Howick Baptist Home and Hospital

• Rest home
• Hospital
• Retirement Village Units
• Respite Care
• Day Care

How to access care and services at Howick Baptist Home and Hospital:

We welcome all enquiries about our services. Although we are often at capacity, beds do become available. If you are interested in using the services of Howick Baptist Home and Hospital, our Respite Care, or our Day Programme, please phone us. If no beds or service spaces are available at the time, we are happy to put your name on a waiting list and stay in touch with you regarding availability.

History:

Howick Baptist Healthcare is an independent charitable organisation that was founded in 1977 by the local Howick Baptist church. Since then, the organisation has grown to include a range of community and residential services.

Our Mission:

We will provide older people with care services that are excellent, compassionate and responsive.

Rest Home: Our Rest Home is a modern 32 bed facility. All rooms open onto a garden, deck or patio and have an ensuite. The rest home has 24 hour medical and registered nursing coverage.

Respite care: (short term care) Respite care at rest home level is available to give family caregivers a break or to assist in recuperation after a hospital stay.

Hospital: Our 97 bed hospital provides 24 hour registered nursing and medical care for those needing a higher level of support. Spacious rooms have either full ensuite bathroom or ensuite toilet. TVs are supplied.

Physiotherapy is an important part of the total care in our hospital with a registered physiotherapist and trained assistants encouraging residents to improve their mobility and physical functioning to maximise health and well-being.

Activities: Our registered Occupational Therapist and trained assistants encourage residents to maintain independence in daily activities and enhance their quality of life. A wide variety of activities, entertainment and outings are available which encourage residents to keep old skills or learn new ones.

Social Work: Our Social Worker is available for support and can advise on a range of assessment and planning options to assist you with decision making now and into the future.

Chaplaincy: Our Chaplain supports residents and families by offering pastoral care. Church services are held weekly. We respect each person's beliefs, faith and culture.

Volunteers: Volunteers are an important part of Howick Baptist Healthcare and keep residents connected with the wider community. They assist with activities, the library, the shop, chapel services, outings, and friendship/companionship. All volunteers are interviewed, reference checked and trained.

Day Programme: Our Monday to Friday service welcomes people from the community who require supervised care on a daily basis. The programme is delivered in specially built premises, and clients can meet new friends and enjoy a range of experiences. Hot lunch and morning and afternoon tea are provided. Transport can be available.

139 on Union - Independent Living Apartments: Our small retirement village offers the opportunity to maintain independence and live with dignity and safety while knowing that support and nursing care is available if required.

To find out more about our services, please phone 09 538 0800.