Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital - D Wing
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Avonlea Rest Home and Hospital
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 52 Ward Street
Taumarunui
Taumarunui 3920 - Postal Address
- PO Box 97
Taumarunui 3946 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Anna Looby - 07 896 8131
- Owner
- Avonlea Charitable Trust - 07 896 8131
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PROUDLY OWNED BY THE COMMUNITY
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected.
MISSION STATEMENT: To provide the highest quality elder care to those requiring a quality of life that incorporates ongoing comfort, care and companionship whilst ensuring individual values and beliefs are respected.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 23 Feb 2012 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 20 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $5.00 -$17.00/day up to $5.00 -$19.00/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 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | ||
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Negotiable | ||
| Podiatrist | Negotiable | ||
| Dietitian | Negotiable | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | ||
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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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 | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
| Community Health | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Available when beds are free. Enquiries welcome. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Carer support funding after approval from Disability Support Link. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We accept private paying respite. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings can be made ahead of time if beds are available. |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | These may be personalised with your favourite furnishings, pictures and ornaments. All rooms have their own television outlet and feature a “call bell system” for 24 hour peace of mind. A full laundry service is available. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | At Avonlea you’ll have your own room, which you are encouraged to consider your own home. |
| Shared Rooms | No | All rooms are single. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | No | Avonlea has one room that can accommodate a couple. |
| Ensuite | No | Avonlea has premium rooms with ensuites as well as a vanity in the bedroom area. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Weekly happy hour. Residents can enjoy a social time with entertainment. Residents are welcome to bring their own alcohol. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Avonlea has a lovely resident cat. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Animals are most welcome to visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Several rooms have phone access. Residents are welcome to arrange to have a phone connected. Avonlea also has several phones available for residents to use. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | Avonlea offers 24 hour palliative care to help alleviate pain and reduce suffering as much as possible, with Hospice trained staff. Caring, compassionate staff give quality time to allow the resident tranquility as life’s journey comes to an end. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Day care needs can be either funded or privately funded. Days and times can be arranged to your preference. |
| Outings | Yes | Avonlea's activities department hosts many outings to a variety of destinations both local and further a field. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | Published monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Avonlea boasts a beautiful rural outlook which includes farmland, the Ongarue river and the main trunk line. |
| Smokers Room | No | Outside designated smoking area for residents. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All buildings smoke free. Smoking permitted outside by residents only. |
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Updated: 17 Jul 2018 |
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Special Features
| WELCOME TO AVONLEA. Avonlea is a 50 bed home administered by a Trust Board that offers you 24 hour Hospital and Residential Care of a very high standard. It is situated in the town in a quiet setting, attractively landscaped gardens with unique and picturesque river views. Friends and family/whanau are most welcome to join us when celebrating special occasions or may drop in for a visit at any time. WE ARE A ONE STOP SHOP FOR CARE PERMANENT CARE We cater for Hospital level of care (Level 5) and residential level care (level 3 and 4). Funded and non-funded beds are available. All potential residents must have had an assessment prior to admission, but we can help with these arrangements. SHORT STAY CARE TERMINAL/PALLIATIVE CARE CARER SUPPORT We cater for short stays – a day. A week, a fortnight, each person is different and have their own needs and timeframes. We will fit in with whatever is requested. DAY-CARE Avonlea offers a stimulating and exciting day care programme. MEALS AT HOME Avonlea offers a home delivery service for nutricious meals or you can purchase frozen meals. This is a 7 day service. |
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Updated: 9 Jan 2014 |
Interests & Activities
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We provide Recreational Activities, offering a stimulating programme aimed at improving and maintaining independence. There are regular outings and community involvement. Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Gardening, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Newspaper reading, Petanque, Pastoral care, Quizzes, Reading, Videos, Views |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see the manager for details. | |
| Details about meals | We pride ourselves in offering home cooked, delicious meals. Appetising, assorted nutritious meals are served with special consideration given for individual likes and dislikes. Residents may choose to have their breakfast in bed if they wish. | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Regular services held in the facility. |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | Jehovahs Witneess regularly visit Avonlea. |
| Non denominational | Yes | Avonlea cater for all religious beliefs. Interdenominational services are held regularly and ceremonies for specific denominations can be arranged. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Certification for 3 years |
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Updated: 18 Jan 2012 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.