Kauri Coast Lifecare - Kauri Coast Rest Home ( Dargaville )
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kauri Coast Lifecare
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 102 Hokianga Road
Dargaville
Dargaville 0310 - Region
- Northland
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Jill Morris Ioane - 09 439 6367
- Reception
- 09 439 6367
Other services
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Kauri Coast Lifecare is a special place. It's modern, comfortable, sunny and homely with a strong family spirit. You'll be well cared for and soon feel right at home.
Kauri Coast Lifecare is located at the edge of town with rural views but still only five minutes from Dargaville's services and shops. There's a dairy just a minutes' walk up the road. Daily bus services to Auckland and Whangarei making it easier for family and friends to visit.
Kauri Coast Lifecare is part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services group of rest homes, hospitals, and dementia facilities. NZACS is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.
Kauri Coast Lifecare is located at the edge of town with rural views but still only five minutes from Dargaville's services and shops. There's a dairy just a minutes' walk up the road. Daily bus services to Auckland and Whangarei making it easier for family and friends to visit.
Kauri Coast Lifecare is part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services group of rest homes, hospitals, and dementia facilities. NZACS is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.
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 Mar 2025 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Room available | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Immediate |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 10 Apr 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: 4 Jul 2025 |
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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. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | Our Enrolled Nurses are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| 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 | A local physiotherapist visits our facility on a regular basis. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | As required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have Diversional Therapist on site. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have daily activities hosted by our Activities Co-ordinator. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdresser that visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A skilled podiatrist visits on request. | |
| 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 | We have many chaplains from various churches visit the care home. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call. | |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2025 |
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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. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis. |
| 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. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| 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 | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
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Updated: 17 Mar 2025 |
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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 Mar 2025 |
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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 a husband and wife, who wished to have the same room - negotiable and subject to availability. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have one room that can accommodate a couple - negotiable and subject to availability. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Ten of our rest home rooms have ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | One very friendly cat named Honey and fish in the courtyard fishpond. |
| 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 | No | We have under floor heating, that can be adjusted in sections of the care home. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We discuss your special needs prior to admission. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a combined dining and lounge area with lovely rural views. |
| 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. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have 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 meeting. |
| 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. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Kauri Coast has lovely rural views. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have an outside protected area for smokers. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in the smoking area. |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2025 |
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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 Mar 2025 |
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. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Kauri Coast Lifecare meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Visitor information | Brochures are available in the reception. | |
| Recreational opportunities | Residents have weekly scheduled outings. Join the Rest Home Olympics in Whangarei. Have 3 monthly community outreach outings. Entertainment for an afternoon tea. | |
| Internet access | Wifi is available for all the Residents and Guests. | |
| Transport | Kauri Coast Lifecare has a 10-seater van suitable for the Residents. Wheelchair accessibility and with a hoist. Bookings for the usage of van is needed. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of New Zealand Aged Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. NZACS also has retirement villages, and rehab services available. | |
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Updated: 5 Feb 2025 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | Several languages are spoken, check with the Care Home Manager. |
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Updated: 17 Mar 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We are happy to accommodate any Religious Affiliation that you would like. |
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Updated: 17 Mar 2025 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Dargaville has many shops, including the Warehouse. Weekly shopping is available on request. |
| Mall | Our nearest shopping mall is in Whangarei. By car this takes about 45 - 50 minutes each way. | |
| Parks | 2.10 Km | Selwyn Park. There is also a park and play area situated at the RSA in 1.5 distance. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | The Public library is open. |
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Updated: 10 Mar 2025 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.