Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 52 Ward Street
Taumarunui
Taumarunui 3920 - Postal Address
- PO Box 97
Taumarunui 3946 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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Personnel
- Manager
- Anna Looby - 07 896 8131
- Owner
- Avonlea Charitable Trust - 07 896 8131
Other services
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PROUDLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 15 Mar 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No - Enquire now |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $5.00 -$17.00/day up to $5.00 -$19.00/day as at 20 Mar 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
| Updated: 18 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Avonlea has experienced registered Nurses on staff. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Avonlea has enrolled nurses who have had years of experience working with the elderly. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Based at the local Hospital and visits Avonlea as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Avonlea has a staff member who has National Certificate in Diversional Therapy level 4. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Avonlea has a great Activities Department with lots of variety and excitement offered to residents and daycare clients from the community from Monday to Friday. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our haidresser visits the resthome regularly. Salon appointments can be arranged and transport organised. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist visits regularly. Specialist podiatrist appointments can be arranged as necessary. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Avonlea has its menu's audited by qualified Dietitians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Avonlea has a Kaumatua on staff as well as staff members fluent in Te Reo. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular church services are held at the rest home by different church groups. Residents are able to attend church in the community if they wish. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Waikato DHB. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Available when beds are free. Enquiries welcome. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Carer support funding after approval from Disability Support Link. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We accept private paying respite. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings can be made ahead of time if beds are available. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Individual rooms may be personalised with your favourite furnishings, pictures and ornaments. All rooms have their own television outlet and feature a “call bell system” for 24 hour peace of mind. A full laundry service is available. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | At Avonlea you’ll have your own room, which you are encouraged to consider your own home. |
| Ensuite | No | Shared bathroom facilities available in each wing. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour each week for those wishing to join in. Transport available to the local RSA for those wishing to go out. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Avonlea has a resident cat and bird. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Animals are most welcome, either to visit or stay. This needs to be discussed prior. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Avonlea offers 24-hour terminal care to help alleviate pain and reduce suffering as much as possible, with trained staff. Caring, compassionate staff give quality time to allow the resident tranquillity as life’s journey comes to an end. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Day care needs can be either funded or privately funded. Days and times can be arranged to suit your needs. Transport offered locally on Tuesday and Thursday. Exciting programme offered with lots of variation. |
| Outings | Yes | A weekly van trip is offered to those wishing to have an outing and regular trips to functions in the community. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | regular residents meetings. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Published monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Avonlea boasts beautiful spacious grounds with attractive gardens and rural views that are second to none. |
| Smokers Room | No | Outside designated smoking area for residents. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All buildings smoke free. A designated outside smoking area for residents is available. This is also accessible by wheelchair. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Special Features
| WELCOME TO AVONLEA. Avonlea is a 50 bed home administered by a Trust Board that offers you 24 hour Hospital and Residential Care of a very high standard. It is situated in the town in a quiet setting, attractively landscaped gardens with unique and picturesque river and rural views. Friends and family/whanau are most welcome to join us when celebrating special occasions or may drop in for a visit at any time. WE ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CARE PERMANENT CARE We cater for Hospital level of care (Level 5) and residential level care (level 4). Funded and non-funded beds are available. All potential residents must have had an assessment prior to admission, but we can help with these arrangements. SHORT STAY CARE TERMINAL/PALLIATIVE CARE CARER SUPPORT We cater for short stays – a day. A week, a fortnight, each person is different and have their own needs and timeframes. We will fit in with whatever is requested. DAY-CARE Avonlea offers a stimulating and exciting day care programme. Day care is offered Monday to Friday with transport offered locally on Tuesday and Thursday. MEALS AT HOME Avonlea offers a home delivery service for nutritious meals or you can purchase frozen meals. Your meal will be delivered at Midday and consists of a nutritious main meal and dessert. Special diets may be catered for. This is a 7 day a week service at affordable prices. |
| Updated: 19 Jan 2015 |
Interests & Activities
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We provide Recreational Activities, offering a stimulating programme aimed at improving and maintaining independence. There are regular outings and community involvement. Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Inter Resthome Challenges, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pastoral care, Petanque, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Videos, Views |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see the manager for details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Avonlea prides itself in having a dedicated staff with varying levels of qualifications. | |
| Details about meals | We pride ourselves in offering home cooked, delicious meals. Appetising, assorted nutritious meals are served with special consideration given for individual likes and dislikes and dietary requirments. Residents may choose to have their breakfast in bed if they wish. | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Regular services held in the facility. |
| Baptist | Yes | Services offered on site. |
| Brethren | No | Church services in the community. Church members are happy to provide transport for residents if required. |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | Jehovahs Witnesses regularly visit Avonlea. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Avonlea cater for all religious beliefs. Interdenominational services are held regularly and ceremonies for specific denominations can be arranged. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Services offered on site. |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Taxi service offered. Will come to Avonlea. | |
| Shops | 3.00 Km | 3 kms to our main shopping centre. |
| Parks | On site parks. | |
| Library | 3.00 Km | |
| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 2 years |
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| Updated: 18 Jan 2012 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.