Radius Thornleigh Park
At a glance
- Name
- Radius Thornleigh Park
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Radius Thornleigh Park
25 Heta Road
Highlands Park
New Plymouth 4312 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Charmaine Knight - 0272902130
- Owner
- Radius Care Ltd
Other services
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| Preview | File | Description |
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 Radius Thornleigh Park Information Pack 2018 |
Please download our Information Pack. Feel free to get in touch with a Radius Care team member if you have any questions. |
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Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of rest home and private hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care.
Our vision for Radius is to deliver “good old fashioned Kiwi values and standards” back into the aged care sector and this is a commitment shared by our strong nationwide network of 20 facilities. Each of these facilities share a responsibility to provide the best levels of professional nursing care, which is delivered by our staff to over 1400 residents.
So when the time comes to choose a care facility for yourself or a loved one, call any one of our managers to talk about your circumstances or just drop in for a chat. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, and will show you around any one of our facilities.
Radius Thornleigh Park – a beautiful homely setting, just 4 Kms from the New Plymouth CBD, in the suburb of Highlands Park.
Recently refurbished, Thornleigh Park is a single level facility, set in picturesque grounds with stunning landscaped gardens.
Thornleigh Park offers rest home, private hospital with palliative and respite care in a modern environment. A secure Dementia unit with three secure courtyard areas is planned to be added to the facility in the near future.
Our vision for Radius is to deliver “good old fashioned Kiwi values and standards” back into the aged care sector and this is a commitment shared by our strong nationwide network of 20 facilities. Each of these facilities share a responsibility to provide the best levels of professional nursing care, which is delivered by our staff to over 1400 residents.
So when the time comes to choose a care facility for yourself or a loved one, call any one of our managers to talk about your circumstances or just drop in for a chat. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, and will show you around any one of our facilities.
Radius Thornleigh Park – a beautiful homely setting, just 4 Kms from the New Plymouth CBD, in the suburb of Highlands Park.
Recently refurbished, Thornleigh Park is a single level facility, set in picturesque grounds with stunning landscaped gardens.
Thornleigh Park offers rest home, private hospital with palliative and respite care in a modern environment. A secure Dementia unit with three secure courtyard areas is planned to be added to the facility in the near future.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 22 Apr 2013 | |
Testimonials
| Compliment 1: My Husband has been a resident in your Thornleigh home for almost three years. I feel Thornleigh was part of his extended family. The staff and residents have been very kind in supporting myself and family. Compliment 2: Thank you all for your love and care of our Dad. Also for your support of Bet over the time Dad was a resident with you. We did appreciate all your kindnesses, understanding and friendships. It was a long and interesting journey at times. Thank you again on behalf of the family. |
| Updated: 22 Feb 2012 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | A registered nurse is on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Our physiotherapist will visit on arrangement by staff or your GP whenever required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | A diversional therapist works Monday to Friday and is responsible for designing and writing an individual activity programme for each resident. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our senior diversional therapist acts as our activities coordinator. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits every week and offers very reasonably priced services including cuts, sets and perms. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | A dietician visits on prior arrangement by staff or your GP. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | Visits can be arranged by staff whenever requested. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational services are held monthly within the facility and communion is held monthly as well. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | You are welcome to continue with the services of your present doctor however we also have a local facility GP available. | |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Our registered clinical staff, including the clinical nurse manager and the facility manager, actively maintain their clinical nursing skills and techniques and are able to support and care for residents with a wide range of specialised needs. |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Our facility is your new home; personal furniture and other items are welcome and encouraged. Our friendly maintenance staff are happy to assist in hanging your treasured pictures and photos. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | If available some of our larger rooms are suitable for a couple. Please phone and discuss this with the manager. |
| Ensuite | Yes | En suite toilets are available in some rooms. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resident cat who calls our facility home and is very spoilt by our staff and residents. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We can cater for cats and even for small dogs. Just ask our friendly staff. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A private telephone or SKY connection in your room can be easily arranged. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are several lounges and many quiet areas for residents to enjoy. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We provide short and long term palliative care for residents in collaboration with the Taranaki District Health Board Hospice. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We have an extensive day care programme available and we offer both a Men's and Ladies club for members of the community. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are available to all residents and include picnic lunches, morning and afternoon teas, scenic drives and shopping excursions. |
| Residents Committee | No | Our resident meetings are held every two months and all residents and family members are very welcome to attend. |
| Family Committee | No | All families are very welcome to attend the resident meetings and regular contact and feedback with clinical staff is encouraged. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our residents enjoy our Radius "Grapevine" and "Orbiter" 3 monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is still currently permitted however only in designated areas. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Whilst we are not a secure facility the safety of our resident's and staff is paramount and security procedures are in place for after 6pm. All external windows and doors are lockable. |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | ||
Special Features
| Thornleigh Park is set in attractive surrounds with manicured park like gardens and spacious lawns with a stunning mountain backdrop. We offer a well appointed facility with friendly and professional trained staff and are a home away from home for residents and families to enjoy. Activities are planned for each week day and include daily newspaper readings, regular outings and exercise programs. We have a large purpose built activities room with a piano and large TV where we hold happy hour every week, concerts and movie afternoons every Saturday complete with freshly popped popcorn and ice-creams. |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Big print books, Age Concern, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Billiards, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Golf, Greypower, Happy Hour, Housie, Hydrotherapy, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Massage, Men, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Picnic facilities, Pianist, Petanque, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Swimming, TAB, Theatre, Videos, DVD's |
| Updated: 4 May 2009 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | All fees and costs can be discussed upon request. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Radius Thornleigh Park offers friendly, professionally qualified staff who are proud of their work and pride themselves on going the extra mile for each and every resident. | |
| Details about meals | Our six weekly menus change regularly and are reviewed by a dietician. We cater for all residents’ likes and dislikes and any special requirements can be easily met. Our kitchen manager uses locally grown produce and bakes morning and afternoon tea fresh each day. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of rest home and private hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2013 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | Staff member. |
| Dutch | Yes | Resident. |
| English | Yes | All staff. |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff member. |
| Greek | Yes | Staff member. |
| Interpreter | Yes | Services accessed as required. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff members. |
| Samoan | Yes | Staff members. |
| Swedish | Yes | Staff member. |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | An interdenominational service is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Catholic Priest visits monthly (Communion Service) |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All denominations are very welcome at Radius Thornleigh Park and all efforts will be made by staff to cater to indiviudal spiritual and cultural needs. |
| Updated: 24 Feb 2010 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Close to Merrilands shopping centre. |
| Mall | 4.00 Km | City Centre |
| Library | 4.00 Km | City Centre |
| Updated: 4 Jan 2009 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 4 Jan 2009 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
