Claire House
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Claire House
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 91 Prospect Terrace
Mount Eden
Auckland 1024 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Glenda Kingsbeer - 021 2090 258
- Owner
- Glenda Kingsbeer - 021 2090 258
Other services
"CARING IN THE COMMUNITY"
Claire House is a well-established boutique style aged care facility that provides residential care in the suburb of Mt. Eden located at 87 - 91, Prospect Terrace.
It has been owner-operated since 1985. Comprising of 57 rest home level beds with 8 to 10 residents per wing, each wing having its own intimate lounge and dining area.
All bedrooms at Claire House are of premium presentation and décor and can be decorated to colours of personal choice if desired. The boutique atmosphere is in keeping with the traditional Mt Eden Villas and residents experience close contact to the community around them.
Claire House has dedicated staff members committed to providing the highest standard of support in the provision of quality, client focused, residential care.
We are also a work placement training facility for health care assistants and diversion therapist students.
We fully understand the emotional concerns of moving into care and aim at creating a welcoming and friendly environment for your family member to feel part of our home.
Claire House is a well-established boutique style aged care facility that provides residential care in the suburb of Mt. Eden located at 87 - 91, Prospect Terrace.
It has been owner-operated since 1985. Comprising of 57 rest home level beds with 8 to 10 residents per wing, each wing having its own intimate lounge and dining area.
All bedrooms at Claire House are of premium presentation and décor and can be decorated to colours of personal choice if desired. The boutique atmosphere is in keeping with the traditional Mt Eden Villas and residents experience close contact to the community around them.
Claire House has dedicated staff members committed to providing the highest standard of support in the provision of quality, client focused, residential care.
We are also a work placement training facility for health care assistants and diversion therapist students.
We fully understand the emotional concerns of moving into care and aim at creating a welcoming and friendly environment for your family member to feel part of our home.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
---|---|
Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 57 |
Vacancy | Soon |
accepting vacancies for one bedroom/ensuite | |
Impending vacancy | Yes |
Short stay considered | No |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 25 Jul 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 |
Updated: 31 Oct 2024 |
Testimonials
Supplied on request by family members |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nurse | Yes | 2 Registered Nurses | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | Long established friendly team of health care assistants - all with aged care qualifications who recieve ongoing education | |
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Long established Activites Co-ordinator with strong interpersonal skills | |
Hairdresser | Yes | In-house (6 weekly) or closeby across Dominion road | |
Podiatrist | Yes | In-house (6 weekly) | |
Dietitian | Negotiable | As necessary | |
Accredited Visitors | Yes | Dedicated Volunteers | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | In-house | |
Other Personnel | Yes | Allied Health Services Support, Maori Consultant, Family Advisor and Quality Consultant | |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Wound Care | Yes | |
Diabetic Care | Yes | |
Continence Advice | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | |
Clinical Management | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
High Care Needs | No | Rest-home level care only. |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
Connecting Rooms | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | All of our rooms have ensuite facilities. |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Happy Hours throughout week |
Pets In Residence | Yes | |
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Free wireless phones in rooms |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Central heating throughout |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Attractive, well appointed |
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | For long term residents. |
Outings | Yes | Bus Rides, Small Shopping Groups. |
Whānau Room | Yes | Within residents own individual bedroom. |
Māori Kaupapa | Yes | Access to cultural support services. Some Maori staff |
Residents Committee | No | Regular resident satisfaction surveys. Monthly residents meeting. |
Family Committee | No | Family Satisfaction Surveys, Family Advisor |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | Yes | Designated smoking area. |
Semi-Secure | Yes | Electronic Main Gate |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Special Features
The Houses are beautifully decorated through out with a guest house presentation. Some bedrooms have French doors leading onto Juliet balconies. The Houses are elegantly restored Mt. Eden Villas nestled in a large attractive gardens which have been developed over many years and are enjoyed by residents, staff and visitors alike. The Houses are close and accessible to all amenities including a shopping plaza. |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
Activity programme - to promote mobility and mental stimulus, Breakfast in bed, Bingo, Bowls, Canine friends, Cards, Board games, Church, Classical Music, Art and Crafts, Dancing, Entertainers, volunteers, Exercises, Games, Flower arranging, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Library, bus rides, personal outings, nearby park, Parties, Quizzes, Reading, gardens, shopping, Sing-a-longs, TV, Videos , Birthday celebration. |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
---|---|---|
What's included in your fees and what's not | Residents Information Guide provides all fee details and services provided/not provided - Emailed On Request. Extra services can be arranged by negotiation. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | Day Time Ratio - Heath care assistant : Residents (1:8), NZQA qualifications and fully supported for advanced education. Trainee Students on work placement throughout year assisting health care assistants. Additional: Manager, 2 Registered Nurses, 1 Activities Co-ordinator assisted by trainee students throughout year, Kitchen Co-ordinator & Kitchen Staff, hold Food Hygiene and NZQA qualifications. Cleaning staff, hold or are supported to complete NZQA qualifications. Laundry offsite, Gardening staff, Handyman, Recognized Volunteers throughout year, Office Administrator, HCA One-to-One support (arranged as necessary), Family Advisor | |
Details about meals | Home cooked onsite, consulting nutritionist input Winter and Summer menus , Vegetarian option, Residents food satisfaction surveys regularly maintained | |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
English | Yes | |
Updated: 31 Mar 2014 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Anglican | Yes | Church Services held inhouse |
Christian | Yes | |
Hindu | Yes | |
Jewish | Yes | |
Methodist | Yes | |
Presbyterian | Yes | |
Roman Catholic | Yes | |
Salvation Army | Yes | |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
---|---|---|
Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Dominion Road Bus Stop. |
Shops | 0.10 Km | Dominion Road Shops. |
Mall | 2.00 Km | St. Luke's - 1 stage. |
Parks | 0.10 Km | Through back gate. |
Library | 2.00 Km | Mt. Albert Library at St. Luke's and library service delivery. |
Updated: 1 Dec 2020 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
---|---|---|
Care Association New Zealand | Yes | |
Other details | No | 27 years owner operated facility providing premium quality client focused residential care |
Updated: 11 Mar 2015 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.