Cornwall Rest Home
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Cornwall Rest Home
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Cornwall Rest Home
3 Cornwall Street
Masterton
Masterton 5810 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Wairarapa
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Reece Rhind
- Owner
- Reece Rhind
Photos
Map
Our Mission Statement states that Cornwall Rest Home will provide a welcoming family environment embracing peoples’ uniqueness whilst delivering meaningful support on their journey through life with the utmost respect and dignity.
We are not part of a large multi-facility nationwide company where making any change is like turning the Titanic, or where profits can be a disproportionate influence on the decision making process. What we are is a warm and friendly home where people are treasured. On walking into our older world home you will feel the warmth and see the smiles that is central to any real home. We don't want to be a sterile or clinical residence, we love to have a laugh with our residents where we enjoy some lively banter. Our main focus is on empowering people because at the end of the day the rest home is THEIR home. We have a resident committee which is involved in our quality assurance programme and also forms part of our interview panel for new staff, and plays a part in our annual staff appraisal process. We believe there is no better person to comment on the level of care than those who receive that care. We also focus on getting people out and about, to go get an ice cream, to visit the park, to go to the shops, and when the weather is warmer to have trips to the beach for a picnic. And central to any good home is food where we are blessed by our two fantastic cooks who make delicious meals which are constantly remarked upon by both residents and visiting family members. Nothing beats the delicious smell of home baking wafting through the home.
So if you want a warm friendly home where your loved one is more than just a number then come and visit us. You will always be welcome :)
We are not part of a large multi-facility nationwide company where making any change is like turning the Titanic, or where profits can be a disproportionate influence on the decision making process. What we are is a warm and friendly home where people are treasured. On walking into our older world home you will feel the warmth and see the smiles that is central to any real home. We don't want to be a sterile or clinical residence, we love to have a laugh with our residents where we enjoy some lively banter. Our main focus is on empowering people because at the end of the day the rest home is THEIR home. We have a resident committee which is involved in our quality assurance programme and also forms part of our interview panel for new staff, and plays a part in our annual staff appraisal process. We believe there is no better person to comment on the level of care than those who receive that care. We also focus on getting people out and about, to go get an ice cream, to visit the park, to go to the shops, and when the weather is warmer to have trips to the beach for a picnic. And central to any good home is food where we are blessed by our two fantastic cooks who make delicious meals which are constantly remarked upon by both residents and visiting family members. Nothing beats the delicious smell of home baking wafting through the home.
So if you want a warm friendly home where your loved one is more than just a number then come and visit us. You will always be welcome :)
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 29 Sep 2019 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 27 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Respite bed available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $15.00/day up to $15.00/day as at 22 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 | Yes |
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Updated: 21 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Our Registered Nurse is wonderful. She is very experienced and supportive of residents and staff and are available if needed after hours. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have wonderful caring caregivers who work together as a brilliant team. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | We are able to access a local Physiotherapist as required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We are able to access a local occupational therapist as required | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Avon is our activities coordinator. She is very motivated to ensuring peoples interests are met. She works in conjunction with our manager Reece to ensure our residents recreational needs are met. We have our own van where we ensure there are outings Monday to Friday depending on the weather. We like people to get out and about as much as possible. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdresser who visits two weekly. We also have a barber who visits regularly too for our men. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Visits if requested. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | We do not have an in house dietitian however they provide oversight for our seasonal menus. If specific needs arise we are able to access a local dietitian. Our cooks provide fantastic meals, the quality and taste of which have been commented on many times by family. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We do not have an in house kaumatua but will access the local Iwi to assist where requested or deemed necessary to maintain the cultural safety of an individual. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We do not have in house spiritual advisors but are able to access assistance from the local community where desired. | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | We have a very good rapport with our district nurses who will call as required following a GP referral. Residents have easy access to their own GP. | |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have a registered nurse with excellent skills in wound care management. If a wound nurse specialist is required we can access them via a nurse referral. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Available with a nurse referral. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We provide respite care if you need a break. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Please ring for availability. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We like people to bring their own furniture if possible, as we think this makes the room feel a ‘part of them’. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | Our rooms are spacious, especially in the older part of the home. It could even be said that there is some wasted space! High ceilings in the new rooms continue the theme. |
| Ensuite | Yes | We have five rooms with ensuites. As this is a large family home everyone is in close proximity to the bathroom facilitites. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We care for our residents as family members and cater for individual preferences and some have a sherry early evening or a drink of their choice. |
