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Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited

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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Waihi Lifecare (2018) Limited
Category
Rest Home
Address
Waihi Lifecare
18 Toomey Street
Waihi
Waihi 3610
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Waikato
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Wendy Rowe - 0272635853
Owner
Steven Wallace - 02102669258
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Waihi Lifecare offers exemplary Rest Home level care in a hospitable and affectionate setting. Our recently renovated rooms feature a peaceful and comfortable interior, while the facility's location in an attractive garden setting enhances its overall appeal.

Our primary focus at Waihi Lifecare is on the holistic wellbeing of residents, with a commitment to meeting their psychological and physical needs at all times. Our team of highly qualified Registered Nurses and Health Care Assistants provides a professional and nurturing service 24 hours a day, attending to all aspects of personal care, including medication and pain management, as well as emotional support.

In addition, our two qualified Diversional Therapists design recreation and leisure-based activity programmes to support, challenge and enhance the psychological, spiritual, social, emotional, and physical wellbeing of residents and patients.

We provide several services to our clients, including long-term care for individuals who are physically disabled and under 65 years of age, or those with chronic long-term illnesses that require assistance with self-care, communication, or general mobility. Our experienced care staff work closely with residents to maintain their independence and control.

We offer a GP Inpatient Service, where our highly professional Waihi General Practitioners admit patients who are unwell or require care that their family or whanau members cannot provide. The service also includes "emergency or unplanned respite," where an immediate response is necessary to prevent admission to a public hospital.

We provide End of life - Palliative Care, a compassionate and supportive environment that provides comfort, privacy, and dignity for residents and their families.

Our Transition to Home Post-Acute Convalescent Care service is available for patients who are unable to return home or stay home safely in the interim due to an acute illness/episode that they are expected to recover from within 10-14 days, a period of non-weight-bearing that lasts up to 42 days post-fracture, or a need for home modification/equipment/decisions leading to a delayed discharge home, and the patient has otherwise completed their acute episode of care.

Finally, we offer Respite Care, a short-term stay service available to those who are recovering from an illness or hospital stay or require extra support. This service provides a change of scenery while ensuring that patients receive excellent care, and their usual carer can take a break.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 13 Feb 2020
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 27
Vacancy Yes
1
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $15.00 -$25.00/day up to $35.00 -$55.00/day as at 28 Mar 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No
Updated: 28 Mar 2024
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours a day
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes 24 hours a day. Our Healthcare Assistants attend regular training and development to ensure that optimum services are provided to our residents each and every day.
Physiotherapist Yes Available as required. Our Physiotherapist works on a part time basis and is involved with assessment and support of residents and manages components of our training relating to moving and handling.
Diversional Therapist Yes Five day per week
Activities Co-ordinator Yes 3 days a week. Full range of activities provided on Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Hairdresser Yes Available as required
Podiatrist Yes Visits every 6 weeks. Diabetics are funded
Dietitian No Our menu's are audited by an external dietitian every 2 years.
Kaumatua Negotiable Available if required
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Resident's own minister can be contacted on request or facility can provide spiritual advisor. Weekly church service and communion available to all residents.
Other Personnel Yes Cleaning staff, Laundry staff, Kitchen staff, Maintenance, Office Administrator
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen is stored onsite and available for use
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes Contract with Waikato District Health Board Hospice involved
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Wound Care Yes We have access to the Wound Specialist based at Thames Hospital
Diabetic Care Yes We have access to the allocated Diabetic Nurse through Thames Hospital as well as the Diabetic Nurse in each of the local medical centres
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Infection Control Yes We have a trained Registered Nurse allocated who is in charge of Infection Control in our facility
Clinical Management Yes Waihi Lifecare has an experienced Senior Nurse who is our Clinical Manager. She is available Monday to Friday
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes Respite care if bed available at the time
Other Short Stay Programme Yes We offer DSL approved Day Care in our Resthome
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes A holding fee may apply
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Rooms are furnished but residents are welcome to bring their own furnishings
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Large rooms available for couples
Ensuite Yes Some rooms available with own ensuite
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We have a very friendly cat named Simba
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Phone can be connected at residents own expense
Wifi Yes See office for wifi password
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes GP Beds available on referral from local GP
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes Van trips are planned once a week with outings to the beach, train station and other local attractions
Whānau Room Yes
Māori Kaupapa Yes We have access via the local Marae
Residents Committee Yes A residents meeting is held once a week with residents encouraged to attend and voice their opinions
Newsletter Yes Monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Policy easily accessible to all staff and families can access on request.
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting Yes Waihi is situated in a lovely rural setting
Smoking Permitted Yes Designated areas outside the facility
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Special Features
Special Features
Historic building with high ceilings and spacious hallways

Spacious rooms available for couples

Beautifully maintained gardens and grounds

Heating throughout facility
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activities include:

- Annual Residents Christmas Party

- Activity Programme which includes:
- Art
- Bowls
- Bingo
- Board games
- Canine Friends
- Cardio Drumming
- Chapel once a Week on a Tuesday Morning
- Crafts
- Entertainers and Entertainment (once or twice a week)
- Exercises
- Happy Hour
- Pamper Sessions
- Regular Outings in our Van


Email and Mobile Phone:
The Office Administrator can send emails on behalf of residents and a mobile phone is available for residents to use. Wifi is available for guests and residents.

Meals
All meals are prepared on-site by our experienced kitchen staff. Special dietary requirements are catered for.
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please refer to our Residential Agreement for what is included in the residents daily fee
Staffing qualifications and details Registered Nurse available 24 hour per day. Staffing levels are according to legal requirements. Staff members include RN's, Health Care Assistants, Facility Manager, Clinical Nurse Lead, Diversional Therapist, Activities Co-Ordinator, Office Administrator, Maintenance Manager, Cook, Kitchen Staff, Laundry Staff and Housekeeping. Contracted GP's visit our facility three times per week. We have access to emergency doctors during the weekends.
Details about meals We have access to a Dietitian who designs menus for our facility. Meals are prepared on site in our kitchen and delivered to dining rooms. Individual food preferences are respected and we cater for different medical requirements. "Meals on wheels" available to our retirement village residents.
Visitor information We are open Monday to Sunday 10.30am to 3.30pm. We ask that you respect these visiting hours. If you are unable to visit during these allocated hours you are welcome to phone 07 863 8089 to make alternative arrangements
Internet access Wifi is available
Transport We have a van which can be utilized for hospital visits but a charge may apply
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
German Yes
Hindi Yes
Japanese Yes
Punjabi Yes
Sri Lankan Yes
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Hindu Yes
Jehovah Witness Yes
Methodist Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
Updated: 28 Jul 2016
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 0.50 Km There is a dairy less than half a kilometre away
Mall 60.00 Km
Parks 0.50 Km A children playground just down the road Gilmour lake is one KM away
Library 0.50 Km Waihi Library
Updated: 12 Mar 2024
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 28 Jul 2016
What's New
What's New

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our newly renovated wing, which will feature 11 aged-care residential beds.  For more information or to register your interest, please phone Wendy our Facility Manager on 07 863 8089 or email manager@waihilifecare.co.nz

We will be hosting an open day on Wednesday, 20th March from 9.30am to 3.30pm.  Coffee, tea and other beverages and snacks will be provided.

Updated: 12 Mar 2024

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.