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The Ladybug (Kumeu Village)

At a glance
Vacancy
Soon
Name
The Ladybug (Kumeu Village)
Category
Dementia
Address
798 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway
Riverhead
Kumeu 0793
Postal Address
507 State Highway 16
RD2
Kumeu 0892
Region
Waitemata
Phone
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Fax
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Mobile
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Georgia Pert - 0212921434
Owner
Belinda Brice - 021412242
Director of Nursing
Debbie - 021589680
Administration & Admissions
Amanda Sweene - 094129112
Other services
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The Ladybug is a 15 bedroom ‘memory assisted lifestyle’ home set on 12 acres of farmland, with an environment specifically designed for females living with dementia.

The Ladybug is owned and managed by the Kumeu Village Family and all staff are all at least Level 4 Dementia trained, as well as being trained by Kumeu Village who operate under the Eden Alternative Philosophy of Care.

A smaller number of people living under one roof makes for a family home where everyone is an individual and can make their own decisions. There is an open kitchen, large bedrooms, access to outdoors, animals (residents can bring their own pets with them), views of rolling hills and space to breathe.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 15
Vacancy Soon
New facility, open now
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Yes as at 20 Nov 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: 27 Dec 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes All care staff are Level 4 dementia trained.
Physiotherapist Yes
Diversional Therapist Yes
Activities Co-ordinator Yes
Hairdresser Yes
Podiatrist Yes

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes
Carer Support Yes
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Day stay available
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes Mini horse, large horses, goats, and chickens. Visitor vets may visit.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes Residents can bring their own pet.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Available on request.
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes Three seperate lounge areas.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Female residents only Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting Yes Set on 12 acres of private land.
Semi-Secure Yes Fully secure.

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Special Features
Special Features
Fully secure, walkable land. Open kitchen. Own laundry on site. Sensor pads in bed. Run using Eden Alternative principles.

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Views, Videos, Vegetarian, Travel, Theatre, Sky TV, Singing, Sing-a-longs, Shopping, Reading, Quizzes, Picnic facilities, Pianist, Petanque, Pastoral care, Parties, Park, Outings, Newspaper reading, Music, Movies, Lotto, Jigsaw, Internet, Indoor Games, Holidays, Happy Hour, Gardening, Garden, Games, Flower arranging, Fax, Exercises, Entertainment, Entertainers, Email, Electric beds, Dancing, Craft, Cooking, Classical Music, Church, Children, Care and Craft, Canine friends, Cards, Breakfast in bed, Bowls, Board games, Bingo, BBQ, Art, Aromatherapy, Activity programme

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Inclusions: Lodging in a single room with reasonable access to shared bathroom facilities, all furniture, fittings, fixtures, bedding, utensils reasonably required by the Resident except to the extent that the Resident chooses to use their own furniture and possessions where they can be reasonably accommodated, a food service of adequate and nutritious meals, and refreshments and snacks at morning/afternoon tea and supper times, cleaning services and supplies, laundry services, accessible and sheltered outdoor recreational area, twenty-four-hour personal care, activities, doctor and medication, WIFI. Additional services/exclusions: specialised assessment and rehabilitation, including specialist assessment for, and advice on, rehabilitation and specialised assessment (by accredited assessors) for individual customised equipment via the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) or Environmental Support Services Provider, also including minor surgery and mole mapping, performed by GP, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and podiatry, (unless prescribed by a medical practitioner or nurse practitioner under a treatment programme to a resident receiving a subsidy from an agency), any additional specific exercise apart from the daily group exercise class, customised equipment (accessed through services funded by the relevant DHB or through specialised accredited assessors), personal care equipment and personal mobility equipment, the provision of equipment, aids, medical supplies or services that relate to conditions covered by DHB or Ministry of Health funding, except where these have been specified as forming part of the Services, services such as those provided by dentists, opticians, audiologists, laboratories, radiologists, chaplains, dry cleaners, hairdressers and solicitors, clothing and personal toiletries, other than ordinary household supplies. However, we will help to ensure you or your family, agent or representative will purchase these as they are required by you, charges for personal toll calls made by you and phone lines rented by you, insurance premiums for the Resident’s personal belongings, interpreter services, if English is a second language.
Staffing qualifications and details All staff are level 4 dementia trained with at least 2 years experience at Kumeu Village Rest home. Clinical coordinator, and diversional therapist team leader full-time.
Details about meals Dietician approved meals are provided by trained cooks. Residents have choice of meals to suit their likings and can request this from the open kitchen. Residents are able to help in the kitchen with meal preparation, baking, dishes, etc. Can cater to all dietary requirements and preferences.
Associated Complexes Kumeu Village Rest Home and the Vineyard Villa.

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Afrikaans Yes
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Korean Yes
Vietnamese Yes

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
(Other comments) Yes Religious/Spiritual Affiliations can be organised for all residents.

Updated: 2 Jul 2020

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Care Association New Zealand Yes Current member of CANZ.
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes Registered Diversional Therapists.
The Eden Alternative Yes
Care Association New Zealand

Updated: 2 Jul 2020


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.