Bucklands Beach Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Bucklands Beach Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 23 The Parade
Bucklands Beach
Auckland 2012 - Postal Address
- 23 The Parade
Bucklands Beach
Auckland 2012 - DHB
- Counties Manukau
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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Personnel
- Manager
- Karen Forbes - (09) 532 8376
- Owner
- Karen Forbes - (09) 532 8376
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To provide the people of Auckland a facility that delivers the highest standard of care yet maintaining the individuals independence and dignity.
"A peaceful retreat right across from the beach". We are conveniently surrounded by flat land enabling pleasant and safe areas to walk. Direct sea views from communal lounge and Sunroom and also from some bedrooms.
Our Residents enjoy regular interaction and support from our local community. We have a very motivated Activities Therapist who offers variety with individual activity choices included. We have a piano available for our entertainers. All our meals are home cooked and individual dietary needs catered for. Because we are a small Rest Home we offer a more personal environment with more one on one care. The Registered Nurse /Owner has 25 years experience in caring for the Elderly and is a trained Continence Nurse.
"A peaceful retreat right across from the beach". We are conveniently surrounded by flat land enabling pleasant and safe areas to walk. Direct sea views from communal lounge and Sunroom and also from some bedrooms.
Our Residents enjoy regular interaction and support from our local community. We have a very motivated Activities Therapist who offers variety with individual activity choices included. We have a piano available for our entertainers. All our meals are home cooked and individual dietary needs catered for. Because we are a small Rest Home we offer a more personal environment with more one on one care. The Registered Nurse /Owner has 25 years experience in caring for the Elderly and is a trained Continence Nurse.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 30 Jun 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 19 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 06 Aug 2021 |
| 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: 1 Jul 2022 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Karen is a Registered Nurse Registered Nurse also on call 24/7 |
| Enrolled Nurse | No | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 14 Part time Caregivers employed | |
| Physiotherapist | 4 | Yes | Physio accessible anytime as required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Available as needed |
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | 20pw | Yes | We provide a very extensive social and activities programme with a very highly motivated and enthusiastic Therapist. This includes weekly van outtings. |
| Hairdresser | 6 | Yes | Available weekly onsite. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits monthly to 6 weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Regular access available as required | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Arranged through Age Concern | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Access available through the local Marae | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | 2 | Yes | We have a weekly inter denominational service onsite |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have volunteers from local schools and community groups that attend frequently | |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | As required |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Can be managed as required |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide Palliative care and gain our support and guidance from the South Auckland Hospice Community Nurses-Totara Hospice and Counties Manukau Specialist Nurses. The Registered Nurse has completed an Advanced Care Plan course. |
| Wound Care | Yes | All wound care attended to with support from appropriate clinics etc |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All staff are trained in Diabetic care including Insulin administration |
| Continence Advice | Yes | The Registered Nurse is a qualified Continence Advisor with many years experience |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | The Registered Nurse is experienced in Stomal Therapy and seeks advice from Stomal Therapist if required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We offer this in conjunction with our visiting Physiotherapist |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | If required this can be offered |
| Infection Control | Yes | We provide an Infection Control Committee and up to date Infection Control Management |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | As required-the Registered Nurse has many years experience in post surgery |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We work very closely with Counties Manukau Mental Health. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Continence Management |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer Respite Care-please contact Karen on 021 2704368 |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome either Carer Support or other short stay |
| High Care Needs | Yes | As required this can be offered |
| Subsidised | Yes | We accept fully funded Residents and have no extra charges |
| Private Paying | Yes | We do not charge extra for private paying Residents |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | As vacancies arise |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | This is encouraged to personalise the Residents room |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Large rooms available |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | One very large double room with ensuite suitable for a married couple |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | One very large double room with ensuite |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We also offer Happy Hours |
| Pets In Residence | No | We have visiting dogs weekly from the Outreach Programme |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Negotiable at the time |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have phone jacks and TV aerials |
| Wifi | Yes | Limited to some areas |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | All underfloor or ceiling heating is adjusted to suit each Resident and monitored by the RN |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We presently have 2 Residents under 65 |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have the main lounge and the Sunroom that provides direct sea views |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Female residents only | No | We have both male and female Residents |
| Male residents only | No | We have both male and female Residents |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | The Registered Nurse is very experienced in end of life care and works closely with Nurse Specialists |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We can offer Day Stay as required |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly planned outings every Monday using our mini bus |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We provide 6 weekly residents meetings in the lounge and invite Relatives to attend |
| Newsletter | Yes | Circulated every 2 months and we photo of the week on display |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Staff very well trained with challenging behaviour-we work very closely with Mental Health Services |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We do cater for those cognitively impaired |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in designated smoking area outside |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Extensive seaviews available from communal lounge and dining areas and some bedrooms. All meals cooked onsite and are of a high nutritional standard and extensive varied menus. Our activities programme is exciting and varied and enjoyed by all. As we are a small Rest Home we are able to meet the individual's special needs. |
| Updated: 25 Apr 2012 |
Interests & Activities
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Our weekly activities include: Indoor bowls competition with other rest homes, extensive crafts, quizzes, varied indoor games, news of the week discussions, exercise groups, weekly movies and lots of exciting outtings including the zoo, shopping malls, local farms etc. We celebrate each residents birthday individually and family are included on the day. We have regular piano playing and other musical groups visit regularly. We also have an excellent rapport with the local kindergarten who visit regularly to sing and dance for the residents. We have an annual pet show at the rest home which provides a variety of animals from horses to mice. We also have special events which include fancy dress days with a theme-this also involves family participation. We have our own library on site and the mobile library visits weekly outside the rest home entrance |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees do not include telephone, Sky TV. Please refer to the Rest Home Admission Agreement for more details. We dot charge any extra fees for ensuites etc. No extra charges for van outings. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour nursing care with the Registered Nurse on call 24/7. We have very senior qualified Caregivers who have completed Education needs. | |
| Details about meals | Extensive varied menus and individual requirements catered for including Vegetarians and Diabetics | |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Accessible as required |
| Italian | Yes | One Caregiver speaks fluent Italian |
| Updated: 4 Oct 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Weekly service held in the lounge every Thursday morning for those who wish to attend |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Bus stop on the road corner that provides a service to Howick, Pakuranga and central city locations |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | Local dairy approximately 5 minute walk |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | Howick shopping centre approx a 10 minute drive from the rest home |
| Parks | 4.00 Km | MacLeans park and Musick point both within 4 kms of rest home |
| Library | Visiting Mobile Library every Monday | |
| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 3 May 2010 | ||
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