Harbour View Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Harbour View Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- Waterfront Road
Oamaru
Oamaru 9400 - Postal Address
- PO Box 305
Oamaru 9444 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Denise Jeffares - 021 042 6990
- Owner
- Harbour View Rest Home 2005 Ltd. - 021 042 6990
Other services
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Harbour View Rest Home overlooks the beautiful Oamaru Harbour and iconic Oamaru historic area.
The beautiful building was originally built as a care home in 1897 and owned by Waitaki District Health Services.
It has undergone many changes and improvements in it's 125 years, but it has retained that lovely feeling of an 'old home'.
The views from our lounges are magnificent. We face the sun as well as the view.
Harbour View is an18 bed secure unit providing care for those with dementia needing a secure environment.
We pride ourselves on providing a homely environment where our residents feel loved, respected and well cared for by staff specifically trained in the care of those with memory loss.
Families are free to come and go as they wish. We encourage them to attend at activity and meal times to be involved with their loved ones every day cares.
Meals are a most important part of the care we offer and we are well catered for by the 3 cooks who prepare all our meals daily on site from the freshest available ingredients. Catering to the individual needs of our residents is a priority for our kitchen staff.
Harbour View has the highest level of cerification from the Ministry of Health, being 4 years, this reflects the level of care given to our resident's.
The beautiful building was originally built as a care home in 1897 and owned by Waitaki District Health Services.
It has undergone many changes and improvements in it's 125 years, but it has retained that lovely feeling of an 'old home'.
The views from our lounges are magnificent. We face the sun as well as the view.
Harbour View is an18 bed secure unit providing care for those with dementia needing a secure environment.
We pride ourselves on providing a homely environment where our residents feel loved, respected and well cared for by staff specifically trained in the care of those with memory loss.
Families are free to come and go as they wish. We encourage them to attend at activity and meal times to be involved with their loved ones every day cares.
Meals are a most important part of the care we offer and we are well catered for by the 3 cooks who prepare all our meals daily on site from the freshest available ingredients. Catering to the individual needs of our residents is a priority for our kitchen staff.
Harbour View has the highest level of cerification from the Ministry of Health, being 4 years, this reflects the level of care given to our resident's.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Room with a sea view | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| 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: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| "You have created a truly impressive facility for our elderly. Harbour View has a real feel of joy within its walls.This is not the usual experience we have had thus far in this environment, as I'm sure you can appreciate, so we are very grateful to have found you. My brother and I feel so much better knowing that Mum is in a place that is right for her needs, and is being cared for by staff who treat residents as human beings first and foremost and their condition second. I don't think I can adequately put into words the peace of mind I now have after our visit, especially as I'm not able to visit Mum as often as I would like". " It is with sadness that we write this letter. The sadness is in leaving our family will then be missing out on the loving and caring provided by you all in Oamaru. The standard of care provided is second to none. This can do attitude showed in every staff member that it was our good fortune to encounter. They certainly have the skill and knowledge to handle every situation. So saying this.love and understanding comes into force as it takes a special type of person to undertake this profession. D is a special person in our lives and we all wanted the very best for her coming to terms with this ailment. She found that at Harbour View". |
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Updated: 25 Sep 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 50 | Yes | Our registered nurse's are on duty 6 days per week both day and evening hours and also are on call 7 days/nights per week. Our Clinical Nurse Co-Ordinator and RN's work closely with family and GP's for the best possible care and outcomes for our resident's. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Specialist Nurse available for the care of our elderly with dementia on an on call basis. Can visit monthly or as requirted to review our residents. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | No | There is always Team Leader on duty on every shift. Our Team Leaders all have Career Force Level 4 minimum, First Aid Certificate, Higher Qualiffications as well as LCP papers completed to enable care of the elderly with dementia. They are all proven leaders | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All staff that work in our unit have dementia qualifications with Career Force, as well as significant other related training. Training is offered to all staff on site and off site so that they are constantly updating their skills. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | This service can be arranged | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | This service can be arranged | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | All residents have a hospital social worker allocated. A referral may be made if required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 50 | Yes | We have 40 plus day and evening hours a week of activities with experienced activities co-ordinators who provide activities up 7 days per week. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | See Diversional Therapist | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | On site salon offering reasonably priced hair cuts for all residents and other hair care at reasonable rates. Salon is open 4-5 days per week. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits every 6 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Menus have been fully reviewed by our dietician in August this year. Menu's are on a 4 weekly cycle with a summer and a winter menu. All meals and baking prepared freshly in our own on site kitchen by our 3 qualified rest home cooks. Fresh vegetables come from our own on site vegetable garden. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have visiting chaplains of varying religions and also a "multi-faith" person at our call. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Many outside visitors and entertainers | |
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Updated: 11 Nov 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have fabulous support from the Hospice Nurses to enable to provide end of life care to anyone who needs it. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Provided by our RN and specialist wound care nurse from Dunedin. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Provided by our RN with support from RN at Oamaru Public Hospital |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Provided by our RN |
