Atawhai Assisi Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Atawhai Assisi Home and Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 158 Matangi Road
Matangi
Hamilton 3284 - Postal Address
- 158 Matangi Road
RD 4
Hamilton 3284 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sharon Leela Paul - (07) 856 3019
- Owner
- Tamahere Eventide Home Trust - (07) 856 5162
- Village Manager
- David McGeorge - 021 0289 1213
Other services
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Mission statement:
"To provide a quality caring service for older people, in a Christian environment."
"To provide a quality caring service for older people, in a Christian environment."
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| For enquiries contact Sharon Leela Paul 02764278381 | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Beds available |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $35.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 02 Jul 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 3 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have Registered Nurses onsite 24/7. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | A NP visits twice weekly and works closely with our GP service. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in the Hospital. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Healthcare Assistants are rostered across all shifts, and work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, or an Enrolled Nurse. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Contracted physiotherapist available. Assisi also has two full time, qualified Rehab Therapist who provide individualised and group exercise programmes for our residents. | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Contracted as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Diversional Therapist works Monday - Friday facilitating meaningful activities, outings and entertainment for our residents, as well as 1 on 1 visits. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | No | See Diversional Therapy | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser comes in 2 days per week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrists visit on site monthly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Contracted Dietitian service | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have regular visits from Canine friends. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We can arrange our local Kaumaatua to visit. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Priest says Mass 3 days per week at 10.30am. A communion service is held Tuesdays & Fridays at 4pm. Pastoral care is provided by both our Priest and Chaplain. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have volunteers that visit to assist with activities and spend time with residents. | |
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Updated: 26 May 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | One oxygen concentrator is available. An oxygen service is available for those prescribed. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are skilled in Palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | District nurses visit as required via a community health referral system |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses have undertaken extra training in wound care management. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our nurses are up to date in diabetic management. We utilise specialist nurses from the District Health Board as necessary. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Product consultants are utilised as required. DHB personnel are also available. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Registered Nurses are skilled in stomal management. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Staff skilled in post stroke management for those assessed for long term care. Rehab Therapists also available for physical rehabilitation. |
| Infection Control | Yes | All staff are skilled in infection control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Available for those residents who have had surgery. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Mental Health Services for the Elderly are utilised as necessary. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The General Manager is an experienced Registered Nurse. A Clinical Nurse Leader oversees day to day care and works Mon-Fri. |
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Updated: 26 May 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | 1 designated respite bed at Rest Home level. Advanced bookings welcome. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Carer support must be approved by DSL. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | Atawhai Assisi runs a Day Programme Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm. Referral to the Day Programme is via DSL. Transport available for pick up and drop off. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Most of our rooms are fully subsidised with no premium fees. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Apr 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | This can be discussed prior to admission. All furniture must ensure resident safety & mobility around the room. All rooms come with a bedside table and dresser. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All residents have their own room |
| Ensuite | No | All rooms are within close proximately to a shared bathroom. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Please discuss with Clinical Nurse Leader. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Our building layout is not suitable to individual pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have a phone provided |
| Wifi | Yes | Residents and families are able to access our Wifi network |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Some adjustment, although the heating is thermostatically controlled |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | On a case by case basis and with DSL approval. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are a number of lounges through the facility for both large and small gatherings. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Female residents only | No | Both male & female residents welcome. |
| Male residents only | No | Both male & female residents welcome. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our staff are trained in Palliative Care, and liaise closely with Hospice. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Palliative Care funding is available following assessment via the palliative care team and Disability Support Link. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm. Transport available for pick up and drop off. Referral via DSL. |
| Outings | Yes | Outing are organised on a regular basis with our Diversional Therapist. We have our own van. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Not on site, however happy to work closely with whanau to ensure cultural needs are met. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | A monthly Resident Meeting is held, this is open for all Residents to attend, chaired by our Chaplain who is supported by a DT |
| Family Committee | No | We keep in regular contact with families and the management team are happy to be contacted for any issues |
| Newsletter | No | Families are invited to participate in an annual familiy satisfaction survey. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy in place. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Depends on the level and type of confusion. We do not provide secure dementia care. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Assisi is situated on the outskirts of Hamilton. |
| Smokers Room | No | We are a smoke free facility for all staff, residents, visitors and trades. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | We are a smoke free facility for all staff, residents, visitors and trades. |
| Semi-Secure | No | While we have gates on our driveways we are unable to provide secure facilites for those who tend to wander. |
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Updated: 26 Apr 2023 |
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Interests & Activities
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Activity Programme: Assisi has a team of Diversional Therapists who strive to provide quality, meaningful activities for residents in the Rest Home and Hospital. Our activity programme is planned and displayed for residents, staff, friends and family members to view. We welcome family participation in any activity. Activities include group games, 1-on-1 activities, entertainment, outings, cooking and crafts. The team utilise volunteers to further diversify the activities they can offer the residents. Chapel: We have a large Chapel on site. We have a Catholic Mass 3 times per week, and a multi-denominational service each Wednesday. Communion services are held on Tuesday & Friday. Entertainment: Assisi has various groups entertaining on a regular basis, providing a range of entertainment, including music. |
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Updated: 26 May 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | An information pack is available on request | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | The Resthome has nursing cover for morning and evening shifts with night shift covered by our hospital nurses. The Hospital has 24 hour / 7 day a week nursing cover who are available to assist Resthome staff in emergencies. Caregiver ratio's are based on care levels. | |
| Details about meals | Main meal served at lunch time. Dietician approved menu. | |
| Associated Complexes | Tamahere Eventide, 621 SH 1, Hamilton | |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2019 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | 1 Chinese nurse |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Services available externally. There may be an associated cost with this service. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We are happy to support any culture with entry into our facility. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2019 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Chaplain on site 3 days a week |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Catholic priest lives on site |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Catholic services available 3-5 days per week, multi-denominational service weekly. |
| Methodist | Yes | Tamahere Eventide Trust |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Atawhai Assisi was owned by Sisters of Mercy until 1April 2018. The Methodist church and Tamahere Eventide Trust purchased Atawhai Assisi. A strong Christian focus is maintained. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are happy to support any faith/ religion with entry into care. |
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Updated: 26 May 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 2.00 Km | Assisi is 1.5 kms outside the city boundary. The nearest bus route is 2 kms away. |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | The Hillcrest shopping centre is our nearest centre, this provides most services. Not accessable without transport. |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | The City Centre is 15 minutes (16km) away. Westfield Shopping Centre (Chartwell) is approximately 20 minutes away. |
| Parks | 4.00 Km | Hamilton City Gardens offer beautiful walkways, a cafe and is wheelchair accessible. Other accessable cafes are nearby. |
| Library | 2.00 Km | Atawhai Assisi has a voluntary Librarian who visits our residents, gets to know their tastes in literature, & sources books from the Hillcrest Branch of the Hamilton Public Library. Assisi also has a number of large print books in our in-house library. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2019 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | We have a clinical nurse educator and all our staff are fully supported with ongoing education |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have Diversional therapists currently studying |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | No | Tamahere Eventide is a member and currently has a retirement village. Plans are in place to develop a retirement village at Atawhai Assisi. |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Tamahere Eventide is a member. |
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Updated: 26 May 2022 |
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