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Radius Althorp
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- Name
- Radius Althorp
- Category
- Respite & Carer Support/Short Stay
- Address
- 9 Grantston Drive
Pyes Pa (near Barkes Corner)
Tauranga - DHB
- Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- (07) 543 2912
- Fax
- (07) 543 2913
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Jackie Mackenzie-Howe (Acting) - (07) 543 2912
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Description
Radius Althorp healthcare is all encompassing and puts people first. We are aged care specialists and pride ourselves in providing an excellent standard of nursing and lifecare services to our clients, their families and whanau.
The inpatient service offers Respite care, Palliative care, Rehabilitation and Long term aged residential care at Hospital, Dementia and Psychogeriatric levels.
Outpatient services are offered to the general public. This includes Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and Hydrotherapy. Radius Althorp sets the benchmark for lifecare when a residential solution is required.
The inpatient service offers Respite care, Palliative care, Rehabilitation and Long term aged residential care at Hospital, Dementia and Psychogeriatric levels.
Outpatient services are offered to the general public. This includes Physiotherapy assessment and treatment and Hydrotherapy. Radius Althorp sets the benchmark for lifecare when a residential solution is required.
Testimonials
| "To nurses and carers at Reuben - your care and kindness and support of Peter over the 2 years he was in Althorp was just great. Especially allowing him to go out to the porch..." Kath S
"...relieved to know that Roger is being taken care of so well. It has given her great relief" Isabel C "Cant thank you enough for the care and attention. I will walk unaided and I have you to thank for this" Outpatient gratitude for our Physiotherapist Dianne |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Accessible through the DHB for hospital level care and fortnightly clinics for specialty dementia care | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 40 | Yes | Full time Registered Physiotherapist who runs both inpatient and outpatient clinics |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Through the DHB | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Set days for hairdressing services at our onsite Salon | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Monthly clinics | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Through the DHB | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly Chapel Service and access to specific denomination for individual support if required | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | |||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We have two dedicated DHB funded Respite beds that have a booking system once you have confirmed you are eligible for funding. We also will consider non funded respite stays if there is availability to accommodate this |
| Carer Support | Yes | We can accommodate Carer Support with the understanding there is a private paying portion required with this funded portion |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We can consider tailor made Day Stay options - integrated care and activities for an agreed time with a hearty mid day meal provided |
| High Care Needs | Yes | As we are primarily Hospital Level of Care providers, we are happy to discuss individualised needs for your loved ones needing short stay care |
| Private Paying | Yes | Privately paying short stay, either as respite care or convalescence, recovery post surgery or needing rehabilitation - we can assist! We have a full time Registered Physiotherapist on site who can assist with specialty needs |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We are unable to book months in advance as often short stay is dependent on bed availability however, we are happy to discuss bookings in the current month |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | On negotiation - the hospital beds must remain in situ |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All of our spacious rooms are for single occupancy |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most of our dementia dedicated rooms have their own ensuite and all of our hospital rooms are individually ensuited |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | On discussion with the Clinical Nurse Manager so this can be managed appropriately |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have one cat who wanders between the dementia homes and a very friendly Admin cat! |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | On discussion and acceptance of charges |
| Wifi | Yes | On discussion and acceptance of charges |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Our rooms have ceiling mounted heaters controlled by wall thermostats |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We hold a YPD contract |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We have 4 dedicated palliative beds onsite along with 2 dedicated respite beds - all 6 beds are specifically funded by the DHB. Other short term care by arrangement |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Refer to Day Care section for information |
| Outings | Yes | As per the Recreation Programme |
| Whanau Room | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | As requested |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are specialists at dementia care and our staff are highly trained to manage confused residents and |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Semi rural setting with lots of trees and native outlooks |
| Smoking Permitted | No | We do have a dedicated smoking area however do not encourage this |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Our specialty dementia homes are secure as required by contract however our hospital wings do have open access outdoors with many rooms having their own external door |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Radius Althorp is in the heart of the lovely Pyes Pa area verging on a semi rural setting. With spacious grounds, there is always an area available for a social get together.
Our staff genuinely care - this is evidenced through the ongoing regular compliments tendered. We like a sense of fun and often plan big events - this year we have had a full facility outing to Maketu that was a roaring success and well publicised! |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 |
Companionship
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Programme (Dementia Care) | Yes | No | No | On discussion and appropriateness |
| Day Programme (Non Dementia) | Yes | No | No | Tailor made to suit needs |
| Lunch | Yes | No | No | Included in Day Care fee |
| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | Can be arranged as part of the tailored package |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | Yes | No | No | Daily planner available |
| Other Social Support | Yes | No | No | On discussion and negotiation |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||||
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | The main meal is served at midday. Meal times are 8 am, 12noon and 5 pm. Residents have access to a weekly menu and their dietary preferences are respected and accommodated. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | We have over 140 staff caring for 117 clients. There are Registered Nurses on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week working at Radius Althorp. We have a full time very experienced Clinical Nurse Manager and our hospital meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Your loved one may qualify for a subsidy and we recommend you discuss this with Support Net or your Social Worker. Our room rate includes any extra tariff assigned to your selected room that may cover courtyard access, external door, ensuite etc. Hair cuts, personal items like clothing, toiletries and treats are not covered by your care fees. Other services such as hydrotherapy, massage and podiatry are provided onsite on request. | |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Chapel, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainers, Exercises, Flower arranging, Gardening, Hydrotherapy, Quizzes, Singing, Sky TV |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| English | Yes | We are an English speaking facility with access to translation services through the DHB and within our own staff |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | We have a non denominational chapel service weekly and can assist accessing community support for your loved one on request |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 km | Bay Hopper bus departs hourly from Cheyne Road |
| Shops | 1.00 km | Pyes Pa Shopping Centre - newly opened that boasts a Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Centre, Medical Centre, Dentist and a variety of dining experiences. Greerton Shopping Centre is 2km down the road and provides a vast array of traditional shopping |
| Mall | 3.50 km | Fraser Cove is the nearest Mall Type shopping centre |
| Parks | 1.00 km | Tauranga Golf Club and Racecourse |
| Library | 2.00 km | Greerton Library |
| Updated: 29 Mar 2018 | ||
