Wairarapa Village
At a glance
- Name
- Wairarapa Village
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 140 Chapel Street
Masterton
Masterton 5810 - Postal Address
- PO Box 166
Masterton 5840 - Region
- Wairarapa
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Rebecca Richardson - 06 370 6026
- Owner
- Wairarapa LP
- Facility Clinical Manager
- Rebecca Richardson - 06 370 6022
Other services
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WAIRARAPA VILLAGE care facility can provide high level of rest home and hospital level care. You will have access to 24-hour care in a safe and comfortable environment with a Nurse Manager and team of registered Nurses and trained Caregivers dedicated to your wellbeing. With a choice of living options, you can stay close to your spouse or partner if your care needs are different. You will be able to enjoy great companionship, keep busy with a variety of village activities and share quality time with your family and friends.
The best care is the care that is personalised
We believe that each resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. To us this means providing tailored services and care requirements that each person may need, delivered with kindness and compassion.
WAIRARAPA VILLAGE care facility can provide high level of rest home and hospital level care. You will have access to 24-hour care in a safe and comfortable environment with a Nurse Manager and team of registered Nurses and trained Caregivers dedicated to your wellbeing. With a choice of living options, you can stay close to your spouse or partner if your care needs are different. You will be able to enjoy great companionship, keep busy with a variety of village activities and share quality time with your family and friends.
The best care is the care that is personalised
We believe that each resident deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. To us this means providing tailored services and care requirements that each person may need, delivered with kindness and compassion.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 25 |
| MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
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Updated: 19 Dec 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 224 | Yes | We have a team of higly skilled and caring Registered Nurses. They are supported by a Senior Registered Nurse and Nurse Manager. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We have access to a Nurse Practition from the Community. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have a team of genuine, dedicated Caregivers. We encourage our Caregivers to complete the ACE training and also provide a variety of Training options for them. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | We have a Physiotherapist who visits weekly, provides assessment and plans for our Residents. Working alongside them to maintain and improve their situation.The Physiotherapist provides training to staff on safe handling of our Residents. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Occupational Therapist can be sourced from the DHB - referral process. | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | A social worker from the DHB can be provided if required. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 29 | Yes | Offers in-door and out-door activities five days per week. Works one to one with our most frail of Resident. |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 16 | Yes | Works alongside our Diversional Therapist, offering all the above, and regular monthly "happy hour party" |
| Hairdresser | 14 | Yes | Located in our purpose built Salon Wednesday and Thursday. . |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Local Podiatrist visits monthly, all Residents have access to the Podiatrist. | |
| Dietitian | Negotiable | Access to Dietitian through the DHB, however, Kitchen Manager has experience in diet and nutrition | |
| Accredited Visitors | Negotiable | ||
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Every effort is made to work with the Resident and their whanau to provide Cultural Care through the local Kaumatua. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Negotiable | We provide a religious service monthly and follow Residents and families wishes concerning Spiritual Care. | |
| Other Personnel | 40 | Yes | Village Receptionist Monday to Friday |
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Updated: 5 Aug 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | Oxygen is managed on site |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We can offer Palliative Care beds, where we work alongside our local Specialist Palliative Care Team. All staff have received training, and is ongoing |
| Wound Care | Yes | Access through the DHB Wound Nurse |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Access through the DHB Diabetic Nurse |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We offer all residents a continence assessment as part of ongoing care, and from this Staff are advised via our continence representative if required. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Nurse Manager discusses all infection control issues at Registered Nurse and Caregivers monthly meetings. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Nurse Manager |
| Other Specialties | Yes | Our Senior Registered Nurse's role is to ensure the highest possible standard of clinical care, following through GP/Hosp visits, and the Caregivers work in a caring and professional fashion. |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | |
| Other Short Stay Programme | Yes | |
| High Care Needs | Yes | |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | We try to accommodate Residents personal furniture |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | All our rooms have ensuite toilet and washbasin |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We have a daily "happy hour" at 4.30pm for our Residents co-ordinated by the Registered Nurse. Residents are able to keep alcohol in their rooms if able. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | All rooms have their own wall heaters, the main corridors are run on timers. |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | We offer a large lounge where majority of activites take place including music and our 50inch Television. However, we do have a smaller lounge with tea/coffee making facilities, where family/whanu can visit. |
| 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 | Day Care available 7 days per week |
| Outings | Yes | We offer "van trips" three times weekly (weather permitting). |
| Māori Kaupapa | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Our Residents have monthly meetings, where they discuss any issues including food, Health and Safety, cleanliness etc., |
| Family Committee | Yes | Family meetings are held yearly to discuss Careplan needs, however, we do have an open door policy, where families/whanau are able to meet with staff at any time. |
| Newsletter | Yes | We receive the Village newsletter monthly. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | We have a full range of policies and procedures, and staff receive yearly in-service training |
| Confused Residents | Yes | Staff are trained in the ACE Programme |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | A designated are off site is available, however, we do try to discourage our residents from smoking to increase their physical health. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Interests & Activities
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We offer card games, puzzles, Mahjong, crosswords, daily Newspaper gossip corner. Daily exercises, creative workshops, outside visitors for music and exhibitions. Regular Church services, daily "happy hour". We offer a full range of books, games and jigsaw puzzles Activities are extensive, and Residents are able to either choose or come to them all!!! We have a 50inch Television and have a monthly "Cinema afternoon" with movie favourites chosen by Residents with ice cream or popcorn! Bowls, mini golf and small ball games are offered in the main lounge weekly. 3 van trips per week - weather permitting We encourage family participation by having various functions, but our famous family party is held in December, for a BBQ and a glass of wine with fun and games with our Staff team. |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Telephone, Sky TV, Drycleaning, Beauty Therapist, daily Happy hour - are on a fee for service basis | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour care from experienced Level 1 - Level 3 Caregivers. | |
| Details about meals | We offer a full and extensive menu, with alternatives. Food is available on trays and in Residents room, but we do encourage our Residents to eat and socialise together in our large dining room. | |
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Updated: 30 Sep 2022 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Able to access translators locally in the Wairarapa for non speaking residents/family/whanau |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Several of our staff have limited Te Reo |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2012 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jehovah Witness | Yes | |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2012 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.20 Km | Buses run from Masterton to Featherston return, and Masterton to Palmerston North. Local trains to Wellington and return. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | 2 minute walk to the nearest shops. 5 minute walk to Masterton Town Centre. |
| Parks | 1.50 Km | Masterton has a beautiful Queen Elizebeth Park with a stream, crazy golf, cricket, and wild bird sanctuary. Henley Lake - 5 minute drive is situated the other end of Masterteron, offering walks, various wildlife and seating. |
| Library | 1.20 Km | Masterton Library is situated the other end of Masterton 3 minute drive, 15-20 minute walk |
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Updated: 24 Feb 2012 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Partially obtained - experienced Occupational Therapist |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 4 Jul 2016 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.