St Joseph's Lifecare (Hāto Hōhepa Raupī Ora)
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- St Joseph's Lifecare (Hāto Hōhepa Raupī Ora)
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- St Josephs Lifecare
3 Perry Street
Heretaunga
Upper Hutt 5018 - Postal Address
- 237 Fergusson Drive
Heretaunga
Upper Hutt 5018 - Region
- Wellington
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Sherryn Tamblyn - (04) 528 5089
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare - 0800 786 589
Other services
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At St Joseph's you are at home with us. We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our St Joseph's family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, St Joseph's makes it easy with rest home and hospital care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, St Joseph's is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and is close to the heart of Upper Hutt.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
When it comes to everyday life, St Joseph's makes it easy with rest home and hospital care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, St Joseph's is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and is close to the heart of Upper Hutt.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 2 -We welcome Respite & Short-Term care. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 04 Jul 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | by referral | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | by referral | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | by referral | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are approved by Dieticians. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can arrange visits from local religious groups. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist. | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| 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 | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Special Features
| At St Joseph's you are at home with us. We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our St Joseph's family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities. |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Interpreter | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. Talk to us about your needs. |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | All dietary needs are catered for. |
| Vegan | Yes | All dietary needs are catered for. |
| Vegetarian | Yes | All dietary needs are catered for. |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Trade Registered | Yes | |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.