Kandahar Court
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kandahar Court
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 2 Colombo Road
Lansdowne
Masterton 5810 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Wairarapa
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Liz Mather - 06 370 0447
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Central - 04 439 4900
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Situated in the Masterton suburb of Lansdowne, Kandahar Court, Enliven's specialist dementia care facility in the Wairarapa, is homely and welcoming, and residents enjoy the engaging atmosphere and spacious grounds.
This home is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a place of connection, compassion and understanding. We understand that the experience of dementia can be distressing. At Kandahar Court, staff are specially trained in supporting people with dementia and their familes and friends.
Residential dementia care
Everyone experiences dementia symptoms differently. That’s why the care and support we provide is individualised to your needs and feelings. Enliven’s practical approach to advanced dementia care focuses on enriching the lives of people with dementia and reigniting that spark for life. It supports Enliven staff and families to interact in ways that keep people with dementia connected to the world around them.
Enliven has found that providing those with dementia with both the emotional and physical care they need often results in improvements in language, memory, self-esteem, and social interactions.
For residents with dementia or for elders who are wandering and finding themselves in unsafe situations, our secure dementia cottages have been designed to reflect a domestic home rather than a more clinical hospital setting. They include domestic-style kitchens, comfortable lounges, and outdoor garden and courtyard spaces.
We also offer short-term dementia respite, subject to availability.
This home is more than bricks and mortar; it’s a place of connection, compassion and understanding. We understand that the experience of dementia can be distressing. At Kandahar Court, staff are specially trained in supporting people with dementia and their familes and friends.
Residential dementia care
Everyone experiences dementia symptoms differently. That’s why the care and support we provide is individualised to your needs and feelings. Enliven’s practical approach to advanced dementia care focuses on enriching the lives of people with dementia and reigniting that spark for life. It supports Enliven staff and families to interact in ways that keep people with dementia connected to the world around them.
Enliven has found that providing those with dementia with both the emotional and physical care they need often results in improvements in language, memory, self-esteem, and social interactions.
For residents with dementia or for elders who are wandering and finding themselves in unsafe situations, our secure dementia cottages have been designed to reflect a domestic home rather than a more clinical hospital setting. They include domestic-style kitchens, comfortable lounges, and outdoor garden and courtyard spaces.
We also offer short-term dementia respite, subject to availability.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 29 |
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 | Please enquire |
Updated: 6 Sep 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | On staff | |
Podiatrist | Yes | Visits regularly | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Where required, providing spiritual support to residents and relatives at times of need | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Clinical Management | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | The rooms can be furnished, but residents are invited to make the space their own. You can bring along your own familiar furniture and furnishings. Many residents bring along photos, artwork, ornaments, furniture and bed covers. |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | No | We welcome couples at Kandahar Home and Court, talk to us about the options available. |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | Some pets belong to the home and residents have chosen to look after them. Other pets have moved in with their owners. |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We understand that pets are part of the family too. Talk to us about your pet moving into the home with you – pets are usually welcomed with open arms as long as they get on with other people and animals. |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Residents enjoy the community feel, shared lounges, entertaining areas and gardens/courtyards. |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | Usually at least one trip per week |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | |
Semi-Secure | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Special Features
Eden Alternative- a philosophy of care We have adopted the Eden Alternative at Kandahar Court, which means we work to create vibrant living and work environments for our residents. We encourage residents to maintain their own routines and continue with hobbies and interests. Residents' pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our Homes' everyday life. |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Interests & Activities
A highlight for many residents is the social life and companionship at Kandahar Home and Court. As well as enjoying the company of others at a similar stage of life, Kandahar Home and Court residents get involved in organising daily happenings and special events – making the most of the varied social calendar. We have a wide range of interest groups. Regular activities and events include sight-seeing trips, guest entertainers, craft, themed parties and gardening. Activity and interest groups and programmes are tailored to the interests of residents. This may include: Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Cooking, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Greypower, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lotto, Mah Jong, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parties, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Reflexology, Rotary, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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Details about meals | Each day we provide our residents their breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks. We’ll make sure you always have plenty of delicious food to enjoy. Our menus are co-designed by a dietician and chef to ensure there is plenty of diversity and that your meals are nutritious and satisfying, made right on-site. We encourage you to enjoy your meals in the dining room with your friends. Morning and afternoon tea is served around the home and snacks and fruit are always available in the dining room or kitchenettes. | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
Thai | Yes | |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | |
Baptist | Yes | |
Christian | Yes | |
Inter denominational | Yes | |
Non denominational | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
(Other comments) | Yes | Kandahar welcomes people of all religious backgrounds and in addition to services within the home, assists residents in making their own arrangements for worship. We also have our own Chaplain |
Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
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 | |
Spark of Life | Yes | |
The Eden Alternative | Yes | Kandahar Home and Court have adopted the Eden Alternative. Working to create vibrant living for our residents. Pets, the presence of children, plenty of plants and gardens and a high level of local community involvement is a part of our everyday life. |
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Updated: 9 Nov 2022 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.