Homecare Services

Sometimes maintaining your independence in the community requires extra support. It might be to recover from an accident, surgery or it may be to live safely at home.

Nurse Maude offers Homecare Services in Canterbury, Nelson Marlborough and Wellington Regions.

There’s nothing like living at home.

Amazing support

“Our support worker was amazing, and we really appreciate her kindness and consideration. Our heartfelt thanks for everything you do.“

Nurse Maude provides medication support, personal care, and domestic assistance so you can retain your independence and live safely at home for people living in Canterbury, Nelson Marlborough and Wellington.

Homecare services are available for anyone recovering in their own home from an accident or surgery, those who have been assessed as needing support, and those with a life-limiting illness.

Accessing this service: Your GP, ACC, public or private hospital or the Needs Assessment and Service Coordination Agencies can refer you for Homecare which is free to those assessed as meeting eligibility for services. There is also a private payment option. Please contact us for more information.

CONTACT US

Phone
(03) 375 4200

Email
homecare@nursemaude.org.nz

CREST

CREST stands for Community Rehabilitation Enablement and Support Team. Their aim is to enable older people to live well at home and in their community. CREST is a free service.

How CREST works

CREST provides support for up to 6 weeks until you can manage on your own or with support in your own home. Services include nursing and home-based support services, occupational therapy and physiotherapy.

Health professionals can arrange a referral to the CREST service. For example, referral can be from Hospital, an after-hours surgery, or a general practice.

A Nurse Maude case manager is then allocated to each CREST client. The case manager, the client and their whānau/family create a rehabilitation programme which includes short-term goals and a care plan.

Community providers, such as registered nurses and trained support workers visit clients at home to deliver the rehabilitation programme. CREST provides up to four visits a day, seven days a week.

CREST monitors each client’s care and progress to make sure they’re meeting their goals.