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| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | |
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 12 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| All beds are able to be used for both rest home and hospital level care | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 22 Sep 2021 | |
| "It's just wonderful, I can't fault it. It is so friendly, the residents are an extension to your family and the staff spend quality time with you. Plus the food is lovely, true country home cooking. It feels like home." - Resident testimony |
| Updated: 18 Apr 2016 |
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 180 | Yes | The Rest Home Team Leader (RN) leads a team of dedicated staff to oversee the care of our residents. Our staff enjoy sharing their knowledge with others to continually increase their skill base. |
| Nurse Practitioner | 24 | Yes | Nurse Practitioner Candidate on-site |
| Enrolled Nurse | 64 | Yes | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 104 | Yes | All our Caregivers have completed the NZ Certificate in Health & Wellbeing - Health Assistance (Level 2 minimum) through Careerforce or are in the process of completing their qualification |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist visits weekly | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We take an active interest in the recreation and entertainment of our residents. We offer an extensive activities programme under the guidance of our Activities Co-ordinator. All residents are encouraged to join in. | |
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | ||
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | In addition to the Rest Home, we also have on-site weekdays a Doctor, Primary Care Nursing Team and Community Nursing Team | |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | |||
| 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: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All bedrooms are spacious and of a premium size. All bedrooms are fully furnished with their own television. Residents are welcome to have their own items if they wish |
| Ensuite | Yes | All bedrooms have an ensuite bathroom. There are no shared bathroom facilities |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are welcome to have alcohol. This is monitored where medically required. There is a happy hour each Thursday from 4-5pm. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resident cat. His name is "Ash" |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | A resident telephone is provided in one lounge. We can also arrange for a telephone to be installed into each bedroom at an additional charge. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Ribbonwood has three lounges |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular outings are arranged by the Activities Co-ordinator. Residents are encouraged to keep in contact with family and friends outside Ribbonwood. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Ribbonwood is situated at the northern entrance to Tapanui with uninterrupted views our across rural farmland and the majestic Blue Mountains |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Ribbonwood is a non-smoking residential care facility |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Doctor and Primary Care Nursing Team on-site Community Nursing Team on-site Spacious individual rooms with own ensuite Surrounded by farmland that includes the majestic Blue Mountains Delicious country home cooking prepared on-site Rest Home and Hospital care |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 |
| The activities programme is organised by the Activities Co-ordinator and changes regularly. Each resident is assessed individually and their particular interest included into the programme. The participation of residents in the activities programme is voluntary, however is of great importance in promoting socialization, mental and physical stimulation and encouraging a general sense of vitality. |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 |
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have 32 staff in total covering the 3 business groups (rest home, community nursing, medical centre) In the rest home we have at least 2 care staff on duty 24/7 | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on-site and are consistently of a high standard. The main meal of the day is served at midday which includes a main course and desert. | |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| Egyptian | Yes | |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | Church services are available by arrangement |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 0.50 Km | The main Tapanui township includes a Supermarket, Chemist depot and rural related businesses that service the wider West Otago area. |
| Library | 0.50 Km | The Clutha District Council Service Centre in the Tapanui township includes a Library. Library services are made available to residents. |
| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 19 Feb 2016 | ||
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284 Keyes Road
New Brighton
Christchurch 8083
Postal Address
PO Box 18603
New Brighton
Christchurch 8641
