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SOLEMAR
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- SOLEMAR
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 163 Hibiscus Coast Highway
Orewa Red Beach
Auckland 0932 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- DHB
- Waitemata
- Phone
- 09 421 1428
- Fax
- 09 421 1728
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Sean Milne
Other services
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Description
SOLEMAR is a privately owned and operated aged care home located in a peaceful, pleasant haven on Hibiscus Coast Highway in Orewa. We overlook Red Beach, with a panoramic view of the sea.
With just 29 beds, Solemar is a boutique residence offering individual, personalized care from rest home level and respite care, through hospital and secure dementia facilities.
Bedrooms are large, sunny and well ventilated, all with ranch sliders facing the decks with those wonderful coastline views. Living areas are well equipped including wide screen smart TV & audio facilities as music is a popular activity with most of our residents.
There are no more than 15 in care in our hospital wing at one time, and 14 in the dementia unit. Our staff are professionally trained and understand the special needs of residents with age-related illnesses and dementia. Our GP is onsite weekly.
Solemar has been fully refurbished to create a more homely, comfortable and stimulating environment.
Our cook caters to individual dietary needs and our staffing levels enable a registered nurse to be on duty at all times. In addition to the services of a full time Activities Coordinator, Solemar residents enjoy regular visits by a physiotherapist, podiatrist, and hairdresser.
Solemar has District Health Board contracts for Rest Home, Dementia Care, Hospital Care and Long Term Support – Chronic Health Conditions.
Solemar is handy to Orewa town center amenities and only 15 minutes from Albany and Auckland’s North Shore. We provide regular outing and shopping trips for our residents, who also enjoy occasional visits by entertainers.
Our Facility Manager and Clinical Manager are available at all times for anything you may wish to discuss.
With just 29 beds, Solemar is a boutique residence offering individual, personalized care from rest home level and respite care, through hospital and secure dementia facilities.
Bedrooms are large, sunny and well ventilated, all with ranch sliders facing the decks with those wonderful coastline views. Living areas are well equipped including wide screen smart TV & audio facilities as music is a popular activity with most of our residents.
There are no more than 15 in care in our hospital wing at one time, and 14 in the dementia unit. Our staff are professionally trained and understand the special needs of residents with age-related illnesses and dementia. Our GP is onsite weekly.
Solemar has been fully refurbished to create a more homely, comfortable and stimulating environment.
Our cook caters to individual dietary needs and our staffing levels enable a registered nurse to be on duty at all times. In addition to the services of a full time Activities Coordinator, Solemar residents enjoy regular visits by a physiotherapist, podiatrist, and hairdresser.
Solemar has District Health Board contracts for Rest Home, Dementia Care, Hospital Care and Long Term Support – Chronic Health Conditions.
Solemar is handy to Orewa town center amenities and only 15 minutes from Albany and Auckland’s North Shore. We provide regular outing and shopping trips for our residents, who also enjoy occasional visits by entertainers.
Our Facility Manager and Clinical Manager are available at all times for anything you may wish to discuss.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No - No vacancies |
| Additional Room Costs | Unknown |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 19 Sep 2019 | |
Testimonials
| SOLEMAR was our first choice; it has everything we required , caring professional staff and a great atmosphere. Our very first impression was “this feels just like home”. The kindness and caring shown to all your residents is an inspiration, we can not speak too highly of it.’ - New residents family
‘Of all the care facilities we inspected SOLEMAR stood out as far as we were all concerned. All your staff have gone out of their way to make the whole family feel welcome which has been very much appreciated. Congratulations on having such a delightful home and such wonderful caring staff’ - new admission To all the fantastic staff at SOLEMAR. Thankyou for making everything as happy as possible for my mum. I really appreciate everything you do for her. - On behalf of the family I would like to thank you and your staff for being so caring to June. The friendly personal environment you provided was special to us and so well supported with your compassionate staff. June was treated with dignity and kindness by them all as if she was their mother. We found the staff to have a wonderful sense of humor and warm relationships with all the residents. Once again thank you for the caring of June in the professional manner you did and will remember with fondness the time she had with you all Just felt I had to let you know how we as a family are so pleased with the care mum is getting. Every one of your team treats each and every patient with the utmost respect and dignity mixed with such warm caring loving natures. It was a wonderful moment watching mum feed another resident her dinner and desert. The pair of them chatting away talking about god knows what. What a character. I left smiling from ear to ear. Haven't felt this happy in a long long time. If there was ever a home away from home, mum has found it. What more could we ever ask for. Thanks again. |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours per day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | As needed | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Full time | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | As requested | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | As needed | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Full Time | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | as needed | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | ||
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | as needed |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes available |
| Subsidised | Yes | All government and ACC subsidies taken |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes Private service available. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Cat |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 2 Lounges and Deck |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | No | Sea view |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated area |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Special Features
| Our most special features are: our staff, our size and our location. We provide quality and homely environment. |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Cards, , Church, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Flower arranging, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Indoor Games, Minibus, Music, Movies, Newspaper reading, Pianist, Reading, Shopping, Vegetarian, Activity programme |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Cook has over 15 years experience and has implemented a gourmet menu. She will cook to your requirements and fancies. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Staff are all fully trained in their field. Qualified Registered Nurses in 24 hours per day. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Podiatry, Specialists, Hairdressing. | |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Portugesse | Yes | |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 km | Accross the road is the bus stop. |
| Shops | 0.50 km | Accross the road: a dairy, liquor, fruit and vegetables stores, restaurant. |
| Mall | 1.00 km | Silverdale and Orewa town centre |
| Parks | 0.50 km | Golf Course and Beach |
| Library | 1.00 km | Orewa town centre |
| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| CareerForce | Yes | |
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| Updated: 28 Feb 2019 | ||
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