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Kauri Lifecare - Kauri Coast Hospital ( Dargaville )

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Kauri Lifecare
Category
Hospital
Address
102 Hokianga Road
Dargaville
Dargaville 0310
Region
Northland
Phone
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Fax
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Email
View Email Address
Web
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Personnel
Manager
Interim Manager - Nicki Johnson - 09 439 6367
Owner
New Zealand Aged Care Services Ltd - 09 2184563
Other services
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Kauri Coast Care Home and Hospital is a special place. It's modern, comfortable, sunny and homely with a strong family spirit. You'll be well cared for and soon feel right at home.

Kauri Coast Care Home and Hospital is located at the edge of town with rural views but still only five minutes from Dargaville's services and shops. There's a dairy / cafe just a minutes' walk up the road. Daily bus services to Auckland and Whangarei make it easier for family and friends to visit.

Kauri Coast is part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services Ltd group of rest homes, hospitals, and dementia facilities.
NZACS is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.

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

Updated: 28 Oct 2021

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 33
Vacancy Yes
Room Available
Impending vacancy No - Immediate
Short stay considered Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 02 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 No

Updated: 31 Oct 2024

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 A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis.
Occupational Therapist Yes As required.
Social Worker (on site) Yes As required.
Diversional Therapist Yes Our Diversional Therapist is on site 30 hours per week.
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 every Monday, providing a great service at a reasonable price.
Podiatrist Yes Our Podiatrist visits on request.
Dietitian Yes All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and to oversee special needs.
Accredited Visitors Yes This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Kaumatua Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have chaplains from several churches visit the Care Home on a regular basis.
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: 21 Mar 2024

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.
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes Individual palliative care funding may be available.
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.
Dialysis Yes We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemodialysis.
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 residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stomal Therapy Yes We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options.
Tracheotomy Care Yes Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
Spinal Injuries Care Yes Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
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 We will provide referrals to other services as required.
Community Health Yes We link with community health professionals as required.
Clinical Management Yes Our manager is a registered nurse.
Other Specialties Yes Available as required.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

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 care givers 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 care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Subsidised Yes Subsidy may be available.
Private Paying Yes We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover.
Booking can be made in advance Yes According to bed availability.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

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 We have single rooms available, although we would be happy to accommodate a husband and wife in a room with an ensuite attached - negotiable and subject to availability.
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes We welcome couples and will work to accommodate your needs.
Ensuite Yes Two of our hospital rooms have ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes We have one cheeky cat.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We are happy to discuss options for your pets.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes We have under-floor heating that is adjusted in each section of the building.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes We can discuss your special needs prior to admission.
Lounges/seating areas Yes There is an area in the courtyard situated inside the building, or out the front of the building to sit and have some privacy. Shaded courtyard areas with great gardens.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details.
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.
Palliative Care Contract Yes Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details.
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 program 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 home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association.
Family Committee Yes We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis.
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.
Rural Setting Yes Kauri Coast has rural views.
Smokers Room Yes We have a designated smoking area.
Smoking Permitted Yes Only in the smoking area.

Updated: 21 Mar 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.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

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 Kauri Coast meets all recommended 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 New Zealand Aged Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. NZACS also has retirement villages, and rehab services available.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Other Information Yes Several languages are spoken. Check with the Care Home Manager.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Jehovah Witness Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes There is a Catholic Church just across the road.
Salvation Army Yes
Seventh Day Adventist Yes
(Other comments) Yes We are happy to have any religious affiliations visit us.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 2.00 Km Dargaville has many shops including The Warehouse. A shopping trip is organised each week.
Mall The Whangarei mall is about 45 minutes drive away.
Parks 2.10 Km Dargaville Selwyn Park. There is also small park and play area next to the RSA.
Library 1.00 Km Public library is accessible, open from Monday to Friday 9:30-5:00, Saturday 9:30-12:30.

Updated: 21 Mar 2024


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