Ultimate Care Kensington Court
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Ultimate Care Kensington Court
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- Kensington Court
18 McMahon Street
Stoke
Nelson 7011 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Nelson Marlborough
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Angela Pidgeon - 03 547 9444 ext 390 / 027 292 5849
- Owner
- Ultimate Care Group
- National Villages Manager
- Sharalon Sutherland - 021 717 457
Other services
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 Ultimate Care Kensington Court Brochure
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Contact us today to see what a positive move to Ultimate Care Kensington Court can make to your life. |
Ultimate Care Kensington Court has been well establised in the Nelson community for over 20 years.
We provide residential care for those who require a high level of medical care and support. By working in partnership with residents and their family we provide personal tailormade care plans.
Our long serving staff are committed to providing our residents with the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
For those that wish to join in we have a daily activities programme that offers a varierty of activities from arts and crafts to dancing and excercise, games and outings.
We provide residential care for those who require a high level of medical care and support. By working in partnership with residents and their family we provide personal tailormade care plans.
Our long serving staff are committed to providing our residents with the best possible healthcare services combined with the highest standards of nursing care.
For those that wish to join in we have a daily activities programme that offers a varierty of activities from arts and crafts to dancing and excercise, games and outings.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
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| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 40 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| 6 rest home bed available | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $20.00/day up to $35.00/day as at 11 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 | No |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 31 |
| Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
| 0 care suites available | |
| Care Suite Impending vacancy | No |
| Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 24 Dec 2024 |
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Testimonials
| "I like the homely feel feel that you have. There is good communication from staff around medical updates for our family members. Good entertainement programme and staff are approachable and friendly". "Activities ladies are awesome, you have friendly and caring staff". "Staff are friendly and compassionate - thank you" |
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Updated: 18 Mar 2021 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Registered Nurse | Yes | We have a team of committed registered nurses who strive to ensure residents needs are being met. Our team of registered nurses cover all shifts 24/7. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of caregivers who are committed to providing the best possible care for all of our residents. Our Caregivers undergo regular training and education. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We can provide Physiotherapy services to our residents as needed. We work in with local physiotherapists and those from Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | We can arrange for Occupational Therapy services should you require them. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | We can arrange for a Social Worker to be present should you require it. Access via Nelson Marlborough District Health Board. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | We are delighted that we have a full-time Diversional Therapist who oversees our activities programme ensuring our residents choices of activities are met | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | Our activities team have an excellent activities programme that caters for all our residents needs available from Mon - Fri. | |
| Hairdresser | Yes | At Kensington, we are fortunate to have our own hair salon on-site, so you can have a bit of a do without leaving the home. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Our Podiatrist visits the first Tuesday of every month. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | All of our menus have been approved by a dietitian. We can make a referral to dietitian services if this is required for individual consultation. | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | We can source availability of appropriate local Kaumatua or Iwi provider services which can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We can access a Chaplin through the various church groups which visit. This can be arranged on an individual basis as required. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a team of experts at our National Support Office that consists of clinical support, financial support and property support. | |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | We can provide if prescribed by a doctor, and oxygen management. |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | No | Our staff are suitably trained to manage any gastric/nasogastric requirements. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. It is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have highly trained clinical nurses lead by our clinical coach who can provide the best care for any wounds requiring treatment. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | All of our registered nurses are skilled to assist with the management of diabetes. We are able to support you with your diabetic needs. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Our registered nurses have been trained to assess for continence requirements and work closely with our suppliers to ensure any continence products you require are of the highest quality. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We do not have a stomal therapist on staff, but if required we would refer to the DHB stomal services for advice. |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Access can be made through the Stroke Foundation. Can also consult with speech language therapy, Physiotherapy etc through the local DHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | We have an infection control programme for our organisation that has been endorsed by the Medical Officer of Health for Canterbury. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | If your coming to stay with us post-surgery we can following an assessment of your needs provide the recovery needs you to require. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Access can be made through the DHB upon request. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a full-time Clinical Services Manager who provides support to our Nurses and Caregivers and all care of our Residents. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | Yes, we can provide respite care to suit your needs. Please contact us if you are looking for support as we would love to chat with you and advise availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We offer Carers support for all levels of care. Please contact us to discuss your needs. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Yes, we provided subsidised services should you meet the requirements. |
