Search our directory
Bupa Cornwall Park Care Home - Secure Dementia
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Bupa Cornwall Park Care Home
- Category
- Psychogeriatric Care
- Address
- 17 Cornwall Park Ave
Epsom
Auckland - DHB
- Auckland
- Phone
- (09) 524 4429
- Fax
- (09) 520 0819
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Louise Whiting - (09) 524 4429
- Owner
- Bupa Care Servcies - 0800 60 80 99
- Clinical Manager
- Michael Maranon - (09) 524 4429
Photos
Tap to view all photos 1/10
Map
Reviews
This service provider has not received any reviews yet.
Description
Cornwall Park Hospital is a small, specialised hospital set in a peaceful suburban setting.
At Cornwall Park we provide a safe and secure environment which has a homely comfortable feel that enables us to give individualised specialist care to our residents.
We provide person centred care putting our residents, their likes and preferences, at the centre of everything we do. We encourage our residents to remain socially active and run a full daily activity programme, focusing on residents abilities, interests and hobbies.We encourage relatives to be involved in activities and also residents ongoing care with open visiting and regular care reviews. Regular relatives forums are run to update relatives on whats going on in the facility and to ensure their comments are taken on board.
Cornwall Park is set in the heart of Epsom and just 10 minutes from Auckland City Centre, Greenlane and Newmarket. We provide short and long-term specialist hospital level care.
Residents enjoy watching the comings and goings from the sunny balcony off the main lounge. There are also safe outdoor areas with attractive, well-maintained gardens.
Cornwall Park Hospital is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.
As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.
To find out more, please visit the Bupa link below.
At Cornwall Park we provide a safe and secure environment which has a homely comfortable feel that enables us to give individualised specialist care to our residents.
We provide person centred care putting our residents, their likes and preferences, at the centre of everything we do. We encourage our residents to remain socially active and run a full daily activity programme, focusing on residents abilities, interests and hobbies.We encourage relatives to be involved in activities and also residents ongoing care with open visiting and regular care reviews. Regular relatives forums are run to update relatives on whats going on in the facility and to ensure their comments are taken on board.
Cornwall Park is set in the heart of Epsom and just 10 minutes from Auckland City Centre, Greenlane and Newmarket. We provide short and long-term specialist hospital level care.
Residents enjoy watching the comings and goings from the sunny balcony off the main lounge. There are also safe outdoor areas with attractive, well-maintained gardens.
Cornwall Park Hospital is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.
As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.
To find out more, please visit the Bupa link below.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No - 2 vacant beds shared rooms |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 10 Jul 2020 | |
Testimonials
| Extracts from our most recent resident / relatives satisfaction survey read.
" I think the staff and the environment makes this an excellent hospital" " The staff handle challenges that occur really well, and maintain a good atmosphere which is crucial at this level of care" " The staff are particulary understanding of the patients and are able to meet their needs and make them as happy as possible" " The home is made a better place by the love, care and attention shown by all staff" |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2011 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled in Dementia to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | As required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | As required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits every 6 weeks, providing a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits on a monthly basis. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call. | |
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our manager is a registered nurse. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large communal lounge and two quite lounges for resident and family use. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Available 24/7 for family. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Bupa has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | No | We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in the smoking area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Secure |
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Cornwall Park is a specialist facility offering short and long term care to residents with advanced Dementia. The hospital is divided into 5 wings named after streets within Auckland. All streets circle the main body of the hospital and provide a safe and secure environment for residents to roam.
The hospital provides care for up to 39 residents with high level dementia needs. Residents often present with behaviours that can be challenging, although staff are fully trained and dedicated to ensuring their safety and happiness. The manager Louise has considerable experience working in this sector. Louise believes that successful care depends on getting to know the residents well and putting residents at the centre of everything we do. To a great extent on the skill and personal attributes of staff. Cornwall Park's philosophy is on providing truely person centred care for each individual and creating an environment they can call home. Emphasis is also on education and development of staff in order to ensure a great team effort, with contributions from each staff member being appreciated and recognised. There is also an emphasis on employing staff who are compassionate and understanding, and dedicated to providing an excellent standard of aged care. |
| Updated: 12 Dec 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Cornwall Park meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. | |
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Ethiopian | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Flemish | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | List of interpreteurs on site and can be accessed easily for most languages , other languages an interpreteur can be accessed through the DHB or Age Concern. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Feb 2011 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Jul 2009 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 km | Set within the suburb of Epsom just a short bus journey from Newmarket and Auckland City |
| Shops | 1.00 km | A variety and wide range of local shops are within a short walking distance , although a greater variety can be foundin Newmarket and Auckland a short 10 minute journey by car or public transport |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Malls within Newmarket . |
| Parks | 1.00 km | The famous Cornwall Park setting is a short walk from the facility |
| Library | A local library can be found within Epsom. | |
| Updated: 25 Feb 2010 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | The audit is available on the Bupa website www.bupa.co.nz |
  |
||
| Updated: 4 Jul 2019 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
