Bradford Manor
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Soon
- Name
- Bradford Manor
- Category
- Dementia
- Address
- 32 Lixmont Street
Bradford
Dunedin 9011 - Postal Address
- 32 Lixmont Street
Bradford
Dunedin 9011 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Michelle Donaldson - (03) 453 5516
- Owner
- Phantom Eldercare
Other services
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Bradford Manor is a 26-bed secure Dementia Rest Home. We pride ourselves on offering a high standard of care. We operate an open disclosure policy and an open door policy, visit when you want to and ask us anything.
We have an excellent activities programme that is developed for our residents' individual needs. We also enjoy group activities, indoor bowls being a favourite with our residents. We aim to promote a safe, warm, friendly and homely atmosphere for all our residents. We believe that family is important. There's always a cup of tea waiting for you and Michelle our facility manager is here to help with any questions you may have.
We have an excellent activities programme that is developed for our residents' individual needs. We also enjoy group activities, indoor bowls being a favourite with our residents. We aim to promote a safe, warm, friendly and homely atmosphere for all our residents. We believe that family is important. There's always a cup of tea waiting for you and Michelle our facility manager is here to help with any questions you may have.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 18 Sep 2023 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 26 |
| Vacancy | Soon |
| Impending vacancy | Yes |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms as at 31 Jul 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: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 38 | Yes | Bradford Manor has an experienced Registered Nurse who work closely with our manager, GP and families. Communication between RN's, GP and family is frequent. We believe that working together with the GP and families provides the best outcome for residents. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Bradford Manor consults with the Nurse Practitioners for Dunedin on a regular basic. | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | We have 3 care staff each morning plus an additional staff member who is responsible for breakfast. We have 2 afternoon staff, 2 night staff & a cleaner. All staff have a First Aid certificate & have or are working towards the ACE training programme. | |
| Diversional Therapist | 28 | Yes | We have 2 Diversional Therapists 5 days a week. We believe that by keeping the mind & body active, a better quality of life is maintained. We provide a daily activities programme that is individually planned by our Diversional Therapists for each resident. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | We have a hairdresser who comes once a week at the resident's cost. We feel this is important as it maintains the resident's self-worth, after all most of us like getting our hair done. In addition, we have a massage therapist who comes weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Bradford Manor has a foot care nurse who comes to the home every six weeks. Additional podiatry needs can be arranged. The above is at a cost to the resident. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We have a qualified dietitian from Dietitians NZ. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We have two church services every month at the home. Any other spiritual needs can be met. | |
| Other Personnel | 35 | Yes | At Bradford Manor our facility manager Michelle is very approachable and available anytime to discuss the needs of your family member. Michelle has worked in the care industry for over 30 years and has an extensive understanding of the needs of the Residents and our caring staff. Michelle has managed Bradford Manor for 15 years. |
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Updated: 29 Apr 2022 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We have support from the Otago Community Hospice Team. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We have access to the D.H.B Surgical Services Team when required. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | We have support through the Mornington Health Centre Diabetics Nurse Specialist. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have access to a Continence Advisor through the D.H.B. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | This is available through the D.H.B specialist Stoma Nurse Service. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Registered Nurse is responsibly for Infection Control. This is recorded and reported to management and staff at staff meetings. We also have access to the D.H.B Infection Control Centre. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | We support residents who need follow up visits for hospital and/or specialists appointments. |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | This is available through the D.H.B Mental Health Service for Older People. |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2021 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | We offer Respite Care depending on availability. |
| Carer Support | Yes | As above. |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2021 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | At Bradford Manor we encourage residents to make the room their own by bringing their own furniture and other personal belongings. We feel this is important as it makes the resident feel more at home. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All 26 of our rooms are single. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | We allow alcohol to be consumed under close supervision. We encourage residents to maintain their normal lifestyle as much as possible. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have ducks in the garden and sheep in the paddocks. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | |
| Phone Access In Own Room | No | This can be arranged at a cost to the resident. |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | Each room is fitted with a heater. |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | At Bradford Manor we have two lounges. The main lounge is bright and welcoming with seating arranged in a homely manner. Our smaller lounge is bright and sunny and offers our residents and family a more private area for visits. |
| Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly | Yes | |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We can take a small number of day care residents. |
| Outings | Yes | We have a minibus which is regularly used to take our residents out and about. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | All challenging behaviour is documented and referred to the RN who will assess and contact the appropriate specialist if required. All staff have regular challenging behaviour training. |
| Confused Residents | Yes | We provide constant supervision and security for all our residents. |
| Rural Setting | Yes | Bradford Manor overlooks paddocks and bush. |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | We have a covered outside area for smokers. |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | Bradford Manor is a fully secured rest home. However, residents can enjoy free access to our large garden. |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2021 |
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Special Features
| The staff and Management of Bradford Manor aim to deliver a high standard of care with empathy, encouragement and common sense. We appreciate that each Resident is a valued family member, and encourage family/whanau inclusion in the planning and provision of care. We pride ourselves on our high staff to resident ratio and provision of two care givers during the night. (Not sleepovers) We, at Bradford Manor believe our unique setting offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Our residents have free access to stroll and sit in our secure gardens. |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2021 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2021 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.