Supporting Waipuna Hospice today ensures that compassionate palliative care continues to be available for those in need.
Community
Care.
Most people would like to be supported to stay in their own homes for as long as possible when they have a life-limiting illness. Our Community Care community team can support you and your family/ whānau to do this. Our catchment area extends from Waihi Beach to Paengaroa.
Our Community Care team can help you and your family make this possible.
You can receive support from Waipuna Hospice whether you’re living in your own home or any other place you call home. We offer varying levels of support tailored to your individual needs.
If you reside in a residential care facility, our palliative care nurses will collaborate with your facility’s staff and health professionals to provide comprehensive care for both you and your family.
Waipuna Hospice nurses work alongside your GP, hospital specialists, and other health professionals. They help manage your symptoms and support you and your family/whānau to maintain the best possible quality of life.
Our nurses coordinate various services within Waipuna Hospice to support your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Services include social workers, counsellors, chaplains, grief support, cultural advisors, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, play therapists, volunteers, and specialist doctors.
Yes, we can refer you to other service providers for additional support with personal care and home help as needed.
Waipuna Hospice nurses are available to visit your home for clinical support and symptom management from Monday to Friday during regular working hours.
For urgent needs overnight, you can contact us via our dedicated phone line at 07 552 4380. A registered nurse, who has access to your medical history, will answer your call and provide necessary advice. In case of an emergency, please call 111.
You.
Me.
Endless
cups of tea.
Inpatient
Care.
Most people under the care of Waipuna Hospice will not require an inpatient hospice admission, but in some cases, patients may be referred by their GP, specialist doctor, or hospice nurse for a short stay. There are several reasons for admission, including pain management, symptom control, and end of life care.
No. Most people under Waipuna Hospice care won’t require an inpatient stay. Your doctor or hospice nurse will determine if it’s the right option for you.
The length of your stay depends on your individual needs, but most stays in our small, short stay unit are between 7 and 10 days.
There are several reasons for admission, including pain management, symptom control, and end of life care.
Our team of nurses, doctors, social workers, and family support staff will work together to create a personalised care plan that meets your specific needs. You’ll also have access to support services like counselling, massage therapy, and spiritual guidance (chaplaincy).
- Your regular medication
- Toiletries and incontinence products (if needed)
- Comfortable clothing, pyjamas, and a robe
- Photos and mementos to personalise your space
- Mobile phone and laptop (free wifi available)
- Favourite blanket, quilt, or pillow (optional)
- Please leave valuables at home
- Spacious and private with an outdoor patio
- Ensuite bathroom
- Freeview TV, capacity to load your app login’s for online streaming, free wifi
- Air conditioning
- Electric bed with pressure-relieving mattress
- Capacity for family member to stay on a fold down bed
Yes! We encourage you to bring photos and special mementos to make your space feel more comfortable.
Yes! Family, whānau, friends, and carers are welcome to visit during your stay. In some cases, overnight stays for a designated support person may be possible. Some pets are also allowed to visit following discussion planning with staff.
Meals are prepared by an onsite cook and can be tailored to your dietary needs and preferences.
There is a family kitchen available for family/whānau to prepare their own meals if they are staying.
No. The hospice building and grounds are smoke-free. However, there are designated smoking areas available for patients and visitors.
- Main visiting time: 10am – 7pm
- Close family may visit outside these hours in discussion with the team
- Wearing face masks and isolating if you have COVID-19 are strongly recommended.
- Visitors will be screened and asked to sign in upon arrival.
- Please do not visit if you have any cold, flu or infectious symptoms.
Many patients choose to have a designated support person stay with them during their stay. This can be arranged in advance with one of the team members. Here’s what you need to know as a support person:
- You may stay overnight in the patient’s room or in our separate whanau room.
- Please bring your own linen and bedding.
- Shower facilities are available (please bring your own towels).
- There is a shared kitchen for preparing meals and drinks. We will ask you to please label your food and drinks in the shared refrigerator.
- NB: no laundry facilities are available on site.
Patient &
Whānau
Support.
Understanding and accepting living with a life-limiting or terminal illness can be a stressful and distressing time not just for the patient, but for the people they hold near and dear. Our professional and compassionate team can assist you and your family/whānau to cope with the changes and the social, emotional and spiritual demands that illness brings.
Real
Stories.
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