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Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
- Category
- Hospital Care
- Address
- 18 Toomey Street
Waihi - Postal Address
- 18 Toomey Street
Waihi 3610 - DHB
- Waikato
- Phone
- (07) 863 8089
- Fax
- (07) 863 3534
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Personnel
- Manager
- Helen Riesen
- Owner
- Steven Wallace
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Description
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home has been supporting the local community in the beautiful town of Waihi since 1902. The private facility is set in lovely landscaped grounds and is only a stone’s throw from local bush walks, gardens, beaches and cafes.
We are now proud to present a newly refurbished room which offers residents a home away from home with a generous sized bedroom with Ensuite.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home offer Hospital, Rest Home, Palliative and Respite level care. We aim to facilitate and support the highest level of independence, as it applies to each person, with dignity, privacy and respect. We are committed to providing holistic care in a homelike environment which ensures comfort, dignity and freedom.
Featuring lush gardens and indoor activity rooms for intimate gatherings; Waihi Hospital and Rest Home has a lively activity program to suit all residents. Everything we do is aimed at living well. We are passionate about the residents enjoying their favourite pastimes and we encourage the whole family to be involved. Eating is a wonderful social event and good nutrition underpins good health. Our menus are superb and we cook fresh on site.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home is supported by a team of dedicated aged care professionals who help us enhance our resident's lifestyles. The 56 bed facility offers single, double and shared rooms, along with home-style furnishings and finishes.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home invites you to tour the facility and the new accommodation. Please contact us for more information.
We are now proud to present a newly refurbished room which offers residents a home away from home with a generous sized bedroom with Ensuite.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home offer Hospital, Rest Home, Palliative and Respite level care. We aim to facilitate and support the highest level of independence, as it applies to each person, with dignity, privacy and respect. We are committed to providing holistic care in a homelike environment which ensures comfort, dignity and freedom.
Featuring lush gardens and indoor activity rooms for intimate gatherings; Waihi Hospital and Rest Home has a lively activity program to suit all residents. Everything we do is aimed at living well. We are passionate about the residents enjoying their favourite pastimes and we encourage the whole family to be involved. Eating is a wonderful social event and good nutrition underpins good health. Our menus are superb and we cook fresh on site.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home is supported by a team of dedicated aged care professionals who help us enhance our resident's lifestyles. The 56 bed facility offers single, double and shared rooms, along with home-style furnishings and finishes.
Waihi Hospital and Rest Home invites you to tour the facility and the new accommodation. Please contact us for more information.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - 4 single rooms |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 17 Jun 2019 | |
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 |
| 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 | |
| Updated: 9 Aug 2016 | |||
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 |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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 | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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 |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Maori 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 |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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 |
| 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 |
| Updated: 13 Jan 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Registered Nurse available 24 hours per day. Staffing levels according to legal requirements. Contracted Medical Centers visit weekly. | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Kannada | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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 | |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
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 |
| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 29 Jul 2016 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
