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Ultimatecare Ranburn
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Ultimatecare Ranburn
- Category
- Dementia Care (Secure)
- Address
- 7 Nova Scotia Drive
Waipu - Postal Address
- PO Box 102
Waipu 0510 - DHB
- Northland
- Phone
- (09) 432 0675
- Fax
- (09) 432 0672
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Andrea Hegh - 09 432 0675
- Owner
- Ultimate Care Group - 04 477 9358
- Clinical Services Manager
- Deborah Greenwood - 09 432 0675
Other services
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 Ranburn Brochure |
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Description
Tucked away in the coastal community of Waipu, Northland, is Ultimate Care Ranburn. Only 40 minutes from Whangarei, we offer a rural lifestyle whilst still being close to the town centre. We have one-, two and three-bedroom independent living units within spacious grounds. With a homely feel, the units are sunny and bright.
Should your care needs change we also offer a range of other services such as rest home, hospital level and secure dementia. We have lots of space and large communal lounge areas, as well as a library.
Visitors often comment on the sense of community at Ranburn and how beautiful the setting is. We’re also lucky to have a number of wonderful beaches close by.
“There’s a real sense of community here. We’re located in a beautiful setting and there are numerous beaches in the area. We tailor activity programmes for our residents and welcome anyone who wants to join in, whilst also respecting our residents’ privacy."
Should your care needs change we also offer a range of other services such as rest home, hospital level and secure dementia. We have lots of space and large communal lounge areas, as well as a library.
Visitors often comment on the sense of community at Ranburn and how beautiful the setting is. We’re also lucky to have a number of wonderful beaches close by.
“There’s a real sense of community here. We’re located in a beautiful setting and there are numerous beaches in the area. We tailor activity programmes for our residents and welcome anyone who wants to join in, whilst also respecting our residents’ privacy."
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with DHB | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Premium Room Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Updated: 16 Dec 2019 | |
Testimonials
| Lovely Village.
Thanks so much for caring for mum in your lovely dementia unit. CY |
| Updated: 14 Mar 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24 hrs | Yes | We have a dedicated team of registered nurses who are committed to providing the best possible care, both in our dementia secure area, as well as our rest home and hospital |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a committed team of caregivers who have undergone extensive training in dementia care. They are passionate about what they do and provide a home from home like environment | |
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Yes | We have a contracted physiotherapist who will provide services to our facility when required. |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Yes | Available through Northland District Health in Whangarei |
| Social Worker (on site) | 0.00 | Yes | This service is available through Northland District Health in Whangarei |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have an Activities programme that covers 5 days a week providing a range of social, group, individual and passive activities and fun.We intergrate this with daily living tasks for example, gardening, exercises, art n craft, baking, music | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser is available onsite one regular day per week and by special arrangement. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits every 3 weeks and this service is available to our village residents as private consult also. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have close access to the dietitians at Northland Health for any special dietary needs and menu planning. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | At Ranburn, we have regular communtiy visitors that are only too happy to lend a helping hand or provide support and companionship. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We are pleased to have on site support in this area with our own staff and local iwi, also a pathway to greater support via Northland Health | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have weekly spiritual support from our chaplian each Thursday. Roman Catholic provide monthly communion | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of Clinical experts at our Wellington Support Office. We also have a National Clinical Coach who ensures our staff are up to date with their practices and the level of service we deliver to our residents | |
| Updated: 14 Mar 2019 | |||
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have medical oxygen available and concentrator amchines for those on longer term use with some dependency. Oxygen therapy nurse visits as needed |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our Registered Nurses can safely manage the delicate needs of someone requiring nasogastric feeding. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our dedicated skilled clinical staff will provide the best possible care to those residents who are sadly at the end stage of life. Ensuring all their needs are being met. In addition to that we offer support to all families of our residents |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have a National Wound Care Nurse within our organisation who monitors all wounds and ensure the best practice for management of wound care is delivered. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Our staff are educated in the management of diabetes and we utilise the skills of the diabetes nurse specialist through the DHB |
| Continence Advice | Yes | A continence nurse advisor is available to call on us for any concerns, interests or training required. |
| Stomal Therapy | No | We do have access to the stoma nurse via the DHB. She will make visits to the facility. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Should any of residents suffer from a stroke our staff are trained to assist with the rehabilitation. |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Control Programme that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health in the South Island |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If care following surgery is needed we can assist you during convalesence and follow a planned treatment regime |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full time clinical manager who is responsible for the management of our clinical staff. Our Clinical manager is available for you discuss any specific needs that need to be met. |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We would love to show you around our friendly home. Please phone or call in. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Yes we can provide this level of service to suit your needs |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes we provide subsidised service |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes we provide private paying service |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We are more than happy to take bookings in advance please just call us. |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture and belongings suitable to area and room size. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | WE have 2 double rooms more suited for couples |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have 12 rooms with ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have happy hour each Thursday with great entertainment and quizz nights |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | The pets in residense are totally cared for by the resident, vetted, health prog. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Private cost for in room connection. Cordless phones are available however. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a main lounge and an alcove lounge |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | However we do provide pallative care. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are held on a weekly basis at least with walks to parks and local cafe |
| Whanau Room | Yes | We do have a visitors area |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We hold monthy resident meetings |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | All of our dementia staff have ACE dementia for older people certificates. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | This is well managed |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Residents in house only |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Special Features
| Lovely gardens with easy access, decks all around for sitting in sun or shade. Full activities programme. Popular Happy Hour every Thursday |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Art, Billiards, Bingo, Big print books, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Digital camera, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Indoor Games, Library, Tai Chi, weekly outings, walks to local cafe and parks. Sky TV in main lounge Big Screen TV, art and crafts |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about Meals | All our meals are prepared onsite and include lovely home baking. Our main meal is served at midday with a lighter meal in the evening. We have a tray service if residents wish to eat in their rooms and visitors can stay for meals too if required. | |
| Staffing Qualifications and Details | Our staff are long serving. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of the Ultimate Care Group of aged care facilities | |
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for further details | |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Croatian | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Maori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | communion |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 km | no available |
| Shops | 0.25 km | close access to chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, post shop |
| Mall | 0.00 km | Waipu township has local shops consisting of Four Square, chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, post shop, cafes, butchery, organic fruit and vegetables, vet, antique shop various gift shops |
| Parks | 0.00 km | close proximity, easy paved walk, |
| Library | within 50 mtrs | |
| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CareerForce | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Support of the Older Person (not available after Dec 2010) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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| Updated: 31 Aug 2017 | ||
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