Kimihia Home & Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kimihia Home & Hospital
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 76 Rosser Street
Huntly
Huntly 3700 - Postal Address
- 76 Rosser Street
Huntly 3700 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Simon Binzegger
- Owner
- The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board Inc
Other services
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Our goal is to provide "the best home away from home", for older people needing care for Huntly and wider community.
We provide 24-hour Registered Nurse coverage, with trained Caregivers and full professional services to cater for all your needs.
Our award winning gardens provide a relaxing environment, and our home cooked meals are served with a smile!
Enjoy the activities and outings or simply relax in one of our many lounges, or in the privacy of your own room.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share in planning and implementing care for their loved ones.
We provide 24-hour Registered Nurse coverage, with trained Caregivers and full professional services to cater for all your needs.
Our award winning gardens provide a relaxing environment, and our home cooked meals are served with a smile!
Enjoy the activities and outings or simply relax in one of our many lounges, or in the privacy of your own room.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share in planning and implementing care for their loved ones.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2017 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 22 dedicated Hospital Beds | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $45.00/day up to $45.00/day as at 10 Jul 2025 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | No |
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Updated: 11 Jul 2025 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 336 | Yes | We have Registered Nurses on the floor 7 days a week. Fiona, Neethu, Anju, and Denise (our Senior Clinical Leadership team) are available for discussions and there is always someone from Senior Management on-call 24 hrs/7 days per week. We are in the process of recruiting more Registered Nurses to join our team. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | As part of our medical provision to residents, Tui Medical provides a Nurse Practitioner to complete thorough reviews of residents medical and clinical care requirements for 2 half days per week. Tui staff provide a fantastic service, and they are available to meet with family members to ensure that care is resident-focused. We also work very closely with Te Whatu Ora Waikato Nurse Practitioners for the provision of clinical expertise, guidance and support for clinical decision-making. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 1344 | Yes | Our staff work hard to provide amazing care to our residents. All Healthcare Assistants complete a comprehensive induction programme when and have completed or are working towards a National Certificate in Caregiving. |
| Physiotherapist | 8 | Yes | We contract the services of the team from North Waikato Physiotherapy to provide services to residents. We are assigned a physiotherapist and she visits routinely twice a week. If required, she will visit site more often to ensure assessments and the creation of rehabilitation plans is completed. The Physiotherapist also provides teaching sessions for clinical staff. |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We contract services when needed. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | We have access to the services of a Community Social Worker through the Waikato District Health Board when the need arises. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 80 | Yes | Our Diversional Therapy team consists of Tania, Maya & Dorothy. They provide a brilliant service and keep our residents entertained and busy with activities and outings. A large component of the activities they provide is to ensure our residents remain active and present within our community. |
| Hairdresser | 4 | Yes | Carole visits weekly and provides hairdressing services in our dedicated beauty salon. Residents are able to book in weekly for a set or colour, or as often as necessary to ensure they look gorgeous all the time. |
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | We contract services from Counties Podiatry. Nathan visits six weekly and can provide a number treatments onsite. Priority is given to our residents with diabetes - additional costs may apply. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | In the philosophy of 'home away from home' we seek to provide 'Nana's home cooked meals'. Sausages and mash, fish 'n chips or meat and three veg. You know, just like at home? Our menu is dietitian approved. | |
| Accredited Visitors | No | We have many volunteers from various organisations who regularly visit our residents. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Huntly is situated in the heart of the Waikato and has close links with Tainui and the Kingitanga. We have local kaumatua as residents and are regularly visited by whanau from our community. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We are closely associated with ministers and pastors from all the local churches, and their services are available to any residents requiring spiritual support or advice and we hold services in our chapel. | |
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Updated: 31 Jul 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have oxygen and nebulising equipment and expertise on site |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Although we don't have a 'specialist' gastronomy nurse, our staff have extensive experience in peg feeding and naso-gastric management. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We have 2 refurbished, dedicated palliative care beds as part of our hospital facility. These are large enough to cater to the needs of residents and their whanau. Our staff are trained in how to provide quality palliative care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with the Community Hospice Waikato services and receive referrals from the Waikato DHB, district nurses, GP's and other health professionals. We aim to provide the best quality care at this very sensitive time of the resident's life. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Our registered nurses have considerable experience and skill with peritoneal dialysis. We can provide CAPD onsite and can organise transport for residents to attend haemodialysis appointments at Waikato DHB. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our team is skilled and experienced in wound care, and attend regular training to keep up to date with latest trends in wound care management. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have considerable experience dealing with diabetes and liaise closely with the diabetic care team at the DHB |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have a comprehensive continence management program in place. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Over the years we have gained considerable experience in managing stomas. We can order the appropriate stocks in for residents with existing stomas. Our staff have support from the DHB when the need arises. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | With the aid of our contracted physiotherapist and occupational therapist, we can assist with stroke rehabilitation. We employ a Rehabilitation Assistant, Ngaire Glass, who along with our physio Nicola, can help ensure DHB plans are carried out. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | Our staff have the ability to provide quality individualised care for all residents regardless of their care needs. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have strict infection control policies and procedures, and you'll find that our facility smells great! |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Convalescent Care is available if approved by the DHB. