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All about Residential Care
Residential care is a term that refers to the types of long-term care provided in a care home or specialist care facility. Types of care available in New Zealand are rest home, dementia, hospital and psychogeriatric. Access to residential care is via a formal assessment completed by specialised health professionals.
Make a good choice. Use our care home CHECKLIST
There is a lot to think about (and sometimes not much time) to decide which care home is right for you. Use this list to spark ideas and questions. ROOMS Residents’ rooms should be clean, comfortable and have enough floor space. Consider how practical a full ensuite might be. It may not be essential, especially if you need full assistance with your personal care. Communal areas should be accessible for your dining, relaxation and activity needs. ⇒ Is there space for your own furniture and other personal items? ⇒ Are you able to adjust the heating in your room to suit yourself? ⇒ Are rooms sunny and well lit, with an outside window? ⇒ ! Are toilets close by and easily accessible? ⇒ Is there
What’s the assessment process?
The process begins with the assessor talking to you (and your family if you agree) or any carer you might have, about your needs, making observations and referring to other clinical information. It's known as an interRAI (or needs) assessment . Assessors are located in various places within our health service. Wherever possible the assessment will be done where you live. More complex assessments are commonly done by hospital-based assessors who are often members of teams known as NASC (Needs Assessment Service Coordination) or Care Coordination . These assessments can be quite lengthy. Less complex assessments may be done by a contracted home support service provider, registered nurse in a c
What is a dual use room or swing bed?
Dual use beds or rooms are also known as swing beds. For those concerned about having to move rooms if their needs change, a dual use/swing bed room may be the solution. If available, it allows for various levels of care to be provided in the same room. A possible exception is dementia care, which may require a move to a more secure environment. A premium charge may or may not apply.
Rest home, care home, residential care - are they the same?
The short answer is, ‘sort of’ – but not quite. Care homes and residential care refer to a type of service i.e., a home where care is provided for those who require it (an assessment determines eligibility). These are generic terms. A rest home applies more specifically to a type/level of care within the care environment however, just to be confusing, it is also widely used by the public in a broad sense to refer to care homes and residential care. ( Types/levels of care are : rest home, dementia, hospital, psychogeriatric.) The differences can be understood by the following example: A car is a generic term for type of vehicle. A ‘hatch-back’ is specific type of car. None of the above are te
Where to start when considering residential care
We explain what residential care is and how it can help you here in this video.
It can be difficult knowing where to start when considering a move into a rest home, hospital or dementia care home.
Eldernet Residential Care provides unbiased and comprehensive information on every aspect of moving to aged residential care. It lists every residential care facility in New Zealand and, in most regions, provides up-to-date bed vacancies.
There is no such thing as 'the best' care home, as what suits one person doesn't suit another. Care homes vary considerably and there can be a wide range of rooms to choose from. The most important element to consider, however, is the philosophy and delivery of care. Use this website to find the care option that best suits your needs.
The Eldernet Group celebrates 25 years of empowering people
Company founder Eleanor Bodger speaking to guests and staff
The Eldernet Group recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special event, which included an appearance by 2022 New Zealander of the Year, Tā Tipene O’Regan ONZ. The milestone coincided with the opening of the organisation’s new building, less than 1 kilometre away from where the company began in the Christchurch suburb of New Brighton.
“Over the past 25 years, we’ve seen people become empowered with information in ways we never thought possible, and we’re delighted to have played a part in that,” says Eleanor. “What we are particularly proud of is the way we haven’t waivered from our vision of making life easier and better for all older people – even if that has meant rocking the boat over the years.”
