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Shalom Aged Care Limited
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- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Shalom Aged Care Limited
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 62 Mill Road
Kensington
Whangarei - DHB
- Northland
- Phone
- (09) 437 6511
- Fax
- (09) 459 1173
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Chris Mcfarlane - (09) 437 6511
- Owner
- Steve & Loyola Ripley - (09) 437 6511
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Shalom Aged Care
My mother resided at Shalom for two years and I can only say that I was so impressed with the high standard of care she received in that time. The staff were so compassionate and caring towards my mother that I will be forever grateful.
Helen Culpan
Description
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 |
| Additional Room Costs | Some Rooms |
| Updated: 14 Sep 2015 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Long term vacancy | No |
| Short term vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Updated: 25 Jul 2017 | |
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: 29 Apr 2016 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 70 | Yes | Registered Nurse is on duty 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and on call 24/7 We have two 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 regularly 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: 27 Jun 2017 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Experienced caring staff supported by Northaven Hospice |
| 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 Advisor | No | Registered Nurse incorporates up to date practices and liaises with The District Health Boards continence adviser if required. |
| 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. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Work with multidisciplinary teams to aid with rehabilitation |
| Dialysis | Yes | Access through Whangarei Hospital. |
| Gerontological Care | Yes | Registered Nurse liaises with the individuals General Practitioner and District Health Boards specialist in Aged Care. |
| Clinical Manager | Yes | Clinical Manager incorporates General Practitioner requirements, into Individualized care plans, regularly evaluated, with follow up care overseen by Registered nurse. |
| Psychiatrist | Yes | Works with General Practitioners, Whangarei Hospital and Community Based Mental Health Teams. |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
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: 7 Oct 2016 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Other End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Rooms (Single) | 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. |
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | But furniture is supplied if needed. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We are happy for residents to enjoy a regular drink. |
| Pets In Residence | No | Several visiting dogs. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two spacious lounges with Televisions,Stereos,DVD,Video. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sprinklers | Yes | |
| Audit report available | Yes | |
| Updated: 27 Jun 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Small privately owned Rest Home, with high priority of providing personalized care while promoting independence and community connections. |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 |
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: 25 Jul 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details re Meals | All meals are prepared fresh with home style baking.Three meals daily with morning and afternoon tea. | |
| Staffing Details | Long term caring experienced staff. | |
| Updated: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
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 Sep 2015 | ||
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: 27 Sep 2011 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | |
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| Updated: 21 Jun 2016 | ||