Carter Court Care Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Carter Court Care Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Carter Court Care Home
95-97 Pembroke Street
Carterton
Carterton 5713 - Region
- Wairarapa
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Jo McDonald - (06) 379 8075
- Owner
- Carter Society Incorporated - (06) 379 8075
- Tenancy Manager
- Jo McDonald - (06) 379 8075
- Nurse Manager
- Karen McKay - (06) 379 8075
Other services
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Carter Court is a not-for-profit Care Home in the heart of Carterton that provides a nurturing, loving environment. We have a range of accommodation options, ranging from independent living to complete care, also servicing the greater Wairarapa
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 13 Nov 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $15.00/day up to $15.00/day as at 30 Oct 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: 31 Oct 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour Registered Nurse | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | When required |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Negotiable | When required |
| Social Worker (on site) | 0.00 | Negotiable | Focus |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | One Diversional Therapist and one assistant | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Diversional Therapist | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Purpose built room. Hairdresser visits on a weekly basis. Residents can use their preferred hairdresser by arrangement. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Weekly | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Comes annually and is available on request. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | WOOPS | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Available on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | All ministers available on request | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | As required | |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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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 | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | Available through Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Diabetic Association |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Available through Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa and continence product provider |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Available through Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a dedicated Infection control coordinator. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | , Available through Mental Health,Te Whatu Ora Wairarapa |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Nov 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We have a dedicated comfortable respite room with kitchenette, toilet, lounge and separate bedroom. |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | Through the local NASC agency |
| Private Paying | Yes | We are happy to take people who wish to pay privately |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Rooms can be personalised with resident's personal belongings |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | By arrangement/negoiation |
| Ensuite | Yes | 16 Rooms are Ensuited |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Fish and budgies, a resident's cat and Penny the dog who visits daily. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | To all rooms, a cordless phone is available for residents and visitors. There is also a private room available to make phone calls in. |
| Wifi | Yes | Wifi access is available |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Heating in each room and all communal areas |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | One large lounge, 1 smaller lounge |
| 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 | Day activity programme available 2 days per week for persons in the community, pick up and drop off in Carterton available. |
| Outings | Yes | Weekly, part of the Recreation Programme |
| Whānau Room | Yes | With tea and coffee making facilities. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Resident meetings held monthly. These meeting are chaired by an independent person. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Newsletter produced (in large print) |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Park like grounds,orchard, vegetable gardens and lovely views of the ranges. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Yes, outside under cover. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Security cameras at the main entrance. |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Special Features
| We are community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, short term respite care, palliative care and health recovery. Our facilities are set in large park like grounds, with an orchard, vegetable gardens and a scented pathway. There is a day activity program facilitated by a Diversional Therapist, qualified care staff supported by 24 hour Registered Nurse care, all committed to providing person centered care. |
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Updated: 8 Aug 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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DAILY RECREATION PROGRAMME: * Morning and afternoon Sessions * Daily newspaper reading * Weekly Outings and several different entertainment options monthly (poetry readings, speakers, children's concerts etc) * Monthly guest speakers * Arts/crafts/Games daily * Cooking programme twice weekly * TV and radio available for Residents * Sunday Church services * Monthly Communion * Regular music therapy/singing * Several Guest Entertainers monthly (music, poetry reading, children's concerts etc) * Library service – fortnightly visit with large print books available * Happy hour for birthdays and special occasions and once a month for staff and residents. * Piano available * Podiatrist, hairdresser weekly Home-cooked meals. Park-like grounds, with rural outlook. Classical Music, Mah Jong, Music |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Not included in fees are podiatrist, hairdresser, clothing, personal items such as toiletries and treats. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour Registered Nurse care. Education programme and support available for home assistants. | |
| Details about meals | Home cooked meals served to each Resident daily to suit nutritional needs. A menu planner is completed for each Resident upon admission. Breakfast in bed option. | |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Available if needed |
| Sign Language | Yes | Available if needed |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 1.50 Km | Carter Court has its own van with wheelchair transport and 1 car. Other mobility services for outings can be arranged. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | Easy walking from the home. |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | N/A |
| Parks | 1.50 Km | Easy walking distance. |
| Library | 1.50 Km | Easy walk to library and there are regular visits for those who want to visit. We also have our own library. |
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Updated: 23 Sep 2019 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Dentist | No | Arranged as required |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | 6 Retirement Village units on site |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | Expires 27.05.2021 |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Community Support Services ITO |
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Updated: 31 Oct 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.