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About Cambridge Life
Located in the heart of the “town of trees and champions” Cambridge Life reflects both strength and beauty of the place. We offer rest home and hospital level care with a strong emphasis on individualised care, delivered with warmth that makes you feel at home.
Cambridge Life is now proudly part of Sound Care Group, along with four other care homes operating all across New Zealand.
We offer rest home, hospital level, memory care, respite and day stay services.
Care Offering
Cambridge Life 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.
Rest Home
Available
Hospital
Available
Dementia
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Cambridge Life: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Day care programme available. Carer support available.
Updated:
5 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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Cambridge Life: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Beds available in shared and single rooms. Lifecare is the first registered Edenising home in NZ , see edeninoz.com.au for details. Day care programme available. Carer support available.
Updated:
5 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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
Cambridge Life: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
Are you sure you want to close?
Any unsaved changes will be lost.
Availability
Yes we have availability
Day care programme available. Carer support available.
Updated:
5 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
Care Features & Services
Residents at Cambridge Life 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
Nurse Practitioner
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Fijian
Filipino
Hindi
Māori - Te Reo
Nepali
Rumanian
Samoan
Spanish
Tamil
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Brethren
Christian
Methodist
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Other
Vegetarian
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Shared Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
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
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
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?
Fees are as set down by the DHB for the Waipa territorial land authority.
Some superior rooms incur an additional fee. Our admission agreement itemises any extra charges.
Details about meals
Our menu is approved by a registered dietitian. Special dietary requirements are arranged as required. Resident elders are encouraged to give feedback and suggestions for food choices.
Special features
Cambridge Life espouses community integration in its diversional and recreational therapy programme.
Interests & activities
Activity programme, Advocate, Age Concern, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Canine friends, Chapel, Children, Classical Music, Concerts, Cooking, Dancing, Digital camera, Electric beds, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Indoor Games, Jigsaw, Library, Massage, Men, Minibus, Movies, Music, Newspaper reading, Organ, Outings, Parkinson's Society, Pianist, Quizzes, Reading, Roses, Shopping, Sing-a-longs, Sky TV, Stroke Group, Vegetarian, Videos, Pastoral care, Craft, Art
Location
86 King Street, Cambridge, Cambridge 3434Shops
2.50 km
We are approximately 2.5 kms from the main shopping street in Cambridge
Parks
1.00 km
There are a number of parks in close proximity
Library
3.00 km
We are approximately 3km from our local Cambridge Library
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Eldernet Knowledge Lab
The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Visit our Knowledge Lab, to find expert insights on care, finances, support options and more.
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
Learn about fees, financial contributions and subsidies.
What is a standard rest home/care home room?
What must be provided in aged residential care.
What are levels of care in New Zealand?
What is rest home, hospital, dementia, and psychogeriatric care?
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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