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Lara Lodge Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Lara Lodge Care Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- Lara Lodge
4 Pegasus Drive
Sunnybrook
Rotorua 3015 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Lakes
- Phone
- (07) 347 7604
- Fax
- (07) 347 7116
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Owner
- Walter & Teresa Scheer - (07) 3477604
- Nurse manager
- Greeshma Nair (2020 Maternity Leave) - (07) 3477604
- Clinical Lead RN
- Selena O'Doherty - (07) 3477604
- EN
- Mellisa TeRauna - (07) 3477604
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Description
Lara Lodge Care Home is somewhat unique having operated in Rotorua for nearly 40 years maintaining the tradition of being family owned and operated. We embrace the fundamentals of the founding vision to offer a holistic quality of care and retain a persons comfort in a friendly, welcoming family style environment.
The size and layout of the home ensures that there is space to maintain shared and individual times with ease. The welcome begins in the colourful garden as you approach the front door and then walk into the central lounge. Here (or in the music or activities lounges) you will often find folk gathered to enjoy shared memories, games, exercises or the listening of a great story.
The enjoyment of art, music, gardens, food appreciation, style, health based activities, companionship, conversations, events and individuals are celebrated at Lara Lodge.
Excellence of care is paramount to the dedicated team that work together to ensure that individual needs are taken care of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a well maintained, serviced and compliant Home.
The size and layout of the home ensures that there is space to maintain shared and individual times with ease. The welcome begins in the colourful garden as you approach the front door and then walk into the central lounge. Here (or in the music or activities lounges) you will often find folk gathered to enjoy shared memories, games, exercises or the listening of a great story.
The enjoyment of art, music, gardens, food appreciation, style, health based activities, companionship, conversations, events and individuals are celebrated at Lara Lodge.
Excellence of care is paramount to the dedicated team that work together to ensure that individual needs are taken care of 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in a well maintained, serviced and compliant Home.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 23 Sep 2020 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Larger than standard, warm rooms that have a lovely outlook. Close to the main & music lounge, dining room & delightful north-facing deck area. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - Ensuite and access to deck |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms as at 20 Oct 2020 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 22 Oct 2020 | |
Testimonials
| June 2017
After what was to be a short stay while I waited transfer to my home City I have stayed a year and am now ready to return home. And what a wonderful year it has been, the care and consideration I have received has been outstanding. Thank you everyone. J. M. |
| Updated: 22 Feb 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Having 2 registered nurses ensures that a nurse is available either on site or on call 24 hours/7days a week. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 24/7 | Yes | We have a minimum of two Care Givers working throughout the day from 7am to 11pm. Overnight, we have one Carer working and the Registered Nurse is always on call overnight. |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist can be arranged to visit, as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | An Occupational Therapist can be arranged to visit, as required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | As required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 15 | Yes | We have a well co-ordinated activity schedule that is flexible. On an individual & group basis there are exercises, activities, quizzes, games, entertainment in house and outings are arranged either in the Lara van or car. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have 2 visiting hairdressers who offer a wide range of services at very reasonable prices. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A registered Podiatrist has a regular clinc here at Lara Lodge | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Since April 2017 we have a Chef that works with our kitchen staff to ensure that meals are nutricious, balanced and meet dietary requirements. Meal alternatives are available for those with specific dietary needs or preferences. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | As required and as available. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | As required | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly and monthly visits from clergy of various denominations. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A variety of community groups visit regularly | |
| Updated: 22 Feb 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have two Registered Nurses providing cover 24 hours/7days a week who can oversee administration of oxygen |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We are able to offer a Palliative Care Service |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses have a comprehensive knowledge of wound care and liaise with Wound Care Specialists and Doctors |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our diabetic residents are monitored closely and treatment given as prescribed by experienced nursing staff. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have access to a Continence Advisor through Lakes DHB and daily management by Registed Nurses |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We have access to a Lakes District Health Board Stoma Therapist who works alongside the registered nurses at Lara Lodge to maintain optimal care. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We have access to the Stroke Foundation specialist. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Staff receive regular training in infection control as it is a high priority at Lara Lodge. Our high standards are maintained through regular auditing processes and Quality Assurance programmes. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We welcome patients requiring convelescance following surgery. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We have access to the Community Mental Health Team |
| Community Health | Yes | We work closely with community groups such as Alzheimers Society, Parkinsons, Diabetic, Stroke, RSA, Hospice, District Nursing, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation, |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full time Prinicpal Nurse/Manager working at Lara Lodge |
| Other Specialties | Yes | We work closely with specialist nurses at Lakes DHB |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | When available to do so. |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2017 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Yes! We encourage our Residents to bring their own furniture and personal items. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Each bedroom is available as a single room. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | There are three large rooms that may be shared. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Three large bedrooms are suitable for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have an en-suite with hand basin and toilet. There are three shower areas throughout the complex. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes and we have a weekly "happy hour" where a varied form of entertainment is enjoyed while being served nibbles and a variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resident cat - Amber (Garfields twin!) We welcome the animals that visit with their owners from time to time. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We welcome discussions regarding the possibility of bringing your own pet from home |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A designated phone is available for use by all Residents. Alternatively, you may wish to have your own phone connection in your room. Please discuss this with Management/Walter. |
