Kingfisher House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Kingfisher House
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- Kingfisher House
22 Calliope Road
Devonport
Auckland 0624 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Waitemata
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Alka Chetty - 02102111127
- Owner
- Belinda Brice
- Managed by
- Kumeu Village Family
Other services
Kingfisher House is privately owned and is part of the Kumeu Village Family. www.kumeuvillage.co.nz
Providing secure dementia care in a homelike environment.
We are not a institutional care facility, we are a home overseen by professionals with years of experience committed to providing an environment that allows dignity and independence to remain intact and provides comfort to those living with Dementia and their families.
We are pet friendly so residents do not have to part with their furry friends.
We welcome visitors (outside of Covid ) for a cup of tea or coffee, we are here to help you on your journey and can answer any questions you may have.
We are fully certified with the Ministry of Health and the DHB. We accept fully funded residents however there is an extra charge per day to cover our staffing ratios . Some rooms available with no premium charge.
Providing secure dementia care in a homelike environment.
We are not a institutional care facility, we are a home overseen by professionals with years of experience committed to providing an environment that allows dignity and independence to remain intact and provides comfort to those living with Dementia and their families.
We are pet friendly so residents do not have to part with their furry friends.
We welcome visitors (outside of Covid ) for a cup of tea or coffee, we are here to help you on your journey and can answer any questions you may have.
We are fully certified with the Ministry of Health and the DHB. We accept fully funded residents however there is an extra charge per day to cover our staffing ratios . Some rooms available with no premium charge.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
Vacancy | No |
Impending vacancy | No - 2weeks |
Short stay considered | Yes |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $85.00/day as at 01 May 2024 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Unknown |
Updated: 6 Sep 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | |
Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24/7 | |
Physiotherapist | Yes | Visits weekly | |
Occupational Therapist | Yes | By arrangement | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have a full time DT overseeing the day to day running of the home. | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | Visiting | |
Podiatrist | Yes | 6 weekly | |
Dietitian | Yes | As needed | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Personal fitness trainer weekly | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Can be ranged through DHB so your loved one does not have to move. |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | We have short stays available |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We offer day care |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Shared Rooms | Yes | For couples |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | Some |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Pets welcome |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
Cafe | Yes | 50 metres down the road. We are close to Devonport Village |
Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | Regular |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Alzheimer's Society, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cooking, Dancing, Entertainers, Exercises, Entertainment, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Internet, Minibus, Newspaper reading, Outings, Singing |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | All services are included excluding hairdressing , podiatry and special outings that may have admission fees ie a trip to the Zoo or a movie. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | All staff have experience in age care specialising in Dementia. | |
Details about meals | Meals are cooked on site in the open plan kitchen by the team, residents are encouraged to take part in the meal preparation if they enjoy this. Meals are enjoyed at the dining room tables set with freshly laundered linen and napkins. | |
Visitor information | Visitors welcome | |
Internet access | Available to residents and families | |
Transport | Van yes | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 1.00 Km | close |
Shops | 1.00 Km | around the corner |
Mall | 1.00 Km | |
Parks | 1.00 Km | |
Library | 1.00 Km | |
Updated: 5 Jun 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.