CHT Halldene Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- CHT Halldene Care Home
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 35 Bay Vista Drive
Red Beach
Red Beach 0932 - Postal Address
- PO Box 74341
Greenlane
Auckland 1546 - Region
- Waitemata
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Marilyn Menezes - 09 426 3252
- Owner
- CHT Healthcare Trust - 09 524 4585
Other services
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The quiet neighbourhood of Red Beach on the sunny Whangaparoa Peninsula is home to CHT Halldene Home & Hospital.
Located next to a public reserve with stunning views all the way across to Kawau Island, most rooms feature access to outdoor areas for rest home and hospital residents. The local beachside town and shopping hub of Orewa is only a few minutes away.
CHT Healthcare Trust is a not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years' experience taking great care of older people through a network of quality care homes.
Amenities provided:
• Gardens
• Outdoor seating spaces
• BBQ area
• Shared lounge spaces
• Shared dining room
• Activities programme
• Organised outings
Located next to a public reserve with stunning views all the way across to Kawau Island, most rooms feature access to outdoor areas for rest home and hospital residents. The local beachside town and shopping hub of Orewa is only a few minutes away.
CHT Healthcare Trust is a not-for-profit organisation with over 60 years' experience taking great care of older people through a network of quality care homes.
Amenities provided:
• Gardens
• Outdoor seating spaces
• BBQ area
• Shared lounge spaces
• Shared dining room
• Activities programme
• Organised outings
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have suitable rooms for couples (husband and wife) | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - None available at present |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $12.50/day up to $45.00/day as at 17 Dec 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 | 24/7 | Yes | We have a registered nurse on duty at all times |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 24/7 | Yes | We have a very friendly team of healthcare assistant who create a lovely family atmosphere |
| Physiotherapist | 4 | Yes | Our physiotherapist visits for two hours a day, two days per week |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | A social worker is available through the local DBH if required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | CHT has a diversional therapist who works closely with our activities co-ordinators to provide a stimulating programme for our residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 35 | Yes | Between our two activities co-ordinators 5 hours of activities are provided daily and these include links with our greater community via both trips and members of the community coming to Halldene. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits once weekly and will do perms, cuts, shaves and hair colouring as desired for a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist visits every six weeks to tend to residents' foot care. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are designed by a dietitian. We also have access to a dietitian through the local DHB for those requiring specialised care in this area. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have a number of volunteers who visit Halldene. These include SPCA Pet Outreach and members of the local community who love to spend time with the elderly. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Liaison with kaumatua can be arranged if needed/desired. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We have access to ministers from various denominations and will contact them at a resident's or family's request. A local church group also visit once weekly. | |
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Updated: 31 Dec 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | All registered nurses are skilled in oxygen management |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We are able to manage PEG feeding but are unable to take anyone with a nasogastric tube |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We refer residents to the HBC hospice service as needed and also take palliative patients from there and the DHB. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | The manager has a post-graduate certificate in palliative care and our registered nurses are skilled in end of life care. The health care assistants also tend to end of life cares with caring and passion. |
| Wound Care | Yes | All registered nurses can provide wound care. Access to a wound care nurse specialist is available through the DHB. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All our registered nurses are familiar with diabetic care. A diabetic nurse specialist can also be consulted when needed |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Access to a stomal therapist through the DHB is available. Our RNs are Able to manage basic stomal care well. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an Infection Control Co-ordinator who meets certification criteria. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to take post-operative residents after receiving an assessment to ensure we can meet required needs. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | This is available through the DHB if needed. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Co-ordinator is a very approachable registered nurse who is supportive of our residents' needs |
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Updated: 31 Dec 2020 |
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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 | We take residents through the POAC scheme as well as for carer support. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We do not have dedicated respite beds but will accept residents who require respite if beds are available. Call facility to check availability |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We like residents to be able to personalise their rooms with ornaments, photographs and other personal items. Some furniture may be brought in, but this is subject to discussion depending on room size and what furniture is desired. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have rooms both with and without ensuites, some with lovely sea views. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Many of our rooms have ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Small amounts of alcohol are permitted in consultation with the Clinical Co-ordinator/Manager to ensure medications and physical conditions are not compromised |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Some pets are allowed - please discuss with manager re suitability |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents are welcome to have a phone installed in their rooms |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi access is available for a small fee. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Heating in most areas is thermostatically controlled. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have three lounge areas, one with a peep of the sea and one with a lovely view out to Red Beach with a balcony that can be accessed. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly van trips are available for those well enough to participate. |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents' meetings are held monthly |
| Newsletter | Yes | A quarterly newsletter is produced |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Mildly confused residents are welcome. We are not assessed for dementia level care. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in a designated smoking area outside the facility. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Special Features
| Halldene is a small facility with a lovely homely atmosphere and very caring staff. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
Interests & Activities
| Interests and activities include themed days, such as Fathers' Day, Loud Shirt Day, Bubble Day. We also have indoor games, visits from entertainers, school children and a number of pets. Our aim is to establish a greater bond with the community, both bringing in various community groups and going out to visit them. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | There are no premium room charges. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have a registered nurse present at all times and many happy healthcare assistants. | |
| Details about meals | Our meals are cooked on site and are designed by a dietitian to ensure appropriate nutritional content is provided. | |
| Associated Complexes | Halldene is part of CHT, an organisation which is steadily growing throughout the greater Auckland area and in the Bay of Plenty and Te Awamutu. | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | A small amount of basic French is known |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sign Language | Yes | some basic sign language known |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Access to Anglican ministers is available |
| Baptist | Yes | Access to visitors form the Baptist church is avaialable |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | No | We will aim to contact people from any faith people respect and want input from. |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | There is a good bus service on the Hibiscus Coast servicing both the peninsula and the greater Auckland area. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | The Red Beach shops are within walking distance for the more able bodied. |
| Mall | Whangaparoa Mall is a short drive from Halldene as is the Orewa Shopping Centre - (5-10 mins) | |
| Parks | Halldene borders a lovely small park with a children's playground and a large grassed area. Red Beach is a 2 minute drive from Halldene | |
| Library | The local library is short drive away at the Whangaparoa Shopping Centre | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | all our care staff are obliged to complete the new equivalent of ACE training through Career Force |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2016 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.