Avon Lifecare (Family Owned) - REST HOME

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Vacancy

Soon

Name

Avon Lifecare (Family Owned)

Category

Rest Home

Address

437 Armagh Street
Linwood
Christchurch 8011

Region

Canterbury

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Personnel

Manager: Lovedeep Sandhu - 0277270592
Owner: Family owned and operated - 03 982 2165

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	Avon Lifecare

Our FAMILY OWNED homes make your loved ones their focus for life enrichment and safety each moment. Join our family today
We have Dementia level and rest home rooms available at our multiple locations.

Holdsworth House Rest Home is set around a stunning courtyard of raised garden beds with it’s own young grape vine. 60 residents enjoy a choice of accommodation, from standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to premium bed-sitting rooms with ensuite bathrooms.

We have 2 other facilities in Christchurch - Kauri Lodge in Riccarton and Victoria Care in the City Centre
View associated providers on the right hand side for more details

Service/Facility Details

Service/Facility Details
Detail	Status
Contract with Health New Zealand \| Te Whatu Ora	Yes
Certification	Yes
ORA Applies	No
Updated: 10 May 2023

Bed and Vacancy Details

Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail	Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care	70
Vacancy	Soon
Yes we do have a room available
Impending vacancy	Yes
Short stay considered	Yes
Premium Accommodation Charges	Some Rooms from $10.00/day up to $30.00/day as at 07 Oct 2025
MOH Certification and Audit Report	View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Updated: 24 Oct 2025

Personnel

Personnel
Type	Status	Details
Registered Nurse	Yes
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers	Yes
Physiotherapist	Yes
Diversional Therapist	Yes
Activities Co-ordinator	Yes
Hairdresser	Yes
Podiatrist	Yes
Dietitian	Yes
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor	Yes	The Revd Jill Keir and her team conduct weekly Sunday services at Fitzgerald and is available for personal visits with residents, family and friends.
Other Personnel	Yes
Updated: 21 Feb 2022

Specialities or Areas of Expertise

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise	Status	Details
Wound Care	Yes
Diabetic Care	Yes
Continence Advice	Yes
Infection Control	Yes
Clinical Management	Yes
Other Specialties	Yes	We have access to Geontology Nurse Specialists at the DHB
Updated: 21 Feb 2022

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay	Status	Details
Respite	Yes	Short stay services depends on available vacant beds
Carer Support	Yes
Subsidised	Yes
Private Paying	Yes
Updated: 21 Feb 2022

Features

Features
Feature	Status	Details
May Bring Own Furniture	Yes
Single Rooms	Yes
Rooms suitable for a couple	Yes
Ensuite	Yes	Premium rooms have ensuites
Alcohol Permitted	Yes
Pets In Residence	Yes
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet	Yes
Phone Access In Own Room	Yes
Resident can adjust heating in own room	Yes
Lounges/seating areas	Yes
Outings	Yes
Newsletter	Yes
Policy for management of challenging behaviour	Yes
Smoking Permitted	Yes	In courtyard.
Updated: 11 Feb 2022

Special Features

Special Features
We provide a complete range of care on one site. Hospital attached, Dementia Care provided in a separate wing. We provide a sociable environment where family are welcome to enjoy a meal with their relatives in the dining room and join any other activities they choose.
Updated: 21 Feb 2022

Interests & Activities

Interests & Activities
We provide a recreational program that is meaningful to our residents. Our activity programme includes: bowls, quizzes, housie, outings, church services and exercise programmes.
Updated: 21 Jul 2016

Additional Information

Additional Information
Topic		Details
Staffing qualifications and details		We have highly qualified care staff available 24/7
Updated: 10 Jan 2019

Languages Spoken

Languages Spoken
Language	Status	Details
Armenian	Yes
Dutch	Yes
English	Yes
Filipino	Yes
Hindi	Yes
Māori - Te Reo	Yes
Thai	Yes
Other Details	Yes
Other Information	Yes	We have access to other interpreter services
Updated: 14 Mar 2019

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations	Status	Details
Inter denominational	Yes
Updated: 21 Feb 2022

Distances

Distances
Location	Distance	Details
Public Transport	0.10 Km	Metro Route 60 - Hillmorton/Southshore
Shops	0.20 Km	Linwood village, Stanmore Road shops including KiwiPost and New World supermarket.
Mall	2.00 Km	The Palms
Parks	0.30 Km	5 minutes walk to Beverley Park
Library		Linwood Library, 1st floor Eastgate Mall
Updated: 21 Jul 2016

Credentials & Membership

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC	Status	Details
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)	Yes
Registered Retirement Village?	Yes
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)	Yes

Updated: 21 Jul 2016

The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.