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Vacancy
Yes
Name
Chalmers Home
Category
Hospital
Address
20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth
New Plymouth 4312
Postal Address
20 Octavius Place
New Plymouth 4312
Region
Taranaki
Phone
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Melissa McNamara - 06 758 5190
Owner
Presbyterian Support Central - 04 439 4900
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Chalmers Home is a rest home with spark. Residents often tell us they love the friendly, vibrant, and family focused atmosphere, as well as the modern facility. With beautiful views overlooking the Tasman Sea to the west and Mount Taranaki to the east, Chalmers Home has arguably one of the best rest home outlooks in the country.

Chalmers Home offers hospital level care for older people with high clinical needs, complex medical conditions and/or those who need support to do simple daily tasks.

At Enliven, we create age-friendly communities where people are happy and thrive regardless of their age or ability. As well as providing day-to-day support and clinical care, we take into account the physical, social, emotional, and cultural needs of each person we support.

Our elder-directed philosophy means we put residents at the heart of everything we do. When you or your loved one moves into an Enliven home, you’re joining a unique and special community. This means we work to ensure the elders of Chalmers Home have companionship, variety and spontaneity, fun, meaningful activity, and purpose in their lives. It ensures that elders are involved in decisions that relate to both their personal wellbeing and what happens at their home.

Our staff are not only highly trained, they’re also friendly, caring and embrace our elder-directed philosophy of care. Our nurses are on-duty 24-hours-a-day and the doctor also visits regularly. We are in regular contact with residents to ensure all clinical needs are met.

As an Enliven home, we’re proud to be more than just ‘family friendly’. At Chalmers Home, your family is part of our family, which means you’ll find there are no set visiting times. After all, family, friends, and the community play a big part in life here.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
DetailStatus
Contract with Te Whatu OraYes
CertificationYes
ORA Applies No
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 23
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $18.50 -$22.00/day up to $37.00/day as at 18 Mar 2024
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: 28 Mar 2024
Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes A registered nurse is on duty 24 hrs per day.
Enrolled Nurse Yes Enrolled nurses are part of our care team.
Physiotherapist Yes If required we can arrange this service. Contracted physiotherapist provide manual handling training to all staff every 6 months.
Diversional Therapist Yes The full time diversional therapist offers a varied and stimulating programme. Weekly outings in the Chalmers Home coach along with the art, reading, crossword and cards groups are part of this programme.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes Weekly hairdressing services available in the salon
Podiatrist Yes Services available on GP referral. Regular podiatry care provided by designated registered nurse.
Dietitian Yes Menus developed by dietician and reviewed 6 monthly. Individual dietary advice sought as required.
Accredited Visitors Yes Friends Plus, Aged Concern, Stroke Foundation, Blind Foundation, RSA, and members of relevant organisations visit regularly
Kaumatua Yes Cultural advice sought and available as necessary
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes In-house chaplain provides ecumenical support. All church denominations are welcome, and a number provide regular services.
Other Personnel Yes We are well supported by a committed team of volunteers.
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes All staff trained in palliative care with close liasion with Taranaki Hospice.
Dialysis Yes Close liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital renal unit.
Wound Care Yes
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Close liaison with A T & R Unit Taranaki Base Hospital.
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Spinal Injuries Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes Close Liaison with Taranaki Base Hospital psychogeriatric team.
Clinical Management Yes
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes
Carer Support Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers.
Single Rooms Yes
Shared Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple No We welcome couples at Chalmers Home, talk to us about the options available.
Ensuite No Bathrooms and toilets appropriately located throughout the facility
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Contract with Ministry of Health
Lounges/seating areas Yes Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes In association with DHB and NASC agency.
Palliative Care Contract Yes Te Rangimarie Hospice – New Plymouth
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes 5 days a week, lunchtime meal provided plus transport
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes Lounges available for families
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes Meet every 2 months with an independent advocate and Manager
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting No Extensive coastline views
Smokers Room Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Special Features
Special Features
Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care

We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Chalmers Home, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life.
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Chalmers Home. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Chalmers Home residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar.

We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening.

Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Chapel, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Gas Fire, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Staffing qualifications and details We have a strong emphasis on continuing education. Low staff turnover indicates a commitment to the wellbeing of our clients.
Details about meals Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes.
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Interpreter Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Samoan Yes
Tongan Yes
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Brethren Yes
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Jehovah Witness Yes
Methodist Yes
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
Seventh Day Adventist Yes
(Other comments) Yes Chalmers Home welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and assists residents in making arrangements for worship
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport All available and all close to Chalmers Home as we are located centrally
Mall 1.20 Km We are a 3 minute drive/15 min walk to the centre of town.
Parks We are right around the corner from the New Plymouth Coastal Walkway.
Library A library bus visits outside of the home every fortnight. The central library is a short distance away.
Updated: 4 Nov 2022
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Spark of Life Yes
The Eden Alternative Yes Chalmers Home has adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life.
Other details Yes QPS Benchmarking
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Updated: 4 Nov 2022

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.