Kenwyn Rest Home - Aroha House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kenwyn Rest Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 56 Kenrick Street
Te Aroha
Te Aroha 3320 - Postal Address
- 56 Kenrick Street
Te Aroha 3320 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Cornelia Campbell
- Owner
- Trevor Beer
Other services
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Kenwyn Home was established as a rest home for the elderly in 1963 by the Open Brethren Assemblies, it is now owned by Trevor & Doreen Beer.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 18 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Enquiries welcome. | |
| 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 | Yes |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Contracted as required. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Contracted as required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Contracted as required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Thursdays plus extra by appointment | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Six weekly visits. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Contracted Dietition Service. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Available on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Weekly services to cater for all denominations. We have strong connections with out local churches. | |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2011 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Registered Nurses competent. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Registered Nurses competent. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Registered Nurses trained, however limited services are available, contact with Hospice & WDHB Palliative Care Team. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses have taken extra in wound care management. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Nurses are up to date. We utilise Specialist Nurses from the DHB as necessary. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Product Consultants are utilised as required. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Training is provided by Stoma Nurse from WDHB when required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Nurse Manager has qualifications in infection control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Registered Nurses competent. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Mental Health Services for the elderly are utilised as necessary. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse. |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | 29 |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | 1 |
| Alcohol Permitted | No | Not encouraged. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have one cat "Smooch". |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Our building layout may not be suitable to individual pets, but can be discussed prior to admission. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Kenwyn operates a switchboard from which residents can have a phone in their room, with an internal extention number. There is a small monthly charge of $20.00 per month plus any toll or mobile calls. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Thermastatically controlled. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | On a case by case basis. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a lounge, a library, a sunroom and various outdoor seating arrangements for both large and small gatherings. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Palliative Care funding is available following assessment via the Palliative Care Team and Disability Support Link. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Daycare service is available to people in the community providing socialisation, main meal and cares. |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are organised on a regular basis for those who wish to take advantage of these. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We are culturally aware. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | A three monthly Resident Meeting is held, this open for all residents to attend. This is attended by the Nurse Manager. |
| Family Committee | No | Management and Registered Staff are available at all times to discuss any concerns or answer any questions. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Kenwyn News is published several times a year. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy in place. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Kenwyn is set with mountain views of Mt Te Aroha, and by the Waihou River with views of the wetland area. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Covered seated area is available outside. |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Interests & Activities
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INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES Kenwyn employ four Diversional Therapists who organise and assist with games, outings and entertainment. Our Therapists also assist with tasks such as personal letter writing if required. Shopping trips to Te Aroha township every week for those who are ambulant. For small needs, such as toothpaste, sweets, batteries, tissues, there is a shop run by the Activities Co-ordinator out of the Therapy Room in the Main House. All items are sold at cost. Card games, especially uno is enjoyed by some residents Bingo is a regular game played. Prizes provided by the home. Church groups visit their parishioners regularly, and the different Church groups rotate the taking of Sunday Service. Craft groups are held weekly. Digital camera is used to record birthdays, special events and fun moments. These can be emailed to family if the resident wishes. Email and mail from family and friends is assisted and encouraged. Entertainers, concert groups, school groups and others regularly come into the home to entertain. Fax and photocopying facilities are available to all residents at a small charge. We have park-like grounds for our residents to enjoy. Meals are available to Residents families at a cost of $7.00 per meal, bookings required the previous day if possible Minibus available with lifter. This is used for outings, transportation to appointments, or sometimes a drive in the country. COMMUNITY We have a strong relationship with Community Groups from School Children to older persons. We encourage and support our residents to continue with their outside interests and activities, clubs etc. An outgoing mail box is located in the main foyer and is cleared daily at 4.00pm. Stamps and stationery may be purchased from the residents’ shop from the Activities Co-ordinator. Incoming mail is delivered to residents Monday to Saturday. |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our Resthome has a registered nurse on daily till 5pm. We have enrolled nurses that work through the week, some evenings and weekends. We have a Registered Nurse on call 24/7. Caregiver ratio’s are based on care levels. All care staff are expected to complete ACE training(Aged Care Education).We have monthly inservices and all staff are encouraged to attend other training opportunities. | |
| Details about meals | Nutritious, well balanced meals are provided that have been approved by a qualified dietician. The breakfast is served in the residents room, the main meal is served at midday and a lighter meal for dinner. We like all residents to come to the dining room for the main meal, however, they may choose to have evening meals in their rooms. Our Catering Manager has “Food Safety” Qualifications from Wintec. We cater for specialised dietary needs as well as providing alternatives as requested. | |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We have a good relationship with all denominations. |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Access to voluntary service. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Te Aroha township provides full services. |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | Next door Kenwyn Reserve is available to residents. 1km is the famous Te Aroha Domain. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Kenwyn has a library on site, also books are sourced from the local library according to residents tastes. |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Jun 2011 |
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