Radius Rimu Park
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Radius Rimu Park
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 297 Kamo Road
Whau Valley
Whangarei 0112 - Postal Address
- 297 Kamo Road
Whau Valley
Whangarei 0112 - Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sue Billington - 09 437 3933
- Owner
- Radius Care Ltd - 093531160
Other services
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 Radius Rimu Park Information Pack 2018
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Encompassed by landscaped grounds and mature trees, Radius Rimu Park offers a tranquil rest home and private hospital care. Just 10 minutes from Whangarei’s CBD, Radius Rimu Park is situated in the heart of Kamo.
Extensively landscaped courtyards, planter boxes, and sensory garden offer peaceful places for family and friends to come together.
There are lots of spacious lounges, large screen TV’s and helpful friendly staff make Radius Rimu Park feel like your forever home.
We are proud to post we received 4 Years certification under the revised New Zealand Health and Disability standard's from January 2023 to January 2027 .
Extensively landscaped courtyards, planter boxes, and sensory garden offer peaceful places for family and friends to come together.
There are lots of spacious lounges, large screen TV’s and helpful friendly staff make Radius Rimu Park feel like your forever home.
We are proud to post we received 4 Years certification under the revised New Zealand Health and Disability standard's from January 2023 to January 2027 .
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 8 Mar 2023 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $23.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 04 Apr 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
| Updated: 19 Apr 2024 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour registered nurse cover. Facility manager is also a registered nurse. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | Gerontology nurse specialist available through Northland DHB | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Experienced ENs work alongside RN's daily | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Health Care Assistants have completed or are completing the National certificate unit standards to ensure they keep abreast with best care practice. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | An experienced registered physiotherapist Daniel visits weekly , our activities coordinators provide research based exercise session to improve balance strength and mobility under the guidance of the physiotherapist.. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | If required we can arrange for an occupational therapist to visit individual residents. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We work closely with all social workers at Whangarei Hospital. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We employ an activity co-ordinator for both areas and have a diverse range of activities and outings. As a resident you have your own personalised activity plan to ensure you get to enjoy the activities you like. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a qualified hairdresser visiting weekly or fortnightly as demand requires. Appointments available on request. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Bridie our lovely podiatrist visits 8 weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Our extensive summer and winter menus are planned by a dietician and updated regularly. We also utilize the services of a local dietician for individual needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | Arranged through Age Concern as required. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Our on site kaumatua Patariki visits and facilitates a monthly men's group meeting Patariki also provides input at official ceremonies and celebrations. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All denominations catered for as requested. Personal visits can be arranged by request through the Facility Manager, Clinical Manager or Registered Nurse. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Dr Jill Rocha is Radius Rimu Hospitals main GP. Clients are welcome to keep their own GP provided they can visit as needed. Dr Rocha works under Bush road medical services. | |
| Updated: 24 Jan 2023 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | 24 hour RN cover. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Experienced RNs are able to manage gastronomy/nasogastric needs as necessary. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Close liaison with the local hospice. Separate palliative care rooms in lodge with lounge and kitchen for relatives of palliative residents. Dedicated team of palliative nurses. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Currently this service is not available |
| Dialysis | No | Liaison with the renal team at WBH . |
| Wound Care | Yes | All RNs trained in wound management. Wound nurse specialist available thru NDHB |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All RNs are trained to deal with diabetic patients |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Marie Oldridge and Helen Brown from the DHB available for advice as necessary. All RNs monitor continence and liaise with continence advisor where necessary |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Marie Oldridge available as necessary for advice. All RN's trained in stoma care. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Physio assistant on site 5 days per week under guidance of a trained physiotherapist |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Sandra Cunningham from Whangarei Base Hospital is the infection control link nurse for Rimu Park, she is available for consultation. All RNs/ENs trained in infection control practices. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | RNs are able to provide surgical care if needed |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | POPS team available and frequent contact with them re residents who need psychiatric specialist input. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We do private respite if beds are available. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Residents are welcome to stay through carer support but whanau should be aware there is a top up to be paid. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Personalising of rooms is encouraged. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | 4 Double rooms only. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some en suites available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | If agreed to by Doctor and supervised by staff. Happy hour held once a week. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | However we we don't mind if family members bring their pets to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | If this is not already available, it can be arranged at your own cost. A portable phone is also available should you wish to make a call. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Central heating/air con throughout facility |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | If funding approved by appropriate service |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 main lounges, a library and lovely seating on decked garden areas outdoors. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Able to provide palliative care as per DHB contract |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Can be negotiated |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings as arranged by our activities officer |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Lovely family room available |
