Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- Waihi Lifecare
18 Toomey Street
Waihi
Waihi 3610 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Wendy Rowe - 0272635853
- Owner
- Steven Wallace - 02102669258
Other services
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Waihi Lifecare Hospital has been providing comprehensive care to the local community of Waihi since 1902. This privately owned facility is situated on beautifully landscaped grounds and enjoys close proximity to local bush walks, gardens, beaches, and cafes.
Our facility is proud to offer a newly refurbished room that provides residents with a comfortable and homely atmosphere. Our spacious bedrooms include an ensuite bathroom and are designed to provide a relaxing and stress-free environment.
Waihi Lifecare Hospital provides a wide range of care levels that include Palliative and Respite level care. Our primary objective is to promote and support the highest level of independence for each resident with dignity, privacy, and respect. We believe in providing holistic care in a homelike environment that ensures comfort, dignity, and freedom.
At our facility, residents can enjoy lush gardens and indoor activity rooms for intimate gatherings. We offer a lively activity programme that caters to all residents, and our passionate staff members ensure that our residents enjoy their favourite pastimes. We cook fresh meals on-site, and our menus are tailored to meet the dietary requirements of our residents. We encourage families to get involved in the activities, and we believe that eating is a wonderful social event that promotes good health.
Our team of dedicated aged care professionals is committed to enhancing the lifestyles and wellbeing of our residents. Our 56-bed facility offers single, double, and shared rooms that are furnished in a home style, providing residents with a comfortable and familiar environment.
We invite you to tour our facility and the new accommodation. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Our facility is proud to offer a newly refurbished room that provides residents with a comfortable and homely atmosphere. Our spacious bedrooms include an ensuite bathroom and are designed to provide a relaxing and stress-free environment.
Waihi Lifecare Hospital provides a wide range of care levels that include Palliative and Respite level care. Our primary objective is to promote and support the highest level of independence for each resident with dignity, privacy, and respect. We believe in providing holistic care in a homelike environment that ensures comfort, dignity, and freedom.
At our facility, residents can enjoy lush gardens and indoor activity rooms for intimate gatherings. We offer a lively activity programme that caters to all residents, and our passionate staff members ensure that our residents enjoy their favourite pastimes. We cook fresh meals on-site, and our menus are tailored to meet the dietary requirements of our residents. We encourage families to get involved in the activities, and we believe that eating is a wonderful social event that promotes good health.
Our team of dedicated aged care professionals is committed to enhancing the lifestyles and wellbeing of our residents. Our 56-bed facility offers single, double, and shared rooms that are furnished in a home style, providing residents with a comfortable and familiar environment.
We invite you to tour our facility and the new accommodation. For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 0 | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $15.00 -$25.00/day up to $55.00/day as at 26 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: 7 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "We cannot fault the care provided to our mother" June 2016 LR "Thank you to all the staff for the care shown to my mother on a daily basis, much appreciated" February 2016 MR |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 168 | Yes | Registered Nurse is rostered on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a Week. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24 hours a day. Our health care assistants attend regular training and development to ensure that optimum services are provided to our residents each and every day | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available as required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A range of activities are available for all residents | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Available as required | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Available every three months | |
| Dietitian | No | Our menus are audited by an external dietitian every 2 years | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | St John Volunteer group SPCA: pets as therapy | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Access with the local Marae | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Residents own minister can be contacted on request or facility can provide spiritual advisor. Weekly church service and communion available to all residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Cleaning staff, laundry staff, kitchen staff, maintenance, painter, gardener, and office administrator | |
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Updated: 9 Aug 2016 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | oxygen is stored onsite and available to use |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Waikato District. Hospice Waikato. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Room available for family to stay if required |
| Dialysis | Yes | yes as required |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have access to the wound specialist based at Thames Hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have access to the allocated Diabetic Nurse through Thames Hospital as well as the diabetic nurse in each of the local medical centres. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have access to a continence advisor who is visiting each three months. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | yes as required |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a trained Registered Nurse allocated in charge of our infection control programme in our facility. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Mental Health Services for Older People available for consultation as required |
| Community Health | Yes | We are an Aged Care facility. We are a member of the Aged Care Association. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Senior Registered Nurse to assist and support all nursing staff |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite care available |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | At the discretion of the Registered Nurse and GP. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Waihi Hospital is pet-friendly |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Each room is thermostatically controlled. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | GP beds available on referral from local GP |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Room available for family to stay if required |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Arranged by Activities Co ordinator |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have access via the local Marae. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents meeting is once each month. |
| Family Committee | No | Families are invited to attend our three monthly resident reviews. Families are welcome to speak with the Registered Nurse and/or Manager. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Waihi is situated in a rural setting. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside the premises |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Special Features
| Historic building with high ceilings and spacious hallways Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds Heating throughout facility Treatment room available - beauty treatments via appointment with beautician Ear Health visit monthly Bay Dentures visit weekly Total Hearing for all hearing aid needs visit monthly |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
Interests & Activities
| Waihi Hospital and Rest Home offers its residents a specialised activity programme including arts and craft, library, bingo, board games, bowls, Canine therapy, Church, classical music, exercised groups, an onsite community garden, internet, Sky TV, beautician, massage therapy and hairdressing |
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Updated: 13 Jan 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurse available 24 hours per day. Staffing levels according to legal requirements. Contracted Medical Centers visit weekly. | |
| Details about meals | Meals are prepared on site in our own kitchen and delivered to Hospital and Rest home wings. Individual food preferences are respected. Meals on Wheels available to community on request. | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Kannada | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Waihi Hospital has own van available for use |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Dairy less than half a kilometre away |
| Mall | 60.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | |
| Library | 0.50 Km | Waihi Library |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.