Summerset on Summerhill (Palmerston North) - Summerset Care Palmerston North
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Summerset on Summerhill (Palmerston North)
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 180 Ruapehu Drive
Fitzherbert
Palmerston North 4410 - Postal Address
- 180 Ruapehu Drive
Fitzherbert
Palmerston North 4410 - Region
- MidCentral
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Tarsh McConchie
- Owner
- Summerset Group
- Sales Manager
- Brent Davis - 06 354 0169
- Village Manager
- Tarsh McConchie - 06 354 1489
- Care Centre Manager
- Peter Hillocks - 06 354 4964
Other services
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Summerset on Summerhill offers round-the-clock hospital level care in our modern, purpose-built care centre (subject to availability).
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community.
Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional care centre staff are supervised by registered nurses and available on-site 24 hours a day.
To find out more, please call us on 0800 786 637 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Residents receive the best in clinical care, while enjoying the benefits of living in our vibrant, welcoming community.
Our hospital suites are comfortable and homely and our residents can expect to be looked after in a warm and caring way.
Our friendly, professional care centre staff are supervised by registered nurses and available on-site 24 hours a day.
To find out more, please call us on 0800 786 637 or request our free information pack by clicking on the button at the top of the screen.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| ALL Admission MUST have COVID vaccinations completed. | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - 2 x std rooms |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $12.50/day up to $67.00/day as at 20 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: 22 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 280 | Yes | 24hrs per 365 days RN on duty always |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | Yes | Kauri Healthcare Nurse Practitioner visits once a week |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 2 - 8 on duty at any time total of 35 trained Caregivers | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | ||
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Diversional Therapist | 35 | Yes | Certificated |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 32 | Yes | Qualified |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Mon & Weds | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | 6 weekly visits By appointment | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Per Food Services provider | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Pastoral care worker visits once per week. Church services 3 x a month | |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We work with the Community Allied Health Team |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | These contracts are person centred and individualised |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | To be discussed with the Care Centre Manager |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | This is based on the assessment and our ability to provide this level of care |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | In some cases, this is dependent on the size of the room chosen |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We welcome pets as visitors as long as they are well managed. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | We recommend you bring a cellphone. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi available in communal areas |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Dependent on the care suite/apartment chosen |
| Lounges/seating areas | No | We have a divine cafe in our village for all residents and their families |
| Cafe | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | Everyone is welcome in our homes |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are weekly bus outings. Residents take turns to go on outings so that everyone has an opportunity. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We encourage families to use this room. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have culturally appropriate services in care, we work in partnership with the whanau to ensure a person centred service for our māori residents. |
| Family Committee | No | We have regular family and friends meetings where residents' families are invited to attend. When a resident moves into Care, we send out a Move In Survey to their family to check everything went well & they got the info they needed. We send satisfaction surveys to resident's families as well for their views. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | A designated smoking area will be provided for care residents by the Village Manager |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We provide a safe and secure environment for our residents |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2023 |
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Special Features
| Located in the friendly, tight-knit community of Summerhill and just a few minutes' walk from the Aokautere shopping centre. Offering easy access to reserves and parks. |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | While most of the services we provide are included in your daily care fee such as meals and Caregiver assistance, you may require specialist or extra products or services. Additional services for which additional charges may be incurred, include but are not limited to services like Audiologists, Dentists, Hairdressers, Dry cleaning, Podiatry. Please speak to the Care Centre Manager if you have any questions. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Village Manager, Clinical Manager, Enrolled Nurse, Qualified Caregivers, Chef, Café Supervisor, Cafe Assistant, Office Manager, Activities Coordinator/Diversional Therapist, Property Officer, Property Assistant, Head Gardener, | |
| Details about meals | Summerset offers contemporary food menus prepared on site with wholesome, seasonal, fresh, locally grown produce. | |
| Recreational opportunities | Onsite Diversional and Recreational Therapists plan and deliver a range of therapeutic recreation programmes that take into account your personal preferences. | |
| Internet access | Wife is available in common areas | |
| Transport | We have a Summerset van and can arrange other transport as required. | |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2023 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bengali | Yes | |
| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Hungarian | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Ndebele | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Sindhi | Yes | |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | adjacent |
| Shops | 0.10 Km | adjacent |
| Mall | 0.10 Km | adjacent |
| Parks | 0.10 Km | adjacent |
| Library | 0.10 Km | mobile fortnightly |
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Updated: 15 Dec 2023 |
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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 | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | No | Toitu Carbon Zero Certified, Accredited Dementia Friendly Organisation, 2024 Readers Digest Quality Service Award winners, Diversity and Inclusion |
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Updated: 13 Dec 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.