Geraldine Retirement Village - Main Resthome
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Geraldine Retirement Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 39C McKenzie Street
Waihi Place
Geraldine 7930 - Regions
- South Canterbury, Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Trisha and Steve Hanson - 03 693 7205/027 237 8037
- Owner
- Trisha and Steve Hanson - 03 693 7205/027 237 8037
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Are you or a loved one having difficulty managing at home? Geraldine Retirement Village is committed to maintaining qualities which we all look for in the place we call "HOME".
* Love & Support
* Physical Comfort & Security
* Dignity & Independence
* Privacy
We provide an environment in which Elder Persons with varying limitations are enabled to maximize their capacity to enjoy life through the meeting of their physical, social, cultural, emotional & spiritual needs.
Residents are encouraged to consider the move to Geraldine Retirement Village as similar to moving house. Come and see our family today.
* Love & Support
* Physical Comfort & Security
* Dignity & Independence
* Privacy
We provide an environment in which Elder Persons with varying limitations are enabled to maximize their capacity to enjoy life through the meeting of their physical, social, cultural, emotional & spiritual needs.
Residents are encouraged to consider the move to Geraldine Retirement Village as similar to moving house. Come and see our family today.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Rest home beds with ensuite available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Unknown |
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Updated: 30 Dec 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| One bedroom with ensuite and living area. ORA $190,000 | |
| 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: 30 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | The nurse manager is a Registered Nurse who is involved in the day to day care of residents and staff training. There is a registered nurse available on call 24/7 for emergencies |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a mix of very experienced carers and those relatively new but with enthusiasm to learn. All are committed to making residents feel at home as much as possible. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | Both community and private services as required | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Both community and private services as required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Community referrals available | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We have an Activities coordinator covering 5 shifts a week. Residents are encouraged to participate in community and social events whenever possible. The Activities coordinator will facilitate this. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | A very enthusiastic activities co-ordinator dedicated to having fun. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Salon on site once a month but will visit as an on call service if required. Other hairdressers available in Geraldine if required. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We have two visiting Podiatrists who call regularly. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Sarah McAvoy, Core Nutrition, is available as the need arises. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Referral on request | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | No | Local churches Anglican, Catholic, and Presbyterian visit and provide services on a regular basis. Other spiritual advisers can be contacted if required | |
| Other Personnel | No | We have links with NASC teams, GP's, Respiratory nurse, Speech therapist, District nurse and other DHB personnel as the need arises. | |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide services to residents on Oxygen. The facility is suitable for residents on Oxygen therapy. Should a resident require oxygen on a permanent bases they need to supply their own machine. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide end of life care. RN and carers have attended hospice training and we consult with Palliative nurses and specialists. |
| Wound Care | Yes | The Registered Nurses are available to provide wound care. GP, District nurse input is available should the need arise. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We will cater to any residents requirements. Annual diabetic care at GP practice. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | A Continence Advisor is available should the need arise. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | SCDHB stoma therapist can be contacted should the need arise. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | Further advice, support and information can be obtained from the SCDHB should the need arise. |
| Infection Control | Yes | The Registered nurses undergo regular update on infection control. Specialists are available should the need arise. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | Residents' carers are encouraged to take residents to any follow up appointment. If the carer is not available we will endeavour to arrange transport (may be extra cost incurred) on their behalf. |
| Psychiatric Care | No | Psychiatric advice and support can be obtained from the local SCDHB psychiatric services. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | The nurse Manager is a Registered nurse with many years experience in the care of the elderly. She holds a honours degree in Health Sciences, along with Management, Mentoring and teaching qualifications. |
| Other Specialties | No | Nursing specialists can be contacted through the SCDHB as and when required |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes. We have "Happy Hour" in the lounge once a week and on any special occcasions. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have a resthome cat. We also have 2 x birds and a fish pond. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Will consider pets if the resident is willing to take full responsibility for care and cost. Must be suitable for Rest Home environment |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Portable phone also available |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Underfloor heating but some Residents chose to have additional free standing heaters in their rooms |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a main lounge and separate dining room |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide end of life care as able. |
| Palliative Care Contract | No | We provide palliative care for as long as we are able to manage the individual's symptoms effectively |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | We are a very social resthome and whatever is going on in the community you will find us there. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have monthly meetings chaired by the activities co-ordinator |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | No | We are not a Dementia Care Facility. We are able to manage residents with some memory loss. We are not a suitable environment for anyone that may wander or has agression issues |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We have bush and river views |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Staff and Residents have a designated area outside. Smoking is not allowed indoors. |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Special Features
| Moving to the Geraldine Retirement Village is just like moving home. We are a unique small facility which enables our Residents to enjoy one on one contact with all staff. The Geraldine Retirement Village is family orientated and the quality of care is reflected in our Residents' happiness. We have our own bus to take the Residents out and about in the community and surrounding area |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
Interests & Activities
| Advocate, Age Concern, Activity programme, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Board games, Bowls, Cards, Children, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Craft, Digital camera, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holidays, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Men, Minibus, Music, Organ, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Probus, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Senior Citizens, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Vegetarian |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact Trisha Hanson. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Staffing levels are consistant with some staff having been here since we opened. We have two Registered Nurses and all our Caregivers are fully trained. | |
| Details about meals | All meals are cooked on the premises with lots and lots of home baking. | |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Mini Bus Service at door | |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Walking distance to shop 200 metres. Village about 2 km flat walk. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | surrounded by parks and walk ways. Kennedy park with childrens playground, skatepark and river. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | In house library service |
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Updated: 26 Jul 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 14 Aug 2018 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.