Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At a glance
- Name
- Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
- Category
- Retirement Village
- Address
- 40 Head Street
Sumner
Christchurch 8081 - Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
- Social Media
FacebookPersonnel
- Manager
- Cherese Richardson
- Owner
- Heritage Lifecare - 0800 786 589
Other services
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Map
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and see how easy retirement village life can be in one of our independent accommodation options.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens and close to Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our villages reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us.
You’ll find great company and wonderful friendly staff at our village.
Call us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare
Upcoming Open Days
| No open days are currently scheduled. |
Available Properties
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Comfy Studio Care Suite by the Sea From $270,000
Property Type: Studio Our cosy, modern 1 Bedroom Care Suite offers the independence of your own apartment, with the added confidence of knowing that Rest Home level of care is included for when you need it. This Studio... |
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Testimonials
| “It was an easy decision coming here, the staff are friendly, and they really care about your wellbeing. They just can’t do enough for you”. Len, Heritage Resident “I like it here; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”. Heritage Resident. |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
Agent's Details
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| Name | Cherese Richardson | |
| Address | 40 Head Street, Sumner | |
| City/Town | Christchurch | |
| Company | Edith Cavell Lifecare | |
| Phone | 03 326 6608 | |
| Mobile | 022 658 2761 | |
| View Email Address | ||
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Updated: 4 Jul 2025 |
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Statutory Supervisor's Details
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| Name | Covenant Trustee Services Limited. | |
| Address | Level 6, 191 Queen Street | |
| City/Town | Auckland | |
| Phone | 09 302 0638 | |
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Updated: 28 Jan 2025 |
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Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Heritage Lifecare | |
| Address | PO Box 13223 Johnsonville | |
| City/Town | Wellington 6440 | |
| Phone | 04 901 2310 | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
| Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay | Status | Details |
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| Respite | Yes | We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship. |
| Carer Support | Yes | Our short stay programmes provide careers with a much-needed break, and support. |
| Subsidised | Yes | Talk to us to find out if you are eligible for a subsidy. |
| Private Paying | Yes | |
| Booking can be made in advance | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Hairdresser | Yes | A hairdresser visits Edith Cavell twice weekly. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits regularly. | |
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | ||
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | Meals are available to be purchased from our kitchen. | |
| Home Help - External Provider | Yes | ||
| Other Personnel | Yes | We have a wide range of personnel. Should you require services outside our home, we can assist. | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | There is a call bell in the townhouses linked to our nursing staff - we have a Registered Nurse on duty 24 hours. |
| Newsletter | Yes | |
| Pets In Residence | Yes | |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | We are happy to discuss options for your pets. |
| Outings | Yes | Regular trips are provided to the local community. These can include shopping, sightseeing and picnics. |
| Transport Available | Yes | Very close to public transport. |
| Gay / LGBT QI Friendly | Yes | |
| Library | Yes | |
| Lounges | Yes | |
| Gardens | Yes | |
| Other details | Yes | Edith Cavell is part of the Heritage Lifecare group of care homes and villages across the country, from Invercargill to Whangarei. We have over 2,500 beds national wide and 500 independent living units. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Special Features
| At Edith Cavell, our village reflects the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds; being close to the city and a major hospital, whilst also being located in a friendly, seaside village with rural environs. The sea air is good for everyone and to wake to a big clear sky in the morning and walk the beach before coffee is part of the secret that is Sumner. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Interests & Activities
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Edith Cavell has an extensive repertoire of activities and events. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis: Indoor bowls, happy hour, board games, crafts. There is active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| English | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| French | Yes | |
| Gujarati | Yes | |
| Hindi | Yes | |
| Other Information | Yes | We welcome all cultures and have a wide range of different languages spoken. We are also able to assist with translation services. Talk to us about your language needs. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| (Other comments) | Yes | We welcome all religions and have access to local religious groups and services. A spiritual advisor, chaplaincy and church services are available. Talk to us about your needs. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | The bus stops outside Edith Cavell and will take you to the village or into the city. |
| Shops | 1.00 Km | You can walk, bus or drive to the friendly village. Supervalue supermarket, cafes, hotels, TAB, fish and chip shops, clothing stores, wine shop , hairdressers and even a sushi shop means you never need to leave Sumner. |
| Mall | 6.00 Km | Eastgate is the closest mall and in Ferrymead there is an increasing number of restaurants and specialist shops in the thriving outside mall environment. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Sumner enjoys many small parks with Scarborough Park at the beach being a drawcard for the greater Christchurch community at the weekends to St Leonards Square where all the local rugby and cricket games are played. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | The Christchurch City Mobile Library with its rotating stock of books, audio books, magazines, music and movies visits Sumner every Friday and alternate Tuesdays. |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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Credentials & Membership
| Credentials & Membership RC | Status | Details |
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| National Certificate in Diversional Therapy | Yes | |
| Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) | Yes | |
| Registered Retirement Village? | Yes | |
| Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) | Yes | |
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Updated: 28 Apr 2025 |
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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.