Mossbrae Lifecare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Mossbrae Lifecare
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 48 Argyle Street
Mosgiel
Mosgiel 9024 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Paul Phelan - 022 489 3754
- Reception
- 03 489 7712
Other services
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Mossbrae Healthcare strives to provide excellence in care. We believe it is about your choices. We are committed to providing services that align to the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights. Your privacy, dignity and respect are our focus. We encourage independence and promote self worth. It is all about getting it 'right' for you and your family and supporting our people to make the most of every day.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 30 Aug 2016 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 37 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 31 Jul 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: 30 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| We are here to make a difference. For the Resident it is a change of address but we strive to ensure that your 'lifestyle' choices are valued and preserved. It is your life - we are here to facility and support you to maintain your independence, dignity and respect. |
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Updated: 5 Apr 2018 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a dedicated team of Registered Nurses who provide 24/7 care and support for the Residents at Mossbrae Healthcare. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | We work closely with the Southern District Health Boards Nurse practitioners. Their speciality aligns to supporting older persons health. They visit the facility on a regular basis to provide ongoing support for individual Residents. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | There is a high level of support offered by a very committed team of Health Care Assistants. Staffing ratios are aligned to the Aged Related Residential Care Services. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist can be accessed when necessary. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | An Occupational Therapist can be accessed when necessary. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Social Work Support can be accessed when necessary. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have one Diversional Therapist in-house and another undergoing training. They have passion, drive and enthusiasm and take pride in meeting residents individual requirements. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | In-house Hairdressing is available. Opportunity to access weekly. We encourage residents to use their preferred hairdresser as getting out and about is essential. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | The Podiatrist visits on a regular basis and all residents are able to access these services. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are prepared by a Registered Dietitian. Specialised diets are catered for. Diabetic and Vegetarian meals are available. A dietitian is available and works closely with the multi disciplinary team to maximise nutritional outcomes. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | All Accredited Services are most welcome to attend at residents request. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Kaumatua services are able to be accessed by residents through the Southern District Health Board, or residents will be supported to contact any specified service on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Interdenominational Services are undertaken on a regular monthly basis. Residents are encouraged to access their own Spiritual provider. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a Medical Center adjoining the facility. All residents have the right to choose their own GP, as outlined in the Health and Disability Sectors Code, however it can be timely on admission into residential care services to review GP access. | |
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Updated: 21 Aug 2018 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | All aspects associated with Oxygen Management Therapy are able to be provided. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Services in relation to ongoing medical management is able to be managed in a supportive environment. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | Part of our service is to provide palliative care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Part of our service is to provide palliative care. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | Access to IV Antibiotic capability can be arranged using external service providers. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Wound Care is undertaken to align to best practice management. A close relationship with the Wound Care Specialty Team supports wound care practices. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetic requirements are supported to maximise a 'normal lifestyle'. Close monitoring and supervision and medication management is supervised if required. Full participation with each and every resident is part of daily care requirements |
| Continence Advice | Yes | All continence issues are addressed to ensure dignity and respect is maintained. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | It is a privilege to support people to maximise their well being. It is about using it and not losing it. With ongoing family support and resident determination we have had residents return to there home environment.It is all about 'peoples choices'. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Mossbrae Healthcare has a dedicated Health & Safety team. Staff are actively involved and participate in regular Health and Safety training to ensure that Health & Safety is alive and well within the work place. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We work closely with external providers to ensure that resident requirements are met to maximise ongoing health care needs. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a dedicated Clinical Manager who has a focus on supporting and complimenting the Registered Nursing Team to ensure every aspect of daily care provision is provided in a timely manner. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | We work closely with the Otago Hospice out reach team to support palliative and end of life care. Access is available for ongoing review and follow-up with the SDHB Nurse Practitioner for Psychological Services. |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Respite care is catered for when a vacancy is available. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Folk are more than welcome to bring in their own furniture. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Only in our Argyle unit. A premium room fee is associated with this. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | It is all about a change of address not a change in lifestyle. We are committed to supporting independent choices. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Currently we have a beautiful cat, Charlie, who enjoys the company of the folk who live here. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | You are most welcome to discuss this with the Manager |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | This is paid for privately and can be arranged with our service provider. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi is available throughout the facility |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have adjustable heating |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Long term chronic healthcare is provide for |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have numerous lounges and seating areas throughout the facility to support a variety of activities and entertainment. Both units have kitchenettes, which Residents families use to make hot drinks when visiting and Dining Rooms for residents meals. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We offer care to ensure that dignity, respect, support and choices are maximised. Our services align to the Code of Health & Disability Services Consumers' Rights. |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Regular van trips are encouraged. Getting out and about is essential with many favorite haunts visited and at times ice cream or fish and chips provided at the end. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Residents Meetings are held regularly with the Management Team |
| Family Committee | Yes | Resident Family Meetings are held regularly with the Management Team |
| Newsletter | Yes | We create a regular newsletter to keep residents and their families up to date with all that is going on in the facility. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policies and procedures are embedded within our facility to meet all requirements in relation to care provision and meeting certification and age related care contract requirements. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | This, at times, goes with the territory |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Ideally we would like to be 'smoke free' however we are very aware that it is the choice of each and every individual. All smokers must smoke outside. |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity Programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Art, Arthritis Society, BBQ, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Cards, Church, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Entertainers, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Gardening, Garden, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Petanque, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Videos |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | An interpreter service is available at your request |
| Other Information | Yes | We will do our very best to respond to all ethnicities and cultures. We are all unique individuals and any individual requirements will be explored to maximise well-being and best practice outcomes. |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Any spiritual advisory is more than welcome to support individual residents at their request. |
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Updated: 6 Apr 2018 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stop for the "loop bus" is located just across the road. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | The heart of Mosgiel is just 1km away |
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Updated: 15 Sep 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | All audits are aligned to the Health & Disabilities Service Standards. Audits are a welcomed part of our provision of care as they direct and guide us in the quest to provide excellence of care provision. |
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Updated: 15 Sep 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.