Radius Matua
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Radius Matua
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 124 Levers Road
Matua
Tauranga 3110 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Bay of Plenty
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Maryna Soper - 07 576 2802
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 Radius Matua Information Pack 2018
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Please download our Information Pack. Feel free to get in touch with a Radius Care team member if you have any questions. |
Radius Matua is a modern bed rest home, hospital and dementia care facility that provides round the clock care for those who can no longer manage safely on their own.
We put the diverse care needs of our residents first. Our staff provide individualised care, that allows all our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible.
Our park-like gardens and sheltered court yards provide a tranquile place to relax and spend time.
All the rooms of our residential care facility have their own individual attached ensuite.
We provide: - On site registered nurses 24 hours a day.
- Qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day.
- Breakfast and snacks served in individual rooms; other meals served in the communal dining room.
- Emergency call bells in all bedrooms.
- On site weekly church service.
- Access to specialist services in the hospital includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietician and podiatry
- A full activities programme.
- Tasty nutritious meals; special and vegetarian meals are available if required.
- Flexible visiting hours.
The majority of the rooms are single, with a few double rooms for married couples or those who prefer the company.
All residents rooms are temperature controlled, and equipped with a telephone outlet and television points.
The hospital’s interior is designed to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Rest home lounges flow onto central courtyards "bringing the outdoors in".
We put the diverse care needs of our residents first. Our staff provide individualised care, that allows all our residents to live with dignity and as independently as possible.
Our park-like gardens and sheltered court yards provide a tranquile place to relax and spend time.
All the rooms of our residential care facility have their own individual attached ensuite.
We provide: - On site registered nurses 24 hours a day.
- Qualified staff on duty 24 hours a day.
- Breakfast and snacks served in individual rooms; other meals served in the communal dining room.
- Emergency call bells in all bedrooms.
- On site weekly church service.
- Access to specialist services in the hospital includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietician and podiatry
- A full activities programme.
- Tasty nutritious meals; special and vegetarian meals are available if required.
- Flexible visiting hours.
The majority of the rooms are single, with a few double rooms for married couples or those who prefer the company.
All residents rooms are temperature controlled, and equipped with a telephone outlet and television points.
The hospital’s interior is designed to create a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Rest home lounges flow onto central courtyards "bringing the outdoors in".
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 25 Oct 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 86 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Our hospital rooms are all single, spacious and many have attached ensuite bathrooms.Please call Raewyn for availability. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $42.00 -$46.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 12 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 | Yes |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour registered nurse cover. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have the services of a partime registered physiotherapist contracted to Radius Matua | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We have the services of a part time occupational therapist contracted to Radius Matua who assesses all long term clients on admission and as required. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Available upon request. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | An Activities team deliver a stimulating and varied activity programme working closely with the Allied Health team and nursing staff. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have our own resident hairdresser (men's & ladies)who operates from Radius Matua's hairdressing salon Monday to Friday. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have the services of Matua Foot Clinic Podiatry contracted to Radius Matua who visit six weekly. A fee is payable for this service unless prescribed by the doctor (e.g. diabetics) | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Food Solutions provide dietary services. Our food menus are audited by the registered dietitian bi annually or as required to ensure that our clients individual dietary requirements are met. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available by referral to Huria Marae. Huria Kaumatua provide inservice and policy support to Radius Matua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Chaplaincy services are available following consultation with staff. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Staff training in wound care management is ongoing. Up to date techniques are used to promote healing. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Information and training provided by external trainer. Resident's are assessed as required for continence training and product use. We aim to promote independence and dignity. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Available through the Bay of Plenty District Health Board stoma nurse who provides staff training in stoma cares. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Service is provided by our own physiotherapy and occupational therapy team to promote independence for those who have suffered a stroke. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our infection control nurses work closely with our quality committee and promote staff education to ensure best practise in infection control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | By referral. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | By referral. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have two Clinical Managers one who oversees the Resthome and Dementia Unit, and the other oversees the Hospital. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | ACE trained care assistants. Dementia care. Palliative care. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents to bring their own furniture and special possessions to personalise their room. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Our hospital rooms are all single, spacious and many have attached en suite bathrooms. |
| Shared Rooms | No | We have no shared accomodation. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Couples can have single rooms close to each other. |
| Ensuite | Yes | Many of our rooms have en suites and some have shared en suites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have two cats, goldfish, bird aviary and three turtles in our specially designed enclosure. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | Family and friends are permitted to bring pets into visit. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Private phone numbers are available. The contract is directly with Telecom. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | One wing of the hospital has underfloor heating. All other rooms and corridors in the hospital have thermostatically controlled wall mounted heaters. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Internal atrium in the hospital, TV lounges and quiet lounges. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Palliative care is provided by our very experienced nurses in our hospital. |
| Outings | Yes | Outings are arranged by our Activities team to a variety of locations on a regular basis. Our purpose built van has a wheelchair hoist. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | No | Residents meetings are held quarterly with all the management team and family members are welcome to attend. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Policy and regular staff training. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We pride ourselves with the understanding and the care we give for those with dementia related disorders. |
| Smokers Room | No | No smoking is permitted inside the building. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have designated outdoor areas for smoking. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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Interests & Activities
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Activity programme - our diverse programme includes - Art, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Care and Craft, Church services, , Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Entertainers, Entertainment, Gardening, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Newspaper reading, Shopping, Movie time. We have exercise classes which are run two times a week by our activity team who have a broad knowledge of rehabilitation - two classes (Sit & Be Fit and Too Fit to Sit). These classes are very popular and lots of fun. Shopping trips and van outings are popular in our comfortable, purpose built van with wheelchair hoist. Inner court yards and raised gardens are pleasurable for those who enjoy pottering in the garden and being outdoors. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Details of our fees and services are available on request. Fees do not include personal toiletries, haircuts, podiatry, personal newspaper, Sky TV and personal telephone. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our facility is staffed with registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and experienced care assistants. We have registered nurses on 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are prepared on site seven days a week. Breakfast, hot meal midday, teatime meal, morning and afternoon tea and supper are provided. | |
| Associated Complexes | Radius Care is a New Zealand owned and operated company that specialises in delivering the very best levels of rest home and private hospital care for our elderly population and our young disabled who require special care. | |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Yes | We have Dutch staff. |
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | We have Filipino nurses and care assistants. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | We have Maori staff. |
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Updated: 6 Jul 2011 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | Radius Matua is interdenominational - services are taken by Anglican, Catholic, Presbyterian, and Baptist church members. Radius Matua recognises the spiritual beliefs for all, regardless of religious beliefs. |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.50 Km | We are on the Bay Hopper bus route which departs regularly from Levers Road. |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Cherrywood shopping centre. |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | Tauranga City shopping centre and malls. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Fergusson Park is 5mins drive away. |
| Library | 6.00 Km | Tauranga City Public library. |
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Updated: 7 Jul 2011 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 16 Jul 2013 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.