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Riverview – Maungaturoto’s havenfor senior living

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Vacancy
Soon
Name
Riverview – Maungaturoto’s havenfor senior living
Category
Rest Home
Address
136 Hurndall Street
Maungaturoto
0520
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Northland
Phone
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Email
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Personnel
Manager
Tracy Chapman - (09) 431 8696
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A secluded ‘home away from home’ offering as much or as little care as needed.

When a Needs Assessment indicates rest home care is required we offer a seamless transition into one of our 16 freshly refurbished rest home rooms for both respite or long-term stays, with a brand new purpose-built extension wing now also consented! Leading clinical and medical care with a personalised approach, a home-like atmosphere and quality nutritious meals made on-site. Open visiting policy.

The Riverview Difference
∙ Not For Profit, 100% Locally Owned
∙ Ethical Ownership Structure That Protects Your Investment
∙ Nursing & Medical Centre On-site
∙ Beside Cafés, Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Shops and Library
∙ Picturesque, Idyllic Grounds
∙ Strong Community Feel

Established on sunny, elevated grounds and tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, Riverview offers a tranquil ‘home away from home’ for seniors.

Those who have been assessed as needing Rest Home level care by any DHB Needs Assessment and Service Coordination service can choose from spacious single or double rooms, ideal for couples.

Riverview is uniquely placed in having our medical centre with doctors on-site, and a local pharmacy only a few meters away. Being a smaller rest home in comparison to those in the cities, we are the ideal choice to care for your loved one as our clinical care team are able to get to know all of our residents individually and develop a personalised care plan making provisions for their medical needs, health history, and likes and dislikes in their choice of recreational activities as well as dietary needs for our in-house cooks to consider.

Riverview residents, families and whanau are delighted with the many activities, and excursions our Diversional Therapist and Activities Team facilitate on a weekly basis for our residents, tailor made to suit differing levels of independence and mobility. These activities have really enhanced our residents’ wellbeing both socially and on a sensory level, helped by our close proximity to both soothing scenic rural settings and more social, stimulating urban outings such as to our local cafe.

A hairdresser is available for bookings on-site, Elite Feet Podiatry services operate throughout our region offering specialist podiatry services, and finally a well established physiotherapist clinic is based on-site operating from the medical centre also in close proximity ensuring that Riverview provides full access to all the services expected of a quality care facility.
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 30 Jun 2015

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 16
Vacancy Soon
Impending vacancy Yes
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

Updated: 28 Feb 2025

Testimonials
Testimonials
Patricia Hosford – "Home cooking, laundry, wonderful care, birthday celebrations, and GP appointments led by a wonderful registered nurse, all on tap. I am very happy here. I have visitors whenever I'm lucky enough and I come and go as I please. What a wonderful place – what a wonderful life!"

Riverview Board – "Riverview’s aim is to ensure that though the move from home will be associated with mixed feelings, your loved ones will experience the personalised, respectful care and compassion that makes Riverview Maungaturoto’s haven for senior living."

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse Yes Registered nurse is also the Manager on call for the rest home 24/7.
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes Our three shifts per day are made up with caregivers. We have two Senior caregivers at present that back up the Registered Nurse.
Physiotherapist Yes On-site Medical Centre
Occupational Therapist Yes On-site Medical Centre
Social Worker (on site) Yes On-site Medical Centre
Diversional Therapist Yes Riverview is delighted to have an Activities Coordinator specialising in Diversional Therapy, who takes great delight in creating an exciting array of activities and excursions that promote friendships, knowledge, increase skills, and enhance overall stimulation.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes As above.
Hairdresser Yes Our hairdresser comes into the rest home every six weeks.
Podiatrist Yes We have a beauty therapist who comes in every six weeks to attend to nails. Further podiatry is available at the On-site Medical Centre.
Dietitian Yes Our menu is authorised by a dietitian based at the DHB.
Accredited Visitors Yes DAA Group audit the rest home on a eighteen month cycle.
Kaumatua Yes Available within the community if and when required.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes Fortnightly Sunday services in the Rest Home plus Sunday services are available at the church next to the rest home. Additionally there are a number of other local churches very close by in town.
Other Personnel Yes GP on call for the rest Home 24/7.

