Lexham Gardens Lifecare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Lexham Gardens Lifecare
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 304 Sandringham Road
Sandringham
Auckland 1025 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
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- Fax
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- Mobile
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- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Jaspreet Sandhu - 0272642743
- Reception
- 09 847 9153
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Lexham Gardens Rest Home and Hospital is a modern facility that has been carefully designed to create a home for our residents who are looked after by professional and caring staff.
Set amongst attractive gardens with a great central location, close to St.Lukes shopping centre.
We are committed to provide excellent care for each individual and these are provided by a dedicated team of health professionals. We assist every resident in our facility to maintain a calm, dignified quality of life in a secure, caring, home-like environment that is respectful of privacy and recognises individuality.
Lexham Gardens Rest Home and Hospital is built around a central garden area and has a main lounge, quiet lounge, large dining room and dedicated activities area.
Situated up a quiet right-of-way the home is away from the road and allows ample room for the residents to walk around safely.
We look forward to welcoming you at Lexham Gardens Rest Home and Hospital.
Set amongst attractive gardens with a great central location, close to St.Lukes shopping centre.
We are committed to provide excellent care for each individual and these are provided by a dedicated team of health professionals. We assist every resident in our facility to maintain a calm, dignified quality of life in a secure, caring, home-like environment that is respectful of privacy and recognises individuality.
Lexham Gardens Rest Home and Hospital is built around a central garden area and has a main lounge, quiet lounge, large dining room and dedicated activities area.
Situated up a quiet right-of-way the home is away from the road and allows ample room for the residents to walk around safely.
We look forward to welcoming you at Lexham Gardens Rest Home and Hospital.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 11 Nov 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Very happy to show you our beautiful facility and talk about your needs. Respite care available with pre booking option. Day care availableWe have suitable rooms available for couples ( husband and wife) | |
| Impending vacancy | No - room available for couples |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 11 Nov 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 |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| The service is so well done here! The nurses are really caring for patients, there's also a beautiful garden for patients to look at and this whole place is so gorgeous as well! There's a lot of infra for patients to use I would totally recommend it for retired elders or any other patients! |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 1 Clinical Nurse Manager and 24 hour Registered nurses. These nurses have vast experience in older age care, mental health nursing and quality systems | |
| Nurse Practitioner | No | Available on request as a community visit | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | NZQA Qualified, Stable, dedicated team of staff. Caregivers each shift as per MOH Requirements. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We are able to arrange this service | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | OT visits arranged as required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | As required | |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 Hours | Yes | We have a motivational therapist with a healthcare diploma. Our Diversional Therapist/Activities coordinator is a trained Diversional therapist and is on site 5 days per week. Our Activities programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits as required basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits every 6 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are dietitian approved. Our dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Volunteers from various backgrounds. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Catholic communion every Friday morning. Anglican Communion every 2nd Tues morning | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Facility Manager and Clinical Manager on-site 5 days a week and on-call 24/7. A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call. | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Trained and Qualified Registered Nurses on site 24/7 to provide this level of Care. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Trained and Qualified Registered Nurses on site 24/7 to provide this level of Care. |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | on site |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | RN's and caregivers are trained by Mercy Hospice to provide excellent palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | No | Dialysis services are arranged by ADHB. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Registered Nurses receive annual training from wound care specialists in this area. |
| 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 | All staff are trained by Incontinence specialist |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | All staff are trained by Nurse specialist. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | on site |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | Trained RNs |
| Infection Control | Yes | Trained RN's on site 24/7 for this Role. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery. ACC short term clients welcome. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Mental Health Services for the Older Person(MHSOP) team available as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Nurse Leader available on site 5 days a week and On-Call 24/7. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite residents welcome, on a regular or casual basis. We specialise in helping you take that short break while knowing your family member is happy and well cared for. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Let's discuss how we can partner to support you and your family. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | We will do our best in meeting your needs. So, talk to us today about your special situation and see how we can help. |
| High Care Needs | Yes | Our staff are skilled and able to support all levels of care with expertise and caring. |
| Subsidised | Yes | If you need help with a subsidy application please discuss this with us so we can support you to do this. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Subject to bed availability. |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Yes you can bring your own items so that your room feels like home but we suggest discussing this with us so we can make sure it is suitable for us to look after you and keep our staff safe too. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | 46 |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have four rooms that can be shared. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have four double rooms on our site. |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms have own toilet ensuite, with 22 rooms full shower ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Alcohol is permitted in moderation if your doctor confirms it will not cause you any ill effects or interactions with any medications you may need to take. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a cat in-house. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please discuss this with us when you visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This can be arranged at your cost. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi is available throughout the facility. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Heating is controlled throughout the building but windows and doors can be opened in each room to adjust the temperature and air flow. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have some lovely areas you can choose from to sit and relax in. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | Everyone is welcome to join our Lexham Gardens family. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | We are happy to provide short term support and/or monitoring |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people in the last days of their lives. We have a strong relationship with hospice services and staff to assist us in this care. |
| Outings | Yes | Our residents regularly go out and about as part of our activities program. This could be to the mall, a cafe, the beach or a show. |
| Whānau Room | No | We don't have a separate room but we are happy to accommodate family and there are several small lounge areas that can be used when needed. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | We don't have a residents committee but we do have a residents meeting each month where everyone is welcome to come and join in. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Yes we like to keep everyone up to date with what is happening in our Lexham Gardens community. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are all trained in managing challenging behaviours and how to deescalate any arising situations that develop. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Staff well qualified and experienced in this field. Annual training Provided. |
| Rural Setting | No | We are back off the road with lovely gardens and an open outdoor space for our residents and families to enjoy. |
| Smokers Room | Yes | We have a designated smoking area for our residents to use. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Residents are allowed to smoke in the designated area on site so that everyone is kept safe. |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Special Features
| Health Innovation award 2007 for "Excellence in Treatment" Luxury Courtyard/Garden Rooms have full shower and toilet ensuite with ranchsliders out to courtyard or garden. Deluxe rooms have full toilet ensuite. Weekly coach trips Stable secure, well-trained staff |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Age Concern, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Care and Craft, Children, Church, Classical Music, Communicare, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Happy Hour, dancing, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Internet, Massage, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, , Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, Vegetarian, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please refer to the Facility Manager for these details as fees vary. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Low staff turnover Comprehensive training and education provided for all staff Loyal and committed staff RN on-site 24/7 Dedicated and long serving caregivers | |
| Details about meals | National Weekly menus Specialised diets Vegetarian Summer and Winter menus Continental breakfast with wide range of choice Main meal at midday Dinner at 5pm with soup Morning and afternoon tea with homebaking brought to all residents. Supper is at 7pm nightly | |
| Visitor information | Please check our Information Pack available at the reception. | |
| Internet access | Internet available all around the Facility. | |
| Transport | Resident Transport available for any Appointments and Outings. | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Arabic | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We are able to arrange for interpreter services if required |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Kannada | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sinhalese | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Sri Lankan | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | |
| Telugu | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Urdu | Yes | |
| Vietnamese | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | An Anglican service is held on site on the second Tuesday of each month. |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | A catholic service is held on site each Friday. |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religions are welcome and all affiliated visitors are welcome. |
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Updated: 11 Nov 2020 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | |
| Halal | Yes | |
| Indian | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Vegan | Yes | |
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Bus stops at end of drive. Train station 1.5km walk |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Petrol station which has minimart. Sandringham shopping centre is just down the road |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | St Lukes mall is just a short distance away. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Gribblehurst park and playground Eden Park 2km down the road |
| Library | Mobile library visits every 2nd Friday morning | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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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 | |
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Updated: 21 Jun 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.