Shalom Aged Care Limited
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Shalom Aged Care Limited
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 62 Mill Road
Kensington
Whangarei 0112 - Postal Address
- 62 Mill Road
Kensington
Whangarei 0112 - DHB
- Northland
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Chris McFarlane - (09) 437 6511
- Owner
- Steve & Loyola Ripley - (09) 437 6511
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Reviews
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Shalom is a small boutique rest home.100% New Zealand owned and operated.We encourage independence and self empowerment whilst maintaining links to the wider community ensuring a warm safe environment you can call home.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Please call with any questions you may have, we will be more than happy to assist you. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 20 May 2022 |
| 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: 24 May 2022 | |
Testimonials
| I have had three elderly relatives residing at Shalom for almost a year and my initial impression that this facility was the best of the best, has actually been exceeded. Shalom is beautifully clean, warm, welcoming and friendly and the staff are just wonderful. I would highly recommend Shalom to anyone and everyone who considers excellent care of their elderly loved ones a priority. Heather Batchelor |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 70 | Yes | Registered Nurse is on duty Monday to Friday and on call 24/7 We have three Registered Nurses who have been a part of the team for Shalom for many years, who provide excellent holistic care.Our residents and their families needs come first. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Healthcare Caregivers provide 24 hour care under the guidance of our registered nurses.All caregivers participate in ongoing aged care education and complete regular evaluation of working standards. | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | Contracted as required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Yes | Contracted as required |
| Diversional Therapist | No | A varied and interesting program is arranged for residents each week, from in house activities to outings.Residents interests are taken into account when arranging activities.Regular happy hours,barbeques and professional entertainment are arranged. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 28 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our friendly experienced hairdresser visits weekly and is available as requested. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits 6 weekly or as required | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are developed and reviewed by a registered dietitian on a regular basis.Meals are prepared according to our residents dietary requirements. All meals are prepared fresh on a daily basis with home cooked baking on site. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Work closely with the District Health Board and liaise with other health professionals. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available and welcome within Shalom on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular interdenominational input. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a number of volunteers who regularly visit and assist with outings,activities and entertainment. Families are welcome and encouraged to become involved in all activities. | |
| Updated: 8 Sep 2020 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | No | Experienced caring staff supported by Northaven Hospice |
| Dialysis | Yes | Access through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurse has maintained best care practice standards in wound care. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetic reviews in collaboration with medical centre diabetes specialist staff.Dietitian and nutrition requirements incorporated into a individualized care plan. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Registered Nurse incorporates up to date practices and liaises with The District Health Boards continence adviser if required. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Work with multidisciplinary teams to aid with rehabilitation |
| Infection Control | Yes | Registered Nurse keeps up to date with all District Health Board infection control policies and procedures with regular training for all staff. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Works closely with the District Health Board Community Mental Health Team. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Manager incorporates General Practitioner requirements, into Individualized care plans, regularly evaluated, with follow up care overseen by Registered nurse. |
| Updated: 8 Sep 2020 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | When possible we can accomodate residents for respite care. |
| Carer Support | Yes | When Possible we can accomodate residents for Carer support, or other short stays |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | But furniture is supplied if needed. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Lovely light and airy rooms, some with doors onto a sunny deck in a quiet homely setting .Some with toilet ensuite |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have a toilet en suite. There is an additional charge for this. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We are happy for residents to enjoy a regular drink. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Several visiting animals. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Pets are welcome to visit at any time |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | To be arranged by resident or family. |
| Wifi | Yes | Through entire home, free to residents. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | We keep our central heating, throughout the home at a minimum constant temperature of 21 deg. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two spacious lounges with Televisions,Stereos,DVD,Video. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | When circumstances permit, no long term palliative care. |
| Outings | Yes | Discussed and chosen by the residents, organized by the Activities Coordinator and supported by Staff and Volunteers to ensure full enjoyment and safety of its residents. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Regular Meetings with full resident and family participation |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter drafted by Manager, Registered Nurse and Activities Coordinator. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We are unable to look after residents who would be apt to wander as we are not a secure enviroment, and are situated on a busy road. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | View from some rooms of Mt Parahaki. |
| Smokers Room | No | We are a no smoking site. |
| Semi-Secure | No | Due to our home being situated on a busy road, residents who wander are unsuitable for residence here. |
| Updated: 8 Sep 2020 | ||
Special Features
| Small privately owned Rest Home, with high priority of providing personalized care while promoting independence and community connections. |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, , BBQ, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Children, Church, Classical Music, Companion Club, Concerts, Cooking, Entertainment, Craft, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Internet, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Reading, Quizzes, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Videos |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Long term caring experienced staff. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared fresh with home style baking.Three meals daily with morning and afternoon tea. | |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | No | We have a monthly Anglican communion all faiths are encouraged to attend. |
| Roman Catholic | No | Catholic church representative visits regually to give communion. |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Close by | |
| Shops | Within short walking distance | |
| Mall | Ten minutes away from city centre | |
| Parks | Five minute walk | |
| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 14 Aug 2018 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