| Wifi | Yes | Yes Wifi is available please discuss with Walter. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Assistance can be given if required to do this. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We welcome all enquiries. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have 3 lounge areas. 1 music lounge, 1 reading lounge both of which have flat screen TV's. The main entrance lounge opens on the the extensive rear north facing decking with views to the rear gardens. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We work in corroboration with community based agencies, providing short term care following discharge from hospital, prior to returning home |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative care with the support of Hospice |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We welcome all enquiries. |
| Outings | Yes | We have a van with competant drivers. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have a lovely quiet lounge that can be made available during the day for family to gather. Although we do not have a specific room available, arrangements can be made with management to accommodate Whanau if they wish to stay. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | There is a monthly resident meeting. We encourage and value feedback from Residents on all issues. Minutes are typed and distributed. |
| Family Committee | No | We meet regularly with family members to review the care plan for the resident. We have an 'open door' policy that encourages family/whanau to approach management regarding concerns at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our newsletter is produced monthly and includes birthdays, items of interest, current events, visits, topical news and a humorous section. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Please see Simone for details relating to this policy. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | However, we have an area on the outside deck that is suitable and safe for smoking. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in the designated outdoor area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | An alarm system has been installed to alert staff when exit doors have been opened. We have access to tracking devices if required which are monitored by the Police. |
| Updated: 5 Jan 2018 | ||
Special Features
| On arrival, a visitor may be momentarily taken aback if expecting to visit some sort of 'institution' as the building looks no different to the surrounding private homes in a truly wonderful neighbourhood. We are a large residential Home in the circle of the quiet cul-de-sac area of Pegasus Drive.
Originally Lara Lodge was set up to create a home for the Elderly that was a "real home". This is the same vision we carry through with today. From the delightful entry, to the comfortable luxury of three lounges, classy dining room and super sized bedrooms the impression is one of large colonial style family home with 'old world' features. The large north facing deck which is sheltered from the prevailing wind is entered from either the main entrance lounge or West Wing lounge looks out to the delightful grounds that give a colourful display come Spring, Summer and Autumn while Winter sees the Camelias, Cyclamens, Helloborus and Rhododendrons in bloom. Our bedrooms enjoy a scenic outlook; some have their own private balconies. The most striking impression is the size and the individual style of each room (these are upgraded and redecorated as needed). Most have their own basin/toilet bathroom and the bedroom is spacious enough to have a comfortable recliner which means that residents can feel cosy in the privacy of their own rooms. Added to this each person knows that immediate attention can be obtained by the push of a button away using the call bell system. A resident's telephone is available for general use in the main lounge. For a small additional cost you may wish for us to arrange your own private phone line and or internet connection. And of course you may also wish to arrange for Sky installation to be installed on your own Television in your bedroom. Meals: All are cooked in our kitchen and we have the added benefit of our Resident owner Walter with his chef training and hotel industry background. Baking is regularly done with a variety of yummy delights being produced by competant cooks. Celebrating events is a part of life at Lara Lodge and we enjoy special occassions together such as Mid-winter Christmas, Easter Sunday, Valentines, Christmas, birthdays, staff achievements. |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| Age Concern, Large print books, Bingo, Board Games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Cards, Concerts, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Beautiful landscaped Gardens, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Inter Residential Competitions, Access to Mobile Library, Music, Outings, Pianist, Religious Services, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs, Videos, Art, Children visiting, , Craft, Email, Fax, Games, Garden, Jigsaw, Mah Jong, Movies, Activity programme |
| Updated: 29 Jun 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Meals and baking are prepared in our Kitchen. The menu is varied and is audited regularly by our resident Chef. We ensure that meals are balanced and nutritious and not simply a repeat each 4 weeks. Special dietary requirements are available on request. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Staff are trained to a high standard, with ongoing in house education. Staff are committed to providing a safe and caring environment. A Registered Nurse is available 24 hours/7 days a week. Routine monthly visits by doctors or more frequently as required. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | If you would like to know more about our Fee details, please feel free to contact Simone on 07 347 7604 | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | No | Resident |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Lara Lodge will organize interpreters for Resdidents and their Families, as requested |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Anglican, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic clergy visit regularly. |
| Evangelical | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religious affiliations needs met as requested |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | The excellent bus service Rotorua provides has a stop on Orion Street less than 5 minutes walk. Enjoy a comfortable ride on the City Buses which regularly travel into town throughout the day. |
| Shops | 3.00 km | The local dairy is a leisurely stroll away and its approx 3km into the centre of town. |
| Mall | 3.00 km | Rotorua Central Mall. |
| Parks | 3.00 km | The world famous (and very beautiful) Government Gardens. Several Rose garden parks. Kuirau Park which has the Saturday morning markets. Rotorua Lake Front. |
| Library | 3.00 km | We can arrange a trip to the library. Plus we have a selection of books. Arrangements for talking books, movies etc can be made for your enjoyment. |
| Updated: 1 Jul 2017 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | Please ask Management. |
| Other details | Yes | Lakes DHB audit Ministry of Health Financial Audit |
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| Updated: 1 Jul 2017 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
