FAQs
The following are questions frequently asked of us. If you have any other questions, please contact the Manager by telephone (04) 380 0294 or email at [email protected]
Administrations – Admissions
Specialised services are available to assess the needs of older people who are considering a move into a rest home. In Wellington, the Capital & Coast DHB has a service called the Care Co-ordination Centre (ph. 04 238 2020). You can either phone the centre direct or, preferably, ask your relative/friend’s doctor to refer them for assessment. The assessment will determine their eligibility for residential care or, possibly, extra support services that enable them to remain in their home. For more information, check out “Find A Rest Home” @ http://www.findaresthome.co.nz/
Once it has been established that you need residential care you can apply for a financial means assessment. Your assets and income will be used to determine whether you qualify for a government Residential Care Subsidy. Full details are available from the Work and Income Residential Care Subsidy Unit (0800 999 727).
Even if you do qualify for a subsidy you will still need to contribute towards the cost of your care from any income you receive including a benefit or your superannuation.
Care
We have a Clinical Manager and a Registered Nurse on every morning shift and we have an experienced Registered Nurse on the afternoon and evening shifts.