Kensington House - Remuera Gardens
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Levels of Care Offered
- Rest Home, Hospital
- Name
- Kensington House - Remuera Gardens
- Category
- Care Suite
- Address
- Kensington House
57 Richard Farrell Ave
Remuera
Auckland 1050 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Megan Batra - (09) 520 6269
- Owner
- Real Living Services Ltd
Other services
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Our goal is to provide a quality, homely environment in which our more frail elderly may live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and have their physical and psychological needs met regardless of culture, race or creed.
These warm, secure and beautifully furnished suites are comfortable, cosy and easy to live in. There are just 16 in total, with Stage 1 now complete and the final rooms of Stage 2 due for completion by the end of 2024.
Each 40sqm home provides full medical and nursing care around the clock. You can regularly receive personal prioritised medical attention from familiar faces - in the privacy of you own home.
These warm, secure and beautifully furnished suites are comfortable, cosy and easy to live in. There are just 16 in total, with Stage 1 now complete and the final rooms of Stage 2 due for completion by the end of 2024.
Each 40sqm home provides full medical and nursing care around the clock. You can regularly receive personal prioritised medical attention from familiar faces - in the privacy of you own home.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase. |
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Updated: 23 Jul 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 8 |
| Levels of care offered in Care Suites | Rest Home, Hospital |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| 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: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | There is a generally a registered nurse on morning and afternoon duties. Senior caregivers cover the overnight shift, plus Registered Nurse on occasions. We have our own team of dedicated Care Staff who work within Kensington House and Remuera Gardens. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We do not directly employ a Nurse Practitioner, however we do have access to this specialty when required. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a full team of Caregivers who work all shifts, alongside our Registered Nurses and Clinical Manager. Our own team of dedicated Care Staff work within Kensington House and Remuera Gardens. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Physiotherapy services may be available as prescribed by our General Practitioner. For residents who are not prescribed physiotherapy, we can suggest referral. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Occupational Therapy services may be available on referral. They are not included in our contracted services to residents. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We have good relationships and frequent contact with social workers from various agencies. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | Currently recruiting to Diversional Therapy role to complement our Care Team and Activities Coordinator. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Monday to Friday | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Weekly attendance from our contracted Hairdresser. Appointments are held within Kensington House in our Holistic Room. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 6 - 8 weekly appointments from our contracted Podiatrist | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Referral may be made by our General Practitioner as required. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Kaumata can be available by consultation as required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We will contact our residents spiritual advisors as requested. There is a monthly Christian interdenominational church service | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Our Dedicated in-house Laundry and Cleaning team take care of laundering our residents clothing and cleaning our facility. | |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | No | At Rest Home Level of care, we are not contracted to provide end of life care, however Palliative Care in part of our Resident aging journey. We are supported by our local Hospice as required and our Group Clinical Manager has expertise in Palliative Care. |
| Wound Care | Yes | General Wound Care is delivered on a regular basis by our Registered Nurses. Referral to wound care specialist may be made as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | General care for residents with diabetes is available on a regular basis. Referral to specialist diabetic services may be made as required. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | General continence assessment and advice is available on a regular basis and continence products provided at no cost to the resident. Referral specialist continence services may be made as required. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | General care for residents requiring stoma therapy is available on a regular basis. Referral to Stoma Specialist services may be made as required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | A formal Infection Control Programme is followed and monthly inclusion in a National data comparison. We have our own Infection Control Champion ( Registered Nurse) |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Available on review and discussion. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Management is available 24/7 |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Our rooms have built in wardrobes and drawers. Please speak to our friendly team about bringing in your own furniture. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | There are spacious rooms that are suitable for this purpose. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have ensuites comprising of handbasin and toilet. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This is our Resident's home. We therefore have very few 'rules and regulations'. Many Residents enjoy our weekly happy hour. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Some pets are within the outside greater area of Remuera Gardens Retirement Village. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have telephones. There is no cost to the resident for this service. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Themostatically controlled heating |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are a number of well designed seating areas including the beautiful large main lounge with its ornamental fireplace TV and piano, comfortable sunroom at the end of one corridor, well appointed dining room and delightful outdoor area. Hair salon is located at the end of the other corridor. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | No | However family members are welcome to 'stay over' if their relative is unwell. We can often set aside a sunroom area for this purpose or the family member may choose to stay in the resident's room. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Village produces a monthly newsletter in which issues of interest to all in the complex are included. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Whilst we have such policies in place our service is not designed to cater for those who display difficult behaviour. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Residents have the freedom to wander round the beautiful garden areas. The Rest Home is positioned at the end of a cul de sac and is nestled within the Remuera Gardens Retirement Village community surrounded by gardens. |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
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Special Features
| Kensington House is a resthome within the Remuera Gardens Village. It is licensed as a 32 bed Stage 11 Rest Home and as such all residents must be medically assessed prior to entry. Kensington House is licensed to accommodate people who require a high level of support. It is important to note that the Rest Home is not a hospital nor is it licensed to accommodate people with advanced Alzheimer or dementia who are at risk of wandering. Priority for entry to Kensington House is given to all residents of Remuera Gardens. Built in conjunction with the Village, Kensington House is an important facility and is able to provide accommodation for people who are unable to retain their independence on a day to day basis. Staff are both supportive and caring. Your individuality is respected. |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Bridge, Videos, Sky TV( user pay basis if required in their room), , Sing-a-longs,, Shopping, Reading, Quizzes,, Pianist, Petanque,, Outings,, Newspaper reading,Music,Minibus, Library, Jigsaw, Indoor Games, Housie, Happy Hour, Exercises, Entertainment, Bridge, Breakfast in bed, Big print books, Alzheimer's Society, Activity programme |
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Updated: 8 Aug 2013 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Kensington House is run by a Clinical Manager who is in daily contact with the village and maintains close liaison with all village residents. In case of an emergency she has the responsibility for ensuring that the correct procedures are followed in attending to the needs of a resident. | |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2019 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.50 Km | |
| Shops | 3.00 Km | |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | |
| Library | 3.00 Km | |
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Updated: 8 Aug 2013 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 17 Jan 2017 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.