Wharerangi Rest Home and Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Wharerangi Rest Home and Village
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- Wharerangi
25 Kaimanawa Street
Taupō
Taupō 3330 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Lakes
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- John McNaughton - (07) 378 4165
- Owner
- Oceania Healthcare
- Clinical Manager
- Kaye Isaacs - (07) 378 4165
- Administrator
- Anna Goldsmith - (07) 378 4165
- Village Co-ordinator
- Anna Lopez - (021) 532 818
Other services
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Located in a peaceful position close to beautiful Lake Taupo but away from the main thoroughfare, Wharerangi offers a range of options for aged care living, with a choice of standard and premium care rooms.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favorite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB.
Wharerangi has a warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment and is known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. With vibrant hubs for socialising, or quiet spaces to relax, residents can pick and choose how to spend their day.
With the town centre just a five-minute walk away you can enjoy having everything you need at your doorstep, including shops, a post office, supermarkets, banks, a movie theatre, a local library and a great variety of cafes and restaurants. The local Cosmopolitan Club is also nearby and is popular with a number of our residents.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favorite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB.
Wharerangi has a warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment and is known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. With vibrant hubs for socialising, or quiet spaces to relax, residents can pick and choose how to spend their day.
With the town centre just a five-minute walk away you can enjoy having everything you need at your doorstep, including shops, a post office, supermarkets, banks, a movie theatre, a local library and a great variety of cafes and restaurants. The local Cosmopolitan Club is also nearby and is popular with a number of our residents.
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 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Vacancy | No |
| 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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| You couldn't pick a better place to live for the final years of your life. Starting with Management all the way through, it is a very friendly home. Staff are very understanding and kind - Resident |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | All | Yes | We always have a registered nurse available on site, working in the Hospital wing. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a visiting Physiotherapist weekly. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We have a Social Workers in the Taupo Public Hosptial, available if needed, also Tuwharetoa Health. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Our activities programme covers resthome, hospital, and specialist dementia programmes. Mystery Van outings once a week. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 10 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | 5 | Yes | The hairdresser comes to Wharerangi weekly on a Friday. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The podiatrist calls regularly as needed in liaison with the clinical team. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Oceania has a qualified Dietitian | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Age Concern Visitors can be arranged for residents that request this service. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have our own chaplain Shirley at Wharerangi. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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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 | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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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 | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Beautiful fish tank and a bird in the main lounge |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents will have to have their provider set them up with their own account. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We can provide respite care for under 65's with disabilities, depending on their individual needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Children, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Minigolf, Movies, Music, Outings, Pastoral care, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Dementia Level fees are currently $267.96 per day, after assessment residents may be entitled to subsidies from the government. The maximum private contribution for dementia level care is the current resthome level care rate. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | All of our staff have Health Care Assistant training. Monthly training sessions and meetings are held for all care staff. Career Force training offered to all care staff. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are carefully planned, all residents needs are taken special care of. We have different menus for each day/week. | |
| Associated Complexes | We also have a resthome and hospital on site and a retirement village. We are a part of the Oceania Group of care facilities. | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | There are interpreters in the area who will assist us if needed, most launguages are covered. |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religions are welcome here, we understand the importance of religion, and can assure residents they will not be discriminated against. |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | We will endeavor to cater for all diets. Our chefs are happy to discuss your wishes with you. |
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Taxi service, we are very close to town, 2 blocks takes you into town. Bus service available around town. |
| Shops | Dairy 5 minutes walk from the resthome. | |
| Mall | No malls in Taupo | |
| Parks | There are alot of parks around our area. Walking distance to Lake Front | |
| Library | There is a library service with the local library, we also have our own little library at Wharerangi. | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Police checked | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.