Bupa The Booms Care Home
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- Name
- Bupa The Booms Care Home
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 604 Parawai Road
Thames
Thames 3500 - Postal Address
- 604 Parawai Road
Thames 3500 - Region
- Waikato
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Personnel
- Manager
- Paula Siddle - (07) 868 7312
- Owner
- Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
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Located at the gateway to the Kauaeranga valley, The Booms Care Home is an ideal care home for providing all levels of care. Beautiful English country gardens and the local race course are our backdrop for the kind-hearted care we give.
We pride ourselves on the “feel” of our care home. Families of our residents describe it as warm, friendly, happy and above all, relaxed. We make sure we are aware of each resident’s personal preferences and values, cultural traditions, family situations and lifestyle, respecting each person’s individuality.
Our chef epitomises these personal touches, with individualised birthday cakes and lots of other delicious food.
We make the effort to understand each person’s likes and dislikes, and we build our care around those, letting their preferences shape their day. That’s why we say, ‘Your day - your way.’
For more information, please visit the Bupa link.
We pride ourselves on the “feel” of our care home. Families of our residents describe it as warm, friendly, happy and above all, relaxed. We make sure we are aware of each resident’s personal preferences and values, cultural traditions, family situations and lifestyle, respecting each person’s individuality.
Our chef epitomises these personal touches, with individualised birthday cakes and lots of other delicious food.
We make the effort to understand each person’s likes and dislikes, and we build our care around those, letting their preferences shape their day. That’s why we say, ‘Your day - your way.’
For more information, please visit the Bupa link.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Vacancy | No |
| 16 | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Taking enquires only |
| Premium Room Charges | Some Rooms from $0.00/day up to $10.00/day as at 12 Aug 2022 |
| 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 |
| Updated: 19 Aug 2022 | |
Testimonials
| During the 18 months of mothers stay with you, I only ever saw from you and all your staff, the most sincere and affectionate care given, even though at times mother due to increasing pain may have been difficult or even trial some. To see staff attend to her throughout the course of the day was one thing, but to see the warmth and feeling displayed by staff before and after their shift is quite another. The observance of touching, holding hands, bending over to talk in her ear, to cry over and with her, was indeed touching. Additionally you and staff were never too preoccupied to give us attention when we needed to discuss matters related to my mother with you. Staff attendance to us was outstanding and I cannot speak highly enough to others of the over all experience we had. |
| 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 | A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | As required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits every Monday, providing a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits regulary. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Multi denominational plus retired Vicar as Resident Advocate | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have registered nurses 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 haemodialysis. |
| 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 specialist 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 | Our manager is a registered nurse. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available as required. |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
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. |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have single rooms available, although we would be happy to accommodate a husband and wife in a room with an ensuite attached - negotiable and subject to availability. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We welcome couples and will work to accommodate your needs. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Most rooms have ensuites. Others have easy access to shower and toilet. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | A few of our residents have brought their cats and this has made a huge difference to them. Please enguiry to see if this is an option for you. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | A few of our residents have brought their cats and this has made a huge difference to them. Please enguiry to see if this is an option for you. |
| 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 | Some of the rooms have heaters/ heating that can be adjusted. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can 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. |
| 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. |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Maori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures and welcome you to visit and look around. We will try and endevour to meet all your needs. |
| 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. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Only in the smoking area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
| 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. |
| 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. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | The Booms meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| 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. | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Not affiliated to any religious group. All religions welcomed. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Church services held by different denominations. |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | No local bus service but taxis available. | |
| Shops | 3.00 Km | Flat access to main shopping centre - shopping trips also provided |
| Mall | 3.00 Km | |
| Parks | 3.00 Km | |
| Library | 3.00 Km | Weekly Library trip provided |
| Updated: 17 Aug 2021 | ||
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
