Cairnfield House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cairnfield House
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Cairnfield House
52-60 Jack Street
Otangarei
Whangārei 0112 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Lesley Middleton - 09-4370186
- Owner
- Ativas Limited - 09-4370186
- Clinical Manager
- Belinda Haskell - 09 - 4370186
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At Cairnfield House, everyone is well looked after and people thrive in the friendly, family style atmosphere. With a wide range of activities and outings on offer, there are many ways to stay social, active and involved. All residents receive professional, specialised care and the helpful staff cater directly to each person’s individual needs.
Cairnfield House is a rest home as well as a hospital, so residents can be assured continuity of care with the transition from rest home to hospital level happening with ease on the same premises. Qualified nursing staff are on hand 24/7, to provide any assistance that might be needed. Plus regular visits from a wide range of specialists such as audiologists, physiotherapists and counselors provide additional assistance and support.
Come and visit Cairnfield House and check it out for yourself. Take in the aroma of the fresh baking from the kitchen as you walk down the bright sunny halls. See residents relaxing in their Lazy Boy chairs or participating in one of their many activities in the lounge or sitting out on the sunny deck enjoying the beautiful landscaping. If you’re looking for a home away from home for yourself, or for someone you love, give us a call today.
Cairnfield House is a rest home as well as a hospital, so residents can be assured continuity of care with the transition from rest home to hospital level happening with ease on the same premises. Qualified nursing staff are on hand 24/7, to provide any assistance that might be needed. Plus regular visits from a wide range of specialists such as audiologists, physiotherapists and counselors provide additional assistance and support.
Come and visit Cairnfield House and check it out for yourself. Take in the aroma of the fresh baking from the kitchen as you walk down the bright sunny halls. See residents relaxing in their Lazy Boy chairs or participating in one of their many activities in the lounge or sitting out on the sunny deck enjoying the beautiful landscaping. If you’re looking for a home away from home for yourself, or for someone you love, give us a call today.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Couple Room Available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 06 Mar 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 7 days | Yes | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | As required |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Monday - Friday | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 6 weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Blind foundation, SPCA, Salvation Army, | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen therapy nurse from DHB comes as required. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | As required |
| Dialysis | Yes | Access through the DHB |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | As required |
| Continence Advice | Yes | As required |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | As required |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | As required |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | As required |
| Infection Control | Yes | As required |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | As required |
| Community Health | Yes | As required |
| Clinical Management | Yes | On site daily |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Available |
| Carer Support | Yes | Available |
| Subsidised | Yes | Available to assist family with documentation |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Anytime |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents personalise their room to their own taste. For those who do not wish this, we provide all furnishings. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Small and large rooms available. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Double rooms available for married couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Shared ensuites available in certain rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour provided once a week. Residents may have their own alcohol depending on health issues |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Birds and tropical fish. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Small pet negotiable |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | At the residents own cost, but access to cordless resident phones |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Thermostatically controlled heaters are placed around the rest home and bedrooms, as well as under floor heating. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We hold a Y.P.D (young person disability) licence |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large sunny lounge which has a large TV in that we can screen programmes, movies and sports e.g America's Cup or the Melbourne Cup etc. We also have smaller lounge areas for those who prefer smaller settings. We have plenty of shaded decking and outdoor seating areas. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Courtesy van provided to take to a wide range of activities e.g. concerts, shopping, picnics, Mayor's Christmas Concert etc. Total mobility taxi vouchers available can be arranged through the office. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | As well as strong ties with the Maori community and easy access to our Kaumatua |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident meetings are held monthly to discuss any suggestions or issues. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings are held with the Registered Nurse, Diversional Therapist, Lead Carer and Clinical Manager on an annual basis and as needed. Family input is valued and welcomed. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | The facility is nestled amongst large native trees and subtropical flora and fauna with an extensive lawn area. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Smokers room available |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in designated smoking areas |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Special Features
| Visitors often provide feedback of feeling the "Arohanui" - "Love" the moment they walk through our front door. |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
Interests & Activities
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In-House Activities: Art & Craft, BBQ, Bingo, Board games, Card games, Celebration Days throughout the year, Dancing, Entertainers, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaws, Mobile Library, Movies, Music, Outings in our Van, Quizzes, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Tai Chi, Videos, Newspaper Pianists, Local Kapa Haka group visits, Internet Access |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | As per DHB contract extra services available. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered nurses on site 24/7 days per week. | |
| Details about meals | Extensive dietary menu audited by certified dietition catering for all appetites. | |
| Visitor information | Reception is open Monday to Friday from 9am - 4.30pm. Please sign in and out in the visitors book provided opposite reception door. | |
| Internet access | All residents are provided our internet password. | |
| Transport | The office can apply for a Ride Wise card for you to get discounted Taxi Rides. | |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Public transport is at the gate. |
| Shops | 0.00 Km | 300 metre walk to the local dairy |
| Mall | 1.50 Km | Buses will stop at Kensington shopping complex where you have Post shop, Chemist, Ladies clothing retailer, cafes plus numerous other small retailers. |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | Kensington park and stadium |
| Library | A mobile library comes monthly to the facility | |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Spark of Life | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | ACC Tertiary level. |
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Updated: 14 Apr 2025 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.