Alden Ranburn
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Alden Ranburn
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 7 Nova Scotia Drive
Waipu
Northland 0510 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Facility Manager - 09 432 0675
- Owner
- Ultimate Care Group
- Clinical Services Manager
- Claire Orchard - 09 432 0675
Other services
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 Ultimate Care Ranburn Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ranburn can make to your life.
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Alden Ranburn is well established in our close community here in Waipu. We offer specialist dementia care, within a peaceful, safe and comforting environment. We work in partnership with residents and their family's to provide personal tailormade care plans for our residents.
We believe the most important factor for our residents is to assist them to live a full quality life, in a warm, friendly and family-oriented environment, one that respects and celebrates their individuality and life.
Caring for someone with dementia can be very challenging, we are here to support residents and their families.
We believe the most important factor for our residents is to assist them to live a full quality life, in a warm, friendly and family-oriented environment, one that respects and celebrates their individuality and life.
Caring for someone with dementia can be very challenging, we are here to support residents and their families.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Yes |
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Updated: 15 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "The care, positive nature of staff is really appreciated. The activities team keep everyone busy and active. Management are easy to approach". "Nursing and care staff are excellent". "Your staff who are out on the floor are great, always cheerful, have taken the time and effort to get to know us, welcome us, share info with us. Our mother is very calm and at peace under the care and love". |
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Updated: 22 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | 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 | Yes | We have a contracted physiotherapist who will provide services to our facility when required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available through Northland District Health in Whangarei | |
| Social Worker (on site) | 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 | |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| 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. |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | If you are in need of a break from looking after your loved one we may be able to offer you that assistance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services. Contact us for details on private paying options if you do not meet the criteria for a government subsidy. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We are more than happy to work with you for booking in advance. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture with them (subject to space and safety constraints). |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have 2 double rooms more suited for couples. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have 2 double rooms more suited for couples. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have 12 rooms with ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are able to have their own alcohol within reason. 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. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| 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 |
| Whānau 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 | At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smokers Room | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Special Features
| Lovely gardens with easy access, decks all around for sitting in sun or shade. Full activities programme. Popular Happy Hour every Thursday |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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 |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for further details | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care. | |
| 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. Daily home baking and dietician approved menus. We can cater for vegetarian, mulee, diabetic, gluten-free options. | |
| Associated Complexes | We also offer hospital-level care, respite care and palliative care services. Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Croatian | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Other Details | Yes | We can arrange a translator service should you require them. |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | communion |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Shops | 0.25 Km | close access to chemist, lotto shop, Malcolm Harker Herbalist, post shop |
| Mall | 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 | close proximity, easy paved walk, | |
| Library | within 50 mtrs | |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 8 Jan 2021 |
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