| Māori Kaupapa | No | However cultural meetings are held and supported by our on site Kaumatua , who also runs a monthly Maori men's group |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We always welcome and respond to residents requests. Resident meeting held regularly. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings are held. Relatives are also welcomed and encouraged to discuss resident issues with the charge nurse. |
| Newsletter | Yes | News letter sent out every three months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Challenging behaviour managed in our specialised secure unit. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | No | Smoking areas available outside. |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Smoking outdoors only. Smoking patients will do so in the designated area and be supervised at all times. Patients tobacco and lighting instruments are to be kept and maintained by staff for safety reasons |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | The Manuka Wing is a Secure unit with 20 beds offering specialized psychogeriatrc care |
| Updated: 8 Mar 2023 | ||
Special Features
| Radius Rimu Park Private Hospital is a single storied 58 bed purpose built complex set amongst pleasantly landscaped surroundings just 10 minutes from the CBD and 2 kms from the suburb of Kamo on State Highway 1. Radius Rimu Park Hospital is handy to shopping areas and has lovely decks, gardens and dedicated staff. More than just a hospital, Rimu Park is a "community" resource providing a friendly, caring and home-like environment, catering to the special needs of the elderly. 7 days per week our activities and physio assistants ensure the residents are kept active and stimulated. The new Manuka Wing our separate dementia unit offers specialised secure care in a safe and homely environment. Our nurses and healthcare assistants are passionate about providing the best possible care for residents with dementia and are sensitive to the special needs of residents with dementia. |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 |
Interests & Activities
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Activities and outings are planned and organised by our activities co-ordinator. We encourage residents to share any activities they might enjoy and be able to do. Activities include craft and indoor games. There is an activities co-ordinator 5 days per week. The mobility taxi is used for group outings. There is a charge made by the taxi company for these trips and for solo trips made with the use of a mobility voucher applied for by the hospital. Accounts will be sent out once a month from the administration office. Sometimes there may be small costs involved during an outing such as Morning Tea etc. and it is helpful to have a small amount of money through the ward clerk to cover these expenses. We have regular entertainment, music and sing-a-longs. Information about these events is displayed on the notice board. Library books are available for exchange through the Activities Co-Ordinator. Other reading material is available in the Main Lounge library at all times. A copy of the Herald Newspaper is available daily for the use of all residents. We will order magazines through the administration office and other magazines are shared throughout the hospital. Children can participate in activities with the activities co-ordinator if required. Schools visit regularly. Brochures and flyers are sent to us from Age Concern informing us of events to attend, or items of interest. We are in contact with various support groups such as: Arthritis Society, Parkinson's Society, Blind Foundation, Alzheimer's Society etc for advice and when follow up is required. Residents can visit the Stroke Group when required. Members of the RSA go on outings there. The RSA also visit weekly with confectionary and to visit their members. As mentioned, church services are held in our hospital. Email/Internet is only available from our main central office. There are lovely gardens around the hospital. Visits to the 'Warehouse' are provided and specific shopping requests are attended to. |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Podiatry and hairdressing fees not included. Some other items may be oncharged. Please contact admin to discuss this. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | The main cares are done by experienced health care assistants who are supervised by an registered nurse and an enrolled nurse. This excludes the registered nurse hours, cook, cleaners, laundry persons and activities staff. | |
| Details about meals | Meal Times: Breakfast 8am Dinner 12.00pm Tea 5.00pm. Morning and afternoon Teas are also provided. Menu plans can be designed to cater for the individual preferences and special dietary needs of our residents. All meals are prepared on the premises including morning tea, afternoon tea and supper. Guests for a meal are welcome. There is a small charge for guests meals. Should a resident require a snack or drinks at other times staff will assist. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of Rest Home and Private Hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Deaf Blind Sign Language | Yes | Interpreters as necessary |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | By a staff member |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff members speak Fililpino |
| Interpreter | Yes | An Interpreter could be arranged through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Anglican Minister visits regularly. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Interdenominational services are held on the first Friday of the month at 10am in the Blue and Green Lounge. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Catholic Communion is held at individual request and is presently every 2nd Tuesday morning. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We can provide for religious needs as required by resident or family. |
| Updated: 8 Oct 2020 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | Bus route on Kamo Rd |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Kensington and Kamo in close proximity |
| Mall | 4.00 Km | Central town 5 minutes away |
| Parks | 3.00 Km | Kensington Park 2 minutes down road |
| Library | 3.00 Km | Less than 5 minutes away. Mobile library available |
| Updated: 26 Nov 2013 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 26 Jan 2024 | ||
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