Radius St Joans - Hospital Wing
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Radius St Joans
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 371 Peachgrove Road
Fairfield
Hamilton 3214 - Postal Address
- 371 Peachgrove Road
Fairfield
Hamilton 3214 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Ruchika Arora - 07 855 5701
- Owner
- Radius Care Ltd
- Clinical Nurse Manager
- Lydia Lophus
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 Radius St Joans 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 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.
Our vision for Radius is to deliver “good old fashioned Kiwi values and standards” back into the aged care sector and this is a commitment shared by our strong nationwide network of 20 facilities. Each of these facilities share a responsibility to provide the best levels of professional nursing care, which is delivered by our staff to over 1400 residents.
So when the time comes to choose a care facility for yourself or a loved one, call any one of our managers to talk about your circumstances or just drop in for a chat. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, and will show you around any one of our facilities.
Radius St Joans is located in the Hamilton residential suburb of Fairfield just 5 minutes walk from town, it provides care for the elderly and young disabled.
Set on three and a half acres of beautiful park like surroundings, St Joans integrates rest home and private hospital with palliative, respite and some young disabled care.
Our vision for Radius is to deliver “good old fashioned Kiwi values and standards” back into the aged care sector and this is a commitment shared by our strong nationwide network of 20 facilities. Each of these facilities share a responsibility to provide the best levels of professional nursing care, which is delivered by our staff to over 1400 residents.
So when the time comes to choose a care facility for yourself or a loved one, call any one of our managers to talk about your circumstances or just drop in for a chat. They will be more than happy to answer any questions you have, and will show you around any one of our facilities.
Radius St Joans is located in the Hamilton residential suburb of Fairfield just 5 minutes walk from town, it provides care for the elderly and young disabled.
Set on three and a half acres of beautiful park like surroundings, St Joans integrates rest home and private hospital with palliative, respite and some young disabled care.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 17 Nov 2014 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 51 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Mostly all large bedrooms, some with semi-en suites. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $39.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 18 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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Testimonials
| Please look at our website at www.radiuscare.net.nz. |
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Updated: 17 Nov 2014 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered nurses available 24 hours per day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | No | Currently we are working with a Nurse specialist weekly, residents are referred to her by our Clinical team. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | As per our roster | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Health care assistants are there to assist with all personal care needs. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Each resident is assessed by the Physiotherapist on admission and in conjunction with the the Physio-assistant continues with individualised programs 5 days per week. We also promote Thai Chi to all residents as part of our wellness program. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Residents can be referred to an occupational therapist via our GP service or privately.The cost of the private service is paid by the resident. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Residents could be referred to this specialised service via our GP services. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Residents could be referred to this service via our GP services | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Every week our team tailors a program to incorporate all the residents. Residents can choose to participate as much or as little as they choose. We encourage family members to remain involve and will often invite them on outings or special occasions. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Hairdressing services are available on request of the resident or family. Our current hairdresser is on site three days per week. Appointments can be made at reception. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A community podiatrist visit the facility every 6 weeks. Appointments can be made via the nursing staff. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Residents that presents with weight loss is referred to a dietician. The dietician would visit them on site for an assessment and develop a plan according to the needs of the resident. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We are actively involved with the Stroke Foundation, The Federated Women's institute and the RSA. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | WE have a Kaumatua that advises us on specific needs of all Maori clients and he is available to meet with families and residents. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have a inter-denominational Chaplain available on Mondays and Thursdays. The role of the chaplain is to support all residents and their families with any spiritual needs. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | The Manager and the Clinical Nurse manager and the available 40 hours per week. | |
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Updated: 17 Nov 2014 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Registered nurses can administer Oxygen on prescription and in emergency situation. They complete an annual competency assessment. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Residents that requires special dietary management is also welcome. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Radius St Joans has a very close relationship with the Palliative care team. Palliative care is offered to all age groups and family members has the opportunity to stay with their loved one over night by arrangement. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | If a short course of IV therapy is required, it could be arranged with the GP services or Anglesea Clinic. |
| Dialysis | Yes | Our staff is capable of continuing with home dialysis or coordinating community dialysis to Waikato Hospital. |
| Wound Care | Yes | St Joans has access to the wound specialist team from Waikato Hospital. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Residents could be referred to the continence nurse specialist team if required. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a dedicated Infection control coordinator |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Residents are often send back to our care earlier than expected as we actively promote independence and Residents could access the Physio team for rehabilitation |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Residents could be referred via our GP services to either Adult mental health services or Mental health services for the older person. The psychiatryteams usually visit residents on site. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The Clinical manager is available 40 hours per week and shares the on call with the Facility manager. |
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Updated: 21 Jan 2014 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer both hospital and rest home respite. Several of our Respite clients return for more Respite and subsequently long term care. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We can provide carer support in both hospital and rest home care. Waikato hospital does refer clients for convalescent care as well. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Jan 2014 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring their own furniture and to personalise their bedrooms. We do have to ensure that the bed is suitable to deliver appropriate care. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | 39 Hospital level care rooms are single rooms and some does have a semi-en-suite. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | Two bed rooms are also available. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Our en-suites have a toilet and vanity in plus an extra storage unit. They can accommodate a full sling hoist to assist residents with toileting. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents can have some alcohol in their rooms. we also have Happy hour as part of our activity program. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Although the facility does have cats, we encourage families to bring pets in to visit. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Every room is fixed with a hot water radiator and this could be adjusted to suite the resident. Lounge temperatures are controlled via a heat pump or radiators. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We provide care to several residents that is under 65. They attend outings together and we encourage community and family involvement. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | The facility does have 3 communal lounge areas and 1 private lounge for family/whanau |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We accept residents from private GP practises for short term rehabilitation. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | St Joans works in conjunction with Hospice and Palliative services to ensure residents are kept comfortable and pain free. Family members are encourage to remain involved with cares and they could stay overnight by arrangement. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are schedules as part of our activities program. Residents can choose to go along. Some of the outings does have a cost attached to them. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have several lounge areas and a dedicated visitor lounge for family/ Whanau |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We do have a Cultural advisor to assist us with the delivery of safe cultural care. We also have a specific Maori Health care plan for all our Maori residents. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident committee meeting is held bi monthly and all residents and family members are invited to attend |
| Family Committee | No | Family meeting are arranged as the need arises. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Radius care and the home does publish a quarterly news letter. This is send out to all residents and their families. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We also have access to Mental Health for the older person to assist with this area. We also encourage our Nursing staff to complete the ACE program. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We do have a dedicated smoking area for residents only. |
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Updated: 21 Jan 2014 |
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Special Features
| The facility has been operational since 1953 and is one of the first rest homes built in Hamilton. The home has a warm, friendly environment. The home is situated on 3acres with open gardens and mobility access to most areas. It is a home away from home. The home is close to Five Cross Roads and Chartwell. We on the Orbitor bus route. |
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Updated: 21 Jan 2014 |
Interests & Activities
| Music, choirs, church groups, schools, stroke group, indoor bowls, mobile library, arts for health, newspaper reading, chair exercises, gardening, foot spas, hand and foot massage, shopping, aromatherapy, happy hour, music programmes, cards, 500, bingo. |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2008 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | See the manager for details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Registered nurses on site at all times. Manager and nurse co-ordinator on call. Two doctors, one on call 24 hours a day. | |
| Details about meals | Cooked on site. Main meal at lunch time. Nice, home cooked meals. Home baking for morning and afternoon teas. | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2008 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2008 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | |
| Mall | 2.00 Km | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | |
| Library | 2.00 Km | Books on site. Delivered. |
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Updated: 19 Mar 2013 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Dec 2008 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.