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Maryann Home & Hospital

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Maryann Home & Hospital
Category
Rest Home
Address
59 Brecon Road
Stratford
Stratford 4332
Postal Address
PO Box 318
Stratford 4352
Region
Taranaki
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Michelle Parrett - 06 765 7551
Owner
Agecare Central Ltd
Other services
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Agecare Central Limited is a locally owned Charitable Organisation operating both Maryann Home, Hospital Dementia Unit and Marire Home. It has a strong community focus and commitment to the care of the elderly.

MISSION STATEMENT:

To be a leading provider of high quality community and residential care.

ARAHI KAIHOATU

Hei kaiarahi i roto I nga mahi whakatau arataki tangata, kia kounga hoki to atawhai.

PHILOSOPY

Agecare Central is committed to providing person-centre care based on the model of Te Whare Tapa Wha encompassing spiritual, family/whanau, physical and emotional wellbeing within a safe, caring environment.

RAPUNGA WHAKAARO

E pumau ana a Agecare Central Ltd ki te atawhai i te tangata i runga ano i te tauira o Te Whare Tapa Wha, ara e whai whakaaro ana ki tona taha wairua, taha whanau, taha tinana, taha hinengaro hoki. He mahi e pikau ana i roto i te ahuru mowai.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 23
Vacancy Yes
We have vacancies at this level of care
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges No
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

Updated: 14 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Our highly trained and experienced RN's provide 24/7 onsite cover. Regular training is given to all members of our RN team to ensure they remain skilled in all areas and are able to provide the best evidence based care to our residents.
Nurse Practitioner Yes The residents at Maryann are lucky to have the support of a Nurse Practitioner Wendy Walsh from Third Age Health.
Enrolled Nurse Yes We have a very experienced EN who works alongside the RNs to care for the residents at Maryann home
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes The caregivers at Agecare Central have a high level of regular training to keep them up to date with evidenced based best practice. Lots of our caregivers hold a current Level 4 certificate.
Physiotherapist Yes We have a physio who comes to the home once per week
Occupational Therapist Negotiable We are able to arrange for a Occupational Therapist to visit if required by the resident.
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable We are provided Social worker support from the social worker team at Taranaki Base Hospital.
Diversional Therapist Yes We have a fully qualified Divisional Therapist.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes At Maryann home we offer activities 7 days a week.
Hairdresser Yes We provide an onsite Salon and the hairdresser visits weekly. If residents prefer we are able to arrange for them to also visit one of many local hair salons.
Podiatrist Yes We have a Registered Podiatrist who visits 6 weekly or sooner if required.
Dietitian Yes All our menu's have Dietitian over site and advise. They are closely monitored by the Dietitian to ensure they meet nutritional standards and maintain a good variety of meals. Food is available to all residents 24 hours a day.
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Yes We have close links we our local Kaumatua. They are always willing and welcomed to come to the home if a resident/whanau wishes them to.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Spiritual advisors are available for our residents and religious denominations also visit on a regular basis.
Other Personnel Yes At Maryann home we have close links to Hospice Taranaki. We are able to provide palliative/comfort cares to our residents. All our palliative care residents receive regular visits and support from the Hospice nurses and where required Hospice Dr's.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes Contract with Hospice Taranaki, excellent support (Doctors, Clinical and Education)
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes End of Life, Advanced Directives and Care Planning
Wound Care Yes Access to Wound care, Clinics and Specialists
Diabetic Care Yes Insulin Therapy as prescribed, Podiatry visits and Diabetes Educator/Clinic
Continence Advice Yes Visits by referral
Stomal Therapy Yes Visits by referral
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Field Officer visits as repuired, provides education
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Spinal Injuries Care Yes
Infection Control Yes Infection Control Co-ordinator on staff, Contract with Risk Management Unit at DHB for infection control advice and education.
Surgical Followup Yes RN on site to assess, surgical care.
Psychiatric Care No Mental Health Services for the Older Person, Specialist and Case Workers visit as required for Rest Home and Hospital level residents.
Clinical Management Yes Nurse manager and Clinical manager.
Other Specialties Yes RN's take responsibility for Clinical portfolio' e.g. wound care.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
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

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents and families are encouraged to bring furniture and pictures from home to make the bedroom feel personal and familiar.
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes We have two ensuite rooms in the Hospital and three ensuite rooms in the Dementia Unit.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We have home cats and a birds.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Wifi Yes Internet access is available to any residents wishing to use it.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Room temperatures are monitored closely.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes We are able to offer multiple lounges and dining areas to suit the individual residents needs.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes We work closely with Hospice Taranaki and provide palliative care/comfort cares when residents require . We have RN's onsite 24/7 to help ensure all needs are met and comfort is maintained.
Palliative Care Contract Yes We have a designated Palliative Room with a double electric bed and its own ensuite bathroom. We have a family/whanau room available and a family kitchenette.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes We offer day care for all levels of care: Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia level 3.
Outings Yes We provide a seated van for all outings. Our activities team help residents maintain their links to the local community.
Whānau Room Yes We have a large family/whanau room available and a family kitchenette. We can accommodate and assist families wishing to stay with their loved ones.
Māori Kaupapa Yes Yes we have Maori Kaupapa in place.
Residents Committee Yes Residents meet with management quarterly and are always welcome to come and talk through any concerns or worries anytime.
Family Committee No Families have regular involvement in GP visits, Allied health apportionment and care planning. Family meetings can be arranged at any time if the resident and family wishes.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We have Policies and Procedures on the management of challenging behaviors. We have lots of support from the mental health team at Taranaki Base Hospital. Staff receive regular training on the management of challenging behaviors.
Confused Residents Yes All clinical staff are fully trained to help care for residents who may have confusion.
Rural Setting No We are situated close to town, however, we have a lovely bush park area nest to our facility which gives a pleasant outlook and a nice area to walk and visit.
Smoking Permitted Yes In designated areas.
Semi-Secure Yes We have a secure Level 3 Dementia unit.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Special Features
Special Features
Currently building an extension to home 18 more bedrooms at Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia level of care

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Our Activities team provide an interesting program which includes crafts, games, exercises, entertainment, library visit, big print books, bowls, bingo, gardening, men's shed, sing a longs, newspaper reading, concerts, travel- van provided, walking group, music and interdenominational. Activities are provided 7 days a week.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact the Nurse Manager or the Clinical Manger for further information.
Details about meals All the food is prepared and cooked on the premises. We have the taste and goodness of home cooking with Registered Dietician approval.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Afrikaans Yes
Cook Island Maori Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Filipino Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Other Information Yes Translators can be made available on request.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Non denominational Yes A variety of different religious denominations regularly visit our Home.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 1.10 Km We have van service which offers residents regular trips to town with a variety of shops including banks, supermarket, clothing shops etc as well as a cinema.
Parks 1.10 Km We are closely situated to a number of lovely parks around Stratford with a bush walk way across the road which is a few minutes walk to the local swimming pool.
Library 1.10 Km We have a library service which visits regularly.

Updated: 22 Nov 2022

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 22 Nov 2022


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.