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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About WINDSORCARE

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Windsor House exists to provide a safe and caring residential environment for the older people of Christchurch, whilst respecting the uniqueness and fostering the potential of each individual.

Care Offering

WINDSORCARE provides a range of care offerings and services. If you are unsure which type of care is right for you or your loved one or would like to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We currently have no availability

Enquiries are always welcome. For further information and to view our facility, please contact Gene Ruiz on 03 385 3179.

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $25

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Availability

Yes we have availability

Enquiries are always welcome. For further information and to view our facility, please contact Gene Ruiz on 03 385 3179..

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $25

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Availability

We welcome enquiries

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $25

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at WINDSORCARE have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

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Registered Nurse

Enrolled Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Social Worker (on site)

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

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English

Fijian Indian

Filipino

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Shared Rooms

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Outings

Whānau Room

Residents Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Smoking Permitted

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Other Key Information

It's not unusual to want to know more about payments and meals. We also invite you to explore the special features and activities we offer. If you have any other questions, please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

Please contact manager for details.

Details about meals

Main meal - midday

Breakfast in bed/room

Happy Hour - Wednesday and Sunday

Special features

Not for profit organisation.

Interests & activities

Varied activities -housie, bowls, entertainers regularly. Activity program, Age Concern, Alzheimer's Society, BBQ, Billiards, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Church, Electric beds, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Garden, Housie, Indoor Games, Library, Pool table, Rotary, RSA, Videos

Location

1 Horseshoe Lake Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8061

Public Transport

0.05 km

Main bus services as well as Metro and Orbiter buses from the Mall. A bus stop outside our gate.

Shops

0.05 km

Directly opposite The Palms Mall. (crossing from Golf Links Road.) Large Countdown supermarket, banks, post office, movie theatres and many specialty stores.

Mall

0.05 km

Directly opposite The Palms Mall. (crossing from Golf Links Road.) Large Countdown supermarket, banks, post office, movie theatres and many specialty stores. Cafes and restaurants.

Parks

0.50 km

Burwood Park

Library

0.05 km

The Shirley library is situated within the Mall site adjacent to our facility.

To find out more about WINDSORCARE or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Dr Warren Smith, PhD

Owner

Windsor House Cottage Trust

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