Alden Aroha
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Alden Aroha
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 128 Monrad Street
Highbury
Palmerston North 4412 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Manawatū-Whanganui
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Brenda De'Adman - 06 3588093
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 Ultimate Care Aroha Brochure
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Contact us today and see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Aroha can make to your life. |
Alden Aroha is a well established and respected rest home and hospital which includes specialist dementia care, we provide a peaceful, safe and comforting environment for our dementia residents. Residents are always treated with the respect and dignity that comes with our personalised care approach.
We understand and promote the idea that exposure to familiar memories through smell, sight, touch, taste and hearing can help promote a sense of well-being and calm for our residents. Our specially designed dementia friendly gardens and interior features have been created to provide stimulation and help trigger the senses.
Caring for someone with dementia can be very challenging, we are here to support residents and their families.
We understand and promote the idea that exposure to familiar memories through smell, sight, touch, taste and hearing can help promote a sense of well-being and calm for our residents. Our specially designed dementia friendly gardens and interior features have been created to provide stimulation and help trigger the senses.
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: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 14 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| 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 | No |
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Updated: 2 Jul 2025 |
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Testimonials
| "Staff are wonderful and smiling, they are like family". "As a family member I have enjoyed going on outings with residents and staff. I have also enjoyed the various groups that come into Aroha especially when the residents sing along with them. When the canine friends company visit with their dogs it is awesome to see the interactions with the residents". "Very dedicated, homely environment". |
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Updated: 22 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | No | We can arrange a Physiotherapist upon request. | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | We can arrange an Occupational Therapist upon request. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | No | We can arrange a Social Worker upon request. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist is available from Mon - Fri. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our Activities Co-ordinator is available from Mon - Fri. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our Hairdresser is available on Monday's upon request. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits monthly upon request. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation | |
| Kaumatua | No | We have access to Maori cultural groups and this can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | No | We can access a chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have a dedicated Wound Care Nurse working within our organisation as well as access to Wound Care Specialists. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to support you with your diabetic needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have staff internally that are experienced and educated regarding incontinence products that are used within the facility and are more than happy to review your continence needs. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our organisation has a very robust infection control programme that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If you have a surgical procedure we are more than happy to be part of your post-op recovery. |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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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. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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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, please contact us prior. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have beautiful single rooms. Contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have rooms to accommodate couples. Contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| 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 variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in. |
| Outings | Yes | Yes, we have regular trips out and about that are very popular with our residents. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have a dedicated Whanau/family room for you. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Combined Resident/Family meetings are held monthly. Families are welcome to attend and we encourage their involvement. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our organisation has a very robust policy framework and we have a policy for management of challenging behaviour |
| 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. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We have alarmed doors. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Special Features
| Dementia Care Registered Nurse on site 24 hours a day Open-ended visiting hours activities programme Hairdresser and Podiatrist Regular Happy Hour Dietician - approved meals and catering for special diets Sky TV Bird Aviary Quiet court yard areas Close to Supermarket, Medical Centre, Local Churches & Shopping centre |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, BBQ, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Garden, Happy Hour, Newspaper reading, Outings, Senior Citizens, RSA, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Arthritis society, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Church, CMA, Digital camera, Flower arranging, Gardening, Minibus, Parkinson's Society, Organ, Parties, Quizzes, Vegetarian |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| What's included in your fees and what's not | Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/epoa/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education | |
| Details about meals | 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: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Nepali | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Baptist | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Brethren | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Christian | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Methodist | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Pentecostal | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Ratana | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| Tao | No | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints | Yes | We can arrange a visit upon request. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.00 Km | The local bus route is within 1 km of the Facility. We can arrange transport for residents upon request. |
| Shops | Highbury shops are within 1 km of the Facility and the Palmerston North CBD is minutes away by car. | |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | |
| Library | 5.00 Km | |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Two fully trained Diversional Therapists working here. |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | We are members of NZACA |
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Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.