St Johns Hill Lifecare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- St Johns Hill Lifecare
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 2 Virginia Road
Saint Johns Hill
Whanganui 4500 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Whanganui
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sue Walker - 021 166 1468
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It is our philosophy at St John’s Hill Healthcare to promote a respectful, caring and resident focused environment for our residents. They are supported and encouraged to maintain as much independence as is safe, in a comfortable care setting. All residents are treated as individuals, shown patience, dignity and compassion.
We take an active interest in the recreation and entertainment of our residents and will offer an extensive activities programme under the guidance of our Activities Co-ordinator. All residents are encouraged to join in however participation is voluntary.
We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace culture that depicts pride in attention to detail and top quality care to our residents. All our staff will be trained to the highest standards possible through our on-going education programmes.
Over the years there have been many changes in care of the elderly. St John’s Hill Healthcare management will strive to provide excellence in the personal care and comfort of those individuals who wish to join our happy home in their twilight years.
We take an active interest in the recreation and entertainment of our residents and will offer an extensive activities programme under the guidance of our Activities Co-ordinator. All residents are encouraged to join in however participation is voluntary.
We are dedicated to ensuring a workplace culture that depicts pride in attention to detail and top quality care to our residents. All our staff will be trained to the highest standards possible through our on-going education programmes.
Over the years there have been many changes in care of the elderly. St John’s Hill Healthcare management will strive to provide excellence in the personal care and comfort of those individuals who wish to join our happy home in their twilight years.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We welcome enquiries, you are invited to view our facility any time between 9.00am and 4.30pm. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $17.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 10 Aug 2022 |
| 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: 16 Aug 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour cover | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24 hour cover | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available visits every fortnight | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | 7 days a week | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | 7 days a week | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdresser on site one day a week at residents cost | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The Podiatrist visits six weekly and appointments by prescription or on request at own cost. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menu is developed and reviewed by a qualified Dietitian. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a beautiful chapel and have regular church services for residents. Or should you request, the chaplain can visit. | |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Our R/Ns are trained in oxygen management for our residents and work under the guidance of the GP. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide end of life /Palliative care. Jo our clinical nurse leader is very experienced in Palliative care and works in conjunction with other experienced health professional in providing End of Life/Palliative care. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our R/Ns are trained in wound care and work under the guidance of our Clinical Nurse Leader. |
| Infection Control | Yes | we have a comprehensive set of policies and procedures followed by our staff and training is ongoing |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We are able to take bookings for Respite level of care |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We provide a day care Programme. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | Please chat with our Facility Manager, Sue, about this |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please feel welcome to contact Sue to discuss your specific requirements. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Every room is fully furnished, if you would like to bring in extra furniture please discuss this with Sue. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have two large double rooms suitable for couples. |
| Connecting Rooms | Yes | We provide connecting rooms with a ensuite between the two rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | A large number of the rooms have their own ensuites some rooms share a ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have happy hour once a week on a Friday afternoon. We also have a social hour at 4.30pm daily for residents who would like to attend with Sherry provided. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have three facility cats in residence. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents are able to have private phones in there rooms. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have radiators. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Please feel welcome to contact Sue Walker Facility Manager to discuss your specific requirements. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large sunny lounges overlooking the Wanganui city and the river . We also have a private library for residents use. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our Clinical Nurse Jo is very experienced in providing End of Life/ Palliative care. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We offer day care contact Sue for further information. |
| Outings | Yes | We have a van for outings that has wheelchair access. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a room available for relatives and visitors. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | Please discuss with Sue our Facility Manager |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have two monthly residents meetings all residents are invited and encouraged to attend. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We have two monthly relatives meetings all relatives are invited to attend. |
| Newsletter | Yes | News letter sent out quarterly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Please discuss with Jo our Clinical Leader |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | The views from this Facility are beautiful and overlook the Whanganui River and surrounding countryside . |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Please discuss with management. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Special Features
| St Johns Hill healthcare has stunning views of Wanganui and the Wanganui River. It has a lovely easy accessible large garden and orchard for residents and families to enjoy. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| We provide activities seven days a week included in the programme are Entertainment and Visiting Entertainers, Van outings, Canine therapy , Housie, large print books, Church services, Exercises, Cooking, Daily newspaper reading, Mens group. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please discuss this with Sue, our Facility Manager | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have a experienced Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours 7 days a week. All our care staff currently have completed or are undertaking New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing. | |
| Details about meals | We have a Summer and Winter menu and endeavor to meet individual preferences and medically required dietary needs. We provide a hot meal at midday and a savory dish for the evening meal with snacks provided in between meals. All our meals are cooked on site and have been developed by a Registered Dietician. Residents are encouraged to inform the cook of any special requests they may have. | |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | We have Filipino staff that are available to communicate with Filipino residents in their own language if required. |
| Interpreter | Yes | available on request |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Services are held in the Chapel on a regular basis. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Catholic church services are held monthly |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 Km | Bus services are available with in walking distance of Facility. |
| Shops | 0.51 Km | St Johns Hill Shopping Centre is a short distance from the Facility. |
| Mall | Mail can be left daily at the front desk for posting. | |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Virginia Lake and the Winter Gardens are within walking distance. |
| Library | 2.80 Km | The city library is approx. 2.8km in distance from facility. |
| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 25 Aug 2020 | ||
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