Craigweil House Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Craigweil House Home and Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 143 Parkhurst Road
Parakai
Helensville 0830 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- David Halewood - 09 420 8277
Other services
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We are immensely proud to welcome you to Craigweil House Home and Hospital. Our unique boutique facility boasts a relaxed family feel and is situated on the Twin Coast Discovery, off state Highway 16, within reach of Muriwai Beach and the Kaipara Coast.
We are situated directly opposite the Parakai geothermal pools, which for many of our residents, families and visitors is a great place for a dip in the relaxing and healing mineral waters.
Our mission is to make life great every day for our residents, by providing top quality accredited care for the elderly and individuals in need of care. We promote a homely atmosphere of respect, dignity, and independence.
We provide a continuum of care from Rest Home care through to our contemporary purpose-built Hospital and Memory Unit. We also provide care services for WDHB Respite, Carer Support, Private Short-Term Care and Day Stay Residents.
Our compassionate care team consists of nursing staff that are onsite 24 hours a day. We promote and encourage the independence of residents and involvement of family and community, which helps our residents to have a positive living environment and to stay connected. The facility bus and small appointments vehicle make travelling out for activities, sightseeing or getting to appointments accessible.
Rooms are comfortable, contemporary and some boast idyllic rural views. Hospital rooms are available with en-suites including shower and toilet amenities and wall mounted TV's. All our rooms have no additional or premium room charges.
Please call us today to request an info pack through this site or arrange a viewing.
We are situated directly opposite the Parakai geothermal pools, which for many of our residents, families and visitors is a great place for a dip in the relaxing and healing mineral waters.
Our mission is to make life great every day for our residents, by providing top quality accredited care for the elderly and individuals in need of care. We promote a homely atmosphere of respect, dignity, and independence.
We provide a continuum of care from Rest Home care through to our contemporary purpose-built Hospital and Memory Unit. We also provide care services for WDHB Respite, Carer Support, Private Short-Term Care and Day Stay Residents.
Our compassionate care team consists of nursing staff that are onsite 24 hours a day. We promote and encourage the independence of residents and involvement of family and community, which helps our residents to have a positive living environment and to stay connected. The facility bus and small appointments vehicle make travelling out for activities, sightseeing or getting to appointments accessible.
Rooms are comfortable, contemporary and some boast idyllic rural views. Hospital rooms are available with en-suites including shower and toilet amenities and wall mounted TV's. All our rooms have no additional or premium room charges.
Please call us today to request an info pack through this site or arrange a viewing.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| The majority of our bedrooms have been completely refurbished, adding a new fresh and pleasant look to our Rest Home. We provide a homely atmosphere and welcome new residents. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Unknown |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2022 | |
Testimonials
| "We would like to say thank you for the kind and respectful staff that we have at Craigweil House. We really appreciate the generous and caring staff and everything that they do for us Their respect and dignity is of a very high standard. I would not hesitate to recommend this facility" |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | Registered Nurses are on duty 24/7. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Our resource for a Nurse Practitioner is with the WDHB, this service is readily available when required. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our rosters for HCA are well covered in the three areas of care. | |
| Physiotherapist | 6 | Yes | We have our local physiotherapist visit1 morning every week, all our new residents are seen and assessed by the physiotherapist. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator is at Craigweil Monday to Friday. Making sure that the program has plenty of variety suitable for all the residents needs. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our local friendly hairdresser comes when required to do residents hair. The hairdresser is walking distance from the home if residents choose to have a little walk they are very welcome to do so. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits every six weeks, she is very gentle and caring towards our residents, they enjoy her visits. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have a dietitian who we can call on if required. When we have a change in menu we also consult with this resource. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Age Concern and local volunteer visits are very welcome. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | By arrangement | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Local clergy and chaplain visit regularly. | |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | No | We have a registered nurse/manager that oversees all clinical matters. |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | This service has been ongoing at Craigweil House for many years,Respite residents love revisiting our facility and become part of our family. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome all inquiries regarding this service. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please check for availability |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | If suitable for the size of the room |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Yes we have two rooms that are suitable for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | There are shared ensuites in our hospital unit. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | No | . |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | If a phone line is required the resident or family are responsible for paying for the connection. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Care is the main priority for all ages and abilities. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Large comfortable lounges in all areas. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our Hospital unit covers all aspects of care. Registered Nurses are on duty 24/7. Our facility also works with the Hospice Team. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | From 7 am to 7 pm with all Daily needs,activities and meals provided. |
| Outings | Yes | We endeavour to take the residents on outings at least once a week. Taking residents for walks is always another option. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a resident meeting every two months. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Not a committee as such but a family Support group that meet Bi monthly |
| Newsletter | Yes | To keep our residents informed of anything that is coming up or birthdays. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | This is part of our Quality Assurance Manual |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are very aware of confused residents, many of our HCA have had training in this subject. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Semi rural |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In covered outdoor areas |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Our dementia unit is secure with decks that look out to the park and local shops. |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Special Features
| We offer a cooked breakfast on a Wednesday to all our residents. Internal courtyard area that our resident and their families can enjoy. Delightful sun room just to sit and watch the world go by. |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 |
Interests & Activities
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Our Activities Coordinator organizes a variety of games,crafts and other interests according to resident needs. Choice of library books delivered. Entertainment on a regular basis. The local museum is a must for a visit. Thermal pools within walking distance. Church service on Sundays. Musical choir |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Hairdressers, Podiatry, Specialist referrals, non-prescribed pharmacy items. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurses, Qualified care assistants, Activities Coordinator | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared and cooked at Craigweil House offering a very tasteful range of seasonal meals and treats. All dietary needs are catered for. Dietitian-approved seasonal menus. | |
| Associated Complexes | Catherine Lodge Retirement Home - Royal Oak Turama House Rest Home - Royal Oak Beachfront Rest Home - Stanmore Bay | |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Polish | Yes | |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stops out side front door |
| Shops | 0.10 Km | We are next door to a Four Square grocery Store, Hairdresser Bakery/café and takeaways |
| Mall | We do regular outings to Westgate Mall and Silverdale as part of our Activities programme | |
| Parks | 0.10 Km | Just across the road from a large pleasant park with nice for a walk through |
| Library | 4.00 Km | There is a very good library in Helensville, we can arrange for you to be taken there or get books delivered to the resthome |
| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 4 Nov 2021 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
