Ropata Lodge

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At a glance

Vacancy: No
Name: Ropata Lodge
Category: Rest Home
Address: 57 Ropata Crescent
Boulcott
Lower Hutt 5010
Postal Address: Same as above
Region: Hutt Valley
Phone: (04) 920 0846 View Phone Number
Fax: (04) 920 0847 View Fax Number
Email: View Email Address

Personnel

Manager: Helene Walton - (04) 920 0846
Owner: Ropata Lodge Limited
Office Administrator: Michelle Iovine - (04) 920 0846

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Vision Statement

"Supporting dignified independent living for the elderly"

Statement of Purpose

"To provide a high quality, diverse and non-institutional living environment; a place where residents can enjoy the safety and security of medical, domestic, and social support systems that are designed to uphold, but not intrude upon, their need and desire for independence.

To ensure that these facilities are available to residents with as wide a range of life experiences and income levels as possible."

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 1 Dec 2015

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	35
Vacancy	No
Impending vacancy	No
Short stay considered	Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges	Yes from $30.00/day up to $50.00/day as at 13 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	Please enquire
Updated: 28 Nov 2024

Testimonials

Testimonials
Our mother has happily resided at Ropata Lodge for the last 2 1/2 years. Sadly after becoming very unwell she has had to move on to Hospital care. Our family can fully recommend Ropata for anyone that needs rest home care. Staff and nurses always caring and obliging to the varying needs. We loved the homely atmosphere and tasteful decor along with the spacious rooms. It was always a pleasure to visit our mum here and easy to make up our minds this was the best place for our mum. L.Plugge - January 2021 I came to Ropata Lodge because of the great team work and the size of the units. I love having my own furniture in my unit so my grandkids can relate to my surroundings. The meals are wonderful and the everyday activities are wide and varied. Raewyn Nelson I was not coping at home when I got pneumonia so I came into Ropata Lodge for 2 weeks of respite care and loved it so much I stayed – in fact, I knew after 1 week that I wanted to stay. Everyone is so good to me here – kindness itself. I am very happy. Barbara McCabe I am very happy here – my family and I think it was definitely the right decision to come here. I am very satisfied with the caring attitude that the staff show towards all of us here. The activity programme is thoroughly worthwhile and caters for our needs. The food is very good too. Grace Wood Ropata Lodge is like a 5 Star Hotel but very homely. I love all the activities that are run during the week. I am looked after in all areas. It’s fantastic that I can put out my laundry in the morning and it’s back later in the day. I can’t complain about anything. Everything you ask for is here. Denis Cody
Updated: 5 Feb 2021

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes	Our registered nurse provides 24-hour a day advice and guidance coverage.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes	Caregivers provide around the clock care with Registered Nurse either on site or on call 24 hours a day.
Physiotherapist	Yes	Private practitioner available at High Street Health Hub
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes
Hairdresser	Yes	Private operator visits regularly.
Dietitian	Yes	Engaged on a consultancy basis
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	Communion held regularly and pastoral visits as requested.
Other Personnel	Yes	The manager runs the village on a day-to-day basis.
Updated: 15 Apr 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
Carer Support	Yes
Subsidised	Yes
Private Paying	Yes
Booking can be made in advance	Yes
Updated: 1 Dec 2015

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes
Single Rooms	Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes
Ensuite	Yes
Alcohol Permitted	Yes
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes
Lounges/seating areas	Yes	Relax in the main lounge in front of the gas fire. Piano available. A lovely internal courtyard with outdoor seating and gardens is situated off the main lounge.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care	Yes
Outings	Yes
Newsletter	Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes
Semi-Secure	Yes
Updated: 1 Dec 2015

Special Features

Special Features
Ropata Lodge provides assisted supported living care for the elderly. Some residents will be quite independent and others will require more personal care and / or nursing assistance. Generally Ropata has a few apartments available for short term stays for respite or convalescent care. This service is ideal for those people who may need care and support following hospital discharge or perhaps when their caregiver and / or family members are away on holiday. Clients of ACC and also private medical schemes use the services of Ropata Lodge from time to time.
Updated: 15 Apr 2024

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
Ropata Lodge encourages residents to participate in activities of their choice. Our vision is for Ropata to be interacting with the community on many levels. In-house programmes include: in-door bowls; bingo; quizzes; puzzles. Groups of residents meet at their leisure for cards, scrabble and other games. Fireside drinks are held on a fortnightly basis with finger food and entertainment provided. Choirs and musical performers are invited to perform in the atrium on a regular basis. A strong sense of belonging makes it easy for family members to organise additional activities such as video/DVD nights, craft workshops and outings., Craft, Jigsaw, Library, Minibus, Movies, Pianist, Quizzes, Videos
Updated: 15 Apr 2024

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
What's included in your fees and what's not		Respite / Convalescent Care fees depend on the level of care and support necessary for the welfare of the respite / convalescent care person. Full details are available by contacting our Manager, (04) 920 0846.
Staffing qualifications and details		A full time manager handles the day to day running, with support staff of Health Care Assistants, kitchen and cleaning staff.
Details about meals		Wholesome, nutritious meals and home baking are a feature at Ropata. Breakfast is served to individual apartments with lunch and tea served in the dining room. When necessary meals can be delivered to residents in their apartment.
Updated: 1 Dec 2015

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Afrikaans	Yes
English	Yes
Filipino	Yes
Hindi	Yes
Updated: 15 Apr 2024

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport	0.01 Km	Almost at the door.
Shops	0.06 Km	Pak'n'Save. Lower Hutt CBD is 1.5km. Hutt Hospital 500m and there is an adjacent medical centre and pharmacy.
Mall	1.50 Km	Westfield Queensgate.
Parks	0.50 Km	Riverside walkway.
Library	2.00 Km	Lower Hutt public library, with Mobile Service also available.
Updated: 1 Dec 2015

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes

Updated: 1 Dec 2015

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