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Bupa Te Whanau Care Home - Hospital - Continuing Care

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Bupa Te Whanau Care Home
Category
Hospital
Address
603 Queen Street
Levin
Levin 5510
Postal Address
PO Box 213
Levin 5540
Region
MidCentral
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Facebook
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Personnel
Manager
Kelly Stichbury - (06) 368 1081
Owner
Bupa Care Services - 0800 60 80 99
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Te Whanau Care Home has an excellent reputation for providing a very high standard of care, in lovely, nurturing surroundings. The hospital was built in 2005 and is connected to the rest home, which has been extensively remodelled and refurbished.

Te Whanau is modern, light, cheerful and comfortable. The gardens and courtyard provide lovely views from inside, as well as sunny, peaceful places to sit outside.

Te Whanau is close to Levin's many shops and services. Our mobility van is out and about each day, so it's easy to get a ride to town or it's a pleasant walk.

Te Whanau is part of the Bupa group of rest homes, hospitals, retirement villages and personal medical alarms. We are a private company, and because we have no shareholders, we can invest what we earn to make improvements that help us provide better care.

As part of the global Bupa group, we are able to provide superior clinical support, while focusing on helping each of our residents get the most out of each day. Bupa is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.

For more information, please visit the Bupa link.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 47
Vacancy Yes
Long term. Please feel free to call Kelly Stichbury, Care Home Manager or come in and discuss the personalised care your loved one requires.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 15 Aug 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

Updated: 31 Oct 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
The caring attentiveness, individuality, welcome and kindness to mum and other residents is excellent.

Lovely home, Well Cleaned and good Staff.

Lovely Atmosphere.

I appreciate living in “Care” as opposed to living alone.

Staff are very kind.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents.
Physiotherapist Yes Available by referral
Occupational Therapist Yes As required.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips.
Hairdresser Yes Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price.
Podiatrist Yes Our skilled podiatrist visits monthly or on request.
Dietitian Yes All menus are dietitian approved. Our dietitian is available for general advice and oversees special needs.
Accredited Visitors Yes This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Weekly visits.
Other Personnel Yes A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on call.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Wound Care Yes We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required.
Diabetic Care Yes We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet.
Continence Advice Yes We manage resident's needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stomal Therapy Yes We manage resident's needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Infection Control Yes We meet all infection control standards.
Surgical Followup Yes We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options.
Psychiatric Care Yes
Community Health Yes Yes, we link with community health professionals as required.
Clinical Management Yes Our Clinical Manager works closely with the Registered Nurses and Caregivers to ensure excellent and seamless care.
Other Specialties Yes Available as required.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Carer Support Yes We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Subsidised Yes A subsidy may be available.
Private Paying Yes We welcome people who are self funding
Booking can be made in advance Yes According to bed availability.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home.
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Large double room available
Ensuite Yes Most rooms have shared en suites between two rooms.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We are happy to discuss options for your pets.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes You ar welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room No Our home is centrally heated with underfloor heating.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We can discuss your special needs prior to admission.
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night.
Outings Yes As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics.
Whānau Room Yes We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We respect all cultures.
Residents Committee Yes We have a care homes residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents & Relatives Association.
Family Committee Yes Combined with the residents committee above.
Newsletter Yes The Care Homes Newsletter is published on a regular basis.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have.
Confused Residents Yes Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused.
Smoking Permitted Yes Smoking is permitted in the designated area.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Special Features
Special Features
Te Whanau is surrounded by gardens and large lawns in quiet, peaceful surroundings. Within the home, it is light with wide corridors and a choice of comfortable lounge areas to just sit quietly and make a cup of tea or if you want, join in with the activities programme.

Updated: 1 Feb 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way.

Visitors are always welcome.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.
Staffing qualifications and details Te Whanau Care Home meets all recommende staffing levels for residential care.
Details about meals Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.
Associated Complexes We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Chinese Yes
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Interpreter Yes We are happy to access this service if needed.
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Tongan Yes

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes We respect all residents religious and spiritual beliefs.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport Buses, Trains, Taxi's
Shops 0.50 Km Main shopping
Mall 0.50 Km In main shopping area
Parks 1.00 Km 3 main parks in Levin
Library 0.50 Km In main shopping area

Updated: 17 Aug 2021

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Other details Yes Many staff have completed fundamentals in palliative care.

Updated: 17 Aug 2021


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.