Merivale Retirement Village - Metlifecare - Retirement Village
At a glance
- Name
- Merivale Retirement Village - Metlifecare
- Category
- Retirement Village
- Address
- 27 Somme Street
Saint Albans
Christchurch 8014 - Postal Address
- Same as above
- Region
- Canterbury
- Phone
- View Phone Number
- View Email Address
- Web
- Visit Website
Personnel
- Manager
- Anne Hall - 03 375 4117
- Owner
- Metlifecare Limited - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
- Village & Sales Manager
- Anne Hall - 03 375 4392
Other services
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Welcome to Metlifecare’s Merivale Retirement Village, your home in the heart of one of Christchurch’s most sought-after suburbs. Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and near the central city, our friendly village is a place where you can live the life you choose with everything you need and love close by.
Within our neighbourly environment you’ll discover a range of spacious, quality accommodation choices, comprehensive care options and social opportunities on tap. We’re committed to bringing you maintenance-free living in a safe and harmonious environment, grounded by our values of respect, dignity, care and compassion.
Here at Merivale, you’re free to be as active or as relaxed as you’d like. Browse the shelves in our library, meet friends in a choice of luxurious lounge areas, visit the on-site hair stylist or entertain family in our vibrant cafe. Take a stroll through gorgeously landscaped grounds or enjoy the view from architecturally designed accommodation buildings. Plus, with public transport and entertainment options at the village doorstep, you’ll never run out of ways to enjoy your day.
Your health, wellbeing and personal fulfillment is everything to us. Our friendly, highly trained staff are here to provide you with world-class support should you need it. If your needs change over time, our range of options from independent or serviced apartments, through to an on-site rest home offering hospital level care, means you can be cared for in the village.
At Merivale, you’ll be supported and empowered to live the life you want in a warm and happy home environment. We know each person has different needs, aspirations, values and customs. We’ll nurture your individuality, respect your independence and enable you to lead a full, enriched life – whatever that looks like to you.
We are proud to have created a vibrant, caring enclave here at Merivale Retirement Village. It would be our pleasure to welcome you for a visit so you can experience it firsthand.
Within our neighbourly environment you’ll discover a range of spacious, quality accommodation choices, comprehensive care options and social opportunities on tap. We’re committed to bringing you maintenance-free living in a safe and harmonious environment, grounded by our values of respect, dignity, care and compassion.
Here at Merivale, you’re free to be as active or as relaxed as you’d like. Browse the shelves in our library, meet friends in a choice of luxurious lounge areas, visit the on-site hair stylist or entertain family in our vibrant cafe. Take a stroll through gorgeously landscaped grounds or enjoy the view from architecturally designed accommodation buildings. Plus, with public transport and entertainment options at the village doorstep, you’ll never run out of ways to enjoy your day.
Your health, wellbeing and personal fulfillment is everything to us. Our friendly, highly trained staff are here to provide you with world-class support should you need it. If your needs change over time, our range of options from independent or serviced apartments, through to an on-site rest home offering hospital level care, means you can be cared for in the village.
At Merivale, you’ll be supported and empowered to live the life you want in a warm and happy home environment. We know each person has different needs, aspirations, values and customs. We’ll nurture your individuality, respect your independence and enable you to lead a full, enriched life – whatever that looks like to you.
We are proud to have created a vibrant, caring enclave here at Merivale Retirement Village. It would be our pleasure to welcome you for a visit so you can experience it firsthand.
Upcoming Open Days
| Details | When? |
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| Our doors are open for National Open Day! Visit us this National Open Day for a tour, a chat, and complimentary refreshments, and discover if our village is the right fit for you. |
Saturday, 2nd August 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Available Properties
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$370,000
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Agent's Details
| Details | ||
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| Address | 27 Somme Street | |
| City/Town | Christchurch 8014 | |
| Company | Merivale Retirement Village | |
| Phone | (03) 375 4117 | |
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Updated: 2 Dec 2022 |
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Statutory Supervisor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | Covenant Trustee Services Ltd | |
| Address | Box 4243 Shortland Street | |
| City/Town | Auckland | |
| Company | Covenant Trustee Services Ltd | |
| Phone | (09) 302 0638 | |
| Fax | (09) 302 1037 | |
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Updated: 6 Mar 2020 |
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Solicitor's Details
| Details | ||
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| Name | In-house Legal Counsel | |
| Address | PO Box 37463 | |
| City/Town | Parnell, Auckland | |
| Company | Metlifecare Limited | |
| Phone | 0800 909 303 | |
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Updated: 10 Apr 2024 |
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Composition of Village
| Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Serviced Apartments 1-Bedroom (up to Rest Home Level Care) (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 22 |
| Low Price | $370,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the licence accrued over the first 3 years at 10% per annum |
| Nursing Care Details | A flexible service package to suit your needs |
| Palazzo Suites -1 Bedroom Apartments (1 Bedroom) | |
| Total | 6 |
| Low Price | $490,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy - Independent Living |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the licence accrued over the first 3 years at 10% per annum |
| Palazzo Suites - 2 Bedroom Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | |
| Total | 8 |
| Low Price | $565,000 |
| Tenure Terms | Licence to Occupy - Independent Living |
| Surrender Details | Total 30% deduction of the licence accrued over the first 3 years at 10% per annum |
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Updated: 26 Sep 2024 |
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Personnel & Services
| Personnel / Service | Hours Per Week | Status | Details |
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| Hairdresser | Yes | The salon is open every Thursdays and Fridays, bookings can be made through reception or set up a regular appointment with our hairdresser. | |
