Kimihia Home & Hospital - Resthome
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Kimihia Home & Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 76 Rosser Street
Huntly
Huntly 3700 - Postal Address
- 76 Rosser Street
Huntly 3700 - Region
- Waikato
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Fiona Morgan
- Owner
- The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board Inc
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To provide "the best home away from home", for older people needing care.
Professional Registered Nurses, trained Healthcare Assistants and full professional services to cater for all needs.
Our award winning gardens provide a relaxing environment and our home cooked meals are served with a smile!
Enjoy the activities and outings or simply relax and unwind in one of our lounges with a book, or retreat to the privacy of your own room.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share in planning and implementing care for their loved ones.
Professional Registered Nurses, trained Healthcare Assistants and full professional services to cater for all needs.
Our award winning gardens provide a relaxing environment and our home cooked meals are served with a smile!
Enjoy the activities and outings or simply relax and unwind in one of our lounges with a book, or retreat to the privacy of your own room.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit and share in planning and implementing care for their loved ones.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 33 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 26 dedicated Rest Home Beds & 17 Swing Beds | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $25.00 -$45.00/day up to $25.00 -$45.00/day as at 15 Nov 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 |
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Updated: 15 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 336 | Yes | We have Registered Nurses on the floor 7 days a week. Fiona, Neethu and Denise (our Clinical Leadership team) are available for discussions and there is always someone from Senior Management on-call 24 hrs/7 days per week. We are in the process of recruiting more Registered Nurses to join our team. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Negotiable | As part of our medical provision to residents, Tui Medical provides a Nurse Practitioner to complete thorough reviews of residents medical and clinical care requirements for 2 half days per week. Tui staff provide a fantastic service, and they are available to meet with family members to ensure that care is resident-focused. We also work very closely with Te Whatu Ora Waikato Nurse Practitioners for the provision of clinical expertise, guidance and support for clinical decision-making. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | 1344 | Yes | Our staff work hard to provide amazing care to our residents. All Healthcare Assistants complete a comprehensive induction programme when and have completed or are working towards a National Certificate in Caregiving. |
| Physiotherapist | 8 | Yes | We contract the services of the team from North Waikato Physiotherapy to provide services to residents. We are assigned a physiotherapist and she visits routinely twice a week. If required, she will visit site more often to ensure assessments and the creation of rehabilitation plans is completed. The Physiotherapist also provides teaching sessions for clinical staff. |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We contract services when required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 88 | Yes | Our Diversional Therapy team consists of Tania, Maya & Dorothy. They provide a brilliant service and keep our residents entertained and busy with activities and outings. A large component of the activities they provide is to ensure our residents remain active and present within our community. |
| Hairdresser | 4 | Yes | Carole visits weekly and provides hairdressing services in our dedicated beauty salon. Residents are able to book in weekly for a set or colour, or as often as necessary to ensure they look gorgeous all the time. |
| Podiatrist | Yes | We contract services from Counties Podiatry. Nathan visits six weekly and can provide a number treatments onsite. Priority is given to our residents with diabetes - additional costs may apply. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Niki monitors our food service & audits Biennally. In the philosophy of 'home away from home' we seek to provide 'Nana's home cooked meals'. Sausages and mash. Meat and three veg. You know, just like at home? | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | Huntly is situated in the heart of the Waikato and has close links with Tainui and the Kingitanga. We have local kaumatua as residents and are regularly visited by whanau from our community. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We are closely associated with ministers and pastors from all the local churches, and their services are available to any residents requiring spiritual support or advice and we hold services in our chapel. | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We have oxygen cylinder, oxygen concentrator and nebulising equipment and clinical expertise onsite to provide treatment. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | Although we don't have a 'specialist' gastronomy nurse, we have extensive experience in peg feeding and naso-gastric management |
| Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have two dedicated Palliative Care rooms in our hospital and our Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants are trained in the delivery of End of Life care. |
