Shalom Court
At a glance
- Vacancy
- No
- Name
- Shalom Court
- Category
- Rest Home
- Address
- 169A Saint Johns Road
Saint Johns
Auckland 1072 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Auckland
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- Fax
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- Mobile
- View Mobile Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Marlene Marais - 09 521 7325/ 0275159966
- Owner
- Auckland Jewish Aged Home Trust Board
Other services
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Shalom Court strives to be a leading premium aged care facility, offering a quality care environment based on Jewish values and practices, where residents, their families and staff contribute to decision-making that improves service standards, the care team is trained and supported to deliver outstanding care, and family, friends and community groups are warmly welcomed.
Service/Facility Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
| Certification | Yes |
| ORA Applies | No |
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Updated: 5 Mar 2013 |
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Bed and Vacancy Details
| Detail | Status |
|---|---|
| Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 7 |
| Vacancy | No |
| Large sunny cottage, en-suited bedroom with private lounge | |
| Impending vacancy | No - One en-suited bedroom with lou |
| Short stay considered | No |
| Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $50.00 -$55.00/day up to $55.00/day as at 18 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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Testimonials
| NZ Aged Care Association, Excellence in Care Awards, Community Connections, 2011 Winner NZ Aged Care Association, Excellence in Care Awards, Community Connections, 2014 Highly Commended NZ Aged Care Association, Small Operator Industry Award for Outstanding Care, 2016 Winner |
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Updated: 13 Feb 2019 |
Personnel
| Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour coverage | |
| Nurse Practitioner | Yes | Access available through DHB | |
| Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | 24 hour coverage | |
| Physiotherapist | 10 | Yes | Total of 10 hours per week provided gratis by qualified Physiotherapist - additional services on a user pay basis |
| Occupational Therapist | Negotiable | Can be accessed when required | |
| Social Worker (on site) | Negotiable | Can be accessed when required | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | Plans and evaluates the Care Plan for Social Activities Works with Activities Coordinator and Volunteers to provide a diverse range of activities for residents. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | ORKS 5 DAYS | Yes | Works with staff and volunteers to provide daily activities, including weekends |
| Hairdresser | Yes | Visits every Thursday and at other times by arrangement | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | Every 6 weeks | |
| Dietitian | Yes | Food services contracted to Caterplus, overseen by qualified dietitian | |
| Accredited Visitors | Yes | As requested by residents Residents Advocate visits residents weekly and holds a monthly Residents meeting | |
| Kaumatua | Negotiable | Available as requested by residents | |
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | By arrangement and as requested - all denominations welcome | |
| Other Personnel | Negotiable | Residents are free to employ the services of any personnel of their own choice e.g. hairdresser, podiatrist, beautician etc. | |
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Updated: 11 Nov 2020 |
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Specialities or Areas of Expertise
| Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Oxygen Management | Yes | |
| Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | This is available in consultation with the expertise of specialists through ADHB |
| End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | We work closely with Mercy Hospice and staff are familiar with and use the Liverpool Care Pathway programme. |
| IV Antibiotic Capability | Yes | |
| Wound Care | Yes | |
| Diabetic Care | Yes | Provided in consultation with Diabetic Clinic and ADHB |
| Continence Advice | Yes | Specialist advice available through ADHB |
| Stomal Therapy | Yes | Available through ADHB |
| Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Undertaken with assistance from ADHB |
| Infection Control | Yes | Wide range of specialist assistance available |
| Surgical Followup | Yes | |
| Psychiatric Care | Yes | Available through MHSOP |
| Clinical Management | Yes | |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2013 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Respite | Yes | Dedicated room/unit available |
| Carer Support | Yes | Dedicated room/unit available |
| Subsidised | Yes | |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
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Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | Must be approved by Resident Services Manager for Health & Safety requirements |
| Single Rooms | Yes | En suite with shower |
| Rooms suitable for a couple | Yes | 1 unit |
| Ensuite | Yes | All rooms |
| Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | No | Owners and dogs visit frequently |
| Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
