Wharerangi Rest Home and Village - Hospital Wing
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Wharerangi Rest Home and Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- Wharerangi
25 Kaimanawa Street
Taupō
Taupō 3330 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Lakes
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- John McNaughton - (07) 378 4165
- Owner
- Oceania Healthcare
- Clinical Manager
- Kaye Isaacs - (07) 378 4165
- Administrator
- Anna Goldsmith - (07) 378 4165
- Village Co-ordinator
- Anna Lopez - (021) 532 818
Other services
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Located in a peaceful position close to beautiful Lake Taupo but away from the main thoroughfare, Wharerangi offers a range of options for aged care, with a choice of standard and premium care rooms.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB.
Wharerangi has a warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment and is known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. With vibrant hubs for socialising, or quiet spaces to relax, residents can pick and choose how to spend their day.
The town centre is just a five-minute walk away, so you can enjoy having everything you need at your doorstep, including shops, a post office, supermarkets, banks, a movie theatre, a local library and a great variety of cafes and restaurants. The local Cosmopolitan Club is also nearby and is popular with a number of our residents.
Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB.
Wharerangi has a warm, welcoming and family-friendly environment and is known in the community for providing a high level of personalised care. With vibrant hubs for socialising, or quiet spaces to relax, residents can pick and choose how to spend their day.
The town centre is just a five-minute walk away, so you can enjoy having everything you need at your doorstep, including shops, a post office, supermarkets, banks, a movie theatre, a local library and a great variety of cafes and restaurants. The local Cosmopolitan Club is also nearby and is popular with a number of our residents.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 17 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $13.00/day up to $27.00/day as at 08 Aug 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
| Tena koutou katoa. On Behalf of Betty's children we would to thank the team from Wharerangi. They loved our Mother and took beautiful care. Her body gave up when our Father passed, but her spirit soared and her mind remained clear until the final days. Na te Aroha |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 168 | Yes | We have a registered nurse on site 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 3 | Yes | We have a visiting Physiotherapist who will call each Tuesday at 10.30 am. |
| Social Worker (on site) | N/A | Negotiable | There is a Social worker in Taupo who works out of the Public Hospital, she is available when we need her. |
| Diversional Therapist | 40 | Yes | Our Diversional Therapist runs planners to cover hospital level, resthome level and specialist dementia level acivities. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 10 | Yes | |
| Hairdresser | 4 | Yes | Our hairdresser visits weekly. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | There is a visiting podiatrist that calls to Wharerangi. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Oceania employs a Dietician | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Age Concern visitor can be arranged for residents that request this. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Shirley Jones of Salvation Army has a strong presence at Wharerangi with Daily Devotions, and visiting residents | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | ||
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We encourage residents and families to make their room as homely and personal as they wish bringing their own furniture and ornaments. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have 6 rooms at Wharerangi that have ensuites. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have one bird who loves to sing along with the residents. There is also a fish tank to admire. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Residents are welcome to connect with their own provider and have their own private number, this is the expense of the resident. |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | There are 3 lounges to choose from at Wharerangi. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | There are regular outings in the Wharerangi van. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have a designated outdoor smoking area for residents |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Care and Craft, Church, Craft, Entertainers, Exercises, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Sing-a-longs, Videos |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Hospital Level fees are $323.24 per day, after assessment residents may be entitled to subsidies from the government. The maximum private contribution for hospital level care is the current resthome level care rate. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | All of our staff have health care assistant training on an annual basis and as required by other providers. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are carefully planned, all residents needs are taken special care of. We have different menus for each day/week. | |
| Associated Complexes | We have a rest home and secure dementia unit on site as well as a retirement village. We are part of the Oceania Group of care facilities. | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | |
| Tokelauan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | there are interpreters in the area who will assist us if needed, most launguages are covered. |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religions are welcome here, we understand the importance of religion, and can assure residents they will not be discriminated against. |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Ethnic Diets
| Ethnic Diet | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Yes | We will endeavor to cater for all diets. Our chefs are happy to discuss your wishes with you. |
| Vegetarian | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Taxi service, we are very close to town, 2 blocks takes you into town. Bus service around town | |
| Shops | Dairy 5 minutes walk from the resthome. | |
| Mall | No malls in Taupo | |
| Parks | There are alot of parks around our area. | |
| Library | There is a library service with the local library, we also have our own little library at Wharerangi. | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 10 May 2024 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.