Albany Home and Hospital
At a glance
- Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Albany Home and Hospital
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 28 Albany Street
Gore
Gore 9710 - Region
- Southern (Southland)
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
- View Fax Number
- View Email Address
Personnel
- Manager
- Roxanne Rosquita - Facility Manager - (03)-208-0749
Other services
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At Albany House, we specialize in:
Rest Home Care
Assisted Living
Short-Term and Respite Care
Our Approach
Person-Centered Care:
Engaging Lifestyle: We foster a vibrant community through activities, outings, and social events.
Nutritious Meals: Fresh, delicious meals tailored to dietary requirements.
Our experienced caregivers provide compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive environment. Focusing on fostering independence, dignity, and well-being, Albany House ensures residents feel valued and at home.
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: 8 Mar 2017 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 15 |
| Vacancy | Yes |
| Albany House Rest Home has sunny, individual rooms with garden views. We provide a quality, homely environment in which the resident is the centre of our care. We also provide an atmosphere of respect and friendliness and do this by following our 5 core foundations: Person centered care, fun, caring, companionship and leadership. We are happy to give you a tour of the home at any time. We are certified by the Ministry of Health and provide the following types of care: - Hospital level care - Residential Care - Palliative Care - Respite Care / carer support - LTS-CHC (long term chronic care – under 65’s) - Long and short term care - Day care | |
| Impending vacancy | Yes - accepting admissions now |
| 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 | Yes |
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Updated: 28 Nov 2024 |
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Testimonials
| Some of the compliments from our residents and families: "My mother has been at Albany House for over a year, and the care she's received has been outstanding. The staff treat her like family, and the warm atmosphere makes it feel like home. The activities and social events keep her engaged and happy every day." "Albany House feels so warm and welcoming; we understand why Dad is so comfortable here." "Warm, professional atmosphere, smiling staff." "Wonderful care of residents, a great place to visit." "Good place loves it; we admire what you do; he is so well cared for." "Love this place. It is a warm, friendly, homely home away from home. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24/7 | Yes | Registered nurses are on site 24/7 to provide person centered care and a high level of patient care. |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | We have the professional support of Nurse Practitioners in our area, who are available for consultation and professional advice. | |
| Enrolled Nurse | 32 | Yes | We have 1 Enrolled Nurse who is here 32hours a week. She works alongside the Registered Nurses to provide person centered care and a high level of patient care. |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | All our caregivers are kind, helpful people who are focused on giving excellent care to our residents. Caregiving staff attend in-service training and are provided with CareerForce training so that high standards of person centered care are maintained | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | The Physio department at Gore Health is supportive of our residents who require their services and will do "house calls" for assessments and designing of exercise programmes. | |
| Occupational Therapist | 0.00 | Yes | This service is based at Gore Health and staff from this department will do "House Calls" to assess and design individual programmes for residents. |
| Social Worker (on site) | 0.00 | Yes | We frequently access the support of the Medical Social Worker at Gore Health who liaises between the hospital, community, families and Albany House. |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | This speciality focuses on enhancing abilities e.g. management of activities of daily living, discussions, games, reading to promote and maintain cognitive function. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | 15+ | Yes | We have a daily activities program that is facilitated by our Activities Coordinator Ross. Entertainments include: crafts, outings, music, exercise, bowls, housie...and more!! We provide a warm, friendly day care which offers a homely environment. |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Our hairdresser Pauline attends weekly for cuts ,perms and hair sets for ladies. Men are not forgotten, Pauline does barbering as well! | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Rebecca comes to Albany house on a monthly basis. She attends to tricky toes,toenails and soothes tired feet. Rebecca's visits are always popular:the residents enjoy her cheerful manner as she goes about her work. | |
| Dietitian | Yes | We access the expertise of a dietitian in regard to special diets who advises food quality/portions; she regularly audits our menus, keeping them current and relevant to our residents dietary needs, in consultation with our trained catering staff. | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | Church groups are represented by specific people from the congregation who come to give Holy Communion. | |
| Kaumatua | Yes | We are able access the service of Kaumatua from the Hokonui Marae when needed. | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Clergy of all denominations visit regularly. An interdenominational service is held every Sunday after lunch. | |
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have music groups, singing groups, pipe bands, children dancing, schools bringing crafts, dogs bringing their owners, families and friends. Doctors and Nurses, Speech therapists, politicians and people from our community. | |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | We have staff trained with Nasogastric/gastronomy care. |
