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Updated: 2 Mar 2026

About The Village Palms- Care Home

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Welcome to The Village Palms

Nestled in the heart of Shirley, The Village Palms is a care home where warmth, laughter, and friendship come naturally. There’s a lovely buzz about the place, friendly smiles, familiar faces, and the comforting hum of conversations shared over cups of tea.

Surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, The Village Palms offers both rest home and hospital-level care in a peaceful and welcoming environment. Here, you’ll always have the support you need, along with the freedom to enjoy life your way, surrounded by people who care.

Our care suites and care rooms are thoughtfully designed to give you comfort, privacy, and space to make your own. Our care suite studios and premium care rooms each features a private ensuite bathroom.
Care suite studios also offer a kitchenette with a small fridge and tea-making facilities so you can enjoy your cup of tea just the way you like it. Personalise your care suite or care room with the option to bring your favourite furniture to truly make the space feel like home.

There’s always a sense of warmth and connection here. Whether it’s chatting with neighbours, enjoying entertainment in the lounge, or sharing stories over a meal, life at The Village Palms is about spending time together and feeling part of a community.

Your family and friends are always welcome to visit, to celebrate, or to simply spend time in the comfort of your suite or room.

If you want to know more about our beautiful care home, please contact Tracy and make an appointment.

Why choose The Village Palms- Care Home

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Care Offering

The Village Palms- Care Home 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.

Standard/Premium Availability

Yes we have availability

Rest Home level care

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Rest home or Hospital Care in our Care Home

Updated: 2 Mar 2026
Short Term / Respite

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

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $40 up to $80 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Standard/Premium Availability

Yes we have availability

Hospital level care

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Rest home or Hospital Care in our Care Home

Updated: 2 Mar 2026
Short Term / Respite

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

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $85 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Accommodation Options

You can be sure that you will receive high quality care regardless of the room type you choose. All rooms at The Village Palms- Care Home are of a certified standard, guaranteed by rigorous audits. For more information on room types explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

We offer rest home and hospital-levels of care in beautiful care suites. Our care suites come with their own ensuite bathroom and kitchenette so you can keep making a cup of tea for when friends and family visit.

  • A very large care available
  • Suitable for a couple

Our premium care rooms provide rest home and hospital-level care, each with a private ensuite bathroom and the option to bring your favourite furniture to make it feel like home.

Location

27-31 Shirley Road, Shirley, Christchurch 8013

To find out more about The Village Palms- Care Home get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Tracy McLeod

Owner

Metlifecare

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