Lonsdale Hospital & Resthome
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Lonsdale Hospital & Resthome
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 14 Robinson Street
Foxton
Foxton 4814 - Postal Address
- PO Box 74
Foxton 4848 - Region
- MidCentral
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Mark Buckley - (06) 363 8498
- Owner
- Lonsdale Total Care Centres - (06) 363 8498
Other services
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Deep in the heart of the Foxton Community is Lonsdale Total Care Centre. We opened over 40 years ago and have since then gone on to provide great care and earn the respect of the people in the Horowhenua area.
We are close to Palmerston North and 20 kms north of Levin.
Lonsdale Total Care Centre is only a short stroll from the centre of town.
We have contracts with the DHB for:
• Under 65 years
• Over 65 years
• Young Person Disabled
• Dementia Care
• Respite Care
We encourage our Rest Home residents to have as much independent living as possible.
We are one of the few sites that have a help yourself buffet style breakfast, with a choice of eggs, porridge, cereals, fruits and toast. Additional home styled meals are prepared & cooked on site with all types of dietary requirements being catered for.
We are close to Palmerston North and 20 kms north of Levin.
Lonsdale Total Care Centre is only a short stroll from the centre of town.
We have contracts with the DHB for:
• Under 65 years
• Over 65 years
• Young Person Disabled
• Dementia Care
• Respite Care
We encourage our Rest Home residents to have as much independent living as possible.
We are one of the few sites that have a help yourself buffet style breakfast, with a choice of eggs, porridge, cereals, fruits and toast. Additional home styled meals are prepared & cooked on site with all types of dietary requirements being catered for.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| We have 10 swing beds in our Resthome which can be used for either Resthome or Hospital clients We have an Intellectual Disability contract as well as Under 65ys | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 14 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 | Unknown |
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Updated: 20 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Premises are covered by Registered Nurse 24 hrs a day | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | By arrangement | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | All our EN's have their advanced scope of practice | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our kind and compassionate long serving care staff deliver the highest standard of care to all our residents | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Physiotherapy services provided to all residents | |
| Occupational Therapist | No | Available on request | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Qualified Diversional Therapist employed full time who provides a wide range of activities and outings for our residents | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Supporting our Diversional Therapist | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Regular contracted hairdressing services available | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular services provided | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have a contracted Dietitian who can assist us in developing personalised dietary needs or make service suggestions when needed. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Regular spiritual services available | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Cooks - All our meals are prepared and completed on site | |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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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 | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | We can usually cater for this with 24 hours notice |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage that 'family feeling' and are able to offer residents the ability to bring some furniture in, which can be discussed in more detail |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have a number of single rooms |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have several two and three bedded rooms |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | We have rooms that could provide care for couples |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have several rooms with Ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | For those that enjoy alcohol you are able to supply it to residents which will be monitored in moderation |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | To be discussed prior to admittance |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | Our facility has central heating which we keep at a comfortable level |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We have a contract with the DBH to provide care for the under 65s |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a large lounge/dinning area where residents are encourgage to join |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Our RN's are trained in the Liverpool Pathway of Palliative Care |
| Outings | Yes | For those that are able we have two mobility vans and we have regular outings in theses |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have monthly meetings and encourage all residents that are able to join |
| Newsletter | Yes | We send out a monthly newsletter to keep residents , families and friends updated with news and activities |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained on managing residents with challenging behaviour |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated area only |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Chapel, Concerts, Electric beds, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Minibus, Newspaper reading, Parkinson's Society, Quizzes, Reading, RSA, Shopping |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing qualifications and details | In-Service Education Dedicated to training and developing our staff, our training portal allows our internal staff to develop and maintain their knowledge, skills and values, essential attributes consistent to the delivery of quality care and professional development. Mandatory courses for all staff include: •OSH Fundamentals •Manual Handling in Aged Care •Infection Control •Understanding Dementia – An introduction •Understanding Dementia – Communicating skills •Understanding Dementia – Understanding behaviour we find difficult or challenging | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared and cooked on site. Fresh baking daily | |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2022 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.