Paramount Healthcare
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Paramount Healthcare
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 53 Ronaldsay Street
Palmerston
Palmerston 9430 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Charmzl Lazaro
- Owner
- Kinoy Ale Port Limited - 021 2411095
- Facility Manager
- Charmzl Shenery Lazaro - 0212411095
- Clinical Manager
- Cielo Azarcon - 021 2411270 / 0273670008
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Built in a lovely Oamaru stone with a wonderful front lawn, overseeing the great farms, lands and mountains. Come and enjoy the drive up to Paramount Healthcare located in the small town of Palmerston, between Dunedin and Oamaru.
Recently under new management who is ensuring the best and quality care for the residents is continuously offered. We provide 25 beds and offer Rest Home Care, Respite Care, Carer Support, Hospital Level of Care, Palliative Care under Exceptional Circumstances and Long Term Support- Chronic Health Conditions as well.
We have single rooms, some with en-suites, a couples room with en-suite along with 2 lounge areas, 2 large dining areas, a sunny veranda, sun lounge with beautiful scenic views, complimented by beautiful garden.
We are staffed 24 hours a day, Seven days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing quality care to all residents.
Paramount Healthcare has a Facility Manager, Registered Nurses, experienced Caregivers, housekeeping staff an Activity Coordinator, who are dedicated to ensure quality care for residents. All of us continuously support our residents and make them feel like at home here at Paramount Healthcare.
We aim to provide exceptional care. And when it comes to your care, you know what you like and don’t like - and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, each of our residents get a personalised care plan, so from activities to medications, everything that’s important to you is looked into.
Paramount Healthcare provides a home away from home. We would love to show you around our facility, just call in, no appointment required.
Recently under new management who is ensuring the best and quality care for the residents is continuously offered. We provide 25 beds and offer Rest Home Care, Respite Care, Carer Support, Hospital Level of Care, Palliative Care under Exceptional Circumstances and Long Term Support- Chronic Health Conditions as well.
We have single rooms, some with en-suites, a couples room with en-suite along with 2 lounge areas, 2 large dining areas, a sunny veranda, sun lounge with beautiful scenic views, complimented by beautiful garden.
We are staffed 24 hours a day, Seven days a week. Our multi-disciplinary team is committed to providing quality care to all residents.
Paramount Healthcare has a Facility Manager, Registered Nurses, experienced Caregivers, housekeeping staff an Activity Coordinator, who are dedicated to ensure quality care for residents. All of us continuously support our residents and make them feel like at home here at Paramount Healthcare.
We aim to provide exceptional care. And when it comes to your care, you know what you like and don’t like - and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, each of our residents get a personalised care plan, so from activities to medications, everything that’s important to you is looked into.
Paramount Healthcare provides a home away from home. We would love to show you around our facility, just call in, no appointment required.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 11 Jan 2022 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | Yes |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $20.00/day as at 15 Aug 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: 27 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have Registered Nurse coverage every shift, 24/7, supported by the Facility Manager ( Charmzl Lazaro) and Clinical Manager (Cielo Azarcon) both Registered Nurses. | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We work closely with local health centre where we obtain support from the Community Prime Nurse. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have full time and part time Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers available 24hrs a day, seven days a week who offer extraordinary support towards our residents. | |
| Physiotherapist | Negotiable | A Physiotherapist can be accessed as necessary. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities programme is regularly updated and caters to a variety of interests and needs. Our programme incorporates day trips, one on one and group sessions. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Regular hair dressers can be contacted and booked to come in for the residents. Additional charges may apply. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Podiatrist visits regularly on a 6-weekly interval. Additional charges may apply. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Our menus are all dietician approved. Individual dietician input is available by referral. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Kaumatua services may be accessed by residents through the Southern District Health Board, or residents will be supported to contact any specified service on request. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | Paramount healthcare has maintenance personnel, also gets assistance from volunteers. | |
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Updated: 9 Jun 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | All regards corresponding to Oxygen Management Therapy are able to be provided. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We provide palliative/end of life care and is strongly supported by the Otago Communty Hospice. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We provide palliative/end of life care and is strongly supported by the Otago Communty Hospice. |
