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Frequently Asked QuestionsClick on any question to read the answer... Can Mum have a television and a telephone in her room? Can Mum have a television and a telephone in her room? Yes she can. All rooms are wired for these services. It’s just a matter of organising the connection with Sky (if wanted for television) and your telephone provider. Please contact Sandy on 345-1166 for further information. She will be able to tell you the process for applying for a rental unit. Masonic Court Rest Home is our resident’s home. Therefore we want people to feel comfortable and happy here. If there are pictures, keepsakes, or other special items – even a favourite single bed and chair – that you want to bring in, please do so! Some of our residents even have fully stocked china cabinets in their rooms. The rooms are fully furnished but if you prefer your own, please bring it in. I'm not sure if my Mum will be subsidised for her rest home care. How do I find out about this? I'm not sure if my Mum will be subsidised for her rest home care. How do I find out about this? The assessor who said Mum needs rest home care should be able to answer this question for you. We have a pamphlet available called “Residential Car Subsidy and Residential Care Loan” that we can give you that explains financial assistance available for people in rest homes. If I am interested in looking at Masonic Court Rest Home for Mum, can we come in and have a look? If I am interested in looking at Masonic Court Rest Home for Mum, can we come in and have a look? Yes you can! Facility Manager Victoria Morris will give you a guided tour and provide you with the information booklet. At the weekends, just ask for the Registered Nurse on duty who will be happy to assist. If transport to Masonic Court is difficult for you, just let us know and we can provide a car ride there and back. Is there a waiting list for the rental units? Is there a waiting list for the rental units? Yes there is a waiting list but you should still put your name down with Sandy if you want a flat. When a flat is vacated by a tenant, Sandy telephones people on the waiting list. Sometimes, those who are at the top of the waiting list aren’t ready to move, they may have changed their minds, or they may need different care accommodation. My Dad is a vegetarian. Does your menu cater for this? My Dad is a vegetarian. Does your menu cater for this? Yes it does. Our menu is designed by a qualified dietitian to suit specific needs such as gluten intolerance, diabetes and vegetarian diets. Being a small rest home makes it easier to cater to specific needs and tastes of our residents. We aim to please and meet needs at all times. My mum has been told that she has been assessed as needing rest home care. What does that mean? My mum has been told that she has been assessed as needing rest home care. What does that mean? It means that your Mum is not safe to remain in her own home and she requires full time care. Rest home care is for people who are unsafe or need care overnight, and need one person to assist them with “activities of daily living”, e.g. showering, dressing, medication, meals etc. The assessor will provide you with a list of available rest homes in the Whanganui region. The choice is up to you – and whether the rest home of your choice has a bed available. What do I need to bring if my Dad is coming to the rest home permanently or for a short stay? What do I need to bring if my Dad is coming to the rest home permanently or for a short stay? All you need to bring is the things you would pack in a suitcase for a holiday. Clothing, underwear, personal toiletries, slippers, shoes and jackets. If Dad is taking medications, contact your pharmacy to have the medications put into a blister pack prior to arrival. You have mostly en suite rooms. Is there any additional charges for them? You have mostly en suite rooms. Is there any additional charges for them? There are no additional charges. Our rooms are all large and most have en suites. We do not charge premiums on these rooms. |
