Ultimate Care Kensington Court - Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Ultimate Care Kensington Court
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- Kensington Court
18 McMahon Street
Stoke
Nelson 7011 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Angela Pidgeon - 03 547 9444 ext 390 / 027 292 5849
- Owner
- Ultimate Care Group
- National Villages Manager
- Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457
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 Ultimate Care Kensington Court Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Kensington Court can make to your life. |
Ultimate Care Kensington Court is well-established in the Nelson community, providing supportive and excellent care for over 20 years. Our residents receive personalised care plans and we encourage families to participate in planning the care of their loved one and are kept up to date with any changes in care being provided.
Residents are provided with nutritious home cooking and can get involved in our extensive activities programme which is tailored to meet our residents’ needs and a homely caring environment.
Our dedicated team of nurses and caregivers offer an unparalleled quality of personalised care backed by industry-leading qualifications and training.
Residents are provided with nutritious home cooking and can get involved in our extensive activities programme which is tailored to meet our residents’ needs and a homely caring environment.
Our dedicated team of nurses and caregivers offer an unparalleled quality of personalised care backed by industry-leading qualifications and training.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 16 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $20.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 11 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 | No |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| 0 care suites available | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| "Our family is very grateful for the care and love shown to our mum". "As a resident I feel very comfortable and safe". "Very friendly staff, they are all lovely". |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | 168hrs | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can provide Physiotherapy services to our residents as needed. We work in with local physiotherapists and those from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | We can arrange for Occupational Therapy services should you require them. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We can arrange for a Social Worker to be present should you require it. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Full time activities programme runs at Kensington Court. The activities programme are run between the hospital and rest home. Our activities programme is designed to meet the needs of all our residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | We have a developing an extensive programme to cover hospital, rest home and village. We have three full time DT's that work with our rest home and hospital residents. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a great hairdressers salon in the facility. This means you can have a bit of a hair do without going too far. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our podiatrist will visit regularly at least once every six weeks. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We currently have all of our menu's approved by a registered dietitian and nutritionist. If required we can also make independent referrals to a dietitian for independent advice. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We use Red Cross accredited visitors service and we currently have three visitors who come and visit residents. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We can source availability of appropriate local Kaumatua or Iwi provider services which can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support. | |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Our staff are suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have highly trained clinical nurses lead by our clinical coach who can provide the best care for any wounds requiring treatment. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We do not have a stomal therapist on staff, but if required we would refer to the DHB stomal services for advice. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Access can be made through the Stroke Foundation. Can also consult with speech language therapy, Physiotherapy etc through the local DHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an infection control programme for our organisation that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you to require. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Access can be made through the DHB upon request. |
| Community Health | Yes | Good working relationships with local General Practitioners. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We offer Carers support for all levels of care. Please contact us to discuss your needs. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services should you not meet the subsidy requirements. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings can be made in advance, please contact us discuss your needs and availabilities. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | You are welcome to bring your own furniture, personal articles, etc. We like you to feel as much at home as possible. (subject to space and safety constraints). |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have well maintained single rooms. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have two rooms that are perfect for a couple. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Connecting Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All hospital rooms have ensuites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have birds in the hospital lounge. Currently, we have five budgies and two resident cats. We also have a friendly wee dog that lives in a studio. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Pets allowed with negotiation with the manager. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Five residents' phones are strategically placed around the home. Otherwise you will need a modem for a phone line. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All hospital rooms have own temperature control. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have areas around the facility for residents and family to sit. Our lounge is large and accommodating with a small quiet lounge available in the hospital for use by families and residents. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | No | As per the availability of rooms permit. Please contact us to see what we can do for you. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. it is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Outings | Yes | Our outings are very popular, we visit all the usual places of interest as well as visits to friends & family for afternoon tea. We visit groups in the local community & enjoy picnics in summer. We enjoy accessing local business too ie Crusoes, McCashins. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We do have a quiet lounge which is used for families to have some privacy. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Currently we do not have a residents committee but should a need be identified and resident request it we would support this to happen. We do have regular residents meetings. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Minuted by Diversional Therapist and an external chairperson is obtained when able. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our Newsletter is distributed three monthly. Residents are invited to submit items of interest. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Available to be viewed on request |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Our organisation prides itself on providing all policies required to meet the Health and Disability standards. We have a policy for managing challenging behaviour. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We have alarmed doors that are activated at dusk. |
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Updated: 27 Oct 2023 |
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Special Features
| Beautiful Gardens Ground floor rooms with partial or full ensuites Registered Nurse on site 24/7 Open-ended visiting hours activities programme Hairdresser, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist Dietician- approved meals and catering for special diets We are close to Supermarkets, Medical centre, Church, Shopping centre, Library & Bowling club |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Big print books, BBQ, Activity programme, Art, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Chapel, Craft, Digital camera, Electric beds, Entertainers, Exercises, Garden, Games, Happy Hour, Housie, Jigsaw, Library, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Videos, Trips over for coffee at McCashins, outings for lunch at Crusoes. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/epoa/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care and maintaining our philosophy of 'We Promise to Care" | |
| Details about meals | All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist. | |
| Associated Complexes | Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We have access to interpreter services should you require them |
| Other Information | Yes | We can arrange a translator service should you require them. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Brethren | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| Seventh Day Adventist | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | Everyone is respected for their own beliefs and we attempt to accommodate all and everyone to the best of our ability. Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stop on Main Road Stoke opposite Kensington Court village. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Stoke Shops are just down the road at the corner of Songer Street and Main Rd Stoke. |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | Richmond Mall is the closet mall to Kensington Court. It is open 7 days. |
| Parks | 1.20 Km | Isel Park is just down opposite the fire station on Main Road Stoke. You can enter off Main Road Stoke |
| Library | 1.20 Km | Down at Stoke Shops is the public library. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have a qualified Diversional Therapist |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | We are members of the New Zealand Aged Care Association |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | We are registered under the Retirement Villages Act |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | We place a huge emphasis on Education and regularly run programmes and study days throughout the year. |
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Updated: 4 Dec 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.