Tainui Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Tainui Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 96 Clawton Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310 - Postal Address
- PO Box 5016
Westown
New Plymouth 4343 - Region
- Taranaki
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- John Hudson - CEO - 06 753 6597
- Owner
- Tainui Home Trust Board
Other services
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Tainui Village is a Christian Charitable Trust which aims to provide quality residential and community service to older adults in a caring, spiritually, and culturally sensitive manner.
TAINUI HOME
Quality Policy
Our mission is to provide quality Rest Home care by meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of current and potential residents, their families, whanau and carers. We are committed to continuous quality improvement.
To achieve its mission Tainui Home has adopted the following principles:
1.The RESPECT of and DIGNITY of our residents is paramount. Every resident can expect FAIR TREATMENT.
2.INDIVIDUALISED CARE is nurtured through a partnership between the resident, his/her family, whanau, carers and staff.
3. We understand the importance of INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION and CHOICES. We listen to residents and their family/whanau and encourage questions. Complaints/suggestions are positive quality improvement tools.
4.SAFE practices are adopted to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards to ensure the health, welfare and safety of residents, staff and visitors.
5.QUALITY practices are adopted which meet Health and Disabilities Sector Standards, relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.
6.SAFE ENVIRONMENT for staff is nurtured, by recognising them as our number one resource, by promoting a team approach, delegating duties appropriately and encouraging self-improvement through comprehensive training programmes.
7.Board and Management will maximise RESOURCES and continue to implement CURRENT BEST PRACTICE.
8. All service delivery will encompass the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, ie partnership, participation, protection.
Quality shall not, at any time, be compromised.
TAINUI HOME
Quality Policy
Our mission is to provide quality Rest Home care by meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of current and potential residents, their families, whanau and carers. We are committed to continuous quality improvement.
To achieve its mission Tainui Home has adopted the following principles:
1.The RESPECT of and DIGNITY of our residents is paramount. Every resident can expect FAIR TREATMENT.
2.INDIVIDUALISED CARE is nurtured through a partnership between the resident, his/her family, whanau, carers and staff.
3. We understand the importance of INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION and CHOICES. We listen to residents and their family/whanau and encourage questions. Complaints/suggestions are positive quality improvement tools.
4.SAFE practices are adopted to eliminate, isolate or minimise hazards to ensure the health, welfare and safety of residents, staff and visitors.
5.QUALITY practices are adopted which meet Health and Disabilities Sector Standards, relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.
6.SAFE ENVIRONMENT for staff is nurtured, by recognising them as our number one resource, by promoting a team approach, delegating duties appropriately and encouraging self-improvement through comprehensive training programmes.
7.Board and Management will maximise RESOURCES and continue to implement CURRENT BEST PRACTICE.
8. All service delivery will encompass the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, ie partnership, participation, protection.
Quality shall not, at any time, be compromised.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 39 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes as at 09 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our highly trained and experienced RN's provide 24/7 coverage | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our EN's provide dedicated care and managerial assistance to our RN's | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have an extensive team of caregivers some of which have worked with us for over 25 years | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Available as an as needed basis. Contracted to Tainui as well as the Hospital community physio. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Available as an as needed basis. Contracted to Tainui as well as the Hospital community physio. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | She is fully qualified and works 32.5 hours per week. There is also an assistant that works along side her for 30 hours per week. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | The salon is open 8hours per week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted to Tainui and visits six weekly. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Available at our request. Current cooks are qualified in meal preparation. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. We have two chaplains. | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. All senior staff and carers are trained in Palliative care. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Community Health | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Advice and direction through hospital. |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Please contact our Clinical Nurse Manager for details |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Fifty-seven rooms. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | One room only. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Two rooms. |
| Ensuite | Yes | In all rooms. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | canary bird aviary . |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two large lounges, one large conservatory plus three smaller seating areas. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Assessed on individual needs. |
| Outings | Yes | We have 3 vans with multiple seating available. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Meetings held monthly with management. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | A rest home level of care. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 20 Nov 2024 |
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Interests & Activities
| Big print books, Activity programme, Art, Board games, Bowls, Bingo, Care and Craft, Chapel, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Interdenominational, Library, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Quizzes, Videos, SKY TV, Sing-a-longs, Travel- Van outings. |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Variable. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Staff levels are above Ministry requirements. | |
| Details about meals | Individual meals available. Four week menu cycle. | |
| Associated Complexes | There are villa complexes in two outside suburbs - Fitzroy and Westown. | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Tainui Village is administered by the Tainui Home Trust Board, a charitable trust established by the Anglican & Methodist Churches |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | There is a bus stop at the end of the drive. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Westown shops back onto the village. |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | Centre City Shopping Centre in the main town. |
| Parks | 0.00 Km | Tainui Home has park like gardens on site. |
| Library | 0.00 Km | Mobile Library bus visit on Tuesday's. |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.