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Hummingbird Hospital

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Hummingbird Hospital
Category
Hospital
Address
93 Fourth Avenue
Woodhill
Whangārei 0110
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Northland
Phone
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Mobile
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Shalimar Bawayan - 09 438 3909
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Located on a safe and quiet hilltop facing north, Hummingbird Hospital enjoys expansive views of Whangarei nd the surrounding township, making it an accessible and secure home for older people requiring resthome and hospital level of care, and differently able younger people.

We have a stable dedicated and hardworking team of highly trained managers, nurses, caregivers , and support staff to oversee the care to our Residents. Our team takes pride in the attention and personal care that they give to our Residents. All have a wide range of experience and enjoys sharing their knowledge with other staff to continually increase their skill base. All our healthcare assistants' staff have completed the Careerforce (Aged Care Education) training programme or are in the process of completing their qualification.

It is our philosophy at Hummingbird Hospital to promote a quality lifestyle for our Residents in a supportive environment, encouraging our Residents to maintain independence in a safe, comfortable care setting. All Residents are treated as individuals, shown patience, dignity and respect.

Our services to residents are documented into Award Winning HCSL cloud-based software which incorporates the clinical records. You may note staff writing into mobile devices during their work, this is part of them recording the details of service and their work.

We take an active interest in the recreation and entertainment of our Residents. We offer an extensive activities programme under the guidance of our Activities Coordinator. All Residents are encouraged to join in.

Over the years there have been many changes in the care of Older Persons. Hummingbird Hospital will continue to strive to provide excellence in the personal care and comfort of those individuals who wish to join our happy home in their twilight years.

Contact us to arrange a visit. We’d love to show you our home.

general.manager@crsg.co.nz | 09 438 3909

Rest Home | Hospital Level | Younger People with Disability (YPD) Services | Day Care | Respite
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 28
Vacancy Yes
We have rooms available for clients both long term and short term admission. We specialise in providng homely short or long stay options. Prospective clients & their family are welcome to come & have a look around our facility anytime. We have reopened our sunny Dolly wing for people with high care needs.
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges No
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
“I would just like to convey my grateful thanks to your amazing staff and others who looked after my husband while he was in your care. I cannot say enough about the way my husband, myself and family were treated by everyone. It was not an easy time for us as he was a dearly loved husband and father and the way they treated him was with the most respect and love. My son was just amazed at the friendliness of everyone and we are so pleased he spent his last days with you. Once again I thank you and have told everyone what a caring staff you have. I will catch up soon. Many thanks and my appreciation.” - Diane and family (August 2021)

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes As this is hospital level of care we have Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours per day 7 days per week. The administration of your medication will be supervised by Registered Nurses.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes
Physiotherapist Yes By referral
Occupational Therapist Yes By referral
Social Worker (on site) Yes By referral
Diversional Therapist Yes
Hairdresser Yes By referral
Podiatrist Yes By referral
Dietitian Yes By referral
Accredited Visitors Yes By referral
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes By referral
Other Personnel Yes Team is supported by a General Manager/Facility Manager, and Clinical Manager who are onsite 5 days a week and on-call.

Updated: 24 Aug 2023

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Registered Staff have training and are qualified in this area.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes RN's and caregivers are trained by North Haven Hospice to provided excellent palliative care.
Dialysis No Dialysis is done at Base hospital.
Wound Care Yes Registered Nurses receive annual training from wound care specialists in this area.
Diabetic Care Yes Registered Nurses receive annual training from Diabetic Specialist in this area.
Continence Advice Yes All staff are trained by Incontinence specialist
Stomal Therapy Yes DHB on call
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Available through NDHB and the Stroke foundation. All staff attend in-services.
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes Clinical Care/facility Manager and RN's are trained.
Spinal Injuries Care Yes Trained RNs
Infection Control Yes Trained RN for this role. Annual updates from Northland DHB IC Nurse Specialist
Surgical Followup Yes The registered nurses liaise with NHDB District Wound Nurse specialist to manage the dressings. ACC short term clients welcome.
Psychiatric Care Yes POPS team available as needed
Clinical Management Yes

Updated: 24 Aug 2023

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
Other Short Stay Programme Yes
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes If there is a room available.

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes By arrangement
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Smokers Room Yes
Smoking Permitted Yes Only in smokers area.

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Special Features
Special Features
We offer YPD (Younger People with Disability) care.

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Art, Bingo, Board games, Aromatherapy, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Church Services, , Craft, Concerts, Dancing, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Minibus, Massage, Music, Newspaper reading, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Parties, Reading, Quizzes, Sing-a-longs, Shopping, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Vegetarian

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Hindi Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes Church services can be arranged.
Inter denominational Yes Church services can be arranged.
Roman Catholic Yes

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.35 Km
Shops 2.00 Km
Mall 2.00 Km
Parks 2.00 Km
Library 2.00 Km

Updated: 12 Jun 2023

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Care Association New Zealand Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Care Association New Zealand Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 12 Jun 2023


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