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Holmwood - Rangiora Lifecare

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy
No
Name
Holmwood - Rangiora Lifecare
Category
Rest Home
Address
114 King Street
Waimakariri
Rangiora 7400
Postal Address
114 King Street
Rangiora 7400
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Web
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Personnel
Manager
Elsie Evans - 021820479
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Set amongst beautifully manicured gardens on a quiet, leafy street in Rangiora, Holmwood is a boutique care centre that offers a range of rest home and hospital rooms, equipped with modern amenities. The perfect blend of compassionate care and a supportive community makes us the trusted choice in aged care in the local area.

Holmwood is ideally located just five minutes from the Northern Motorway, making it easy for friends and family to visit or take you out and about. The town centre of Rangiora is nearby, so the library, shops, cafes, restaurants and everything you need is right on your doorstep.

HIGH-QUALITY PERSONAL CARE
Holmwood is renowned for delivering a high level of personalised care that respects the dignity and individuality of each resident. Skilled carers are available on-site 24 hours per day, complemented by partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive medical support. We also offer wrap-around services including meals, laundry, cleaning and 24-hour emergency assistance.

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Holmwood is more than just a place to live; it’s a vibrant community where residents can lead fulfilling lives. A comprehensive activity program caters to diverse interests and abilities, offering a variety of social, recreational and cultural activities. Holmwood is famous for its dining experiences with a delicious seasonal menu crafted by a dedicated culinary team. Nutritious meals are made fresh daily, adapting to suit all dietary requirements.

CARE SUITES - A LITTLE BIT OF LUXURY
Rangiora Lifecare takes pride in its role as a community provider, dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of the local area. Our 45-bed facility includes premium and non-premium rooms, ensuring residents have choices to suit their preferences and needs. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the Ministry of Health.

For those seeking an enhanced level of comfort, we have 15 Care Suites that provide flexibility and a touch of luxury beyond a standard room. Care Suites include a kitchenette with a fridge and kettle, a private ensuite bathroom and a heat pump. Our Care Suites are fully certified by the Ministry of Health for hospital-level care, so you can relax knowing that you won’t face the upheaval of moving again if your needs increase. Options are available to accommodate couples, allowing partners to stay together even as individual care needs change.

ABOUT RANGIORA LIFECARE
Rangiora Lifecare is a dedicated local provider of retirement village and aged care services in Rangiora. With a deep understanding of the needs of the local district, we focus on providing the highest level of quality care to our community.

Please contact Elsie on 03 313 8399 to experience the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Holmwood yourself, or email manager@holmwoodlifecare.co.nz for an information pack.

More information is available on our website rangioralifecare.co.nz.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase.

Updated: 26 May 2024

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 13
Vacancy Yes
care suite only
Impending vacancy No
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms from $0.00/day up to $43.00/day as at 10 Sep 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: 25 Nov 2024

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 14
Care Suite Vacancy No
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)

Updated: 25 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"My Mum came into your care in November. I have nothing but praise for all the wonderful care you gave us all, To all the staff, a million thankyous. Your kindness will not be forgotten."

"I have a colleague whose Mum spent time at Holmwood before she passed away. She often spoke of the little things that the staff at Holmwood did, that not only made a difference to her Mums' time, but also her own peace of mind that her mum was being cared for with genuine respect."

"I will finally sign off and say again thank you so very much for making such a positive difference to all our lives, while Dad resided at Holmwood Rest Home. If all of your residents are treated with the same respect, kindness, empathy and understanding that Dad received then they are very lucky indeed."

“Our family can not speak highly enough of the care our Mother received from all the staff at Holmwood. She really enjoyed her time there and was always treated with great kindness and respect. We are forever grateful she was able to bring her little dog with her, it helped her settle into her new home.
Thank you all , its a very special place.”

