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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Whalan Lodge
Category
Rest Home
Address
5 Diggers Gully Road
Kurow
OAMARU 9435
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Southern (Otago)
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
Shanla Turnock - 02041624474
Owner
Whalan Lodge Trust - 034360578
Registered Nurse
Susie McCone - 034360578
HR
No Job Vacancies - 034360578
Other services
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We give this booklet to anyone interested in joining Whalan Lodge, it should contain all the answers to your questions, if you have further queries don't hesitate to contact management on 034360578

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Mission Statement - Whalan Lodge provides a safe, sustainable and nurturing rest home facility to support the Waitaki Valley Community.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 24 Feb 2022
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 12
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $10.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 01 Feb 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
Testimonials
Testimonials
RESIDENT’S FAMILY SURVEY FEEDBACK 2021

WE HAVE RECEIVED SOME FANTASTIC FEEDBACK FROM OUR FAMILIES – HERE ARE A FEW SNIPPETS

“MEALS LOOK SO YUMMY AND THE FACT EVERYTHING IS FRESH AND VEGES ARE FROM LOCALLY OWNED GARDENS. I KNOW DAD’S DIET IS BEING LOOKED AFTER AND HE LOOKS A LOT HEALTHIER”

“ALL FRIENDS & FAMILY WHO HAVE VISITED DAD HAVE RAVED ABOUT WARM GREETINGS AND THE INCLUSION OF WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE LODGE”

“MEALS ARE EXCELLENT & NUTRITIOUS. GOOD VARIETY & FRUIT ALWAYS AVAILABLE”

“CARERS ALWAYS FRIENDLY & HELPFUL”

“THE CLIENT CENTERED CONSIDERATION OF LIKES & DISLIKES IS EXCEPTIONAL”

“OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION RE WHO AND WHEN TO APPROACH”

“COSY, WELCOMING AND VERY ACCOMMODATING OF US AS A FAMILY”

“FOR A VERY OLD BUILDING IT IS KEPT BEAUTIFULLY CLEAN, COMPLIMENTS TO THE STAFF THEY TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR WORK”

“OVERALL WHALAN DOES A GREAT JOB & I KNOW DAD LOVES IT THERE”
Updated: 16 Jun 2021
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 16 Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes 24 hour caregivers
Physiotherapist Yes Available as required
Diversional Therapist Yes An activities calendar is created monthly to ensure we have a diverse range of activities.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes An activities calendar is created monthly to ensure we have a diverse range of activities including quizzes, boules, exercises, movies, bingo and a range of others.
Hairdresser Yes Hairdressing is arranged on site by a qualified hairdresser
Podiatrist Yes Massage treatment, Podiatrist and a 3 monthly a Ear Health Clinic.
Dietitian Yes We have a Dietitian's input when planning our Summer and Winter menus and your special diet requirements can always be catered for.
Kaumatua Negotiable When appropiate
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Church service held at the lodge every fortnight.
Other Personnel 40 Yes Trained cook and Gardener.
Updated: 19 Jan 2024
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Wound Care Yes Our Registered nurse deals with all wound care and has been most successful in dealing with ulcers.
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes Our registered nurse is in regular contact and receives advise on all continence products available, we currently use TENA products.
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Infection Control Yes This subject is covered through staff trainings and the Home is very proactive in their day to day operation of the Home.
Primary Rural Health Care Yes
Other Specialties Yes
Updated: 4 Sep 2023
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
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes
Updated: 24 Feb 2022
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes If required
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes If required at residents own cost. Portable phone also available.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes lovely veranda with views of the valley
Semi-Secure Yes
Updated: 4 Sep 2023
Special Features
Special Features
Whalan Lodge is a licensed Stage 2, 14 bed Rest Home. We are situated at Kurow in the Waitaki Valley which is in close proximity to the Lakes and the Waitaki River. We have spacious grounds and gardens to wander in.

The Home was purposely built as a Maternity Hospital for the rural area. It has the advantages of 10 single and 2 double bedrooms of which 8 bedrooms face north with 5 opening onto the sun trapped veranda. The spacious hallway has double doors into the Lounge and some of the bedrooms which makes easy access for wheelchair or walking frame users as well as the spacious toilets and bathrooms. The Home is heated by log burners situated in the Dining Room, Lounge and hallway as well as electric heaters in these same areas as well as in each bedroom to give you that real homely atmosphere.
Updated: 24 Feb 2022
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We have a planned Activity schedule which includes Happy Hour, trips out in our own Home van and wine tasting, as well as a vast list of indoor and outdoor activities.


In the grounds we have landscaped gardens, established trees, an accessible pathway for you to walk around or sit and take in the views. We grow our own vegetables which compliment our homely cooked meals.

"Our open home visiting policy" - for your family/whanau and friends we welcome them to come and help make our home your home.
Updated: 24 Feb 2022
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Please contact the Whalan Lodge office for details.
Staffing qualifications and details The Home staffing consist of 1 Registered Nurse who is on site Monday, Wednesday & Friday and on call 24hrs plus access to the community Prime care nurse and District Nurse. We have employed experienced Caregivers , a cook, an apprentice Diversional Therapist, and Facility Manager. The Community Doctor makes weekly visits to the home and can be called if required.
Details about meals All our meals are served in the dining room, with the exception of Breakfast which you may wish to have in your bedroom. We supply the Meals on Wheels service to our community. We pride ourselves on our home cooked Morning and Afternoon Teas along with our birthday celebration teas.
Recreational opportunities Residents are encouraged to continue with their social commitments in the community ie rugby match attendance and St Johns.
Internet access We have free WiFi throughout the building.
Updated: 16 Jun 2021
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Updated: 27 Nov 2018
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Non denominational Yes
Updated: 27 Nov 2018
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 1.50 Km Easy to visit on a mobility scooter. Lots of lovely cafes too.
Library 0.40 Km Located across the road at the Waitaki Valley School
Updated: 27 Nov 2018
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Updated: 24 Feb 2022

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