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Cargill Lifecare
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cargill Lifecare
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 1 Cargill St
Waikiwi
Invercargill 9810 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- (03) 215 8886
- Fax
- (03) 215 8857
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Becks Macvey - 027 655 5208
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare Group
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Make your home at Cargill Lifecare
When it comes to everyday life, Cargill makes it easy with village, rest home, and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Invercargill community, Cargill is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Waikiki shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a bank and pharmacy. Just a few minutes from there and you’re in the heart of Invercargill.
We offer everything from podiatry to hairdressing, dietary advice and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, visits from K9 friends, indoor bowls and free sports sweepstakes. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
When it comes to everyday life, Cargill makes it easy with village, rest home, and respite care. The well-appointed rooms all look out onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens and come complete with a 24-hour call system, WiFi and ensuites.
Part of the close-knit Invercargill community, Cargill is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from the Waikiki shopping centre, where you’ll find all the essentials including a bank and pharmacy. Just a few minutes from there and you’re in the heart of Invercargill.
We offer everything from podiatry to hairdressing, dietary advice and SKY TV. We have a range of recreational activities including happy hour, board games, visits from K9 friends, indoor bowls and free sports sweepstakes. Our facility van is also always on hand for outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 10 Apr 2013 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Available rooms are standard rooms with toilet ensuite | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Premium Room Charges | Yes from $8/day up to $10/day as at 24 Nov 2020 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 26 Jan 2021 | |
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. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | We have an Enrolled nurse in our present staff. | |
| 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. Our staff turnover is minimal. | |
| Physiotherapist | No | A local physiotherapist is available if required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available as required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Available as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Activity Assistant has this qualification. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 30 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 regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved, and a 2-course mid-day meal is provided. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We endeavour to assist residents to maintain any cultural ties they may have in the community before coming to Cantabria. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have access to a Chaplain, and various religious groups can be arranged to visit to provide services for all of our residents. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers and Allied Health Professionals are available as needed, including massage services. Our residents use their own GP, and families are assisted to find an Invercargill GP for their loved one. | |
| Updated: 25 Mar 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | 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. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
| 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 Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by the community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| 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. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | No | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Manager is a registered nurse. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
| Updated: 25 Jun 2018 | ||
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 | A 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: 11 Jun 2014 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms, making it their home away from home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have nicely appointed single rooms that can be personalized. A television is provided with DVD player and Freeview/SKY TV access. Includes spacious showers and safety grab rails. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We welcome couples and will work with you to provide a double room or adjoining singles. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have their own toilets, and 2 rooms have an ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Monitored together with GP guidance. |
| 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. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All bedrooms are heated with a small night store or panel heater, which may be turned off if required |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Communal lounges in the complex are equipped with comfortable seating and televisions with DVD players. The area is large enough for residents to run meetings, invite guests and partake in a variety of organised functions. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | A no discrimination policy is in place to provide a friendly and caring space for residents. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide 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. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | No | At present, we have no contract to provide Day Care. We can discuss use of Carer Support to fund this.. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Combined with the residents committee above. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care home 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. |
| Rural Setting | No | Cargill Lifecare has a beautiful garden setting in Invercargill. |
| Smokers Room | No | Smoking area is outside in the conservatory area. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | From October 1st, 2015 we are smokefree. |
| Updated: 25 Mar 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Cargill Lifecare offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides a homely atmosphere, built with a tunnel house and separate dining room and lounge facilities. it is fitted with safety grab rails and smoke detectors with water sprinklers. Situated in beautiful Invercargill, Cargill Lifecare has magnificent landscape and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and outdoor seating. Walking paths to areas of interest is provided, as well as many places to sit and enjoy the surroundings. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
| Updated: 13 Jun 2019 |
Interests & Activities
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Cargill Lifecare has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinator focuses on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression. We provide a library service and we also rent DVDs or videos. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. A piano, pool table and Sky TV is also available in the main lounges. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Board games, Gardening, Indoor Bowls, Happy Hour, Pool table, Quizzes. There is also active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee. |
| Updated: 13 Jun 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Cargill Lifecare meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater for individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Updated: 25 Jun 2018 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other Information | Yes | We are able to access interpreters as required. |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2014 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. Weekly Inter-Denominational Church Services are available to assist residents to remain associated with their Church Family. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are able to accommodate our residents' spiritual needs as requested. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. |
| Updated: 12 Oct 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Free bus going to the city on the street. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Countdown and Westpac bank are close by. |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | The city centre is the nearest mall with a wide selection of shops |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Park with a childrens playground |
| Library | In House library service, in which our activity lady gets regularly updated books sent from the City Centre Library. | |
| Updated: 11 Jun 2014 | ||
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 | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
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| Updated: 25 Jun 2018 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
