Waiapu House Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Waiapu House Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 10 Danvers Street
Havelock North
Havelock North 4130 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Hawke's Bay
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Dee Repko - 022 573 8540
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare
Other services
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At Waiapu House you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Waiapu family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Waiapu House makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital and respite, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Part of the Hawke’s Bay community for over sixty years, Waiapu House is set amongst five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, with architecturally designed buildings, including a John Scott Chapel. We are located in the sunny and friendly village of Havelock North.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Waiapu family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Waiapu House makes it easy with village, rest home, hospital and respite, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Part of the Hawke’s Bay community for over sixty years, Waiapu House is set amongst five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, with architecturally designed buildings, including a John Scott Chapel. We are located in the sunny and friendly village of Havelock North.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 16 Jan 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We welcome Respite & Short-Term care. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $20.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 15 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 | No |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2024 |
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Testimonials
| 'Thanks so much for looking after my dad. You all dealt with him with supreme professionalism and compassion'. May 2017 'Thank you so much for your wonderful care and love of dad. It was such a comfort having you all there helping us and for the nights when we couldn't be there.' May 2017 'Huge thanks for looking after dad. We will always remember your kindness and care.' May 2017 'Mum was so well looked after at Waiapu. The staff are very committed and we have never been made to feel unwelcome. We are singing your praises'. July 2017 'Thank you all so much for your wonderful care and kindness to dad for the time he was with you'. September 2017 'To all the staff at Waiapu. To those of you who went the extra mile on a daily basis, thank you. Know that the small things you did made a HUGE difference to Dads mental well being. Your cheery hellos, newspaper deliveries, technology fixes, pillow fluffs, haircuts, outings, games, chats and food treats, all helped brighten up dads final days. To know dad was happy and safe during his final years was a huge relief.' October 2017 'Mum resided at Waiapu for 5 years and in that time we feel you all gave your best to her, making her laugh, caring for her health and comfort and being good friends with her'. October 2017 'Thank you for all your hard work, you made her comfortable and able to keep her dignity in her final days'. December 2017 'A special mention to the caregivers for their warm and friendly personality and communication'. April 2018 'Thank you for the love and care everyone showed my grandmother during her time at Waiapu House'. May 2018 |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | ||
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are approved by Dieticians. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can arrange visits from local Kaumatua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | A beautiful John Scott designed Chapel on site is open every day. We can arrange visits from local religious groups. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist. | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage you to bring your furniture, to personalise your new home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All our rooms have ensuite facilities. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Talk to us about options. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have either a wall heater or under floor heating which can be individually adjusted. |
| 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 | No | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GPs and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Special Features
| At Waiapu House, our home reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Situated in the beautiful Hawke's Bay, Waiapu House has magnificent landscaped and vegetable gardens, with a BBQ area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our cheerful atmosphere. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
Interests & Activities
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We are committed to providing a meaningful and flexible range of activities and events to meet the abilities and interests of our residents, considering their individual needs and cultural beliefs. When you make Waiapu House your home, we conduct an assessment with you and your whanau to identify your individual interests and their physical, cultural, creative, intellectual and social needs. We then develop an individualised activities plan to meet your needs. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | Our menus are all approved by a Dietician. | |
| Visitor information | We welcome visitors into our home. | |
| Internet access | Free WiFi for residents and guests is available in the home. | |
| Associated Complexes | Waiapu House is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds national wide and 500 independent living units. | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. Our Chapel deigned by John Scott is open every day. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have Dieticians who develop our menus. Talk to us about your needs. |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | |
| Shops | 0.80 Km | |
| Parks | 0.80 Km | |
| Library | 0.80 Km | Havelock North Community Library |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Jan 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.