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Our team is supported by services provided by Dr Elizabeth Fussell & Ngaire Sargent from the MHSOP team. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Heidi has over twenty years experience in the Special Assignment Team at Middlemore Hospital and has been with us since 2004, initially part-time and as Clinical Manager since November 2005 |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We can provide short-term or long-term respite care for all levels of care, dependant on bed availability. Contact Fiona to discuss your options and confirm your booking dates. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to personalise their rooms with photos and personal items and a small amount of furniture is permitted to be brought in. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Four single rooms are available and are reserved for high clinical need situations or where no vacancies exist in the shared rooms. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | Most of our hospital rooms containe shared facilities for four residents. Separate toilet and shower facilities are available |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | One double room is available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | A weekly highlight for our residents is our 'Happy Hour' every Friday afternoon. We provide entertainers on occasion and our residents enjoy the social atmosphere. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Jessie is our resident cat. He is a beautiful black tabby and has a quiet friendly nature. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | While bringing in your pet snake is not an option, we will consider requests for new residents to bring in their loved and cherished pet-partners. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | New resident's have the ability to have phone access in their own rooms. We can assist to organise tradesmen, at Resident's own cost |
| Wifi | Yes | Our facility is wired and routed to provide Wifi to all wings. Residents have the ability to send emails, MSM, research, do online shopping, complete their SmartHealth enquiries and all other internet related tasks, all from the comfort of their rooms. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have many lounge or seating areas around our facility. Resident's and their families can choose to sit and be part of the main resthome lounge or enjoy the privacy of a smaller more intimate space to catch-up. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We have 2 dedicated palliative care rooms located within our hospital wing. These rooms are kitted with ceiling hoists and provide families space to be able to spend quality time with their loved ones. Our staff work closely with Hospice Waikato. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Not ready to leave your own home permanently yet? No worries. Retain your independence, and join us for our Day Care programme. We provide pick-up and drop-off services within the Huntly township from Monday to Friday. |
| Outings | Yes | If it's happening - we're there! We aim to provide residents with a varied range of outings from personal errands to taking the whole facility on our annual Big Day Out to the zoo or Hamilton Gardens. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Diana provides a monthly newsletter to residents, villagers and families. Everyone is kept up-to-date with news and events happening here at Kimihia |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have comprehensive policies and procedures in place |
| Confused Residents | Yes | All of our residents are treated with respect and our trained staff are capable of helping to sort resident's issues. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Kimihia is situated in the Waikato, just an hours drive from Auckland, and half an hour from Hamilton. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have designated resident and staff smoking areas to ensure that all residents are needs are catered for. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
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Special Features
| Personal small community environment where we value the contributions of older people. BACKGROUND: The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board, Inc. is a charitable Community Trust established in 1972 as a joint venture between the Huntly Lions, Rotary and Jaycees Clubs, dedicated to serving the elderly community of Huntly and the surrounding areas. Since Jaycees have been disbanded, the Trust nowadays has representation from the Hunty Community Board. Kimihia Resthome was opened in March 1979 by the Hon. Sir Douglas Carter - High Commissioner to London. The first cottage was built in 1988, and for five years thereafter, one new cottage was built annually. Fourteen years after the Resthome was opened , Kimihia Hospital was opened in March 1993 by Dame Thea Muldoon QSO. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: MEALS ON WHEELS. Enjoy an home cooked meal delivered to your doorstep, at very affordable rates. Check with your family doctor or community nurse if you qualify. |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
Interests & Activities
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We aim to provide individualised activity programs for all residents of our facility. Karon, Anne & Dorothy work extremely hard to ensure that no two days are ever the same! Some examples of the activities that we can provide include: cooking, massage, walking groups, exercise, RSA trips, housie and bingo, bowls, monthly birthday party, Alzheimers group, arts & crafts, Men's workshop, church services, entertainers, yoga class, flower shows, happy hour, guest speakers, newspaper reading, quizzes...and the list goes on. Our team can give anything a go! |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for a list of costs | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have registered nurse and health care assistant coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. | |
| Details about meals | We have full catering facilities and supply variety of meals including: Special occasions (BBQ, Birthdays and Mid-Winter Christmas & Christmas parties, complete with Christmas cake) | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2017 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Baptist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Christian | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Methodist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass at the Bedside |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | We have the local GoBus operational just outside our front door. Family members can catch the bus to visit with their loved ones directly here to Kimihia. |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Huntly township has a variety of shops and services available in the main street. |
| Mall | 20.00 Km | Our closest shopping mall is at Te Awa the base but it is a nice drive on the expressway from Hamilton. |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Huntly has many beautiful parks, reserves and lakes for residents and their families to enjoy. A favourite with our residents and locals is Lake Hakanoa which is only a hop-skip-&-a-jump from Kimihia. |
| Library | 2.00 Km | The Huntly library is packed with lots of interesting reading material for all ages. The friendly staff are more than happy to assist everyone. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2017 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | No | We offer rented accommodation only for independent living units - please apply direct to the home if you wish to be placed on the waiting list |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2017 |
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What's New
We have our newest Kimihia Khronicle coming out next week. Email admin@kimihia.co.nz to be included in the mailing list. |
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Updated: 27 Jun 2025 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.