Karina Lifecare
At a glance
- Name
- Karina Lifecare
- Category
- Respite / short term care
- Address
- 15 Karina Terrace
Roslyn
Palmerston North 4414 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- MidCentral
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Stephanie Russell
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
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Make your home at Karina Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Karina makes it easy with personalised rest home, day and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Palmerston North community, Karina enjoys a view of the Tararua Ranges, just a hop, skip and jump from
the Terrace End shopping centre where you’ll find all the essentials including a pharmacy. Just a few minutes from there and
you’re in the heart of Palmerston North.
We offer everything from podiatry to appointment transportation, SKY TV, church services and hairdressing. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, gardening, arts and crafts, indoor bowls and live entertainment. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
But don’t just take our word for it, see what our resident Lizzie has to say ...
Originally from the Waikato, Lizzie has been a resident at Karina for over 11 years. She is known as the creative mind of Karina and her eyes always light up whenever you mention anything to do with art.
When she first arrived at Karina, Lizzie had some arthritic pain in her hands. Her doctor suggested taking up colouring to keep her fingers and wrists mobile. Lizzie did not intend to enjoy it as much as she does now. Sometimes you will find her still colouring away at 3am! She feels her hands are a lot better because of it.
Lizzie even has a book dedicated to taking orders for her colouring artwork. The elephant and teapot are amongst the most popular ones with the Karina residents. She also makes handicrafts such as glass holders and handmade cards, and also likes to collect stickers too.
A better everyday to Lizzie is the special bonds she holds with some of the staff at Karina, Ali being one of them. “Whenever Ali comes in to do her night shift, we’re always catching up and chatting away. Litty who has only just recently joined Karina is a very sweet girl, very caring. Sharon and Karen are also very good too. I am just really happy here.”
When it comes to everyday life, Karina makes it easy with personalised rest home, day and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call bell system and WiFi.
Part of the close-knit Palmerston North community, Karina enjoys a view of the Tararua Ranges, just a hop, skip and jump from
the Terrace End shopping centre where you’ll find all the essentials including a pharmacy. Just a few minutes from there and
you’re in the heart of Palmerston North.
We offer everything from podiatry to appointment transportation, SKY TV, church services and hairdressing. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, gardening, arts and crafts, indoor bowls and live entertainment. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
But don’t just take our word for it, see what our resident Lizzie has to say ...
Originally from the Waikato, Lizzie has been a resident at Karina for over 11 years. She is known as the creative mind of Karina and her eyes always light up whenever you mention anything to do with art.
When she first arrived at Karina, Lizzie had some arthritic pain in her hands. Her doctor suggested taking up colouring to keep her fingers and wrists mobile. Lizzie did not intend to enjoy it as much as she does now. Sometimes you will find her still colouring away at 3am! She feels her hands are a lot better because of it.
Lizzie even has a book dedicated to taking orders for her colouring artwork. The elephant and teapot are amongst the most popular ones with the Karina residents. She also makes handicrafts such as glass holders and handmade cards, and also likes to collect stickers too.
A better everyday to Lizzie is the special bonds she holds with some of the staff at Karina, Ali being one of them. “Whenever Ali comes in to do her night shift, we’re always catching up and chatting away. Litty who has only just recently joined Karina is a very sweet girl, very caring. Sharon and Karen are also very good too. I am just really happy here.”
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see the Business Manager for details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff are one of the greatest assets of our home. Almost all are long-serving members. Our staff enjoy being part of a team and know that they can rely on one another as everyone willingly lends a hand to their colleagues when necessary. Some staff choose to come in their own time to take residents on outings. This says a lot about the rapport between staff and residents and for the dedication of staff. | |
| Details about meals | We provide good, old fashioned home cooking and baking. All our menus have been approved by a qualified dietician and special diets can easily be catered for. The following can be typically found on the menu: Breakfast: fruit, porridge, weetbix, cornflakes, toast tea, coffee or milo. Lunch: corned beef, steak casserole, mince, sweet & sour pork, fish pie, roast (every Sunday). All served with fresh vegetables, potato rice and more. Desserts: Fresh fruit salad & cream, chocolate self-saucing pudding, cheesecake, bread and butter pudding, rice pudding and more. Tea: macaroni cheese, ham chips and salad, homemade soup and sandwiches, salmon mornay, bread and butter, fresh fruit and more. Morning and Afternoon tea: home baking, sandwiches etc. | |
| Updated: 20 Mar 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms are fully furnished and we encourage residents to bring some of your own furniture, to make it feel more like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Ample room space with a 24-hour nurse call system, TV outlets, safety grab rails and vanity units. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Depending on Occupancy, Double rooms are available for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms are available with Toilet and Vanity ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We welcome any enquiries for Day Care, Respite and Long-term Care. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Three communal lounges are available, equipped with comfortable seating, a stereo system and televisions with Freeview TV, Sky TV, and DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | All Day Care enquiries are welcomed. A full Activities programme, runs Monday - Friday to participate in. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular weekly trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | Separate whanau/family room with adjoining kitchen, affording privacy and comfort. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| 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. |
| Rural Setting | No | We have beautiful views of the Tararua Ranges from most rooms. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only outside in court yard. |
| Updated: 20 Mar 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Karina Lifecare has one dedicated respite bed |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Mar 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Mar 2019 | ||
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