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Vincentian Home & Hospital

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Vincentian Home & Hospital
Category
Hospital
Address
2a Stanley Street
Berhampore
Wellington 6023
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Capital & Coast
Phone
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Fax
View Fax Number
Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
Clement Lienard - (04) 380 0294
Owner
South Wellington Lifecare Ltd - (04) 380 0294
Administration
Maria Colucci - (04) 380 0294
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
For the best of our resident's and staff member's comfort, many great changes are happening at the Vincentian home since November 2020. We are renovating the common areas and bedrooms, some are already completed. Cozy and bright rooms equipped with tv are waiting for their new residents.
A new smart wireless nurse call system will be installed shortly for faster reaction to all our resident's needs.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our Vision
To be the preferred provider of quality care for the elderly by meeting or exceeding the expectations of our residents and their loved ones, staff and stakeholders.

Our Mission
We provide excellent contemporary care that reflects our residents’ individuality and their right to choice, respect and dignity. We provide a positive and welcoming environment where our residents are encouraged and supported to enjoy a high quality of life.

Our Values
Kindness – Showing compassion and understanding
Passion – We believe that we make a difference in helping residents get the best out of their day
Respect – Respect and consideration to all; respect and joy in each other’s lives. We are all individuals; we all deserve to be treated well.
Excellence - Quality in everything we do. Integrity – Everything we do is performed with honesty, trust and sincerity
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 37
Vacancy Yes
New beautiful renovated rooms
Impending vacancy No - Rooms available
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 12 Dec 2023
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No

Updated: 14 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 248 Yes A Care Manager and an RN are on duty Monday to Friday mornings and two Registered Nurses work the morning shift each weekend. There is one Registered Nurse on duty for the afternoon and night duty. The Manager is also a Registered Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers 805 Yes The Majority of our healthcare assistants have completed their Community Support Services (Residential)certificates. We also have a number of overseas registered RN's working as care assistants
Physiotherapist 8 Yes We have a contracted physiotherapist who visits twice a week. She is also available to do some extra hours as and when required.
Occupational Therapist 32.5 Yes We have a fully qualified Occupational Therapist on staff. Cathy works 9am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Our OT, Cathy, runs an excellent activities programme
Hairdresser Yes Barbara, our hairdresser visits once a week, usually on Thursdays.
Podiatrist Yes We have one visiting podiatrist - Jason Lubranski.
Dietitian Negotiable We have access to a dietician when required. We also have our menus audited by a dietician once every two years.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes There are regular Catholic services held on the premises. Sister Rachael visits for devotions and to provide personal pastoral care.
Other Personnel Yes Our Residents' Advocate, Sister Rachael, visits regularly. She is available for a chat when anyone feels the need.

Updated: 6 Aug 2020

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite No We do offer respite when we have an available room
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 6 Aug 2020

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes You may bring anything to personalise your room so long as it does not compromise yours, or the staffs', safety.
Single Rooms Yes All rooms are single, extremely spacious and all have their own vanity unit and handbasin.
Ensuite No Hospital rooms do not have en-suites but commodes are available. Large walk in showers and toilets are situated in each wing of the hospital to enable carers plenty of room to assist with personal cares.
Alcohol Permitted Yes A small amount of alcohol is welcome.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes A telephone is available for local calls. Alternatively, all rooms have a telephone jack (or installation can be organised on request) so it is possible to have your personal line. Line and call costs will be paid for by the resident.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Radiators in each room can be adjusted to suit your comfort level.
Lounges/seating areas Yes Resident's tea and coffee making facilities and private lounge areas enable you to make your visitors feel at home. Both of our two main lounges have large screen televisions for movies. We also have a number of smaller lounges within the home.
Outings Yes You will be encouraged to join our regular organised outings to events, places of interest such as to gardens, galleries, other rest homes for bowls competitions, movies, luncheons at restaurants and much more.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Although we do not have a dementia unit a number of our residents do suffer some degree of memory loss and confusion. All of our care givers are trained to manage such problems.
Smokers Room Yes We have a designated smoking room for the use of residents only.
Smoking Permitted Yes As above, smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking room on the ground floor of the building.

Updated: 1 Nov 2013

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Vincentian's recreation programme makes each day fulfilling and rewarding and is thoroughly enjoyed by residents. The entertainment and therapeutic activities, for groups and individuals, are organised by our highly experienced occupational therapist. When you arrive we will ask about your particular interests and try to include these pursuits just for you.

Typically daily activities can include:

Morning exercises tailored to your ability
News and views on headlines, history, weather and other topics
Group crosswords and word games
Table games and housie
Bowls, quoits and other games
Art and craft projects and other creative activities

If you like music you will enjoy our CD collection of old-time, classical, Irish and easy listening music. There is a regular Saturday Music Morning and each month we have sing-a-long sessions with visiting singers or musicians on piano, piano accordion or guitar.

If reading is one of your past-times we have a good selection of books (including large print) and magazines in our library. Also, the WCC Household Library Service calls regularly with more choices and Talking Books.

Both of our two main lounges have large screen televisions for communal movies (we have a good film library) and agreed TV programmes, such as Coronation Street and the 6pm News. We also have a number of smaller lounges throughout the home for relaxing and enjoying the sunshine.

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Additional services for which charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to: hairdressing; dry cleaning; podiatry; clothing; personal toiletries; private phone rental and calls; insurance for your belongings; personal newspaper.
Staffing qualifications and details Both the rest home and hospital are staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of registered nurses and experienced care givers. Our registered nurses have a special interest in aged-care nursing and all care givers are required to have, or complete, the National Certificate in Support of the Older Person. Staff turnover is very low so they get to know our residents individually ensuring attention to their personal needs. We have a contracted Physiotherapist and a General Practitioner who visits weekly and provides 24 hour, on-call medical cover. Both of these services are free to all residents.
Details about meals There are varied, nutritious meals and special requirements such as vegetarian and diabetic diets are provided for. Pureed meals are prepared for those who cannot eat full diet. Supplementary fortified drinks are also available.

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
German Yes
Hindi Yes
Samoan Yes
Somali Yes
Tagalog Yes
Tongan Yes

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Roman Catholic Yes Facility owned by Wellington Catholic Homes Trust. Daily services at nearby St Joachims church and twice weekly Mass in the main lounge of the facility.

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport We are situated on the Island Bay bus route and buses leave every 1/4 hr or so for Newtown and Courtenay Place. The Berhampore bus stop is a five minute walk from the Home.
Shops Island Bay, Newtown and Kilbirnie shops are only a short bus ride away. Berhampore shops, a five minute walk, include a dairy, coffee shop and take aways.
Parks We have a sheltered back garden that backs onto council ground and MacAlister Park is at the end of our driveway.
Library If reading is one of your pastimes we have a good selection of books (including large print) and magazines in our libraries. The WCC Household Library Service calls regularly with more choices and Talking Books.

Updated: 7 Mar 2013

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
Other details Yes Age Related Residential Care contract with CCDHB. Younger Persons with Disabilities contract with CCDHB Respite Care cintract with CCDHB
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 7 Mar 2013


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.