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Available for clients that come to Riverview with oxygen management needs.
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Palliative care is provided to those residents in Riverview whose condition has deteriorated and support is available to families at this time.
Wound Care Yes Treated by our Registered Nurse and Senior Caregivers.
Diabetic Care Yes Treated by our Registered Nurse and Senior Caregivers.
Continence Advice Yes Treated by our Registered Nurse and Senior Caregivers.
Stomal Therapy Yes Treated by our Registered Nurse and Senior Caregivers.
ACC Rehabilitation Yes Available under the NASC team, Northland DHB.
Infection Control Yes Riverview's Registered Nurse and staff are trained regularly on infection control.
Surgical Followup Yes Available under the NASC team, Northland DHB.
Clinical Management Yes Available with a Registered Nurse in attendance.

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes You are welcome to furnish your own room!
Single Rooms Yes We have thirteen single rooms at present in the rest home. Each has its own hand basin. New extensions for the future will include ensuites.
Shared Rooms Yes For husbands and wives, we have three double rooms at no extra expense. These double rooms have their own ensuites.
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes Double rooms with ensuites are available at no additional cost for couples.
Ensuite Yes Ensuites are available in double rooms only at present. New extensions in the future will include ensuites.
Alcohol Permitted Yes Family to supply.
Pets In Residence Yes At present we have two cats, a bird and a fish tank.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes As long as the client is capable of looking after their pet.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes All rooms have phone connections.
Wifi Yes Wifi available at the office.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Separate heating controls are available in each room for maximum comfort.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes According to the NASC team Northland DHB.
Lounges/seating areas Yes We have two lounges available – one is a TV lounge and the other is a quiet room.
Cafe Yes Whilst there is no cafe onsite, there are cafes and eateries next door in the township, as well as other shopping and groceries.
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes Available through the On-site Medical Centre.
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Palliative care is provided to those residents in Riverview whose condition has deteriorated and support is available to families at this time.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes
Outings Yes Riverview residents, families and whanau are delighted with the many activities, and excursions our Diversional Therapist and Activities Team facilitate on a weekly basis for our residents, tailor made to suit differing levels of independence and mobility.
Family Committee Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes
Confused Residents Yes A therapeutically designed safely enclosed Secure Dementia Unit home-like sanctuary is also available.
Rural Setting Yes Only 90 minutes Auckland, 45 minutes from Whangarei and Dargaville, and 30 minutes from Mangawhai, Riverview is a secluded complex for seniors in the heart of the Kaipara offering river and rural views.
Smokers Room No As per smoking policy, however a designated covered smoking area is available outside.
Smoking Permitted Yes As per smoking policy, however a designated covered smoking area is available outside.

Updated: 26 Feb 2025

Special Features
Special Features
Care, companionship and making memories – where every moment matters.

Welcome to Riverview, a secluded complex for seniors in the heart of the Kaipara!

Riverview offers a ‘home away from home’ in the heart of the Kaipara, both an independent living and assisted care facility for seniors in the wider Maungaturoto district. Situated looking out over the mighty Otamatea River not only does Riverview enable tranquil fully independent living, if increased assistance becomes necessary, personalised authentic care options are also available in our refurbished Rest Home and in our newly-built Secure Dementia Unit with further expansion on the near horizon!

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
At Riverview we place a unique emphasis on companionship and stimulation as part of our commitment to providing holistic culturally appropriate care.

All residents need to feel a balance of security and privacy while still enhancing social and recreational connections within our Riverview community.

Our long heritage in this semi-rural area has meant we have a very rich tapestry of local people, Pastors and Ministers, Kaumatua, Musicians and Artists and community Volunteers who generously donate their time, skills and talents to Riverview bringing a variety of activities and experiences to our residents ensuring that every day is filled with meaning and with aroha.

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
Afrikaans Yes
Cook Island Maori Yes
Dutch Yes
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Interpreter Yes
Māori - Te Reo Yes
Punjabi Yes
Rarotongan Yes
Samoan Yes
Sign Language Yes
Tongan Yes

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes Holy Trinity Anglican Church. Next door at 132 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.
Brethren Yes Exclusive Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, Maungaturoto.
Christian Yes Good News Church Maungaturoto. Close by at 98 Hurndall Street, Maungaturoto.
Pentecostal Yes Assembly of God, 142 Hurndall Street, West, Maungaturoto.
Roman Catholic Yes St. Mary's Catholic Church, 9 Griffin Road, Maungaturoto.

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport At the bottom of the driveway.
Shops At the bottom of the driveway.
Parks At the bottom of the driveway.
Library At the bottom of the driveway.

Updated: 25 Feb 2025

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Home and Community Health Association Yes Medical Centre
Village Registration not Required Yes Community Charitable Trust
Home and Community Health Association

Updated: 25 Feb 2025


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