| Resident can adjust heating in own room | Yes | |
| Lounges/seating areas | Yes | 3 communal lounges all with indoor/outdoor flow to exposed and shaded (sun awnings/umbrellas) courtyards |
| Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | Provided in conjunction with POAC |
| Provide End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
| Outings | Yes | Staff and volunteers transport residents to special community events: at least one escort is required to hold a current First Aid Certificate Monthly Mobility Bus Outing (nominal charge) |
| Whānau Room | Yes | Family/whanau/support persons welcome to stay dependant upon availability - charges negotiable depending on length of stay |
| Residents Committee | Yes | Monthly meeting third Tuesday of month - chaired by volunteer Resident Advocate who takes and publishes minutes |
| Newsletter | Yes | FOSCA (Friends of Shalom Court Auckland) is published quarterly for Society members |
| Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
| Smoking Permitted | Yes | All smoking must be outdoors and away from non smoking residents |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
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Special Features
| Shalom Court is a welcoming, family-like rest home and hospital in the eastern suburbs of Auckland. It is a registered charitable society established for the care of senior members of the Jewish community and welcomes applicants from outside the Jewish faith. All rooms are spacious and en-suited. There are also independent cottages only for rest home care which are ideal for the more mobile and independent person. Breakfast is served a la carte to the rooms and the main meal(lunch) is served communally. Residents have input into the seasonal menus. A 7 day-a-week activity programme is offered. |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
Interests & Activities
| Activity programme, Age Concern, Art, BBQ, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Canine friends, Cards, Care and Craft, Communicare, Concerts, Cooking, Craft, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Lectures, Library, Mah Jong, Mosaics, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Parties, Pastoral care, Pianist, Picnic facilities, Quizzes, Reading, School Visits, Sing-a-longs, Videos |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
Additional Information
| Topic | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| What's included in your fees and what's not | Refer to Management | |
| Staffing qualifications and details | Shalom Court has a proud record of staff retention. Most staff are required to complete the 12 month National Certificate in Care of the Aged which is funded by Shalom Court. Registered nurses are on site 24 hours a day. The ratio of staff to residents is well above benchmark recommendations. | |
| Details about meals | The main meal of the day with meat, vegetables & dessert is served at lunch time. Dinner offers a choice of soup, salad, sandwiches & a savoury dish. Fresh fruit is served. Residents can request an alternative if the main dish is not to their taste. Special dietary requirements are catered for. In keeping with Jewish dietary law certain foods are not offered i.e pork and shellfish. | |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
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Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Afrikaans | Yes | |
| Chinese dialect | Yes | |
| Cook Island Maori | Yes | |
| Dutch | Yes | |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| German | Yes | |
| Hebrew | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Interpreter | Yes | Available through ADHB |
| Japanese | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | |
| Niuean | Yes | |
| Rarotongan | Yes | |
| Russian | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | |
| Tagalog | Yes | |
| Tongan | Yes | |
| Welsh | Yes | |
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Updated: 12 Sep 2016 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican | Yes | |
| Baha'i | Yes | Available on request |
| Baptist | Yes | |
| Buddhist | Yes | Available on request |
| Christian | Yes | |
| Inter denominational | Yes | |
| Jewish | Yes | Regular arranged visits by a Rabbi |
| Methodist | Yes | |
| Presbyterian | Yes | |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | Weekly Holy Communion available on request from local church |
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Updated: 27 May 2015 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | Bus stops are located within a few meters of the entrance gate to Shalom Court |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Dairy on corner |
| Mall | 1.00 Km | Supermarket, bank, pharmacy, florist, hairdresser, book shop, dress shop, $2 shop and food hall |
| Parks | 1.50 Km | Waiatarua Reserve - Flat access with nice walks |
| Library | 3.00 Km | Public libraries at Glen Innes and Remuera shopping centres, Raye Freedman Library in Meadowbank |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2013 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Tertiary level ACC Workplace Safety Management Programme Member of: EMA Gerontology Society Wound Care Society Bug Control NZNO |
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Updated: 22 Jul 2013 |
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The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.