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St. Clair Park Residential Centre

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Name
St. Clair Park Residential Centre
Category
Rest Home
Address
287 Middleton Road
Corstorphine
Dunedin 9012
Postal Address
287 Middleton Road
Corstorphine
Dunedin 9012
Region
Southern (Otago)
Phone
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Fax
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Josmy Chacko - 03 4877717
Owner
Ross Alexander
Administrator
April Wannacott - office@stclairpark.co.nz
Diversional Therapist
Lina Elisara - dt@stclairpark.co.nz
Registered Nurses
Anju Thomas - nurse@stclairpark.co.nz
Other services
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september 2024 newsletter september 2024 newsletter september 2024 newsletter
Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
Are you looking for a care home in Dunedin that can cater to diverse needs? Look no further. St Clair Park is the spot that is as individual as you are.

St Clair Park is an adult care home. We cater to individuals with complex needs, including mental health, addictions, dementia and aged care.
(WE ACCEPT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY, DEMENTIA, AGED CARE, ACC clients)

Our aim at St Clair is to assist people who live here to maintain their independence. We want them to be involved in making decisions that affect their lives, and to provide opportunities for community participation.

Give us a call and come see what we are all about.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 8 Dec 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 26
Vacancy Yes
6
Impending vacancy No
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 Please enquire

Updated: 28 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
Kia Ora
On behalf of Maera White's family we would like to thank you all for taking good care of our Nanny/Mum while she was in the home.
Sending our love, Te Rina, Wiki, Leah, Peter, and Whanau
Anthony Tipa: on behalf of his family "we are very thankful to look after our uncle. He had a great time at st clair park as aunty Maureen was also there, thank you for accepting both of them.
AUDREY: on behalf of the family, we are very grateful to you all for looking after our Nan .

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Registered Nurses are employed to cover 7 days a week. Anju is on site Monday to Wednesday and Saturday 9am - 5.30 pm. Bratena is on site Wednesday to Friday and Sunday from 8am - 4.30pm.
Nurse Practitioner Yes we have nurse practitioners mainly for mental health residents.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers 40+ Yes Multiple caregivers in all three units. Residents are never left on their own in the rest home. Staff are always on duty and available to assist.
Physiotherapist 0.00 Yes Can be accessed through the local DHB.
Occupational Therapist 0.00 Negotiable
Social Worker (on site) 0.00 Yes All residents on admission have a Needs Assessor who is available to them at their request to address concerns they may have about their current and future care.
Diversional Therapist 35 Yes A diversional therapist is employed to oversee the activity program.
Activities Co-ordinator 35 Yes Onsite daily; Monday to Friday
Hairdresser Yes A hairdressing service is available onsite or residents can also visit the hairdresser of their choice.
Podiatrist Yes Can visits the facility as required and residents are also taken to the podiatrist or specialit services.
Dietitian Negotiable Can be accessed through the local DHB or through the food service who supply meals.
Accredited Visitors Negotiable Are available if residents wish.
Kaumatua Yes residents go to the cultural group on Thursdays and Tuesdays to the exercise group .
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Negotiable At residents request. Wekly interdemoninational service weekly.
Other Personnel Negotiable

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Wound Care Yes Available through local DHB
Diabetic Care Yes Available through local DHB
Continence Advice Yes Available through local DHB
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Available through local DHB
Infection Control Yes Available through local DHB
Psychiatric Care Yes Available through local DHB

Updated: 16 Apr 2007

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 We provide Respite Care services. Please contact us for more information.
Carer Support Yes Carer Support is available. Please contact us for more information.

Updated: 10 Jan 2013

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes
Single Rooms Yes
Alcohol Permitted No Happy Hour provided monthly and for special occasions by facility.
Pets In Residence Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes
Phone Access In Own Room No Can be installed at residents own cost.
Wifi Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes
Lounges/seating areas Yes
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes .
Outings Yes
Whānau Room Yes Being completed
Māori Kaupapa No Under review
Residents Committee No Monthly resident meetings.
Family Committee No Families are invited to be involved in all care palnning and delivery.
Newsletter Yes Monthly
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes Mildly
Rural Setting Yes
Smokers Room No Outside covered areas
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside. strictly prohibited inside the facility .

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

Special Features
Special Features
We have three individual areas providing care for people. We have one unit for intellectual disabilities, another psychiatric disabilities and one for elderly.

All units have their own courtyards, and the home has a rural outlook.

We encourage community involvement in art, work, and leisure activities. There is a daily activity programme and staff provide both group and individual activities.

The facility also provides transport for residents for activities, interests, doctors appointments, hairdresser, etc.

Meals provided by a specialised food service with winter and summer menu and personal requests and dietary needs are catered for. Residents who are able, are encouraged to do baking with staff.

Updated: 12 Jul 2023

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Visitors from Age Concern and other organisations can be arrnaged at resident's request.
Concerts at Senior Citizens etc, transport provided to community groups/clubs/church/shopping and library.
Art,card games, regular craft such as making birthday and xmas cards etc, entertainment (visiting musicians, singers, BBQ), exercises (walks and sit dancing, indoor bowls).
Daily newspaper reading.
Sky TV can be installed at resident cost.

Updated: 17 May 2011

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not see management for details
Staffing qualifications and details 24 hour care plus qualified nursing staff. House doctor providing regular and on call visits.
Details about meals Meals are provided by a local food service who specialise in providing this service to residential facilites. Residents have input into menus.Alternatives can be provided for any meal, particularly to meet special dietary needs.

Updated: 17 May 2011

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Afrikaans Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Hindi Yes
Interpreter Yes available if required for other languages.
Malayalam Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Punjabi Yes
Samoan Yes
Spanish Yes
Thai Yes
Zulu Yes

Updated: 24 Oct 2024

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Buddhist Yes
Christian Yes
Muslim Yes
Non denominational Yes
Pentecostal Yes
Presbyterian Yes

Updated: 14 Jul 2023

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.01 Km Bus stop over road.
Shops 0.25 Km
Mall 5.00 Km
Parks 0.25 Km

Updated: 16 Apr 2007

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Police checked Yes

Updated: 14 Jul 2023


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