| Dialysis | Yes | We have considerable experience and skill with peritoneal dialysis and can facilitate transport to Te Whatu Ora Waikato for haemodialysis. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our team is skilled and experienced in wound care, and attend regular training to keep up to date with latest trends in wound care management. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have considerable experience dealing with diabetes and liaise closely with the diabetic care team from Te Whatu Ora Waikato. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have a comprehensive continence management program in place and our supplier provides training to our clinical staff members. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Over the years we have gained considerable experience in managing stomas. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | No | With the aid our contracted physiotherapist and occupational therapist, we can assist with stroke rehabilitation. We employ a Rehabilitation Assistant and Chris will be able to provide all assistance as required. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | Must be discussed and approved by the Facility Manager. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Neethu is our Infection Control Officer and she regularly attends external training to keep herself up to date with the changes in the industry. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Fiona, Neethu and Denise are our Clinical Leadership team. They have over 50 years of experience between them are they are very adept at problem-solving there is always someone from Senior Management on-call 24 hrs/7 days per week. |
| Other Specialties | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We welcome a small amount of personal furniture in your room to make it feel like home |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Two adjoining rooms available |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Every Friday afternoon at Happy Hour we provide wine and beer for residents that wish to partake |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | By negotiation, at Resident's own cost |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Specialised stain and moisture resistant seating |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | Not ready to leave your own home permanently yet? No worries. Retain your independence, and join us for Day Care. We collect and deliver within the Huntly area, and you can enjoy the activities and outings with us. |
| Outings | Yes | If it's happening - we're there! |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have an active Maori staff forum where the focus of the group is to instill Maori beliefs and values in a |
| Newsletter | Yes | Diana writes a monthly newsletter about the happenings of our facility and village. If anyone would like to receive this via e-mail contact Malinda and you can be added to the distribution list |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have comprehensive policies and procedures in place and our staff receive regular training |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Kimihia is situated in the Waikato, just a one hour drive from Auckland, and half an hour from Hamilton. Enjoy the peace and quiet of country living |
| Smoking Permitted | No | Outside building only in our designated areas |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | To ensure safety needs of 'mildly demented at risk' residents we have an electronic monitoring system in place. This involves wearing a bracelet (about the size of a large watch) which alerts us if the resident attempts to leave the premises |
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Updated: 3 Aug 2012 |
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Special Features
| Personal small community environment where we value the contributions of older people. BACKGROUND: The North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board, Inc. is a charitable Community Trust established in 1972 as a joint venture between the Huntly Lions, Rotary and Jaycees Clubs, dedicated to serving the elderly community of Huntly and the surrounding areas. Since Jaycees have been disbanded, the Trust nowadays has representation from the Hunty Community Board. Kimihia Resthome was opened in March 1979 by the Hon. Sir Douglas Carter - High Commissioner to London. The first cottage was built in 1988, and for five years thereafter, one new cottage was built annually. Fourteen years after the Resthome was opened , Kimihia Hospital was opened in March 1993 by Dame Thea Muldoon QSO. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: MORE ABOUT SHORT STAY. Should you want a break yourself, come and stay with us, and let us worry about the cooking and cleaning. You'll find our rates reasonable and affordable. MEALS ON WHEELS. Enjoy an home cooked meal delivered to your doorstep, at very affordable rates. Check with your family doctor or community nurse if you qualify. PALLIATIVE CARE. Full Palliative Care facilites for comfort and support. Let our professional team take care of the medical and nursing needs of your loved one, so that you can spend quality time with them. |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
Interests & Activities
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Individualised activity programs. Regular outings. Cooking, crafts, massage, walking, exercise, RSA, Stroke Club, housie and bingo, bowls, monthly birthday party, Blind Foundation, Alzheimers group, BBQ, Breakfast in bed, Kiwi breakfast, Bridge, Church, Dancing, Flower arranging, Quizzes |
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Updated: 3 Aug 2012 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact management for a list of costs | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Twenty four hour Registered Nurse coverage | |
| Details about meals | Full catering facilities, variety of meals, Special occasions (BBQ, Birthdays and Mid-Winter Christmas) | |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Khmer (Cambodian) | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Punjabi | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Zulu | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Baptist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Christian | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Inter denominational | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Methodist | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Services on site in the chapel |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Mass at the Bedside |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | |
| Mall | 0.00 Km | |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | |
| Library | 2.00 Km | |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | Member of National Executive |
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Updated: 30 Oct 2007 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.