| Stomal Therapy | No | Available on request |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Available on request |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | No | Available on request |
| Infection Control | Yes | Provided by our RN with support from the IPC team at Dunedin Public Hospital |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Support from Nurse Practitioner for the Mental Health of Older People at Dunedin Hospital |
| Primary Rural Health Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available on request |
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Updated: 25 Sep 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Available as vacancies allow. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Available as vacancies allow. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their own belongings to personalise their room. Maybe your favourite chair, photos and ornaments etc. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | The rooms vary considerably in lay out. If we have a vacancy please come and view the room for yourself. Most rooms have expansive views. |
| Shared Rooms | No | Some double rooms available |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Our larger rooms are suitable for a couple. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have a limited number of ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy hour is held weekly. Some resident's have their own little tipple daily. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a rough coated fox terrier whose name is Chorkee. We also have a lovely cat named Tiggy who loves to share himself around. King George secure unit has a lovely large bird aviary. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | All rooms have jack points for their own connections. Line rentals are at the residents own cost. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Individual heating controls in each room |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Contract to provide this. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are two large lounges and a large foyer that is well used. Outside a well protected and wide veranda has seating that gives residents wonderful views of Oamaru and beyond. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | 5 days a week, 7 days if requested. Pick up and delivery included. |
| Outings | Yes | We have our own van and enjoy 3-4 outings a week. Being next to the King George park means we have a very large green area on which our resident's can have "time out". |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly residents meetings are held with management |
| Family Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | We send a 3 monthly newsletter to resident's and their families to keep everyone informed of happenings in and around the rest home. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | All resident's are recognised as being individuals. Staff are trained to gently divert and manage different behaviour. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We have a 'wandering alarm' for those in early stages of dementia. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are located on the edge of the town and have extensive views of the hills, harbour and Oamaru's historic area. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | Enclosed, warm ,ventilated outside area. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In the smokers area outside |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 25 Sep 2024 |
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Special Features
| Harbour View is an owner-operated service. The building itself was formerly owned by the Waitaki District Health Board and went into private ownership in 1990. In 2003 and 2017 it was extensively refurbished. The wide entry foyer leads into two wings with bedrooms leading off it. A newer wing leads out to the front of the building. The dining room, kitchen and main offices are in the centre of the complex. Furnishings and decoration are homely towards heritage in style and this gives Harbour View the feeling of a gracious home of years gone by. The grounds are spacious and well maintained with the central rose garden being a real picture during the rose growing season. A driveway circling the rose garden allows for easy and safe loading and unloading of vehicles. Harbour View has one of the best views in the region. The comings and goings in the harbour can be easily observed as we are not too far away from the action. We are bounded by King George Park to the west which allows our residents to have supervised outside walks without the concern of heavy traffic. |
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Updated: 25 Sep 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Regular contact with Age Concern and Age Concern visitors, Alzheimer's Society Blind Foundation and Parkinson's Society support person available, weekly visits from RSA and outings as requested, Stroke Group co-ordinator available, large base of volunteers (support group), weekly cards and as desired, Church and religious services twice monthly, monthly communion and on call clergy, residents are always welcome to help in the kitchen with cooking etc, weekly craft and sales table raises funds for activities, dancing occasionally, email, entertainment often, exercises four times per week, large garden kept by gardener (residents participation encouraged), happy hour daily indoor games, one library in the home with a weekly round and fortnightly trips to town library, massage therapist available, residents input into meal options and dietary needs, movie outings available on request, daily music and weekly sing a longs, notable views of Oamaru Port and sea views, newspaper readings every morning, weekly quizzes, weekly shopping outings and as needed, Sky TV available, videos available as requested, aromatherapy available, extensive activities programme offered (resident input on programme), monthly residents meetings, petanque, access to mobility taxis, mobile shop visits each resident twice a week., Aromatherapy, Art, Arthritis society, BBQ, Arthritis society, Big print books |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Detailed in Harbour View brochure. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered Nurse 24 hours on call. Most staff have achieved nationally recognised education (Career Force) in care of the elderly or are doing so. | |
| Details about meals | Meals are prepared daily in our kitchen. Fresh baking done daily. All needs catered for. | |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jun 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Taxis service and courtesy van |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | We go on weekly shopping trips. |
| Mall | 1.50 Km | When you come to visit you will find that we are close to the historic parts of the town, cafes and restaurants and the main shopping centre whilst enjoying a quiet semi rural setting away from traffic noise. |
| Parks | 2.00 Km | Regular visits to parks and gardens |
| Library | 1.50 Km | We go the library for fortnightly visits |
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Updated: 11 Nov 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.