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Opunake Cottage Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Opunake Cottage Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 1 Layard St
Opunake 4616 - DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
- (06) 761 8009
- Fax
- (06) 761 8009
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Anne Woods - (06) 761 8009
- Owner
- Opunake Districts Rest Home Trust - (06) 761 8009
- Clinical Manager
- Sandra Deegan - (06) 761 8009
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Description
The Opunake Districts Rest Home Trust, in partnership with Residents and their families, provide a Resident centred service for elderly people within their community that promotes independence and quality of life. We endeavour to ensure the provision of a service that is comprehensive, multidisciplinary, values driven, appropriate, and safe. The Cottage is well known for it's caring and friendly staff; cosy, homely character building, and fresh home baking.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| Additional Room Costs | No |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 21 |
| Long term vacancy | Yes |
| Short term vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Updated: 28 Jun 2017 | |
Testimonials
| "My health and my life has greatly improved since coming into the Cottage, it is so warm and friendly with excellent food and wonderful staff". Maida Rolfe
"This is a great place and you are all wonderful people" quoted from a resident who wishes to be unidentified. |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 40 | Yes | Registered Nurse available 40 hours a week and on call 24/7 |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our caregivers are very experienced and qualified, they enjoy their work and are very caring of our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | Residents receive Physiotherapy care from the local Health Board's team. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | The Cottage has the same arrangement as for Physiotherapy service. |
| Own Social Worker | 0.00 | Negotiable | A Health Board social worker is available. |
| Diversional Therapist | 22.5 | Yes | Our qualified Diversional Therapist works five days a week, arranging and supervising activities for Residents. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Residents can receive hair care at the Rest Home from the local salons. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatry service is available at Opunake. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | The Rest Home works with an independent Dietician to provide nutritional advice and dietary assessment. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Local Kaumatua will visit on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | The Rest Home has volunteer Pastoral Carers, who work with the local Religious Leaders to give a holistic service. | |
| Updated: 3 Aug 2016 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | The Cottage also works with the Health Board's Wound Care Specialist. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | The local Diabetic Educator visits the Home when required. |
| Continence Advisor | Yes | All Residents receive full continence assessment, and management, under the supervision of a Continence advisor. |
| Infection Control | Yes | The Cottage's Infection Control Policies and procedures have been developed with the assistance of the NZNO Infection Control Division, and are maintained by a Registered Nurse who has received training in the field. |
| Stomal Therapist | Yes | The Cottage has access to the Taranaki District Health Board's Stomal Therapist. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | The Cottage works with the local Mental Health team. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | The Cottage has access to the Health Board's Stroke Rehabilitation Programme. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Residents with tracheostomies would be cared for under the supervision of the Health Board's service. |
| Dialysis | Yes | The District Health Board has a comprehensive Dialysis Unit in New Plymouth (3/4 hour away), which would co ordinate dialysis care. |
| Spinal Injuries | Yes | |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | |
| Urology | Yes | |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | The Registered Nurse/Manager is responsible for the delivery of clinical care. |
| Updated: 24 Oct 2014 | ||
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: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Day Care | Yes | The Cottage offers a flexible Day Care service, with arrangements made to suit each individual's needs. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | Yes | All rooms are single, large, and spacious enough for Residents to bring any furniture that will help them feel at home. |
| Rooms (Suit Couple) | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Within social limits. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | If Residents wish to bring pets with them, this can be discussed with the Manager. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | If required. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | There is a monthly Resident's Newsletter, that gives information about forthcoming events, and publishes articles written by Residents. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | The Trust Board has provided clear guide lines that comply with National Standards. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Residents enjoy regular outings using the Rest Home van, which has a wheelchair lift. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | The Cottage sits at the edge of town, between the lake and the beach. It enjoys a quiet environment, with spacious grounds. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Sprinklers | Yes | The Rest Home complies fully with all Fire Protection legislation. |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Special Features
| We provide quality meals and fabulous home baking.
We have wonderful caring, competent staff, they operate as a close knit team, they really go the extra mile with their personable service delivery. |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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The Cottage offers a comprehensive activity programme that combines individual needs with group activities.
Our Activities Coordinator and staff work with Residents to put together a set of enjoyable activities that encourage physical, mental, and social participation, as well as maintaining contact with local community groups, and support agencies. We enjoy good support from Alzheimer's Society,Arthritis Society,Parkinson's Society,and the local Friendship Club. We are also fortunate to have wonderful community support for our Volunteer Programmes, who provide entertainment, wheelchair pushing for trips to town, and our volunteer Pastoral Carers work with local clergy to ensure any concerns Residents may have are resolved successfully. |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | The Cottage specialises in good quality home style meals, and home baking, using an audited, accredited Dietitian menu and recipes that Residents have shown preference for, using locally grown produce. | |
| Staffing Details | We are fully staffed with experienced,caring professionals who are all First Aid certificated. They are local and they fully support this facility with tremendous loyalty. | |
| Fees Details/Fees Do Not Include | Our fees are set by the Ministry of Health and are as per our contract with them. Private paying residents pay the same rate and receive the same excellent service | |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | Opunake has several speakers of Afrikaans. |
| Dutch | Yes | There are a number of Dutch speaking members of the local community. |
| English | Yes | This is the main language spoken at the Rest Home. |
| German | Yes | There are a number of German speaking families within the district. |
| Interpreter | Yes | The Cottage has access to an Interpreting service if required. |
| Japanese | Yes | There are local Japanese speaking people available. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | The Cottage has a significant number of Maori staff, who speak Te Reo. |
| Polish | Yes | There are Polish speaking community members also |
| Sign Language | Yes | The Cottage has access to the local Deaf Society, who will assist when necessary. |
| Other Information | No | We can access interpreters as required from the community and through the District Health Board. |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | The Cottage has no particular Religious affiliation, but ensures that every Resident who wishes to practice any specific faith, can do so without discrimination, and every effort is made to accomodate specific Religious requirements. |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Pentecostal | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.00 km | The Cottage has available a group of volunteer drivers, who provide transport to all Taranaki areas. This service includes connection with airports, bus stations etc. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | The Cottage is conveniently situated in the Opunake township, at the end of a quiet street between the beach and the lake. The shops are 10 minutes a way when walking, or 2 minutes by car. |
| Mall | 0.00 km | |
| Parks | 0.50 km | The Cottage is situated next to the Opunake Lake, which has park-like surroundings and picnic areas. The beach is immediately below, with full recreational facilities available. |
| Library | 0.50 km | The Opunake library is on the main street. |
| Updated: 11 Mar 2016 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | Staff members completed an NZQA accredited Care Givers course and eight staff recently completed an ACE course training. All of our staff receive First Aid training every two years. |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | Member |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | The Opunake Cottage Rest Home has three years Accreditation from the New Zealand Ministry of Health. |
| Other details | Yes | We provide Quality Day Service programmes under the Ministry of Health contract for Day Programmes. We provide Quality Meals on Wheels to the Opunake township. |
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| Updated: 11 Jan 2017 | ||