| Private Paying | Yes | Yes, we provide private paying services should you not meet the subsidy requirements. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Bookings can be made in advance, please contact us discuss your needs and availabilities. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | May bring own bed or other furniture, personal articles, etc. We like you to feel as much at home as possible. (subject to space and safety constraints). |
| Single Rooms | Yes | We have well maintained single rooms. Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | Please contact us for more information and availabilities. |
| Ensuite | No | Toilet and hand basin in each room. Rest home rooms do not have a shower, you will find a shower on each wing. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Wine, beer or sherry is served with the midday meal on Sunday. Residents are able to have own alcohol within reason. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We currently have birds in reception area and we have a cat Miley, who resides down in the hospital. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | Please contact us for a chat about your pet. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | Phone lines in all rooms, connection at own cost. Five residents' phones are strategically placed around the home. |
| Wifi | Yes | Free wi-fi available to our residents and visiting families. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | The heating can be adjusted within the residents room but this does need to be done by the maintenance staff |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | As an organisation our core business is Aged Care. We do however acknowledge that some of our referrals could be for people under the age of 65yrs. We will always consider this person on a case by case to ensure we can meet their needs. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We have a variety of locations for residents and their families to meet in, including sheltered courtyard areas, and large lounges in the resthome, hospital and village areas. |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | As per the availability of rooms permit. Please contact us to see what we can do for you. |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | Generally speaking, people who are dying need care in four areas, physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks. Their families need support as well. it is our goal to provide all of this at the end stage of life. |
| Outings | Yes | Our outings are very popular, we visit all the usual places of interest as well as visits to friends & family for afternoon tea. We visit groups in the local community & enjoy picnics in summer. We enjoy accessing local business too ie Crusoes, McCashins. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | We can provide a small meeting room for your private needs. |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Minuted by Diversional Therapist and an external chair person is obtained when able. |
| Family Committee | Yes | Usually incorporated with the residents meetings. |
| Newsletter | Yes | Our Newsletter is distributed three monthly. Residents are invited to submit items of interest. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | Our organisation prides itself on providing all policies required to meet the Health and Disability standards. We have a policy for managing challenging behaviour. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | At times we see confusion with some of our residents. Our team of staff are highly trained to ensure we comfort and support any of our residents that may be distressed or confused at periods of times. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | The Ultimate Care Group is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted outside in a designated area. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | We have alarmed doors that are activated at dusk. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Special Features
| Beautiful Gardens Ground floor rooms with partial or full ensuites Registered Nurse on site 24/7 Open-ended visiting hours activities programme Hairdresser, Podiatrist and Physiotherapist Dietician- approved meals and catering for special diets We are close to Supermarkets, Medical centre, Church, Shopping centre, Library & Bowling club |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
Interests & Activities
| Extensive daily entertainment programme, exercises & games, indoor bowls weekly, van outings weekly, interdenominational church services fortnightly, own library & public library system, casual card game groups, movies, two pianos, 2 stereo systems, sing-a-longs twice weekly, shop trolley weekly, sky TV, videos, frequent outings,religious discussion group, newspaper reading and discussion daily, weekly shopping trips, barbeque area, Big print books, Blind Foundation, Crafts, Email available, Housie, Quizzes, Reminiscence, Mr Whippy, visits to McCashins Brewery, outings for lunch (Suburban club, Crusoes) |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Standard fees apply. Other costs may be incurred for resident/epoa/family preference. Please contact us for a detailed price list. | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Our staff go through an orientation programme and continue with on-going education. All our staff are committed to providing the best quality of care and maintaining our philosophy of 'We Promise to Care" | |
| Details about meals | All meals are home-cooked, our menus are reviewed by a dietitian and nutritionist. | |
| Associated Complexes | Our facility operates under the governance of the Ultimate Care Group with 19 care facilities NZ wide. | |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | We have access to interpreter services should you require them |
| Other Details | Yes | We can arrange a translator service should you require them. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | Everyone is respected for their own beliefs and we attempt to accommodate all and everyone to the best of our ability. Other Faiths can be sourced by the Facility to see if there's a local representation. |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.00 Km | Bus every hour |
| Shops | 1.50 Km | Supermarkets, chemist, bank, bakery, cafe, several other shops. |
| Mall | 5.00 Km | Richmond malls and shopping centre |
| Parks | 1.50 Km | Isel Park |
| Library | 1.50 Km | Stoke / own library with large print books |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | We have a fully qualified Diversional therapist on our staff |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | We are members of the NZACA |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | Yes we are a registered retirement village |
| Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Yes we are members of RVA |
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Updated: 3 Dec 2020 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.