| Palliative Care (Contracted) | Yes | We liaise closely with residents,families and hospice personnel. |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All are staff are trained in End of Life/Palliative Care. They make sure your love one is treated with respect and they are comfortable. We have a Registered Nurse care 24/7. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | All Registered Nurses are current with their IV administration certification. |
| Dialysis | Yes | This is considered to be hospital level care which we provide at Albany House. This care would coordinated with a GP, dialysis specialist services and Registered Nurses. |
| Wound Care | Yes | We can access wound care staff at KEW Hospital and our staff regularly update education. |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Nursing staff are current with Diabetes Care. Annual training sessions with dietician. |
| Continence Advice | Yes | We have staff trained in continence care and can access advisors at SDHB. |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | We have staff trained in stomal care and they can access advisors at SDHB |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | We liase closely with physiotherapists and OT to facilitate a well structured rehabilitation programme,. |
| Tracheotomy Care | Yes | This is considered to be hospital level care which we provide at Albany House. This care would coordinated with a GP, tracheotomy specialist services and Registered Nurses. |
| Spinal Injuries Care | Yes | This is considered to be hospital level care which we provide at Albany House. This care would coordinated with a GP, spinal injury specialist services and Registered Nurses. |
| Infection Control | Yes | Our Registered Nurses specialise in infection control. All staff are educated in infection control. |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | We work closely with Community Mental Health. |
| Clinical Management | Yes | We have a experienced clinical manager who is also the proprietor. She leads care planning and implementation, supervises education for all staff and ensures a high level of nursing care is maintained. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | All short-term stay guests are offered sunny, individual rooms with garden views. We are a boutique, villa-style family home and take pride in our relaxed environment, where everybody is treated as family and all needs are met. |
| Carer Support | Yes | We welcome carer-support residents or other short-stay people. We work with people and their families to provide excellent care in a homely, warm environment where the food is fabulous and the trained staff are friendly and willing to help. |
| Subsidised | Yes | We are pleased to offer a high-quality service to all people who wish to make their home at Albany House. |
| Private Paying | Yes | If you have not been assessed as eligible for subsidized care, we also accept private-paying clients. Contact Marg and Bill to discuss how we can make Albany House your home away from home. |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | Families needing carer support or respite are welcome to make bookings: we are happy to work with people and their families to ensure they can plan holidays and special events. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Residents may have their furniture depending on the size of the room and furniture. |
| Single Rooms | Yes | All rooms are single, light, and airy, with garden views. They are personalised to the resident's taste. Apart from beds, bedside cabinets, and wardrobes, all rooms contain a nightstand, handbasin, phone and TV jack points, and Freeview access to all TVS. |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | Yes, Happy hour is on Sunday before lunch. |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | We have two Rest Home cats who are very friendly and love attention. Staff and families frequently bring their pets in, and we have an annual pet parade. |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes | |
| Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | Albany House has two lounges and two courtyards and seating in the gardens |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | All are staff are trained in End of Life/Palliative Care. They make sure your love one is treated with respect and they are comfortable. We have a Registered Nurse care available 24/7. |
| Day Programme for day stay clients | Yes | We pride ourselves on providing warm, friendly, and homely daycare. Daycare is Monday through Friday, 10 am-3.30 pm. It costs $10, and this includes transport to/from Albany House, morning and afternoon tea, and a hot lunch and pudding. |
| Outings | Yes | We have regular outings in our van to local events, sometimes day excursions. Residents are free to come and go as they please during the day. We expect residents' families or friends to advise if the resident is going out. |
| Whānau Room | Yes | |
| Newsletter | Yes | We have a tri-monthly newsletter that provides information about upcoming events and birthdays, activities, an interview with a resident or staff member, and much more! Residents are asked to provide information about what they would like in the newsletter. |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | All our staff are trained to manage situations for the benefit of all residents |
| Confused Residents | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Special Features
| The home is a spacious, well-presented character building with modern facilities. Our residents enjoy a comfortable, family-oriented environment with great care from dedicated staff. We also have lots of fun and celebrate special events at every opportunity...Birthdays, Christmas, Easter, royal babies, and Anzac are just a few. Our home cooking and baking is highly regarded and much enjoyed by residents, families and visitors. There is a TV lounge for Sky TV and a large screen in our main lounge for movies, DVDs and games. The gardens around the home are easily accessible (flowers and vegetables), and the courtyards are popular on sunny days. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
Interests & Activities