Updated: 26 May 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes We have a team of 6 Registered Nurses who manage each resident's support needs. The Clinical Manager oversees the clinical side of our business.
Nurse Practitioner Yes We have a nurse practitioner visiting weekly
Enrolled Nurse Yes The rest home has enrolled nurses working under the supervision of a registered nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our team of Health care assistants are made up of different ethnicities. We have some very long serving members in our team. Our longest is 32 years. They are very experienced and have the residents needs as the focus of their care.
Physiotherapist Yes We have a physio who comes in once a week and she directs the care to our physio assistant who provides 1-1 support for residents 6 hours per week.
Occupational Therapist No We are able to refer to an occupational therapist of there is a need.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We have a passionate team of activity assistants who support the residents in their own interests and hobbies. We provide an activity programme that is filled with heaps of entertainment and lots of fun and laughter. This is available Mon-Sat.
Hairdresser Yes We have a hairdresser who comes every week and is very skilled in all aspects of hair care.
Podiatrist Yes The podiatrist calls on a 6 weekly basis.
Dietitian Yes Available for consultation on meal plans and special needs. All our menus are planned by a national dietician to ensure they are nutritious, varied and tasty.
Kaumatua Negotiable We are able to resource this when required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes We have a church service every Thursday am, with a different denomination each week. This is dependent on availability.
Other Personnel Yes We have volunteers who assist our activites co-ordinators. We are grateful to have volunteers come in from our community to support our residents.

Updated: 26 May 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
Palliative Care (Contracted) Yes We have the support of a palliative nurse specialist who visits weekly and provides assistance to residents and families and staff.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes As above
Wound Care Yes We have access to a wound care specialist who advises our team of Registered Nurses as required
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes
Clinical Management Yes Our clinical manager is very experienced and manages a team of 6 registered nurses.

Updated: 26 May 2024

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes We have respite available depending on our current vacancy status.
Carer Support Yes We do provide which is negotiated with our Business and Care Manager
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Post surgery for rehab can be provided.
High Care Needs Yes
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 26 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes This is possible depending on the size of the room. We do encourage residents to bring their own things. This can make the move into residential care that bit easier.
Single Rooms Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes We can accommodate couples in our rest home with having rooms side by side or in our care suites.
Ensuite Yes We have rooms which have ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We have happy hour for the resthome once a week and once a month the hospital enjoys a social afternoon with friends and family. Residents are able to have their own alcohol as appropriate
Pets In Residence Yes Two cats in residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes This can be possible depending on size etc. Please discuss with manager.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Each resident is able to have their own phone
Wifi Yes We have a guest wifi available which can be accessed. Please check with the adminstrator at the front desk regarding password and instructions.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Each room has its own heater which is adjustable
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have a warm sunny area with a pleasant outlook on to lovely gardens. We have outdoor areas available that residents and family can enjoy.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Palliative Care Contract Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes We have our own van available to us for weekly outings. We also have an outing once a month specifically for the residents who are in wheelchairs. This enables them to get out and enjoy our surrounding district as well.
Māori Kaupapa Yes can be arranged
Residents Committee Yes We have residents meetings every two months.
Newsletter Yes We produce a two monthly newsletter.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We have a proactive approach to managing behaviors that maybe challenging to others. We find that by having a varied and robust activity programme which can be individualised to the resident, we have less behaviour that challenges.
Confused Residents Yes
Smoking Permitted No In restricted areas and with the help of family. We will be smokefree on our grounds in October 2021. Please check with manager.

Updated: 26 May 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
We offer a wide range of physically stimulating activities. The residents have input into what activities they would like.
Devotional group, bowls, quizzes, and discussion, church services, exercises, walks, outings, musical entertainment, housie. We are connecting with our local community with a local school coming in once a week, job experience for high school students and local school children doing community work for different awards. The residents love these experiences.

Updated: 26 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Staffing qualifications and details 60 staff many of whom have the Certificate and Health and Wellbeing
Details about meals Variety served and wholesome meals meeting all diets requirements.
Internet access Wifi
Transport A van for outings

Updated: 4 Jul 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes

Updated: 26 May 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes We have weekly religious services with a different denomination each week as available
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Denominations/Faiths represented Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
(Other comments) Yes We can access religious support of any denomination as required

Updated: 26 May 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Shops 0.50 Km
Parks 0.50 Km
Library 0.50 Km To the Main Town Centre

Updated: 26 May 2024

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 26 May 2024


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.