| Pets In Residence | No | We do not currently have an in house pet |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We will do our best to accommodate individual needs. Negotiations will depend on the type and size of the pet and how many existing pets we already have within the home. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Cordless phones are available and residents may have a connection in their own room if they wish (connection and monthly charges are at your own cost). |
| Wifi | Yes | Free WIFI is available throughout the home. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We believe we provide a comfortable environment for people of all ages. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have two lounges, both with spacious verandas. The veranda areas are a very popular place for residents to spend time catching up on the day's conversation and events. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | Whilst we do not have a contract for palliative care, if any of our residents require terminal/palliative care we will do our best to care for them over this time. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We have day stay people who partake in our day programme. We know it can be difficult to blend into a larger group but we do all we can to make sure the transition is easy and harmless. |
| Outings | Yes | We have outings most days of the week, and whilst not everyone wants to go to the same place this is easily managed by taking turns. |
| Whānau Room | No | As we are a small family home and generally have high occupancy this leaves us with limited space to meet this need. We do however have great links within the community and would do our best to accommodate whanau |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have monthly residents meetings. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | This a requirement. We are happy to discuss our policy with you. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Occasionally residents will become confused. Our caring staff are trained to manage this. However, we can not safely accommodate those who wander. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | In designated outdoor areas. Non smokers are also catered for. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Special Features
| We enjoy the informality and usual ‘comings and goings’ of a family home. A variety of things happen in the typical day, for example, on many days of the week friends with children drop in and spend time with us. Sometimes they join with us to play the games that our residents have taught them. Individual interests and hobbies are encouraged in the home or out in the community. We all contribute to the household, some enjoy the garden and have particular gardening interests, others enjoy helping with domestic tasks: setting the table, putting dishes away, folding the clothes etc. We like everyone to feel useful and valued. We think that it is understandable that new residents need time to settle into new surroundings as we all come from different backgrounds, life experiences, values and beliefs. We aim to create a sense of harmony in the home. The original rest home of 8 beds expanded to 14 beds in late 2002. In 2005 the previous owners expanded to 22 beds with a second lounge area, dining area, and bathroom. Our office is located in this new area. The new additions are sympathetic in style with the original building. In 2010 the previous owners renovated and built a new wing onto an existing wing adding 4 more bedrooms, which all have their own toilets, and one respite room now giving us 27 rooms. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
Interests & Activities
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Our residents have a variety of interests, which we encourage. Because we are small we are able to focus on individual preferences. Several residents are keen on doing crosswords and playing bingo; others enjoy the garden whilst others enjoy outings. A number are also keen readers. Many of the activities and interests revolve around the ‘comings and goings’ of the household We have a car we can use for appointments and a van for group outings. The style of the home makes for easy movement and integration of activities. The kitchen is very accessible and lies at the heart of the house with an adjacent lounge. It is common for our visitors and friends to be invited to sit at the kitchen table and be offered a ‘cuppa’ and some home baking. The home is set in an established ‘old world’ garden. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please see Reece for these details. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We have one Registered Nurse working a total of 5 days per week. Nicky is an excellent nurse who gives expert care and advice to ensure our Residents health needs are met. Our caregivers are either very experienced care givers and/or at varying points in their studies towards Health and Well-Being Certificates Levels 2 to 4. They are loved and appreciated by everyone. Their caring manner is shown in a number of ways e.g. if a resident requires hospitalisation staff will often visit in their own time. The staff are fantastic and really do care for those who live at the home, and always try their best to keep the residents happy and feeling useful. | |
| Details about meals | The meals are one of the features of the home. We have two fantastic cooks who prepare our home cooked meals which are regularly commented on by both residents and visiting family. We cater for individual dietary needs and peoples' likes and dislikes. This means that if someone doesn’t like broccoli they won't be served it, or if they prefer a cooked breakfast then this is no trouble at all. We have our hot meal at midday with home baking featuring at morning and afternoon tea times. | |
| Internet access | There is free WIFI throughout the home. | |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We have access to an interpreter service |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Non denominational | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Public transport is not available. We arrange our own and will try to meet individual needs. |
| Shops | 0.20 Km | Kuripuni shopping centre , Pak n Save and The Warehouse are a short distance away. The main shopping centre is only a minutes drive away. |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | Masterton town centre (not a covered mall) |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | The park and lake in the town are popular places to visit. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | The library deliver and collect books for return for our residents. (We have a number of keen readers.) We are well known at the library. |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 13 Mar 2023 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.