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Goodwood Seadrome Ltd.

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Goodwood Seadrome Ltd.
Category
Dementia
Address
Goodwood Seadrome Resthome and Hospital
167 Colwill Road
Massey
Auckland 0614
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Auckland
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Sue Thomson - 0275271041
Owner
Goodwood Healthcare - (09) 412 7373
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Seadrome is a specialist Dementia facility, unique in that we only provide care for people who have a dementia, and we are committed to promoting excellence in dementia care.

Seadrome is in a pleasant north facing garden setting were residents are freely able to walk outside onto the deck and into the garden. Although a secure environment, the surroundings and access to the outside environment give sense of freedom.

The Dementia Unit has bedrooms for 25 people, we provide a range of activities which reflects the interests of the residents. Our activity programe 7 days a week, mornings and afternoons.
Meaningful activities are based on values and beliefs related to past roles, interests and routines.
Enjoyment is a measure of what makes activities meaningful and also reinforces a sense of identity and a sense of belonging.
Individual activities also reinforce identity and impact on emotional well-being. Our activities include art, blokes group, breakfast club, book club, craft, cooking and food tasting, cultural activities, dance, garden club, musical activities and groups. We find music and singing increases participation and social behaviour.morning walks, Tai Chi,massage, sensory stimulation.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 16 Apr 2012

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 25
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No - 0
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

Updated: 31 Mar 2025

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes 24 hour registered nurse support. Our Registered staff participate in internal and external training and help manage an enthusiastic and passionate team
Nurse Practitioner Yes We have 2 Nurse Practitioners available for clinic and out of hours
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Care Assistants have obtained or in the process of undertaking the NZQA Dementia certificate. Our Care Assistants also complete the Health and wellbeing training as part of their ongoing education
Physiotherapist Yes Physiotherapist visits weekly, she also undertakes inservice education with staff on Moving and Handling
Occupational Therapist Negotiable A consultant Occupational Therapist who visits weekly, undertakes assessments and is part of the planning activities group.
Diversional Therapist Yes We have 2 Diversional Therapists who co-ordinate and facilitate activates.
Hairdresser Yes Hairdresser visits us every 5 weeks.
Podiatrist Yes Podiatrist visits every 5 weeks.
Dietitian Yes Dietitian reviews the menus. She visits every month or when necessary to discuss issues around nutrition and eating.
Kaumatua Yes Good wood Park has it own group of Cultural Advisors
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Pastoral Care is available Monday to Friday. Anglican minister visits and holds communication fortnightly.

Updated: 25 Mar 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Oxygen cylinders and oxygen concentrator are available.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes Capability to manage with RN's
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes We are experienced at providing complex care for this group of clients
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes We provide palliative care and the associated pain managment in cooperation with West Auckland Hospice services
Dialysis Yes Access to a Dialysis Specialist Nurse
Wound Care Yes Registered Nurses are educated and updated in latest methods of wound care, with access to a Gerentology Specialist Wound Care Nurse for advice.
Diabetic Care Yes Registered Nurses monitor also access to a Diabetic Care Nurse
Continence Advice Yes Access to a Continence Advisor
Stomal Therapy Yes Access to a Specialist Stoma Nurse
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Access to a Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse
ACC Rehabilitation Yes We provide care for a number of ACC clients
Tracheotomy Care Yes Access to a Tracheotomy Care Specialist Nurse
Infection Control Yes Our Registered staff work closely with Te Whatu Ora services to help manage and control outbreaks
Surgical Followup Yes Our staff can provide this
Psychiatric Care Yes Many of our Registered staff are also psychiatric trained. We work closely with the Te Whatu Ora Services
Clinical Management Yes Is provided 24 hours a day in the Dementia Unit and Private Hospital
Other Specialties Yes We deal well with clients who have a history of a Functional illness and Dementia, and people with dementia who have complex behaviors associated with their presentation

Updated: 25 Mar 2025

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 Happy to discuss and provide
Carer Support Yes Many people use this here for Day care and also overnight stays
High Care Needs Yes In special circumstances
Subsidised Yes We provide care to people who fit our environment and community
Private Paying Yes We provide care to people who fit our environment and community
Booking can be made in advance Yes However waiting times are unpredictable

Updated: 25 Mar 2025

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Details about meals Appetising meals are prepared by our cook using a five week menu cycle changing every season to give variety. We have monthly meetings with a dietitian who oversees the menus and advises on dietary needs.

Updated: 14 May 2012

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Gujarati Yes
Interpreter Yes Multiculture Interpreting & Translation Service available
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Samoan Yes
Tagalog Yes
Tokelauan Yes
Tongan Yes
Tuvalu Yes

Updated: 25 Mar 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Non denominational Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
(Other comments) Yes We endeavour to maintain a connection with the Residents spirituality

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Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

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