Bupa Ballarat Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Bupa Ballarat Care Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 278 West Belt
Rangiora
Rangiora 7400 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Linda Dubbeldam (Interim Manager) - (03) 313 0951
- Owner
- Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
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Bupa Ballarat Care Home is located in the lovely rural township of Rangiora, a short drive from Canterbury's major city hub of Christchurch.
Located on the Western edge of Rangiora, Bupa Ballarat Care Home provides a quiet setting for residents to enjoy. Our three beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens provide ample seating areas for you and your family to enjoy. We also have several lounge areas for families to unwind in when visiting relatives at our care home - after all, we allow visitors at any time to our Bupa care homes.
Here at Bupa, we focus on the person as an individual, with their own preferences and abilities, not as someone who has to fit into the rules and routine of the home - we call this person-first care.
Bupa Ballarat offers a large variety of activities for you to enjoy including housie, crafts, gardening, quizzes, word games, and even pamper sessions. We also have entertainers who visit our residents to perform musical or dance numbers. These social activities are a real hit with our residents!
We also take residents out for short, fun day-excursions in our care home van. Our excursions can range from a visit to the local beach for fish and chips or ice cream, or perhaps visit places of interest such as museums – we’re open to your suggestions.
Want to know more? Or perhaps you'd like to check out our care home here in Rangiora. Feel free to contact our Care Home Manager, Claire on 03 313 0651 or Sarah our Community Liaison Coordinator on 027 273 2113.
Located on the Western edge of Rangiora, Bupa Ballarat Care Home provides a quiet setting for residents to enjoy. Our three beautifully landscaped courtyard gardens provide ample seating areas for you and your family to enjoy. We also have several lounge areas for families to unwind in when visiting relatives at our care home - after all, we allow visitors at any time to our Bupa care homes.
Here at Bupa, we focus on the person as an individual, with their own preferences and abilities, not as someone who has to fit into the rules and routine of the home - we call this person-first care.
Bupa Ballarat offers a large variety of activities for you to enjoy including housie, crafts, gardening, quizzes, word games, and even pamper sessions. We also have entertainers who visit our residents to perform musical or dance numbers. These social activities are a real hit with our residents!
We also take residents out for short, fun day-excursions in our care home van. Our excursions can range from a visit to the local beach for fish and chips or ice cream, or perhaps visit places of interest such as museums – we’re open to your suggestions.
Want to know more? Or perhaps you'd like to check out our care home here in Rangiora. Feel free to contact our Care Home Manager, Claire on 03 313 0651 or Sarah our Community Liaison Coordinator on 027 273 2113.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Call Claire on 027 6689901for more info. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $25.00/day up to $40.00/day as at 12 Mar 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 4 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| ‘Ballarat is wonderful, it feels like home and all the staff are so friendly’ |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a Physiotherapist who visits twice a week and physiotherapy trained staff daily. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Jill Thorp (Bupa Occupational Therapist) is available as required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | As required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have activities 7 days per week and is supported by Jill Thorp (OT). Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits once a week and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Julia our skilled podiatrist visits once a month, and provides a great service at a reasonable price | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A service is held twice a month. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits twice weekly and is also available on-call | |
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Updated: 15 Feb 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Individual palliative care funding may be available. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Amanda Graham our Clinical Manager is a registered nurse, with an extensive background in aged care. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Subsidy may be available. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their room. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have nicely appointed single rooms. |
| Shared Rooms | No | We have no shared rooms, although we would accommodate couples, who wished to have the same room - negotiable and subject to availability. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Bupa can supply a phone in your room at your own cost. Internet is available for residents at no cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All of our resident rooms have individual heaters that can be easily adjusted. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Cafe | No | We have a coffee machine available for families and residents to use at a small charge. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have lovely areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | Yes | We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in the outside dedicated smoking area. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
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Special Features
| Bupa has no shareholders so all surpluses are reinvested into our care homes. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. Some of our rooms have a small premium payable for additional features. eg. Garden View or an Ensuite. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Ballarat meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our meals are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Internet access | Residents can have access to the internet. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available. | |
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Updated: 17 Aug 2021 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.