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About Radius Millstream
So much care is expressed through our hands.
A warm welcome, a gentle goodbye, a comforting embrace, a shared laugh, or the simple delivery of a cup of tea. At Radius Millstream, we offer more than just an extra set of hands. We provide care that supports you, respects you, and enhances your quality of life at every stage.
Radius Millstream is ideally located in a peaceful, scenic setting, while remaining close to the amenities and conveniences of Ashburton and the surrounding area. Purpose-built for comfort and clinical excellence, the home provides expert nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite care, available for both permanent and short-stay residents.
Our experienced registered nurses and dedicated care team deliver round-the-clock medical support with warmth, professionalism, and respect. Residents enjoy modern, private rooms that are tastefully decorated and include spacious en-suites for comfort and privacy.
For those who enjoy social connections, Radius Millstream offers a wide range of inviting communal spaces. These include multiple lounge areas, a large living room with a big-screen television, a library, and a dedicated activity room where residents can relax, connect, and participate in daily life.
The team at Radius Millstream creates a friendly, welcoming environment that truly feels like a second family. Our close proximity to Lochlea Village also allows couples and friends with differing care needs to remain connected and close to one another.
Book a tour of Radius Millstream
We invite you to book a personal tour with Vicki, our Facility Manager. Vicki will guide you through the home, answer your questions, and explain the care options and benefits available to residents.
Visitors As Usual
Unless you're unwell or have recently returned from overseas.
- Free personal Wi-Fi & elder-friendly phone with oversized buttons.
- On-site kitchen and chef that prepares fresh, nutritious meals that are tasty and inviting.
- Services include outings, beauty therapy, indoor bowls, physio, library, hairdresser, GP, podiatry.
Why choose Radius Millstream
Family Like Atmosphere
Person Centred Care
4 Year Certification
Care Offering
Radius Millstream 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
No Vacancy
Respite
Enquire
Standard/Premium Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
18 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Standard/Premium Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
18 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Standard/Premium Availability
We currently have no availability
Updated:
18 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
We are currently not accepting short stay admissions
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
A lot can be said through our hands — a welcome, a goodbye, a friendly embrace, a playful gesture, a sign of affection, or just the delivery of a cup of tea. At Radius Millstream, we offer more than just an extra set of hands; we strive to improve your life at the stage you're at.
RESPITE CARE
At Millstream, we offer respite care, which gives family or carers a break from caregiving or if you need a little extra help after a hospital stay.
ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS
We know how important choice and flexibility are as you navigate your retirement lifestyle and the possibilities of needing care. Our Assisted Living Apartments at Millstream offer a new no-strings-attached way to be supported. Pay-as-you-go and enjoy support with daily meals, cleaning and laundry services, access to a registered nurse and social and wellness activities, plus additional medical and personal support options to dial up and down as required.
Will you come to take a look?
Book a personal tour with Vicki, the Facility Manager, who will guide you around the home and answer any questions you may have while explaining the benefits and options of being a resident.
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!
Details about meals
At Millstream, the kitchen prepares fresh, nutritious meals that are tasty and inviting.
There are three main meals, with two options provided at dinner. There are snacks throughout the day and a cup of tea ready to be poured often. The menu is on a four-week cycle and is designed with residents in mind and approved by a dietician.
The most popular dishes are fish and chips on Fridays and roast lamb, pork, and beef. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated.
Special features
Millstream offers residents free personal Wi-Fi to stay connected with loved ones, access news, shop online, and stream movies or TV shows.
They also provide a free, elder-friendly phone with oversized buttons and cover all mobile and toll calls. Residents can bring their existing phone numbers with them when they move in.
Interests & activities
Millstream offers an extensive activity programme that promotes self-esteem and personal fulfilment. They aim to stimulate cognitive functioning, nurture their residents, and provide purposeful activities that result in full and enriched lives full of fun, laughter, and smiles.
This is a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Location
20 Hanrahan Street, Ashburton, Ashburton 7700Residents Say It Best
”A very special thank you from a very grateful Alison Lawton, who is especially grateful for the PLUS EXCELLENT CARE that I am receiving in this wonderful setup. I cannot speak more highly of the TREMENDOUS CARE. Many Thanks.”
Megan Wellman
”Everything was great, apart from the bed that was a little small, and I missed poached eggs for breakfast, but on the whole the career where out standing, so warm and could not do enough for you, the meal where out standing. The room was comfortable, could do with an armchair with foot rest , on a whole would recommend here for all great place if you need care for a long or short period.”
Trevor Mattingley
”Great staff look after the great aunties like they are the queens.”
Tig Racer
”Great staff, lovely residents. A pleasure to play piano here”
Tex Everett
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