Merivale Retirement Village
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At a glance

- Vacancy
- Yes
- Care Suite Vacancy
- Yes
- Name
- Merivale Retirement Village
- Category
- Hospital
- Address
- 27 Somme Street
St Albans
Christchurch 8014 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Darlene Dobui - 03 375 4117
- Owner
- Metlifecare - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
- Nurse Manager
- Darlene Dobui - 0272041488
Other services
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Our beautifully designed Care suites are available under an Occupational Right Agreement (ORA). Care suites offers a private ensuite, kitchenette with bar fridge and tea making facilities, giving you the freedom to make your cup of tea, just the way you like it.
Your friends and family will always be welcome to spend time with you, and they can join in for meals and celebrations as well as pop in for a cup of tea and chat.
With the comfort and security of 24/7 excellent clinical care and an activity calendar with a great variety from social activities to dining experiences and hobbies, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to connect with like-minded souls who share your passions.
The need for care can be unpredictable, making it hard to always guarantee availability, but we encourage you to get in touch - we are here to listen and here to help. People come first, always. That’s our Care Promise.
Service/Facility Details
Detail | Status |
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Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora | Yes |
Certification | Yes |
ORA Applies | No |
Updated: 21 Dec 2022 |
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 24 |
Vacancy | Yes |
Currently have no rooms available | |
Impending vacancy | No |
Short stay considered | No |
Premium Accommodation Charges | Yes from $60.00/day up to $80.00/day as at 10 Oct 2025 |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 20 Oct 2025 |
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail | Status |
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Approximate number of beds at this level of care | 10 |
Care Suite Vacancy | Yes |
We currently have care suites that are available | |
Care Suite Impending vacancy | Yes - Care Suites are available |
Care Suite Short stay considered | No |
MOH Certification and Audit Report | View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab) |
Updated: 20 Oct 2025 |
Testimonials
"I have lived at Merivale Retirement Village for nearly 3 years now. The staff and management treat us all with great respect. I am so happy to be in such a gorgeous environment and love to walk in the gardens every day. The care is superb and the staff look after us all so well. Thank you so much" |
Updated: 21 Dec 2022 |
Personnel
Type | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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Registered Nurse | Yes | 24 hour Registered Nurse Care | |
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers | Yes | ||
Physiotherapist | Yes | Regular physiotherapy available | |
Occupational Therapist | Yes | Access to Occupational Therapist | |
Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
Hairdresser | Yes | Mondays and Fridays every week. | |
Podiatrist | Yes | ||
Dietitian | Yes | Access to Dietitian | |
Kaumatua | Yes | Access to Kaumatua | |
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | Access to Catholic and Anglican Services | |
Updated: 21 Dec 2022 |
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise | Status | Details |
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Oxygen Management | Yes | |
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management | Yes | |
End of Life/Palliative Care | Yes | |
Wound Care | Yes | Ready access to community specialists plus experience within our own staff |
Diabetic Care | Yes | Ready access to the Resources at the Diabetics Centre |
Continence Advice | Yes | Ready access to Nurse Maude service |
Stomal Therapy | Yes | Experienced RN's & access to Community Specialists |
Stroke Rehabilitation | Yes | Our on site physio works with our clients to regain their mobility. We connect our clients with services available in the community and Burwood Hospital. |
ACC Rehabilitation | Yes | |
Infection Control | Yes | |
Psychiatric Care | Yes | Ready access to Community Psych specialists |
Clinical Management | Yes | |
Other Specialties | Yes | Access to Nurse Maude & Burwood Speciality teams |
Updated: 21 Dec 2022 |
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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Respite | Yes | |
Carer Support | Yes | |
Subsidised | Yes | |
Private Paying | Yes | |
Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
Updated: 21 Dec 2022 |
Features
Feature | Status | Details |
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May Bring Own Furniture | Yes | |
Single Rooms | Yes | |
Ensuite | Yes | |
Alcohol Permitted | Yes | |
Phone Access In Own Room | Yes | |
Wifi | Yes | |
Resident can adjust heating in own room | No | The rooms are individually temperature controlled, so can be adjusted to suit. |
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability | Yes | |
Lounges/seating areas | Yes | |
LGBTQIA+ Friendly | Yes | |
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care | Yes | |
Palliative Care Contract | Yes | |
Outings | Yes | |
Residents Committee | No | We hold monthly residents meetings in the main lounge. |
Newsletter | Yes | A quarterly relatives newsletter is being introduced at the end of February. |
Policy for management of challenging behaviour | Yes | |
Confused Residents | Yes | |
Smoking Permitted | No | An outside designated smoking area is available. |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Interests & Activities
Bridge, cards etc interdenominational church services, electric beds, exercises, extensive gardens around the complex, weekly happy hour, indoor games, library, gas log fire, meal options, music, newspaper reading, quizzes, shopping, SkyTV, videos, outings, BBQ, Chapel. |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Additional Information
Topic | Details | |
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What's included in your fees and what's not | Hairdressing, Dry cleaning, Podiatry (unless prescribed), Non-essential medications, Subscriptions, Manicurist are not included. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions. | |
Staffing qualifications and details | 24 hour Nursing Care | |
Details about meals | Main meal - evening - SET MENU - 4 weekly cycle | |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Languages Spoken
Language | Status | Details |
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Cantonese | Yes | |
Chinese dialect | No | Hokkien |
English | Yes | |
Fijian Indian | Yes | |
Filipino | Yes | |
French | Yes | |
Hindi | Yes | |
Indonesian | Yes | |
Japanese | Yes | |
Samoan | Yes | |
Spanish | Yes | |
Thai | Yes | |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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Anglican | Yes | Regular service held |
Christian | Yes | Fortnightly Catholic prayer meeting |
Inter denominational | Yes | |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Distances
Location | Distance | Details |
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Public Transport | 0.50 Km | Somme St entrance to the village |
Shops | 0.50 Km | Merivale shopping centre |
Mall | 0.50 Km | Merivale |
Parks | 0.45 Km | Rugby Park |
Library | 0.50 Km | Fendalton/Papanui |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
Updated: 18 Jan 2021 |
The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.
NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
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