McKenzie HealthCare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- McKenzie HealthCare
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 2 McKenzie Street
Geraldine
Geraldine 7930 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- South Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Joanne Fenton - (03) 693 8299
- Owner
- McKenzie HealthCare Ltd
Other services
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Welcome to McKenzie HealthCare, where we provide a warm and nurturing home for up to 72 residents in Geraldine. Our dedicated team is committed to delivering exceptional care with a personal touch.
As a recognised privately funded Aged Care Service, we offer a comprehensive range of services including Rest Home, Dementia (D3), Hospital Care (including Palliative), Respite, Private Convalescent Care, ACC rehabilitation, and Young Persons Disability permanent placement. With the support of local GPs, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and our expert staff, we ensure holistic and high-quality care for our residents.
At McKenzie HealthCare, our philosophy revolves around respect, dignity, and privacy. We are dedicated to creating a homely environment where our residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. Our mission aligns with the vision of "Aging Well," allowing older people to live and fully participate in their communities, staying healthy and connected with their land, Whānau, and the wider community.
Our core values—Compassion, Kindness, Patience, Respect, and Integrity—guide everything we do:
- Compassion: We build relationships based on empathy, respect, and understanding.
- Kindness: We support and foster positive collaboration, respect and support for each other
- Patience: We remain calm and composed, even in challenging situations.
- Respectful: We honour the dignity, rights, and diverse needs of our residents and staff.
- Integrity: We are open, accountable, and committed to earning trust through truthfulness.
What makes us unique is our ability to operate independently from the constraints of large corporate care homes. We empower our residents, staff, and whanau, fostering a person-centered, community-focused environment. Our commitment to involving our community, staff, and families in shaping our care ensures a safe, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere.
At McKenzie HealthCare, "We care because it is a home. We care because our people count. We care because our residents count. We care because our community counts."
Discover the difference at McKenzie HealthCare, where compassionate care and a sense of belonging come together.
As a recognised privately funded Aged Care Service, we offer a comprehensive range of services including Rest Home, Dementia (D3), Hospital Care (including Palliative), Respite, Private Convalescent Care, ACC rehabilitation, and Young Persons Disability permanent placement. With the support of local GPs, physiotherapists, podiatrists, and our expert staff, we ensure holistic and high-quality care for our residents.
At McKenzie HealthCare, our philosophy revolves around respect, dignity, and privacy. We are dedicated to creating a homely environment where our residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. Our mission aligns with the vision of "Aging Well," allowing older people to live and fully participate in their communities, staying healthy and connected with their land, Whānau, and the wider community.
Our core values—Compassion, Kindness, Patience, Respect, and Integrity—guide everything we do:
- Compassion: We build relationships based on empathy, respect, and understanding.
- Kindness: We support and foster positive collaboration, respect and support for each other
- Patience: We remain calm and composed, even in challenging situations.
- Respectful: We honour the dignity, rights, and diverse needs of our residents and staff.
- Integrity: We are open, accountable, and committed to earning trust through truthfulness.
What makes us unique is our ability to operate independently from the constraints of large corporate care homes. We empower our residents, staff, and whanau, fostering a person-centered, community-focused environment. Our commitment to involving our community, staff, and families in shaping our care ensures a safe, welcoming, and supportive atmosphere.
At McKenzie HealthCare, "We care because it is a home. We care because our people count. We care because our residents count. We care because our community counts."
Discover the difference at McKenzie HealthCare, where compassionate care and a sense of belonging come together.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
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DHB Respite Care Booking Service
| We provide DHB Respite Care Booking Service. |
Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 14 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $45.00/day as at 19 Dec 2024 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
| Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 | Please enquire |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Registered Nurses Specialising in Gerontology, Palliative and Dementia care on duty 24 hrs a day. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | No | Al lour residents are medically supported by General Practitioner and Consultant Specialists. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | No | Enrolled nurse supports the Registered nurse team to provided dedicated nursing care to our residents. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All out Health Care Assistants are trained to NZQA level 4 to provide the highest level of care. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a registered Physiotherapist to provide assessments and individualised exercise programmes. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We have links with SCDHB for this service | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We have links with SCDHB for this service | |
| Diversional Therapist | No | We have an excellent Activities team with staff working towards Diversional Therapist qualifications which are soon to be completed. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | The Activity co-ordinator supports the Registered Diversional Therapist, with the daily activities and outings. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | An excellent hairdresser visits weekly | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Regular 6 weekly visits | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menu is planned by a Registered Dietician on a 4 weekly cycle and change summer and winter. we have 4 meal types to meet residents specialist needs and diets. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | We have " Friends of McKenzie " all are police checked and trained to assist with activities eg. newspaper reading, housie and helping the Registered Diversional Therapist including outings. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We have string links with the Maori and pacific community to enable us to provide the highest level of care within our Te Whare Tapa Fa model of care. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have weekly in- house church services for those wishing to attend. Catholic, Presbyterian and All Denominations. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | Administration Support Team, Gardener, Maintenance Personnel | |
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Updated: 20 Oct 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are encouraged to bring their treasures to make their room homely |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Shared Rooms | Yes | We have 2 rooms suitable to share which are ideal for couples |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | 2 rooms |
| Connecting Rooms | Yes | Via shared ensuites |
| Ensuite | Yes | The majority of rooms have ensuite. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents may have alcohol |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | Jack the cat and regular visits from "pat dogs' and other animals throughout the year. Families are able to bring their pets for planned visits |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | No | We do not have the facility for pets to live permanently |
| Wifi | No | Residents are encouraged to purchase their own private data. A new internet system has been installed. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | We are able to offer a high level of care for those under 65. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have dedicated Registered Nurses and Health Care assistants trained to Hospice NZ standards to meet the palliative needs of the resident and their family |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | We have dedicated Registered Nurses and Health Care assistants trained to Hospice NZ standards to meet the palliative needs of the resident and their family |
| Outings | Yes | We have trips to local areas and events planned through out the year |
| Whānau Room | No | This is currently closed due to redesign. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | We have strong Maori and Pacifica links. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | We have a well attended "Resident Forum' who as a committee have designed our new proposed hospital , also input into the way the facility is run and input into the selection of staff. |
| Family Committee | No | Family are encouraged to meet with the nursing team for family MDM's. |
| Newsletter | No | Updates for all residents and family members are produced regularly. An E-letter is being developed for family/whanau. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have policy and procedures in place to identify and distract challenging behaviours. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | McKenzie has a secure dementia facility ( D3) |
| Rural Setting | Yes | We are in the lovely rural area of Geraldine. Our garden is currently a building site so we are looking forward to landscaping a new garden. |
| Smokers Room | No | Smoke free environment inside and out |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | 24hours cctv |
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Updated: 2 Aug 2019 |
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Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, Aromatherapy, Art, BBQ, Big print books, , Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Chapel, Children, Church, Classical Music, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Golden Oldies, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Massage, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Parkinson's Society, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Videos, Views |
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Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Egyptian | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | |
| Italian | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Sri Lankan | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Feb 2019 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Non denominational | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 12 Nov 2018 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Community bus | |
| Shops | 2.00 Km | Geraldine village centre |
| Parks | 1.00 Km | |
| Library | 1.00 Km | |
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Updated: 12 Nov 2018 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have Registered Diversional Therapist provide all put activities and assessments |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Jan 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.