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Detail | Status |
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Contract with DHB | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 2 Feb 2015 |
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
Vacancy | No |
Call Sarah on 027 273 2113 for more info. | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Premium Room Charges | Yes |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 9 Dec 2019 |
‘Ballarat is wonderful, it feels like home and all the staff are so friendly’ |
Updated: 8 Dec 2014 |
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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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 | Nancy our hairdresser visits once a week and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Whitney our skilled podiatrist visits every 6 weeks, 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 regularly and is also available on-call | |
Updated: 29 Nov 2017 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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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. |
Updated: 19 Apr 2018 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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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. |
Updated: 14 Jul 2014 |
Feature | Status | Details |
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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 | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own 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 | |
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. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
Whanau Room | Yes | We have lovely areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
Maori 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 smoking area. |
Updated: 28 Aug 2014 |
Bupa has no shareholders so all surpluses are reinvested into our care homes. |
Updated: 31 Jul 2014 |
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. |
Updated: 14 Jul 2014 |
Topic | Details | |
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Details about Meals | Our meals are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
Staffing Qualifications and Details | Ballarat meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
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. | |
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. courtyard off the room or an ensuite. | |
Updated: 23 Oct 2014 |
Language | Status | Details |
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French | Yes | |
Malayalam | Yes | |
Shona | Yes | |
Swahili | Yes | |
Tagalog | Yes | |
Other Details | Yes | Panjabi Cebuano |
Updated: 9 Jul 2015 |
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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CareerForce | Yes | |
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Core Competencies) | Yes | |
National Certificate in Community Support Services (Residential) | Yes | |
Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
Rest Home MOH Audit Report Available. | Yes | The audit is available on the Bupa website www.bupa.co.nz |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2014 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.