Iona (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven home)
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- Name
- Iona (a Presbyterian Support Otago Enliven home)
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 549 Thames Highway
Oamaru
Oamaru 9400 - Postal Address
- 549 Thames Highway
Oamaru North
Oamaru 9400 - Region
- Southern (Otago)
- Phone
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- Fax
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- View Email Address
- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- Stephenie Leith - (03) 437 1870
- Owner
- Presbyterian Support Otago - (03) 477 7115
Other services
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Encouraging residents to be as independent as possible; to make choices in the things that matter to them, is part and parcel of Presbyterian Support Otago's Enliven services.
Here at Iona you will find some things make for happier, healthier living, no matter what your age. A sense of community; friends, family and whanau; giving and receiving; making decisions for yourself; and most of all, practical support when you need it.
At Enliven we work alongside you and your family to achieve these things.
Iona carries Ministry of Health four-year certification - confirming this popular home provides the very best care to residents.
Give Iona's Acting Manager, Maireta Harrison, a call on 03 437 1870 and come as see for yourself why an Enliven home is the right choice when seeking rest home, hospital, dementia and independent living options.
Enliven - Vaccination Policy
In line with Government requirements and PSO’s commitment to health and safety, all Enliven staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated. We would prefer that all residents are vaccinated, and we can facilitate this for those who are not yet vaccinated.
Here at Iona you will find some things make for happier, healthier living, no matter what your age. A sense of community; friends, family and whanau; giving and receiving; making decisions for yourself; and most of all, practical support when you need it.
At Enliven we work alongside you and your family to achieve these things.
Iona carries Ministry of Health four-year certification - confirming this popular home provides the very best care to residents.
Give Iona's Acting Manager, Maireta Harrison, a call on 03 437 1870 and come as see for yourself why an Enliven home is the right choice when seeking rest home, hospital, dementia and independent living options.
Enliven - Vaccination Policy
In line with Government requirements and PSO’s commitment to health and safety, all Enliven staff and volunteers are fully vaccinated. We would prefer that all residents are vaccinated, and we can facilitate this for those who are not yet vaccinated.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 8 Apr 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 28 |
| Vacancy | No |
| 1 | |
| Impending vacancy | No |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Some Rooms from $22.00/day up to $25.00/day as at 21 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 |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | Iona has Registered Nurse coverage 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Manager is a RN and holds a current annual Practising Certificate | |
| Enrolled Nurse | Yes | ||
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Contracted in | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Hairdresser | Yes | Own hairdresser | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Contracted in | |
| Dietitian | Yes | ||
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Iona has it's own experienced volunteer team to assist where and when needed | |
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Updated: 25 May 2016 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | |
| Continence Advice | Yes | |
| Clinical Management | Yes | Clinical Manager |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | DHB contracted to provide respite care |
| Carer Support | Yes | DBH contracted to provide carer support short stay |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 9 Jul 2012 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
| Single Rooms | Yes | |
| Ensuite | Yes | Limited number |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | By Arrangement |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Residents Committee | Yes | |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Semi-Secure | Yes | |
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Updated: 18 Aug 2015 |
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Special Features
| Iona is an integral part of the Oamaru community and is a highly sought-after home for older people seeking residential care. The exceedingly high standard of meals is always commented on by residents and visitors alike, as is the friendliness of the staff and volunteers. Iona is purpose-built and maintained to a high level, and residents have plenty of room in which to enjoy the wide range of activities continually available to them. |
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Updated: 25 May 2016 |
Interests & Activities
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Maintaining regular social and community activity our individual residents had before moving to Iona, is encouraged. We believe residents should maintain the connection they had with their family, friends and community, and will do all we can to ensure those connections are kept. In-house, we have an extensive activities programme that includes exercise, quiz sessions, newspaper readings, guest speakers and entertainers, and Happy Hour is a very popular event. There is great emphasis on outings, undertaken in comfortable vans, with events ranging from concerts to garden visits. Some residents prefer to undertake hobbies and interests privately, or on a one-to-one basis, and we are happy to accommodate them |
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Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Details are discussed at initial meetings | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | All Enliven homes have multi-disciplinary teams with staff focused on providing respectful, quality care to residents. | |
| Details about meals | All reasonable steps are taken to ensure residents have their food preferences respected. A dietician oversees the nutritional value of every meal and our highly experienced cooks create attractive meals from in-house commercial kitchens. | |
| Associated Complexes | Elmslie House, Ranui, Iona, Ross Home, St Andrews, Taieri Court, Aspiring Enliven Care Centre, Wanaka Retirement Village, Ranui Court Retirement Village, Columba Court Retirement Village and Enliven day activity programmes. | |
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Updated: 4 Nov 2021 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | including Bisaya |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Malayalam | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | Enliven Services are proud to employ many international staff. We are therefore able to offer a variety of languages, which do change and increase from time-to-time |
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Updated: 30 Aug 2018 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| (Other comments) | Yes | All religious affiliations are respected. Some services are held in-house, at other times participation in community church services is encouraged. |
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Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | Can be arranged | |
| Shops | 5.00 Km | Oamaru township is about 5kms away and the Iona van is available for shopping excursions. |
| Mall | Collected and delivered on the premises | |
| Parks | Nearby | |
| Library | Nearby | |
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Updated: 28 Jul 2010 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | Our Activities staff are able to complete the Community facilitation apprenticeship - Diversional therapy strand level 4. This qualification supersedes National Certificate in Diversional Therapy level 4 |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | Columba Court on South Hill at Oamaru is a small retirement village of seven units |
| Other details | Yes | The Enliven Principles of Activity, Contribution, Choice, Relationships, Respect and Security underpins all services at Iona |
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Updated: 20 Aug 2018 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.