confectionary and to visit their members. As mentioned, church services are held in our hospital. Email/Internet is only available from our main central office. There are lovely gardens around the hospital. Visits to the 'Warehouse' are provided and specific shopping requests are attended to. |
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Updated: 3 Apr 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Podiatry and hairdressing fees not included. Some other items may be oncharged. Please contact admin to discuss this. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | The main cares are done by experienced health care assistants who are supervised by an registered nurse and an enrolled nurse. This excludes the registered nurse hours, cook, cleaners, laundry persons and activities staff. | |
| Details about meals | Meal Times: Breakfast 8am Dinner 12.00pm Tea 5.00pm. Morning and afternoon Teas are also provided. Menu plans can be designed to cater for the individual preferences and special dietary needs of our residents. All meals are prepared on the premises including morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. Guests for a meal are welcome. There is a small charge for guests meals. Should a resident require a snack or drinks at other times staff will assist. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of Rest Home and Private Hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2014 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | Interpreters as necessary |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | By a staff member |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff members speak Fililpino |
| Interpreter | Yes | An Interpreter could be arranged through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2014 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Anglican Minister visits regularly. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Interdenominational services are held on the first Friday of the month at 10am in the Blue and Green Lounge. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Catholic Communion is held at individual request and is presently every 2nd Tuesday morning. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We can provide for religious needs as required by resident or family. |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2014 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | Bus route on Kamo Rd |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Kensington and Kamo in close proximity |
| Mall | 4.00 Km | Central town 5 minutes away |
| Parks | 3.00 Km | Kensington Park 2 minutes down road |
| Library | 3.00 Km | Less than 5 minutes away. Mobile library available |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2014 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jan 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.