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Taurima - West wing
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Taurima
- Category
- Rest Home Care
- Address
- 85 Clawton Street
Westown
New Plymouth - Postal Address
- 85 Clawton Street
Westown
New Plymouth 4310 - DHB
- Taranaki
- Phone
- (06) 753 5538
- Fax
- (06) 753 5539
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Gina Strawbridge - (06) 753 5538
- Owner
- Graham and Sheryl Lilly - (06) 3248606
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Description
On behalf of the staff and residents of Taurima Rest Home, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you.
We understand the process of moving into a rest home is not always easy so we have developed this information for you and your family. Our staff will do all they can to make you feel at home. We will assist you to remain as independent as possible and offer support and care when you require it. We need you to help us care for you as well, so please let us know your preferences, needs, hopes, aspirations and concerns.
We invite you to visit us or phone us any time. We will make you welcome and support you in all your decisions and provide all the support systems you may require.
Kind Regards
Gina Strawbridge
Taurima Manager
We understand the process of moving into a rest home is not always easy so we have developed this information for you and your family. Our staff will do all they can to make you feel at home. We will assist you to remain as independent as possible and offer support and care when you require it. We need you to help us care for you as well, so please let us know your preferences, needs, hopes, aspirations and concerns.
We invite you to visit us or phone us any time. We will make you welcome and support you in all your decisions and provide all the support systems you may require.
Kind Regards
Gina Strawbridge
Taurima Manager
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 10 Aug 2016 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 30 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Come and see what we have to offer. We welcome all new residents, for short or long term care. Come and have a break on Respite Care, or come and stay with us and make us your new home. Great staff, fantasic meals and a beautiful, peaceful environment. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 18 Dec 2019 | |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hours registered nursing supervision.All clinical support given. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We offer 24 hour care | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have an Activities Co-Ordinator 5 days a week ,keeping residents active and interested in day to day activities.She organises outings, crafts, activities, entertainment and special occasions. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits second Friday morning or on request and offers sets, cuts and perms at reasonable prices. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist calls approximately every eight weeks. You can access this service as needed or be referred to the podiatrist by the Registered Nursing staff . | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Dietitian reviews the menus annually, and provides specialist advice on request. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We work closely with our local Kaumatua and cultural support groups | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Residents receive support from any adviser of their choice. Church services are held each month, with details available on the noticeboard. Catholic communion is offered each Sunday morning. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Your own General Practitioner will care for you .You can choose an advocacy service or a personal advocate to represent you if needed. You may also choose a Kamatua or cultural adviser, or we can arrange that for you. | |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2018 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with the hospice as the need arises so that our residents quality of life is assured to the end. |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
| Updated: 9 Jan 2018 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2018 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Please feel free to make your room attractive and personal to you. You may bring anything that reminds you of home so you can develop a home away from home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All our rooms contain vanities, heating, wardrobes and plenty of room for personal furniture. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | One double room for married couples. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | one as above |
| Ensuite | No | However, the bathrooms are placed to ensure that there is one within easy reach. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Every Thursday a social hour is held. Sherry, wine, beer, lemonade and juice are served. Alcohol is permitted in your rooms, but consumption must be kept to such a level that you do not disrupt friends and neighbours. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | You may bring your own pet if its small. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | You may keep a bird or fish in your room. Other pets by negotiation. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | If you do not have your own phone, you may use the homes phones. The residents phone number is 753 2980. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | We have central heating that is climate controlled. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Two lounges and outdoor seating. TV sets are provided. All lounge chairs have been raised to make it easier for residents to get up and down safely without incident at the same time providing comfort for you family members. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | We provide regular outings and are always looking for new ideas of places to visit. |
| Whanau Room | No | No separate whanau room however family/whanau and friends are made to feel welcome and are given privacy as needed. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We work closely with local iwi, and support groups as required by our residents. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | There is a monthly resident's meeting where all residents have the opportunity to express their views on topics relating to thier care at Taurima. Resident's families are welcome to attend also. |
| Family Committee | Yes | See Resident's Committee |
| Newsletter | Yes | A newsletter is sent out to families and others every three months. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We cater for aged related confusion , often referred to as "delightful dementia", |
| Rural Setting | No | Our Rest Home is built down a private right of way , away from traffic noise , with plenty of sun and places to sit in peaceful surroundings. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Taurima has a smoke free policy and as such does not accept smoking within the Home but a designated smoking area is available. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | All outside doors are locked at night after 7 pm for the safety of all within as in a home. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2018 | ||
Special Features
| Taurima was opened in January 1992 and was purpose built to provide 24 hour residential care.
The Rest Home is set in secluded, park like grounds where there is seating on a sheltered outdoor forecourt. Gardens and rural views. More information is available in the 'Taurima Rest Home Website : taurimaresthome.co.nz |
| Updated: 2 Mar 2018 |
Interests & Activities
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The varied programme of activities, entertainment, guest speakers, craft, quizzes, fun and exercises to music, bowls and outings is available for all residents of the Home.
The weekly programme including notices of day trips, special outings etc, is written on the whiteboard by the resident’s noticeboard, which is situated in the main lounge. Our Christmas party with live band entertainement is a fully catered occasion for residents, and their families. We celebrate all special occasions , including birthdays, Melbourne cup day, St Patricks day etc. |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | Breakfast is served at 730am in the dining room, or in your room if you prefer. A choice of cereals, fruit, toast and spreads are available. Dinner, the main meal of the day, is served at 12 noon. We provide a nutritionally balanced and varied diet. Tea is served at 5.00pm. Soup, a hot savoury, fruit, plus bread and spreads is served. A daily menu is written up on the whiteboard in the dining room. Morning and Afternoon tea is available in the main lounge or foyer, or in your own room if you are unwell, at 10.15am and 2.15pm. Supper will be served to you in the lounge or your room around 7.30pm. | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Fees will be discussed with you and/or family prior to admission. Please feel free to discuss the fees with the Manager. There may be a maximum asset level to qualify for a government subsidy. It is best to discuss these issues with your family, social worker or solicitor. | |
| Updated: 27 Nov 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Main Language spoken |
| French | No | Translaters available |
| Interpreter | Yes | An interpreter will be used where necessary. |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | Translaters available |
| Sign Language | Yes | Available |
| Updated: 2 Sep 2013 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Whatever choice you have for spiritual wellness will be accommodated within our service. We have a church service for all denominations every two weeks and communion on a Sunday. |
| Updated: 16 Jul 2018 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Taxi service at the door. Bus stop close by | |
| Shops | 0.50 km | The local shops are a short stroll from the rest home and provide a bank, gift shop, dairy, take aways, Café, restaurant, pharmacy ,florist, bakery, fruit &vege shop and a post shop -book shop . |
| Mall | 3.00 km | New Plymouths main town centre is s short drive away |
| Parks | 5.00 km | The Parks surrounding New Plymouth are very accessible and little distance. |
| Library | Library delivery services. On site library also available. There are a large number of large print books and other novels for you to borrow. | |
| Updated: 15 Sep 2015 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| Home and Community Support Sector Standards (Standards NZ) | Yes | |
| ISO (International Organization for Standardization) | 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 | |
| Other details | Yes | certification |
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| Updated: 3 Jul 2013 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
