Rahiri Lifecare - Birchwood
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Rahiri Lifecare
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 348 High Street
Dannevirke
Dannevirke 4930 - Postal Address
- 348 High Street
Dannevirke 4930 - Region
- MidCentral
- Phone
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- Mobile
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- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Tina Broad - (06) 374 4155
Other services
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Rahiri offers a full range of care, including rest home, hospital and dementia care. What sets Rahiri apart is our wonderful, kind staff, who are determined to put each resident in charge of their own day. We make sure the care we give fits around your preferences, rather than driving your day. That’s why we say “your day – your way.”
Our residents make their rooms their own – some with photos and ornaments, others with their own curtains, wall hangings and bedspreads.
Friends and family are welcome at any time, and can share a meal, a coffee or some of our entertainment – 7 days a week.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone our Care Home Manager, Tina Broad on (06) 374 4155 or feel free to drop in.
Our residents make their rooms their own – some with photos and ornaments, others with their own curtains, wall hangings and bedspreads.
Friends and family are welcome at any time, and can share a meal, a coffee or some of our entertainment – 7 days a week.
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please phone our Care Home Manager, Tina Broad on (06) 374 4155 or feel free to drop 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: 11 Aug 2021 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 16 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| You are more than welcome to come in and visit us at Rahiri to discuss the care we can provide and your needs and place your name on the waiting list. | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $0.00 -$7.00/day up to $10.00 -$12.00/day as at 13 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: 3 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| Comments on the care at Rahiri "I get looked after very well. My needs are taken into account" "Caregivers, nurses, other Residents are always nice" "Friendly atmosphere" "Staff treat me well" "Nurses really caring" "Came in for respite and enjoyed it so decided to come back" "It was well recommended" |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We work closely with the Nurse Practitioner through the Health of Older Persons team. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Our caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Available by referral. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | As required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Our diversional therapist is on site at Rahiri Monday through to Friday. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our skilled podiatrist visits monthly or on request. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All menus are Dietician approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversees special needs. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | This can be arranged on an individual basis. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Kaumatua visit on request by residents and their families. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Our spiritual advisor comes in as required for residents and also to provide training for staff. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professionals as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on call. | |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have registered nurses on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care. |
| Dialysis | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We are able to care for all levels of diabetses and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We manage resident's needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialist on request. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We meet all infection control standards. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We will provide referrals to other services as required. |
| Community Health | Yes | We link with community health professionals as required. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Manager works closely with the Registered Nurses, Caregivers and families to ensure your loved one receives excellent and seamless care. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and caregivers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home. |
| Subsidised | Yes | A subsidy may be available. |
| Private Paying | Yes | We welcome people who are self funding or have insurance cover. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | According to bed availability. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to personalise their rooms. We understand the importance of making it feel like home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some rooms have ensuites attached. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and hospice to proved this care. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night. |
| Outings | Yes | As part of the activities programme, regular trips are provided to the lcoal community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We respect all cultures. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a care homes residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Combined with the residents committee above. |
| Newsletter | Yes | The Care Homes Newsletter is published on a regular basis. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who becove confused. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in the designated area. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Special Features
| At Rahiri we have lovely park like grounds. Large outdoor walking area, gardens and decks. Stable caring staff in homely environment. High level of staff education. Rahiri is owned by Bupa Care Services, one of New Zealand's leading aged care providers. We offer a continuum of care, with personal medical alarms, retirement villages, rest homes, hospitals and dementia care. Care of people with dementia is our specialty. We take pride in adopting the best international approaches, and adapting them to our New Zealand ways. Bupa Care Services is a New Zealand company, part of the Bupa group, based in the UK. We are a private company, with no shareholders. As such, our primary concern is for our residents, with surpluses reinvested to enable Bupa to continually enhance our care. The team at Bupa Care Services is passionate about helping older New Zealanders to get the most out of life. Our strong caring ethics, dedication and respect are valued by people at some of the most vulnerable times in their lives –so trust is intrinsic to the way we work. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
Interests & Activities
| A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special intersts and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Rahiri meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care. | |
| Details about meals | Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements. | |
| Associated Complexes | We are part of Bupa Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. Bupa Care Services also has retirement villages, medical alarms and rehab services available. | |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We are able to access this service when required. |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | We respect and cater for all residents spiritual and religious beliefs. |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Shops | Travel by car to the main shopping area. | |
| Parks | 3.00 Km | Travel by car to the beautiful Domain Gardens. |
| Library | Activity Co-ordinator visits on Wednesdays to the Library. | |
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Updated: 12 Aug 2021 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.