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Wairarapa Village

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy
Yes
Name
Wairarapa Village
Category
Rest Home
Address
140 Chapel Street
Masterton
Masterton 5810
Postal Address
PO Box 166
Masterton 5840
Region
Wairarapa
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Rebecca Richardson - 06 370 6026
Owner
Wairarapa LP
Facility Clinical Manager
Rebecca Richardson - 06 370 6022
Other services
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WAIRARAPA VILLAGE care facility can provide high level of rest home and hospital level care. You will have access to 24-hour care in a safe and comfortable environment with a Nurse Manager and team of registered Nurses and trained Caregivers dedicated to your wellbeing. With a choice of living options, you can stay close to your spouse or partner if your care needs are different. You will be able to enjoy great companionship, keep busy with a variety of village activities and share quality time with your family and friends.

The best care is the care that is personalised

We believe that each resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. To us this means providing tailored services and care requirements that each person may need, delivered with kindness and compassion.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 36
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $5.00/day up to $10.00 -$35.00/day as at 22 Aug 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: 10 Oct 2024

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 25
Care Suite Vacancy Yes
Care Suite Impending vacancy No
Care Suite Short stay considered No
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)

Updated: 10 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 224 Yes We have a team of higly skilled and caring Registered Nurses. They are supported by a Senior Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager.
Nurse Practitioner Yes We have access to a Nurse Practition from the Community.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes We have a team of genuine, dedicated Caregivers. We encourage our Caregivers to complete the ACE training and also provide a variety of Training options for them.
Physiotherapist Yes We have a Physiotherapist who visits weekly, provides assessment and plans for our Residents. Working alongside them to maintain and improve their situation.The Physiotherapist provides training to staff on safe handling of our Residents.
Occupational Therapist Negotiable Occupational Therapist can be sourced from the DHB - referral process.
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable A social worker from the DHB can be provided if required.
Diversional Therapist 29 Yes Offers in-door and out-door activities five days per week. Works one to one with our most frail of Resident.
Activities Co-ordinator 16 Yes Works alongside our Diversional Therapist, offering all the above, and regular monthly "happy hour party"
Hairdresser 14 Yes Located in our purpose built Salon Wednesday and Thursday. .
Podiatrist Yes Local Podiatrist visits monthly, all Residents have access to the Podiatrist.
Dietitian Negotiable Access to Dietitian through the DHB, however, Kitchen Manager has experience in diet and nutrition
Accredited Visitors Negotiable
Kaumatua Negotiable Every effort is made to work with the Resident and their whanau to provide Cultural Care through the local Kaumatua.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable We provide a religious service monthly and follow Residents and families wishes concerning Spiritual Care.
Other Personnel 40 Yes Village Receptionist Monday to Friday

Updated: 5 Aug 2020

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen is managed on site
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes We can offer Palliative Care beds, where we work alongside our local Specialist Palliative Care Team. All staff have received training, and is ongoing
Wound Care Yes Access through the DHB Wound Nurse
Diabetic Care Yes Access through the DHB Diabetic Nurse
Continence Advice Yes We offer all residents a continence assessment as part of ongoing care, and from this Staff are advised via our continence representative if required.
Infection Control Yes Nurse Manager discusses all infection control issues at Registered Nurse and Caregivers monthly meetings.
Clinical Management Yes Nurse Manager
Other Specialties Yes Our Senior Registered Nurse's role is to ensure the highest possible standard of clinical care, following through GP/Hosp visits, and the Caregivers work in a caring and professional fashion.

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

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
Other Short Stay Programme Yes
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We try to accommodate Residents personal furniture
Single Rooms Yes
Ensuite Yes All our rooms have ensuite toilet and washbasin
Alcohol Permitted Yes We have a daily "happy hour" at 4.30pm for our Residents co-ordinated by the Registered Nurse. Residents are able to keep alcohol in their rooms if able.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes All rooms have their own wall heaters, the main corridors are run on timers.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes We offer a large lounge where majority of activites take place including music and our 50inch Television. However, we do have a smaller lounge with tea/coffee making facilities, where family/whanu can visit.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes Day Care available 7 days per week
Outings Yes We offer "van trips" three times weekly (weather permitting).
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes Our Residents have monthly meetings, where they discuss any issues including food, Health and Safety, cleanliness etc.,
Family Committee Yes Family meetings are held yearly to discuss Careplan needs, however, we do have an open door policy, where families/whanau are able to meet with staff at any time.
Newsletter Yes We receive the Village newsletter monthly.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We have a full range of policies and procedures, and staff receive yearly in-service training
Confused Residents Yes Staff are trained in the ACE Programme
Smoking Permitted Yes A designated are off site is available, however, we do try to discourage our residents from smoking to increase their physical health.
Semi-Secure Yes

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We offer card games, puzzles, Mahjong, crosswords, daily Newspaper gossip corner.
Daily exercises, creative workshops, outside visitors for music and exhibitions.
Regular Church services, daily "happy hour".
We offer a full range of books, games and jigsaw puzzles
Activities are extensive, and Residents are able to either choose or come to them all!!!
We have a 50inch Television and have a monthly "Cinema afternoon" with movie favourites chosen by Residents with ice cream or popcorn!
Bowls, mini golf and small ball games are offered in the main lounge weekly.
3 van trips per week - weather permitting
We encourage family participation by having various functions, but our famous family party is held in December, for a BBQ and a glass of wine with fun and games with our Staff team.

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Telephone, Sky TV, Drycleaning, Beauty Therapist, daily Happy hour - are on a fee for service basis
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour care from experienced Level 1 - Level 3 Caregivers.
Details about meals We offer a full and extensive menu, with alternatives. Food is available on trays and in Residents room, but we do encourage our Residents to eat and socialise together in our large dining room.

Updated: 30 Sep 2022

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes Able to access translators locally in the Wairarapa for non speaking residents/family/whanau
Māori - Te Reo Yes Several of our staff have limited Te Reo

Updated: 24 Feb 2012

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Jehovah Witness Yes
Methodist Yes
Roman Catholic Yes

Updated: 24 Feb 2012

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.20 Km Buses run from Masterton to Featherston return, and Masterton to Palmerston North. Local trains to Wellington and return.
Shops 0.50 Km 2 minute walk to the nearest shops. 5 minute walk to Masterton Town Centre.
Parks 1.50 Km Masterton has a beautiful Queen Elizebeth Park with a stream, crazy golf, cricket, and wild bird sanctuary. Henley Lake - 5 minute drive is situated the other end of Masterteron, offering walks, various wildlife and seating.
Library 1.20 Km Masterton Library is situated the other end of Masterton 3 minute drive, 15-20 minute walk

Updated: 24 Feb 2012

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes Partially obtained - experienced Occupational Therapist
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: 4 Jul 2016


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