Oxford Court Lifecare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Oxford Court Lifecare
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 164 Oxford Street
South Dunedin
Dunedin 9012 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Robyn Bowie - 027 223 4828
- Reception
- 03 455 9230
Other services
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Oxford Court Lifecare 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: 22 Apr 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 45 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Lovely double room available for couples. | |
| Impending vacancy | No - Standard ensuite rooms |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 24 Dec 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: 24 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 facilitate and support you to maintain your independence, dignity and respect. |
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Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
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 Oxford Court Lifecare. | |
| 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 | We are fortunate to have an Enrolled Nurse as part of our clinical team. | |
| 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 a Diversional Therapist in-house. 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 | Specialised diets are catered for. Diabetic and Vegetarian meals are available. A dietitian is available where required 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 dedicated 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: 18 Jun 2019 |
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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'. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Oxford Court 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: 22 Apr 2019 |
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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: 22 Apr 2019 |
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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 | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| 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 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 are heated by 'underfloor heating'. The temperature can be adjusted in your own room to meet your individualised requirements. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | Long term chronic healthcare is provided for |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Reid Unit lounge supports a variety of activities and entertainment. Maher Unit lounge has a kitchenette which Residents families are able to make themselves a hot drink when visiting .Dining is available in both Reid Unit and Maher Unit. |
| 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 and there are many favourite haunts visited. Fish and Chips at Waihola, and Ice Cream at Port Chalmers or a trip to Blue Skin Bay. If we can make it happen we will. |
| 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 |
| 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. Due to the extension of the new build underway, there is no designated smokers area available on site. |
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Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
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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: 22 Apr 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Details about meals | The day begins with breakfast in your room. The main meal is at Dinner time and a lighter evening meal is served in our dining room(s). | |
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Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | An interpreter service is availble at your request |
| Other Information | Yes | We will do our very best to respond to all ethnicities and cultures. We are all unique individual and any individual requirements will be explored to maximise wellbeing and best practice outcomes. |
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Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
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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: 22 Apr 2019 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.25 Km | There is a 'Bus stop' on the corner of our block on King Edward Street |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | South Dunedin main shopping area is on King Edward Street - approximately 3 blocks from the corner of King Edward Street. |
| Parks | 0.25 Km | There is a park on the corner of our block on King Edward Street. |
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Updated: 22 Apr 2019 |
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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: 12 Jun 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.