Kauri Lifecare - Kauri Coast Rest Home ( Dargaville )

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Vacancy: Yes
Name: Kauri Lifecare
Category: Rest Home
Address: 102 Hokianga Road
Dargaville
Dargaville 0310
Region: Northland
Phone: (09) 439 6367 View Phone Number
Fax: (09) 439 6393 View Fax Number
Email: View Email Address
Web: Visit Website

Personnel

Manager: Interim Manager - Nicki Johnson - 09 439 6367
Owner: New Zealand Aged Care Services Ltd - 09 2184563

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Kauri Coast is a special place. It's modern, comfortable, sunny and homely with a strong family spirit. You'll be well cared for and soon feel right at home.

Kauri Coast is located at the edge of town with rural views but still only five minutes from Dargaville's services and shops. There's a dairy just a minutes' walk up the road. Daily bus services to Auckland and Whangarei make it easier for family and friends to visit.

Kauri Coast is part of the New Zealand Aged Care Services group of rest homes, hospitals, and dementia facilities. NZACS is one of New Zealand’s leading aged care providers.

For more information, please visit the link below.

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 28 Oct 2021

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	21
Vacancy	Yes
Room available
Impending vacancy	No - Immediate
Short stay considered	Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges	Some Rooms as at 02 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: 31 Oct 2024

