Whangārei Park Village - Metlifecare Care Home
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- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Whangārei Park Village - Metlifecare Care Home
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 15 Sutton Close
Maunu
Whangarei 0110 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Northland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Owner
- Metlifecare - 0800 909 303
- Village Manager
- Keryn Thornton - 09 438 1099
- Nurse Manager
- Keryn Thornton - 09 438 1099
Other services
RESIDENTIAL DEMENTIA CARE
With views of the western hills, Whangārei Park Village has a peaceful outlook over its own ‘village green’ fringed with beautiful mature trees which are visited by native birds.
Our 15-bed ‘Jacaranda Court' Dementia Unit has a fresh and inviting appearance and a well-equipped interior, contributing to our residents well-being. Built on one level, all rooms are single with a hand basin.
Also on-site we offer Rest Home and Hospital Care as well as Villas for independent living.
With views of the western hills, Whangārei Park Village has a peaceful outlook over its own ‘village green’ fringed with beautiful mature trees which are visited by native birds.
Our 15-bed ‘Jacaranda Court' Dementia Unit has a fresh and inviting appearance and a well-equipped interior, contributing to our residents well-being. Built on one level, all rooms are single with a hand basin.
Also on-site we offer Rest Home and Hospital Care as well as Villas for independent living.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 23 Jul 2014 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
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 | Yes |
Updated: 5 Sep 2024 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | |
Nurse Practitioner | No | ||
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | ||
Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Available through the local DHB if needed | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our Activities Coordinator in the rest home is a qualified DT and provides support to all of our Activities Coordinators | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | Our on-site salon is open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday every week | |
Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist calls on residents every six weeks or more frequently if required | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | All meals have passed Dietitian recommendation | |
Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | The Age concern accredited visitng service is availabe by negotiation as well as counselling and support from the Anglican care centre | |
Kaumatua | Yes | We have a local on-call Kaumatua, available on request | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | As well as conducting Sunday Worship Services which are open to all residents, our chaplain is available on site for two days each week - and is also on call to residents for urgent personal assistance | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Trained volunteers assist with outings and events. Our army of volunterrs also assist with painting, floral arrangement, music, companionship and entertainment. Our home is enriched with pets. | |
Updated: 22 Nov 2018 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Oxygen Management | Yes | This is available for limited use as required. |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Available on request |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | 24/7 RN cover with Hospital Services |
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | Available on request |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | Available on request |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Surgical Followup | Yes | 24/7 RN cover, with available specialist involvment if needed |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | This is offered as may be required in association with the District Health Board. |
Clinical Management | Yes | We have two excellent, full time, Clinical Coordinators who cover Monday to Saturday |
Updated: 25 Oct 2012 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Updated: 24 May 2013 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | All residents in our dementia wing have single rooms. |
Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a lovely friendly cat in the unit amoung others in the facility along with chickens, love birds and fish |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Our open plan communal area is bright and attractive. |
Outings | Yes | Frequent outings are arranged using our own van. |
Residents Committee | Yes | The Rest Home has a very Active Residents Committee , which Family members are welcome to access |
Newsletter | Yes | Selwyn Park has its own quarterly newsletter which includes contributions from residents and staff members. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Rural Setting | No | But set in park like grounds and looking out to the western hills |
Updated: 24 May 2013 |
Special Features
We pride ourselves on the relaxed and family atmosphere achieved by caring staff members at Selwyn Park. The up-to-date dementia care and facilities include a great outdoors area with lawns and gardens. |
Updated: 24 May 2013 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Art, Big print books, Board games, Care and Craft, Concerts, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Music, Outings, Pastoral care, Sing-a-longs, Videos. A variety of specialised activies are also provided to suit the needs of individual residents. |
Updated: 29 Nov 2007 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | There is no charge for fully susidised residents. Otherwise the fees for private care are $837.76 incl GST per week or $3640.27 incl GST per 4 weeks. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | Our team of competent and caring care givers attend mandatory training and are encouraged to complete training towards the National certificate and a career in care giving. | |
Details about meals | All dietary needs are catered for at Selwyn Park, the menus are audited by a qualified dietician and choices are offered within our seasonal menus. | |
Associated Complexes | Family members are most welcome to dine in the Rest Home dining area for a small charge. | |
Updated: 24 May 2013 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Afrikaans | Yes | |
Dutch | Yes | |
English | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
Interpreter | Yes | We are able to call on interpretation services through the District Health Board. |
Italian | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Updated: 29 Nov 2007 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | An Anglican Chaplain conducts Worship Services open to all residents and is available on site for pastoral care. |
Christian | Yes | |
(Other comments) | Yes | People of all religions and cultures are welcome at Selwyn Park. |
Updated: 6 Jan 2010 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.00 Km | The local bus service stops at our gate. |
Shops | 0.40 Km | A group of shops including a dairy and fish & chips/takeway shop is nearby. We have a convenience shop on-site. |
Mall | 3.00 Km | Whangarei's Shopping Mall is within the City Centre |
Parks | 0.00 Km | The closest park in right on our doorstep - while Barge Park is about one kilometre away. |
Library | 0.00 Km | As well as our small internal large print library, the Whangarei Library Bus calls regularly. |
Updated: 5 Dec 2007 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Other details | Yes | ACC Health Partnership. |
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Updated: 5 Dec 2007 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.