Radius Matua
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Radius Matua
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 124 Levers Road
Matua
Tauranga 3110 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Maryna Soper - 07 576 2802
Other services
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 Radius Matua Information Pack 2018
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Please download our Information Pack. Feel free to get in touch with a Radius Care team member if you have any questions. |
Radius Matua is a modern bed rest home, hospital and dementia care facility that provides round the clock care for those who can no longer manage safely on their own.
We put the diverse care needs of our residents first. Our staff provide individualised care, that allows all our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible.
Our park-like gardens and sheltered court yards provide a tranquil place to relax and spend time.
All the rooms of our residential care facility have their own individual attached en suite.
We provide: - On site registered nurses 24 hours a day.
- Qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day.
- Breakfast and snacks served in individual rooms; other meals served in the communal dining room.
- Emergency call bells in all bedrooms.
- On site weekly church service.
- Access to specialist services in the hospital includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietician and podiatry
- A full activities programme.
- Tasty nutritious meals; special and vegetarian meals are available if required.
- Flexible visiting hours.
The majority of the rooms are single, with a few double rooms for married couples or those who prefer the company.
All residents rooms are temperature controlled, and equipped with a telephone outlet and television points.
The hospital’s interior is designed to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Rest home lounges flow onto central courtyards "bringing the outdoors in".
We put the diverse care needs of our residents first. Our staff provide individualised care, that allows all our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible.
Our park-like gardens and sheltered court yards provide a tranquil place to relax and spend time.
All the rooms of our residential care facility have their own individual attached en suite.
We provide: - On site registered nurses 24 hours a day.
- Qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day.
- Breakfast and snacks served in individual rooms; other meals served in the communal dining room.
- Emergency call bells in all bedrooms.
- On site weekly church service.
- Access to specialist services in the hospital includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietician and podiatry
- A full activities programme.
- Tasty nutritious meals; special and vegetarian meals are available if required.
- Flexible visiting hours.
The majority of the rooms are single, with a few double rooms for married couples or those who prefer the company.
All residents rooms are temperature controlled, and equipped with a telephone outlet and television points.
The hospital’s interior is designed to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Rest home lounges flow onto central courtyards "bringing the outdoors in".
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 10 May 2012 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 22 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $42.00 -$46.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 12 Sep 2024 |
| 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 | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | No | Available upon request. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
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Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Information and training provided by external trainer. Residents are assessed following admission for continence training and product use. We aim to promote independence and dignity. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | No | By referral |
| Psychiatric Care | No | By referral - we have a very close working relationship with Mental Health Services for Older People. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The clinical manager supports the Safecare Team Leader and the Allied Health team. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Palliative |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Decoration of your relatives room with personal mementos, armchair, pictures, photographs (no glass, preferably laminated), bedspread, duvet or quilt is extremely important - having these personal items is crucial to fostering a sense of homeliness. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single, spacious and have attached en suites. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have en suites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | This is managed on a case by case basis with each resident. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat called "Poppy" in our safe care unit who is a very friendly much loved cat. Other pets in the facility include three old turtles, three other cats and a bird aviary. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | Not in the dementia unit. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy and regular staff training. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our main function is to care for those with dementia related disorders. |
| Smokers Room | No | No smoking is permitted inside the building. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have designated outdoor areas for smoking. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | The unit is fully secured. Visitors are asked to use the bell at the entrance to the unit which alerts staff who will open the door for you to enter. |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Special Features
| Lavender Court is a specialised residential unit within the Radius Matua complex, designed specifically for people with dementia. We aim to provide a home like atmosphere which enables the residents to be themselves and to retain their self respect and dignity. We would particularly like to know about your relative or friend's life e.g. what they did, their hobbies etc to help us to enable them to continue to live a happy and fulfilled life with us here in Lavender Court. |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
Interests & Activities
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Each resident in Lavender Court has an individual 24 hour activities care plan created by our registered nurses and enrolled nurses in consultation with the care assistants and relatives. The daily activity programme is compiled by the diversional and occupational therapists. Activities include - exercises, gardening, sing-a-longs, sweeping floors, hanging out the washing, folding washing, relaxation exercises, walking group, chime therapy, cooking / baking, household tasks, church service, individual hobbies, collage work, lawn mowing, men's activities. Families are encouraged to visit with their pets and small children. |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Details of our fees and services are available on request. Fees do not include personal toiletries, haircuts, podiatry, personal newspaper, Sky TV and personal telephone. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our facility is generously staffed with registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and experienced care assistants. We have Registered nurses on 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. All staff in the dementia unit have had training in dementia care. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on site seven days a week. Breakfast, hot meal midday, teatime meal, morning and afternoon tea and supper are provided. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of rest home and private hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Radius Matua is interdenominational - services are taken by Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist church members. Radius Matua recognises the spiritual beliefs for all regardless of religious beliefs. |
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Updated: 11 Jun 2013 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | We are on the Bay Hopper bus route which departs regularly from Levers Road. |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Cherrywood shopping centre. |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | Tauranga City shopping centre and malls. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Fergusson Park is 5mins drive away. |
| Library | 6.00 Km | Tauranga City Public Library. |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.