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Holmwood Rest Home - Resthome

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Vacancy
No
Name
Holmwood Rest Home
Category
Rest Home
Address
114 King Street
Waimakariri
Rangiora 7400
Postal Address
114 King Street
Rangiora 7400
Region
Canterbury
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Elsie Evans - 021820479
Owner
Oceania Healthcare - 0800 333 688
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Set amongst beautifully-manicured gardens on a quiet, leafy street in Rangiora, Holmwood is a boutique Care Centre offering a range of standard and premium rooms, including Care Suites.

Holmwood is ideally located just five minutes from the Northern Motorway, making it easy for friends and family to visit or take you out and about. The town centre of Rangiora is nearby, so the library, shops, cafes, restaurants and everything you need is right on your doorstep.

With a warm and welcoming environment, Holmwood is well-known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. From the staff who greet you in the hallways, to the fresh and inviting living spaces, at Holmwood you’ll quickly feel right at home.

Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB. Premium rooms have additional features such as more space, an ensuite bathroom or outdoor access, but you’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of these premium features.

Care Suites provide both Rest Home and Hospital level care, which means you can relax knowing you won’t have the upheaval of moving again if your needs increase. All Care Suites have a heat pump and full ensuite, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle – perfect for making a cuppa when friends and family come to visit. You own the right to occupy your Care Suite, so you can personalise it with your favourite furniture and treasured pieces. A DHB assessment is not required for care that is paid for privately.

Hop in our van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. A scenic drive through the countryside, shopping trips or picnics in the park, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re into, enjoy some me-time listening to your own personalised playlist with our award-winning I Love Music programme.

Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings…there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to want second helpings!

Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With over 40 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.

When it comes to your care, you know what you do and don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents get a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase.
Updated: 29 May 2023
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 19
Vacancy No
care suite only
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes from $0.00/day up to $41.00/day as at 07 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
Testimonials
Testimonials
"My Mum came into your care in November. I have nothing but praise for all the wonderful care you gave us all, To all the staff, a million thankyous. Your kindness will not be forgotten."

"I have a colleague whose Mum spent time at Holmwood before she passed away. She often spoke of the little things that the staff at Holmwood did, that not only made a difference to her Mums' time, but also her own peace of mind that her mum was being cared for with genuine respect."

"I will finally sign off and say again thank you so very much for making such a positive difference to all our lives, while Dad resided at Holmwood Rest Home. If all of your residents are treated with the same respect, kindness, empathy and understanding that Dad received then they are very lucky indeed."

“Our family can not speak highly enough of the care our Mother received from all the staff at Holmwood. She really enjoyed her time there and was always treated with great kindness and respect. We are forever grateful she was able to bring her little dog with her, it helped her settle into her new home.
Thank you all , its a very special place.”
Updated: 29 May 2023
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have a team of 6 Registered Nurses who manage each resident's support needs. The Clinical Manager oversees the clinical side of our business.
Nurse Practitioner Yes We have a nurse practitioner visiting weekly
Enrolled Nurse Yes The rest home has enrolled nurses working under the supervision of a registered nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our team of Health care assistants are made up of different ethnicities. We have some very long serving members in our team. Our longest is 32 years. They are very experienced and have the residents needs as the focus of their care.
Physiotherapist Yes We have a physio who comes in once a week and she directs the care to our physio assistant who provides 1-1 support for residents 6 hours per week.
Occupational Therapist No We are able to refer to an occupational therapist of there is a need.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We have a passionate team of activity assistants who support the residents in their own interests and hobbies. We provide an activity programme that is filled with heaps of entertainment and lots of fun and laughter. This is available Mon-Sat.
Hairdresser Yes We have a hairdresser who comes every week and is very skilled in all aspects of hair care.
Podiatrist Yes The podiatrist calls on a 6 weekly basis.
Dietitian Yes Available for consultation on meal plans and special needs. All our menus are planned by a national dietician to ensure they are nutritious, varied and tasty.
Kaumatua Negotiable We are able to resource this when required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have a church service every Thursday am, with a different denomination each week. This is dependent on availability.
Other Personnel Yes We have volunteers who assist our activites co-ordinators. We are grateful to have volunteers come in from our community to support our residents.
Updated: 29 May 2023
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes We have the support of a palliative nurse specialist who visits weekly and provides assistance to residents and families and staff.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes As above
Wound Care Yes We have access to a wound care specialist who advises our team of Registered Nurses as required
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes
Clinical Management Yes Our clinical manager is very experienced and manages a team of 6 registered nurses.
Updated: 29 May 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 We have respite available depending on our current vacancy status.
Carer Support Yes We do provide which is negotiated with our Business and Care Manager
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Post surgery for rehab can be provided.
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Updated: 29 May 2023
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes This is possible depending on the size of the room. We do encourage residents to bring their own things. This can make the move into residential care that bit easier.
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes We can accommodate couples in our rest home with having rooms side by side or in our care suites.
Ensuite Yes We have rooms which have ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We have happy hour for the resthome once a week and once a month the hospital enjoys a social afternoon with friends and family. Residents are able to have their own alcohol as appropriate
Pets In Residence Yes Two cats in residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes This can be possible depending on size etc. Please discuss with manager.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Each resident is able to have their own phone
Wifi Yes We have a guest wifi available which can be accessed. Please check with the adminstrator at the front desk regarding password and instructions.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Each room has its own heater which is adjustable
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a warm sunny area with a pleasant outlook on to lovely gardens. We have outdoor areas available that residents and family can enjoy.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes We have our own van available to us for weekly outings. We also have an outing once a month specifically for the residents who are in wheelchairs. This enables them to get out and enjoy our surrounding district as well.
Māori Kaupapa Yes can be arranged
Residents Committee Yes We have residents meetings every two months.
Newsletter Yes We produce a two monthly newsletter.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We have a proactive approach to managing behaviors that maybe challenging to others. We find that by having a varied and robust activity programme which can be individualised to the resident, we have less behaviour that challenges.
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted No In restricted areas and with the help of family. We will be smokefree on our grounds in October 2021. Please check with manager.
Updated: 29 May 2023
Special Features
Special Features
Holmwood Home and Hospital offers 24 hours rest home and hospital care in a friendly caring professional environment. We have been a part of the Rangiora Community for a number of years. Presbytarian Support opened Holmwood originally and then it came under the Qualcare umbrella. It is now part of Oceania Healthcare which is the third largest provider of Aged care in NZ. This supports Holmwood to have excellent systems while holding on to our excellent ties with our local community. "Local Care for Local people."
Updated: 29 May 2023
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We offer a wide range of physically stimulating activities. The residents have input into what activities they would like.
Devotional group, bowls, quizzes, and discussion, church services, exercises, walks, outings, musical entertainment, housie. We are connecting with our local community with a local school coming in once a week, job experience for high school students and local school children doing community work for different awards. The residents love these experiences.
Updated: 29 May 2023
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Staffing qualifications and details 60 staff many of whom have the Certificate and Health and Wellbeing
Details about meals Variety served and wholesome meals meeting all diets requirements.
Internet access Wifii
Transport A van for outings
Associated Complexes Addington Lifestyle Care, Middlepark Rest Home & Village, The Oaks Lifestyle Care & Village, Palm Grove Lifestyle Care & Village, Bellevue Village( All in the Oceania Group )
Updated: 29 May 2023
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Updated: 29 May 2023
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes We have weekly religious services with a different denomination each week as available
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes We can access religious support of any denomination as required
Updated: 29 May 2023
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 0.50 Km
Parks 0.50 Km
Library 0.50 Km To the Main Town Centre
Updated: 29 May 2023
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 29 May 2023

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