| Wound Care | Yes | Our Registered Nurses follow the best practice associated with wound care management. We close relationship with the Wound Care Specialist Team who can be contacted for additional support. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | A Diabetic Care Specialists is always available through the District Health Board Diabetics Nurse Specialist. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | A Continence Advisor is available through the District Health Board Community Services Team. |
| ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have a dedicated Health & Safety Team responsible for Infection, prevention and control measures. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Our Clinical Manager is a Registered Nurse who has a focus on supporting and complimenting the Registered Nursing Team to ensure every aspect of daily care provision is provided in a timely manner. |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We accept respite care for when a vacancy is available. |
| Carer Support | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents are welcome to bring their own furniture with them (subject to space and safety constraints). |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | One double room is available |
| Ensuite | Yes | Some of our rooms have Ensuites |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Can be negotiated. Additional fees apply. |
| Wifi | Yes | Can be negotiated. Additional fees apply. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 3 lounges, 1 alcove, 2 courtyards, large garden with seating available. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Paramount Healthcare has a dedicated Van for the residents for Outings, supported by an Activities Coordinator. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | 1 lounge is available for family groups to have some privacy. |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Rural Setting | Yes | The back of the home overlooks paddocks, farm land and hill ranges. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 19 Jan 2022 |
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Special Features
| We provide delicious home cooked meals (approved by dietician) with all diets catered for. Our residents love their meals and we receive compliments on our catering from visitors and family. We have appropriate staffing across all level of care. Our staff have required qualification/certification, including an activity programme offering both individual and group activities. We have a dedicated Van for residents Outings supported by an activities coordinator. Paramount Healthcare values and respects individual needs and lives of the residents and takes feedback seriously. We continue to work hard to meet the needs of the residents and improve the services. |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
Interests & Activities
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Paramount Healthcare organises Outings for Residents, this include but not limited to, meeting with senior groups, families, friends and other community organisations on a regular basis. Our goal is to encourage residents to maintain their relationships with their nearest and dearest and help them with things that interest them. Church services monthly and ability to go to own church services Activities Coordinator offers following services on a regular basis: Entertainment (Movies, Videos, Audio, Documentaries etc.) quizzes, ball games, bowls, exercises, crafts, housie, trips out, board games, shopping expeditions and visiting musicians - piano and organ music, newspaper reading Also School groups visit to entertain Visitors bring in their pets to entertain residents. Email and internet availability Blind foundation send talking books Breakfast in bed Affiliation with other rest homes so we meet with them for games, concerts etc. Theme party days i.e., Queens Birthday, Valentine’s day, Christmas themed events. Sky TV in your room (at your cost) |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Please contact manager | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | We are staffed 24 hours a day, Seven days a week. Our multi-disciplinary staff are committed to providing quality care to all residents. We also have staff on On-call duties to attend to emergencies. | |
| Details about meals | Out kitchen is right beside the main lounge so cooking smells waft to the residents throughout the day. Residents can also see their meals and food being prepared and cooked, and also have direct access to our dedicated cooks. All meals are approved by dietician. | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | English is mainly spoken at our Rest Home, however we do have staff that speak other languages. |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | We encourage residents to continue with their religious affiliations. |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Where possible we assist to get residents to appointments and/or social events, as required. |
| Shops | 0.30 Km | Local shops are only 2 minutes away. Shopping trips regularly feature in our extensive activity program. |
| Mall | 54.00 Km | Dunedin is about 40 minutes away from Palmerston |
| Parks | 0.30 Km | Childrens playground |
| Library | 0.30 Km | Open 5 days a week |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme | Yes | |
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Updated: 21 Feb 2022 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.