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Bupa Tasman Care Home
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- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Bupa Tasman Care Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 4 Wadier Place
Henderson
Auckland - DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- 09 837 5218
- Fax
- 09 837 5219
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Personnel
- Manager
- Daniel Clifford - 09 837 5128/027 836 5655
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Opening in mid December 2014, Tasman will be a newly built care home, with all the benefits of a purpose built modern building providing rest home and hospital care.
Located in the heart of Henderson, Tasman is close to all amenities. Shops, parks, the Corban Estate Arts Centre and services are within walking distance and next door is the Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village.
Tasman is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages medical alarms and rehabilitation. Bupa has no shareholders, our focus is on our customers. We invest all our profits to provide better healthcare to our customers and communities.
Bupa is the largest residential aged care provider in New Zealand and are specialists in dementia care, providing around one third of dementia beds.
For more information, please visit the Bupa link below or scroll down to download our brochure.
Located in the heart of Henderson, Tasman is close to all amenities. Shops, parks, the Corban Estate Arts Centre and services are within walking distance and next door is the Waitakere Gardens Retirement Village.
Tasman is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages medical alarms and rehabilitation. Bupa has no shareholders, our focus is on our customers. We invest all our profits to provide better healthcare to our customers and communities.
Bupa is the largest residential aged care provider in New Zealand and are specialists in dementia care, providing around one third of dementia beds.
For more information, please visit the Bupa link below or scroll down to download our brochure.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Updated: 13 Mar 2015 | |
DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | No |
| At present our rest home is fully occupied. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2018 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser, visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled Podiatrist, visits monthly or on request. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversee special needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | - A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call | |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual palliative care funding may be available. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | We manage resident’s needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | We manage resident’s needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Specialised Dementia Care | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Bupa prides itself on providing person-centred care. Your day is planned the way you want it. |
| Urology | Yes | We are able to manage all continence needs. |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | |
| Other Nursing Specialities | Yes | Available as required. |
| Anthroposophical Care | Yes | We have a strong focus on person-centred care. |
| Psychologist | Yes | We make referrals for visits by community specialists as required. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | We make referrals for visits by community specialists as required. |
| Other Post Graduate Specialities | Yes | We make referrals for visits as required. |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Subsidy may be available. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | We welcome couples and will work with you to provide a double room or adjoining singles. |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Combined with the residents committee above. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking permitted in the designated area. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | Tasman Care Home meets all NZ Fire Service Regulations. |
| Audit report available | Yes | Audit report for the Health and Disability Standards is available on our website. |
| Updated: 14 Apr 2015 | ||
Special Features
| Bupa has no shareholders so all surpluses are reinvested into our care homes. |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Staffing Details | Tasman Care Home meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. Some of our rooms have a small premium payable for additional features. e.g. courtyard off the room or an ensuite. | |
| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | The audit is available on the Bupa website www.bupa.co.nz |
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| Updated: 16 Sep 2014 | ||
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284 Keyes Road
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PO Box 18603
New Brighton
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