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	We have 24 hour Registered Nurse coverage. Our team of nurses have experience in aged care.
Enrolled Nurse	Yes	Our Enrolled Nurses are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	Our Caregivers are highly experienced and work towards achieving NZQA qualifications in residential aged care. They are skilled to provide the best care for our residents.
Physiotherapist	Yes	A local physiotherapist calls in on a regular basis.
Occupational Therapist	Yes	As required.
Social Worker (on site)	Yes	As required.
Diversional Therapist	Yes	We have Diversional Therapist on site 30 hours per week.
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes	Our Activities Assistant is on site 32 hours per week. Our programme incorporates one-to-one activities, group sessions and day trips.
Hairdresser	Yes	Our hairdresser visits on a regular basis and provides a great service at a reasonable price.
Podiatrist	Yes	Our skilled podiatrist visits on request.
Dietitian	Yes	All menus are Dietitian approved. Our Dietitian is available for general advice and oversight of specialised needs.
Accredited Visitors	Yes	This can be arranged on an individual basis.
Kaumatua	Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	We have many chaplains from many churches come to the care home.
Other Personnel	Yes	A wide range of entertainers - Allied Health Professional as needed - A GP who visits regularly and is also available on-call.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Oxygen Management	Yes	We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management	Yes	We have a registered nurse on duty 24 hours a day who can provide this level of care.
Palliative Care (Contracted)	Yes	Individual palliative care funding may be available.
End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Dialysis	Yes	We are able to provide continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. We also provide support for those requiring haemo dialysis.
Wound Care	Yes	We work together with GP's and specialist wound management nurses as required.
Diabetic Care	Yes	We are able to care for all levels of diabetes and our menu has a range of options for those who need a special diet.
Continence Advice	Yes	We manage residents needs and provide a range of continence products with visits by community nurse specialist on request.
Stomal Therapy	Yes	We manage residents needs and provide a range of products with visits by community nurse specialists on request.
Stroke Rehabilitation	Yes	We provide support for residents who have had a stroke. This may include physiotherapy and special diet options.
ACC Rehabilitation	Yes
Tracheotomy Care	Yes	Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
Spinal Injuries Care	Yes	Your special needs can be discussed prior to admission.
Infection Control	Yes	We meet all infection control standards.
Surgical Followup	Yes	We are able to care for people following surgery and provide a range of convalescent care options.
Psychiatric Care	Yes	We will provide referrals to other services as required.
Community Health	Yes	We link with community health professionals as required.
Clinical Management	Yes
Other Specialties	Yes	Available as required.
Updated: 21 Mar 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 welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Carer Support	Yes	We welcome residents who wish to stay for a short time, either to give relatives and care givers a break, or because they need a little bit of extra care to recuperate and return home.
Subsidised	Yes	Subsidy may be available.
Private Paying	Yes	We welcome people who are self funded or have insurance cover.
Booking can be made in advance	Yes	According to bed availability.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes	Residents are welcome to personalise their room. We understand the importance of making it feel like home.
Single Rooms	Yes	We have nicely appointed single rooms.
Shared Rooms	No	We have no shared rooms, although we would accommodate a husband and wife, who wished to have the same room - negotiable and subject to availability.
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes	We have one room that can accommodate a couple - negotiable and subject to availability.
Ensuite	Yes	Ten of our rest home rooms have ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted	Yes
Pets In Residence	Yes	One very friendly cat named Honey, fish in the courtyard fish pond and 2 cockatiels named Kani and Buddy.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes	We are happy to discuss options for your pets.
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes	You are welcome to have a phone and internet installed at your own cost.
Resident can adjust heating in own room	No	We have under floor heating, that can be adjusted in sections of the care home.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability	Yes	We discuss your special needs prior to admission.
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	We have a combined dining and lounge area with lovely rural views.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care	Yes	You may qualify for Primary Options For Acute Care Funding. Ask your GP for details.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care	Yes	It is our privilege to care for people nearing the end of their life. We work closely with GP's and Hospice to provide this care.
Palliative Care Contract	Yes	Individual funding may be available. Ask your GP or the hospital for more details.
Day Programme for day stay clients	Yes	It is possible for people to join us during the day and return home at night.
Outings	Yes	As part of the activities program regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sight seeing and picnics.
Whānau Room	Yes	We have areas available where residents and their families can spend quiet time together.
Māori Kaupapa	Yes	We respect all cultures.
Residents Committee	Yes	We have a care home residents group with regular meetings. Bupa also has a National Residents and Relatives Association.
Family Committee	Yes	We welcome family input and hold family forums on a regular basis.
Newsletter	Yes	The care homes newsletter is published on a regular basis.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes	Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have.
Confused Residents	Yes	Our staff are trained to recognise and manage a range of behaviours that residents may have. This may include residents who become confused.
Rural Setting	Yes	Kauri Coast has lovely rural views.
Smokers Room	Yes	We have an outside protected area for smokers.
Smoking Permitted	Yes	Only in the smoking area.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
A range of activities happen each day on an individual and group level which changes on a regular basis. We cater for people's special interests and hobbies. It is important to us that you live your day your way.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.
Staffing qualifications and details		Kauri Coast meets all recommended staffing levels for residential care.
Details about meals		Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.
Visitor information		Brochures are available in the reception.
Recreational opportunities		Residents have weekly scheduled outings. Join the Rest Home Olympics in Whangarei. Have 3 monthly community outreach outings. Entertainment for an afternoon tea.
Internet access		Wifi is available for all the Residents and Guests.
Transport		Kauri Coast has 10 sitter van suitable for the Residents. Wheelchair accessibility and with a hoist. Bookings for the usage of van is needed.
Associated Complexes		We are part of New Zealand Aged Care Services, a specialist aged care provider. NZACS also has retirement villages, and rehab services available.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
English	Yes
Other Information	Yes	Several languages are spoken, check with the Care Home Manager.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Anglican	Yes
Baptist	Yes
Brethren	Yes
Christian	Yes
Jehovah Witness	Yes
Methodist	Yes
Presbyterian	Yes
Roman Catholic	Yes
Seventh Day Adventist	Yes
(Other comments)	Yes	We are happy to accommodate any Religious Affiliation that you would like.
Updated: 21 Mar 2024

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Shops	2.00 Km	Dargaville has many shops, including the Warehouse. Weekly shopping is available on request.
Mall		Our nearest shopping mall is in Whangarei. By car this takes about 45 - 50 minutes each way.
Parks	2.10 Km	Selwyn Park. There is also park and play area situated at the RSA in 1.5 distance.
Library	1.00 Km	The Public library is open.
Updated: 28 Oct 2021

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