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Bryant House Rest Home and Dementia Care
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Bryant House Rest Home and Dementia Care
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 71 King St
Taradale
Napier 4112 - Postal Address
- PO Box 12229
Ahuriri
Napier. 4144 - DHB
- Hawke's Bay
- Phone
- (06) 844 7209
- Fax
- (06) 844 7219
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Personnel
- Manager
- Jodi Parkes - 06 8447209
- Owner
- Greg & Susan Pritchard - 021 887 872
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Description
MISSION STATEMENT: Every day we strive to assist our residents to live life to the full whilst maintaining their dignity, independence and sense of purpose in a safe and caring environment.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 16 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 14 Oct 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 70 | Yes | Amanda McFarlane and Jodi Parkes |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 400 | Yes | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Access to if needed. | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | As required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Available if needed. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 30 | Yes | Sharon provides activities for our Dementia residents Monday to Friday and oversees the Bryant House Activities Programme. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 30 | Yes | Nicki provides activities for our Rest Home residents Monday to Friday. |
| Hairdresser | 5 | Yes | Fiona Teddy |
| Podiatrist | Yes | As required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Audits menu/policy. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | As and when required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All denominations visit, attend as necessary. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
| Updated: 2 Jul 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 May 2013 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We provide respite and day care services in line with our agreement with the Hawkes Bay DHB. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Respite Care and Day Care can be fully subsidised provided the Needs Assessment coordinators have approved this type of care. If you have any questions in relation to this please contact NASC HB on 06 870 7485 |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 20 Jul 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All single rooms. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have own or shared ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | This is something we are prepared to discuss and compromise on if we believe we are able to manage without compromising the environment for other residents. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | This is a services we currently provide with 2 under 65 residents and are very happy to accommodate if you feel it is the right environment. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Three lounge and dinning areas. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We have both private paying and fully subsidised clients attending our day care service which includes morning and afternoon teas, Lunch, daily activities and van rides on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. |
| Outings | Yes | Three a week or more if the demand is there. |
| Residents Committee | No | All our resident meeting are now combined family resident meetings which we hold regularly during the year. We find these far more meaningful and beneficial for everyone. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter to families are done 3 to 4 time per year in conjunction with 3 family resident meeting held at Bryant House. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | However we do have an enclosed area; three sides and roof. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Yes, but outside or in designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
Special Features
| Bryant House has a friendly and homely appeal. Pleasant gardens and open living with lovely home baked food create a relaxed and caring environment.
We have recently installed a fully automated security gate for the safety of our residents. This opens and closes automatically for vehicles arriving and leaving respectively. There is also a pedestrian gate that residents may to use to come and go as they please. |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 |
Interests & Activities
|
Activities programme (incorporates, entertainment, clubs for art, craft, bowls, bingo. Church services communion weekly for Catholics and monthly interdenominational, exercises 2-3 times a week plus direction from Kiwi Sports, garden (own gardener keeps things pleasant to look at) Happy hour each Wednesday afternoon, indoor games (indoor bowls & croquet), trip to library weekly as well as selection of books available on the premises, videos shown at times, discussion groups and reading from newspaper is popular, shopping offered weekly and outings as arranged in van (residents given opportunity to choose). Resident shop open Tuesday afternoons.
Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society. Blind Foundation provide support to residents (talking books and information), RSA visits monthly and also provide transport to monthly sing a longs. Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Anthroposophical, BBQ, Big print books |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | All meals are cooked on the premises, morning and afternoon tea are 'home baked' giving homely smells and nutrition. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Registered nurse on call 24 hours a day. Balanced mix of caregivers, advanced caregivers, registered nurse. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Set by the Regional DHB and MOH. Larger rooms and ensuited room may have an small additional charge attached. Please see manager for further details. | |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Interpreter service available. |
| Italian | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Evangelical | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Ratana | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | Taxi and bus service. |
| Shops | 1.50 km | Close to Taradale shops for all shopping. |
| Parks | 1.50 km | Park at back of Taradale Library. |
| Library | 1.50 km | Trips to library offered, using Bryant House van. |
| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 28 Apr 2015 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