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Our activity programme is extensive and varied. Music, bowls,housie, and board games are popular. Quizzes and word games are also popular. Active participation is encouraged, and we recognize that some people often have quiet time to read, rest, or contemplate. We have a Library with large print books, and the Librarian visits twice weekly. We have entertainers from the community who provide music and storytelling. Children's groups frequently attend to sing to our residents. Local clothing stores provide style days to purchase clothing at Albany House. All festive holidays are treated as special occasions, and birthdays are big events, with flowers and cream sponges on the big day. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
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| Staffing qualifications and details | Albany House maintain a high-staffing ratio. Registered Nurses are on every shift and are supported by experienced caregivers and an Enrolled Nurse. All staff work together to provide a high standard of care. All staff receive on-going training through an In-Service Education Programme and Careerforce programmes. | |
| Details about meals | All meals at Albany House are homemade and full of flavour. We cater to a variety of dietary needs, including those of diabetics, vegans, vegetarians, gluten-intolerants, and lactose intolerants. | |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | Staff member(s) |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | Staff member |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Anglican | Yes | We have pastoral visitors who attend Albany House on a regular basis to nuture and maintain close spiritual links for those who attend the Anglican church. Holy Trinity Church also conducts interdenominational services throughout the year. |
| Denominations/Faiths represented | Yes | Anglican, Presbyterian, Catholic, Baptist,Christian Fellowship, Salvation Army and New Life. |
| Presbyterian | Yes | Regular pastoral visits help retain a sense of community among those who attend the Presbyterian church, which also conducts interdenominational services at Albany House. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | The Eucharist is conducted on Wednesday mornings, and pastoral visiting is available at other times. The Church also conducts interdenominational services throughout the year at Albany House. |
| Salvation Army | Yes | |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 1.10 Km | Gore taxis provide prompt, efficient service, including wheelchair Taxis. Residents are eligible for taxi chits. Some residents enjoy walking to town on sunny days. |
| Shops | 1.10 Km | We enjoy the services of our department store (H&J's) and the smaller boutique-style shops, which offer a wide range of goods for all ages and styles. |
| Mall | 1.10 Km | The town is compact and easily accessible, with wide streets and pavements and plenty of safe crossings. The café scene is well represented: it's a great way to socialize with friends or family. The restaurants are excellent, easy to access, and have delicious menus! |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | The Gore Botanical Gardens are on the way to town and well worth a brief detour to check out all the fabulous plantings and colours. The rhododendrons are beautiful in season. |
| Library | 1.20 Km | The Gore library is fantastic, with a huge range of large print books, magazines, DVDs, and CDs. The librarians bring books to Albany House and collect them, which is an excellent service for bookworms who are not as mobile but still need their reading Fix! |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| Care Association New Zealand | Yes | Current member of the New Zealand Aged Care Association. |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
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What's New
ALBANY HOUSE
September 2024 Welcome to all readers.
The big news is that we are now on Facebook so check us out; it would be awesome if you would comment on our page.
We have had a wonderful winter in Gore and spring is here. The gardens at Albany house are blossoming with colorful flowers. This week we have had a mystery crop in our flower garden. At first we noticed that Swedes had been planted upside down in a row and when next seen all Swedes had pink hair, eyes, tiaras and were holding wands!!!! How did all that happen? Murray is doing detective work and says that he will track the culprit down.
Joke for the Month There was an old man whose family could no longer afford to take care of him. So the family decided that a nursing for the aged would be appropriate.
Spring Birthdays Happy birthday on your special day!!! September Gilbert Thomson
November Jean Tayles
What’s happening?
Recently a number of residents had a great time at the Country Music Club in the Longford rooms. They heard and joined in with toe tapping music for the afternoon and come home desperate for a cup of tea but very happy.
A van load of residents went out on a daffodil hunt to Alison Nichol’s beautiful garden and also Pauline Weirs garden-both in the Waikaka area. Thank you Alison and Pauline for all your hard work that gives us so much pleasure.
The American Cup has kept us all glued to the screen in the mornings- sometimes we have wide smiles other times groans of frustrations but still enough energy to shout “Go Team New Zealand!!!”.
Residents have been touring Gore area in the afternoons admiring the fabulous blossom tress. With the breeze blowing the petals our lawn looks as if it’s covered with pink snow.
Happy news! Royal baby – Prince William & Kate Middleton had their first baby, Prince George Alexander Louis born on 22nd July 2013.
Memories Bob Barnett Mary Butler Marie Herron Doris Thayer Myrtle Leighton
Looking forward to...
We are looking forward to more settled sunny days so that we can do walking and checking out other people gardens. With the warmer days we can sit in the lounges and have the doors open for some breeze.
Recipe of the Month Lemon Sago
Ingredients
2 Cups Sago 2 Tbsp golden syrup Sweetener to taste Lemon essence/juice 5-6 cups boiling water
Put everything together in a pot except lemon essence and simmer for 30-40 minutes Add Lemon essence last
Best served with fruit, ice-cream or whipped cream.
It would be awesome to have feedback and suggestions for our news letter. All contributions welcome.
Albany Rest Home 28 Albany Street, Gore Phone 032080749 Email: albanyhouse2004@xtra.co.nz Find us on Facebook |
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Updated: 26 Nov 2024 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.