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Promisia Eileen Mary

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Vacancy
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy
Yes
Name
Promisia Eileen Mary
Category
Rest Home
Address
44 Trafalgar Street
Dannevirke
Dannevirke 4930
Postal Address
44 Trafalgar Street
Dannevirke 4930
Region
MidCentral
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Darlene Amboy - 06 374 8241
Owner
Promisia Healthcare Limited
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Promisia is a New Zealand based care provider with a focus on providing quality personalised care. Our aim is to be the aged care provider of choice in our local communities, delivering quality care to our residents and peace of mind to their families and whānau.

Promisia Eileen Mary is a modern retirement village and resthome situated just a short walk from downtown Dannevirke. We provide a range of living and care options including Resthome, Hospital and Independent living, where people are supported to live their lives in a safe and vibrant community that extends to local community volunteers supporting a range of activities.

Promisia Eileen Mary is a place where our competent professional staff are committed to caring for people to a high standard, we have a deep sense of responsibility to our people and fostering trust is integral in the way we care. This is a place where you will be supported to live you best life with opportunities to engage in inspiring and active ways.

We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care options. Please phone Darlene Amboy, our Facility Manager at 06 374 8241, or email fm.eileenmary@promisia.co.nz
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 25 Nov 2016

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 28
Vacancy Yes
Vacancy with beautiful views.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $8.00/day up to $8.00/day as at 15 Aug 2024
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: 3 Oct 2024

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 19
Care Suite Vacancy Yes
1 one bedroom unit with great views.
Care Suite Impending vacancy No
Care Suite Short stay considered No
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)

Updated: 3 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Registered Nurse on duty at all times
Enrolled Nurse Yes Experienced EN make up our Qualified Nursing team and work with the Registered Nurses
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes We have a large team of Caregivers who support the Qualified Nursing team and ensure the high standard of care we are known for. All caregivers are either fully qualified or working towards their National Certificate.
Physiotherapist Negotiable As required. Unlimited access to the home.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable As required. Unlimited access to the home.
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable As required. Unlimited access to the home.
Diversional Therapist Yes Qualified and experienced DT. Monday to Friday. Interests,activities, outings and entertainment are planned with residents the main focus. Regular activities and regular outings.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes This role is carried out by our Diversional Therapists.
Hairdresser Yes We have our own hairdressing salon on site with the hairdresser visiting weekly and as requested.
Podiatrist Yes Regular visits.
Dietitian Yes Assists with menu planning, staff education and reviewing of residents as required.
Accredited Visitors Yes Residents keep their own local GP. Specialists and Allied health professional visit as required.
Kaumatua Negotiable As required. Unlimited access to the home.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Chaplain and Pastoral Care Coordinator visits weekly and as requested. All rooms are blessed prior to new admissions. Anne Dargaville-Lee gives her services freely to any staff or residents who require religious support.
Other Personnel Negotiable Regular visits from the RSA.

Updated: 7 May 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen on site and available ot any one who has that as part of their treatment plan.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes We manage resident's with PEG feeding regularly. We do not manage naso gastric feeding tubes due to safety reasons.
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes We work closely with Ahohanui Hospice to provide supportive Palliative Care as required.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes Can refer and access as required. We work with the HITH team if residents require IV therapy.
Dialysis Yes Can refer and access as required.
Wound Care Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We manage a number of wounds and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Diabetic Care Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We are well educated and updated to manage diabetic care and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Continence Advice Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We are well educated and updated to manage all areas of continence and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Stomal Therapy Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We are well educated and updated to manage stomal care and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We are well educated and updated to manage stroke care and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Tracheotomy Care Yes Can refer and access as required.
Infection Control Yes Qualified RNs working every shift. We are well educated and updated in infection control matters and when we need specialist help we refer and access as required.
Surgical Followup Yes Outpatient follow up can be easily arranged.
Psychiatric Care Yes Can refer and access as required.
Clinical Management Yes
Other Specialties Yes We have access and referral capacity to all Nursing Specialists at MidCentral Health

Updated: 7 May 2024

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 1 Health Recovery Bed plus depending on bed vacancy.
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes We have a contract with the MoH to provide Health Recovery Bed and daycare.
Private Paying Yes This is negotiated with individuals as required.
Booking can be made in advance Yes Essential to book - although can sometimes accommodate emergency booking based on bed availability.

Updated: 7 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Yes, feel free to furnish your room with your belongings as we would like everyone to feel at home. We do have build in furniture so there may not be a lot of room.
Single Rooms Yes All rooms are single rooms.
Shared Rooms No We have no shared rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Yes, we have 19 Licence to Occupy Apartments that are suitable for couples.
Ensuite Yes All rooms except 9 rooms have their own toilet and basin. The 9 rooms without toilets have basins. Internal apartments have their own shower as well.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Happy hours provided.
Pets In Residence Yes Pets visit our home regularly.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Portable phone available. Phone connection to own room can be arranged at miminal cost.
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room No The building is central heated and controlled at a central point. The heating can be regulated in the summer.
Lounges/seating areas Yes 3 comfortable lounges, 2 with TV, 1 with bowling table. Pleasant outside courtyard with sunshade.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes We provide day care and negotiate hours to suit the person.
Outings Yes We have our own van for regular outings.
Whānau Room Yes Family room provided - not with sleeping facilities.
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee No However, all residents are invited to resident meeting held 6 weekly.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes We look after many confused residents and we ensure they are respected and safe at all times.
Rural Setting Yes Semi rural - outlook to Puketoi and Ruahine Ranges and farmland.
Smoking Permitted Yes Designated outside smokers area.
Semi-Secure Yes External doors are sensored.

Updated: 7 May 2024

Special Features
Special Features
We provide a friendly caring resthome and hospital with a homely feel.

Updated: 7 May 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Art, Bingo, Board games, Blind Foundation, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Probus, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Womens Institute

Updated: 7 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Hairdresser, personal spending, podiatrist, private specialist, dentist
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour Registered nurses 7 days per week, plus experienced Care assistants.
Details about meals All meals are cooked fresh daily. Special diets likes and dislikes are catered for.

Updated: 7 May 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Hindi Yes
Interpreter Yes Available at request.
Tagalog Yes

Updated: 7 May 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes Regular visits from various church groups - individual visists, communion, hymns and services.Chaplain available as requested. We encourage all residents to continue to live as they would in their own home

Updated: 7 May 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 1.00 Km Shopping centre of Dannevirke
Parks 3.00 Km Local domain, deer park, rose and flower gardens, playground
Library 1.50 Km Public library

Updated: 7 May 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes Qualfied Diversional Therapist
Police checked Yes

Updated: 7 May 2024


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