Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
At a glance

- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Waihi Lifecare
18 Toomey Street
Waihi
Waihi 3610 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Wendy Rowe - 0272635853
- Owner
- Steven Wallace - 02102669258
Other services

We are very focused on the holistic wellbeing of all our residents, ensuring that both their physical and psychological needs are met at all times. A professional and caring service is delivered by our team of highly qualified Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants, 24 hours a day. They cover all aspects of personal care from medication and pain management to ongoing emotional support.
Our two qualified Diversional Therapists implement recreation and leisure-based activity programs to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing of our residents and patients.
The following services are also offered;
Under 65s with long term disability or chronic illness
Long term care is available for young (under 65 years) physically disabled (YPD) or those with chronic long term illnesses, who require assistance with self-care, communication or general mobility. We have a great team of skilled and experienced care staff, who work closely with residents to nurture and maintain optimum independence and control.
GP Inpatient Service
Our highly professional Waihi General Practitioners can admit patients who are unwell or where the older person and their family or whanau are unable to care for the patient. This service includes “emergency or unplanned respite” where an immediate service response is required to avoid admission to a public hospital.
End of life – Palliative Care
We provide a caring and supportive environment where the people who are dying are supported in an environment that provides comfort, privacy and dignity for the resident and their family.
Transition to Home Post-Acute Convalescent Care
A public hospital can refer a patient who are unable to return home/stay home safely in the interim because of;
• an acute illness/episode from which they are expected to recover within 10-14 days
• A period of non-weight bearing is required (up to 42 days) post fracture
• There is a need for home modification/equipment/decisions that is leading to a delayed discharge home and the patient has otherwise completed their acute episode of care.
Respite Care
Short-term stays, or respite care services, are available to those who are unwell (eg, recovering from an illness or hospital stay) or who simply are in need of extra support. Whether it's for a couple days or a few of weeks. This gives the patient a change of scenery whilst being well cared for along with the usual carer being able to take a break.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 13 Feb 2020 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
Vacancy | Soon |
1 | |
Impending vacancy | Yes |
Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00 -$25.00/day up to $45.00/day as at 05 May 2022 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
Updated: 1 Jul 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 168 | Yes | Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours a day |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24 hours a day. Our Healthcare Assistants attend regular training and development to ensure that optimum services are provided to our residents each and every day. | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | Available as required. Our Physiotherapist works on a part time basis and is involved with assessment and support of residents and manages components of our training relating to moving and handling. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | 3 days a week. Full range of activities provided on Monday, Wednesday & Friday | |
Hairdresser | Yes | Available as required | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Three Monthly visits | |
Dietitian | No | Our menu's are audited by an external dietitian every 2 years. | |
Accredited Visitors | Yes | St John Pet Therapy visits first Friday of the month St John volunteers visit every Thursday | |
Kaumatua | No | Available if required | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Resident's own minister can be contacted on request or facility can provide spiritual advisor. Weekly church service and communion available to all residents. | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Cleaning staff, Laundry staff, Kitchen staff, Maintenance, Painter, and Office Administrator | |
Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen is stored onsite and available for use. |
Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Contract with Waikato District Health Board. Hospice Waikato. |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Dialysis | Yes | Yes, If required |
Wound Care | Yes | We have access to the wound specialist based at Thames Hospital |
Diabetic Care | Yes | We have access to the allocated Diabetic Nurse through Thames Hospital as well as the diabetic nurse in each of the local medical centres. |
Continence Advice | Yes | We have access to a continence advisor who is visiting each three months |
Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Yes, If required |
Infection Control | Yes | We have a trained Registered Nurse allocated in charge of our infection control programme in our facility. |
Community Health | No | |
Clinical Management | Yes | Waihi Hospital has experienced Senior Nurse who is Clinical Manager. |
Updated: 28 Jul 2016 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | Respite care available |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents may bring their own furniture or Furniture available for use. |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Large rooms available for couples |
Ensuite | Yes | Rooms with own Ensuite. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Discretion of Manager |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | On request own expense. |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | two big lounge area with big screen TV, Room for activities, games etc |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | GP Beds available on referral from Local GP. |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | Planned outings to RSA, town, shopping centres, animal farm, Supermarkets etc Van with wheel chair access available. |
Whanau Room | Yes | |
Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We have access via the local Marae. |
Residents Committee | Yes | General resident meetings monthly and activity meetings for residents two monthly. |
Newsletter | Yes | Monthly |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy easily accessible to all staff and families can access on request. |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Rural Setting | Yes | Waihi is situated in a rural setting. |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | Outside the premises. |
Updated: 28 Jul 2016 |
Special Features
Historic building with high ceilings and spacious hallways Spacious rooms available for couples Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds Heating throughout facility Petanque area for use in summer time |
Updated: 5 Oct 2020 |
Interests & Activities
Activities include: - Annual Residents Xmas Party - Winter Christmas Party - Art - Bowls - Bingo - Board games - Cards - Crafts - Classical Music - Concerts - Baking - Dancing - Entertainers and Entertainment - Exercises - Games - Indoor Games - Jigsaw - Newspaper reading - Outings - Parties - Puzzles - Reading - TV & Videos - Visits from SPCA Mini-bus Trip Email & Fax: The administration staff have access to e-mail and a fax machine and can use it on behalf of the residents. Food/Meals Because we have our own kitchen on site, we can cater for all residents needs including vegetarians and special medical dietary requirements. |
Updated: 9 Aug 2016 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurse available 24 hour per day. Staffing levels according to legal requirements. Staff members include RN's, Health Care Assistants, Activity team, cleaners, laundry- and kitchen staff, maintenance staff, Administration Staff,Clinical Manager. Contracted Doctors that visit the facility three times per week.Over weekends have access to emergency doctors and hospital. | |
Details about meals | Access to dietition who designs menus for our facility. Meals prepared on site in own kitchen and delivered to different areas. Individual food preferences are respected. Cater for different medical requirements. "Meals on wheels" available to villas and Community on request. Cater for special functions eg. Christmas, Mid Christmas, Easter, Patricks day etc. | |
Updated: 29 Jul 2016 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Chinese | Yes | |
Dutch | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Punjabi | Yes | |
Russian | Yes | |
Updated: 5 Oct 2020 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Hindu | Yes | |
Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
Updated: 28 Jul 2016 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.50 Km | |
Shops | 0.50 Km | There is a dairy less than half a kilometre away. |
Mall | 60.00 Km | |
Parks | 0.50 Km | A children playground just down the road. Gilmour lake is one KM away. |
Library | 0.50 Km | Waihi Library |
Updated: 28 Jul 2016 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jul 2016 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.