| Podiatrist | Yes | A podiatrist visits our village fortnightly. Please see reception to find out more. | |
| Physiotherapist | Yes | Please see reception to find out more. | |
| Occupational Therapist | Yes | ||
| Diversional Therapist | Yes | ||
| Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor | Yes | We offer monthly Anglican services and fortnightly Catholic prayer meetings. | |
| Activities Co-ordinator | Yes | ||
| Meals - Available On-site | Yes | ||
| Home Help - Available On-site | Yes | We offer full services to our villa and apartment residents with tailormade flexible package options. | |
| Home Help - External Provider | Negotiable | Nurse Maude or other providers into independent villas, as preferred by residents and/or referred by their GP | |
| Registered Nurse | 80 | Yes | With 24hr R/N coverage on site |
| Nursing Care | Yes | ||
| Dietitian | Yes | We have a contracted Dietitian who regularly reviews the dietary requirement of our residents. | |
| Speech Therapist | Negotiable | ||
| Social Worker - On-site | Negotiable | Can be contacted if required. | |
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Updated: 26 Jan 2024 |
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Facility Features
| Feature | Status | Details |
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| Social/Recreational Programme | Yes | A monthly activities calendar is distributed to all our residents post boxes. |
| Community Complex | Yes | The Garden House & Resident Cafe are situated in the village gardens with indoor and outdoor seating areas including a gas barbeque area in the north facing courtyard. Stokesy's lounge bar & barbeque, Hairdressers, sunny large courtyard and Resident Cafe are located in the main building in Somme St. |
| Emergency Call System | Yes | All rooms and units have emergency call systems for nurse call, smoke and intruder alarms. |
| Negotiate To Bring Own Pet | Yes | One neutered, vaccinated cat already owned by the incoming resident may be permitted to reside in a new Resident’s Villa with the pre-settlement approval of the Village Manager. Cats and gold fish are the most common pets residing in the Village. |
| Outings | Yes | Residents enjoy regular van outings including a weekly mystery bus trip. Other times include lunch at a venue or an orgainised trip to a particular event. |
| Transport Available | Yes | Village Van |
| Restaurant | No | You may order extra meals from our kitchen, as required which are delivered to your villa and/or Palazzo apartment. |
| Craft Room | Yes | We have a small lounge area used for crafts. |
| Library | Yes | Our library is well stocked with a wide range of books for borrowing. Our social co-ordinator arranges monthly visits to the public library with weekly library book issues. We also offer a free of charge DVD library. |
| Games Room | Yes | Pool Table, indoor bowls, bridge and mah jong are regularly played with weekly tai chi classes. |
| Chapel | No | A monthly non-denominational Anglican service and fortnightly Catholic prayer meetings are held in our main building. |
| Lounges | Yes | There are a number of small lounges throughout the village. |
| Gardens | Yes | Prize winning gardens with regular awards from the Canterbury Horticultural Society and the Christchurch Beautifying Assn. |
| Other details | Yes | Set in a tranquil peaceful environment |
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Updated: 6 Mar 2020 |
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Special Features
| Our one and two bedroom luxury Palazzo Apartment Suites. For those who demand excellence, elegance & independence. The perfect option when one partner requires care and the other wishes to maintain their independent lifestyle. Our Garden House & Village Green are the focus of companionship, leisure and fun. Enjoyed by our village residents, it offers a delightful cafe where village residents may entertain friends or just sit in the sun and enjoy a complementary cup of coffee or tea with light refreshments. |
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Updated: 4 Sep 2024 |
Interests & Activities
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The village has a full and varied activities programme. With the aim of encouraging fellowship, together with fun & laughter this makes Merivale a special place to be. We encourage family participation by having various functions throughout the year. We offer a range of activities to suit individual needs in a safe and caring environment. As well as in-house activities there are frequent planned outings and these are extremely popular providing much interest and appeal. We have a courtyard area, at out main facility, where social get together are held and many barbecue’s are enjoyed by our residents. Big print books - these are available through our Activities department. Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Craft, Board games, Casino, Church, Digital camera, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Minibus, Music, Outings, Petanque, Pool table, Shopping, Sky TV |
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Updated: 4 Sep 2024 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
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| Cantonese | Yes | |
| Chinese | Yes | Hokkien |
| English | Yes | |
| Fijian Indian | Yes | |
| Filipino | Yes | |
| Indonesian | Yes | |
| Malay | Yes | |
| Mandarin | Yes | |
| Māori - Te Reo | Yes | |
| Samoan | Yes | |
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Updated: 6 Mar 2020 |
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Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
| Religious/Spiritual Affiliations | Status | Details |
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| Non denominational | Yes | This monthly service meets in the downstairs lounge in the main building on the second Tuesday of every month. Everyone is welcome. |
| Roman Catholic | Yes | This group meets in the library, located beside reception each alternate Thursday at 10 :30am. Services are conducted by Sister Bertha from the St. Albans Catholic Church. Everyone is welcome. |
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Updated: 6 Mar 2020 |
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Distances
| Location | Distance | Details |
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| Public Transport | 0.10 Km | There is a bus stop in St Albans street with routes to the city centre, Papanui shopping centre and Riccarton. |
| Shops | 0.50 Km | Merivale shopping centre is only one block away and within walking distance for those who like a stroll. |
| Mall | 0.50 Km | Merivale Mall one block away. Papanui Mall is on a bus route from St Albans Street which is just down the road from our main entrance. |
| Parks | 0.50 Km | Abberley Park is within walking distance, or a short car ride. Rugby Park is one block from back entrance. |
| Library | 1.00 Km | Papanui Library |
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Updated: 6 Nov 2023 |
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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 | |
| Other details | Yes | |
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Updated: 6 Mar 2020 |
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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.