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Otatara Heights Residential Care.

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
Otatara Heights Residential Care.
Category
Rest Home
Address
8 Kotuku Place
Taradale
Napier 4112
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Hawke's Bay
Phone
View Phone Number
Email
View Email Address
Personnel
Manager
Teresa Loughlin - +6468443535
Owner
Privately Owned by: Teresa Loughlin - 0274999574
Registered Nurse
Chelsea Syme - +6468443535
Registered Nurse
Reinz Caduhada - +648443535
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
MISSION

“Owners, Management and Staff aim to provide excellent care in our warm and friendly family Home where the care of our; young, elderly, frail - physically and intellectually able and/or disabled individuals may live in an atmosphere of respect and friendliness. A Home to have their physical, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs met”.

VALUES

Excellent care can be affordable

All people should be treated as individuals

Every Resident is unique, valuable and special and has something of worth to offer

Independence should be promoted and support provided where this is diminished

Holistic care promotes a sense of wellbeing with a persons culture as their normal

Recognition of the importance of family / Whanau and ongoing involvement Resident care

Respect is paramount for a happy and healthy living and working environment

Competent well trained staff are valued

KAUPAPA MAORI

Taha Whanau Taha Wairua Taha Hinengaro Taha Tinana
(Family) (Spiritual) (Psychological) (Physical)
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 16 Aug 2018

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 42
Vacancy Yes
Impending vacancy No - Respite room available
Short stay considered Yes
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 No

Updated: 20 Dec 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"I always feel so welcome when I visit. Staff and residents give a feeling of happiness".

Updated: 30 May 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 80+ Yes Registered Nurses on AM & PM weekday shifts. Clinical Team on call 24/7
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers 590 Yes Medication Competent Senior Care Staff. Caring, experienced Staff actively engaged in our Resident's well being and physical well being. All Health Care Assistants are supported to continue their training at EIT.
Physiotherapist Negotiable In House Passive Exercise Program run by Staff under Physio supervision
Occupational Therapist Yes Direct contact with DHB
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable On request
Diversional Therapist No Supported Management of Individual activities - focus on continued independence
Activities Co-ordinator 40 Yes Supported Management of Individual activities - focus on continued independence. Extensive Activity Program promoting Real Life Experiences Monday through Friday
Hairdresser 6 Yes Weekly In House
Podiatrist Yes Six-eight weekly visits
Dietitian Yes Two yearly reviews of menu. Can also access hospital dietitian, as required.
Kaumatua Yes As requested
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable
Other Personnel Yes Regular contact and visits from Specialists and referral agencies

Updated: 30 May 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes As required. Oxygen on site
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes As required
Bariatric (Care of the very overweight) Yes Provision of Equipment
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Dialysis Yes We support our residents to attend treatment and supply a lunchbox.
Wound Care Yes Comprehensive Clinical Team available with direct liaison with DHB
Diabetic Care Yes
Continence Advice Yes
Stomal Therapy Yes
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes
ACC Rehabilitation Yes
Tracheotomy Care Yes
Spinal Injuries Care Yes
Infection Control Yes
Surgical Followup Yes
Psychiatric Care Yes
Community Health Yes Transitional Care to Home
Clinical Management Yes
Other Specialties Yes Otatara Heights Residential Care is certified for the following services: Aged Residential Care Young Person Physical Disability Services Psychiatric Residential Services

Updated: 30 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 Otatara attempts to reserve a bedroom specific for short term or respite stays. Bookings essential, see availability.
Carer Support Yes Extensive Day Stay program available for all ages, care requirements.
Other Short Stay Programme Yes Short to medium stays available.
High Care Needs Yes Young Persons High level of care
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes
Booking can be made in advance Yes

Updated: 30 May 2024

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes Welcome to put your treasures up on the walls. You could even choose a feature wall for your bedroom.
Single Rooms Yes Our rooms are able to have single to queen size beds.
Shared Rooms Yes Rooms are available that can have 2 single beds.
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes
Connecting Rooms Yes We have one bedroom available with an interconnecting door.
Alcohol Permitted Yes
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room Yes Negotiable.
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes Certified to provide Residential Disability Services - Young Persons, Rest Home
Lounges/seating areas Yes Large lounge Outdoor courtyard with turtle pond and seating areas
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes engAGE in Aged Residential Care Services - Short Stays
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes Day Stay available 5 days a week
Outings Yes Extensive outings planner, one on one available. Residents can be escorted to appointments if family are unable to attend.
Māori Kaupapa Yes
Residents Committee Yes Regular monthly Resident meetings.
Newsletter Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes
Rural Setting No Garden setting.
Smoking Permitted Yes Designated outdoor smoking area.

Updated: 30 May 2024

Special Features
Special Features
Care provision for physical rehabilitation, post op, fall recovery, wound care.

Updated: 30 May 2024

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, 10-pin Bowling, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Cards, Church, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Dancing, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Games, Garden, Gardening, Free Standing Fire in lounge, Happy Hour, Holidays, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Lions, Lotto, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parties, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Local RSA to play pool - fortnightly, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, RSA, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Singing, Sky TV, Swimming, TAB, Travel, Vegetarian, Videos, Children, Electric beds, Email

Updated: 30 May 2024

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
Staffing qualifications and details Registered Nurses Health Care Assistants level 3 & level 4. Napier City Council Food Control Plan Audit completed and current. Excellent qualified staff provide quality meals.
Details about meals Delicious home cooked meals using local seasonal fresh produce. Fresh is best!
Visitor information All visitors are welcome, remain mindful of winter ills.
Recreational opportunities Gym attendance. Daily walks to reserve areas. Attendance to local community services.
Internet access Residents have a specific internet connection.
Transport Provision of mobility van and car for personal transport and outings.

Updated: 30 May 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Chinese Yes
Deaf Blind Sign Language Yes
English Yes
Filipino Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Russian Yes
Samoan Yes
Sign Language Yes
Somali Yes

Updated: 30 May 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Christian Yes
Non denominational Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Ratana Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes
The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints Yes

Updated: 16 Aug 2018

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Halal Yes
Vegetarian Yes

Updated: 30 May 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.50 Km Bus Stop
Shops 0.50 Km Local dairy
Mall 1.50 Km Taradale Shopping Centre
Parks 0.30 Km Local Dobel Reserve and other close park areas
Library 2.00 Km Taradale Public Library

Updated: 16 Aug 2018

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Other details Yes National Certificate in Hauroa. Workplace Support provider for EIT Certificate in Contemporary NZ Nursing Practice (CCNZNP) students. Workplace Support provider for EIT Bachelor of Nursing degree students.
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Updated: 16 Aug 2018


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