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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Addington Gardens

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Addington Gardens is a warm and welcoming care centre located on Lincoln Road in Addington, one of Christchurch’s most vibrant and well-connected neighbourhoods. With its mix of local cafés, shops and green spaces, the area offers a friendly, community-focused atmosphere while keeping residents close to the conveniences of both Addington Village and central Christchurch.

We provide Rest Home, Hospital and Dementia-level care, delivered by a dedicated team who prioritise dignity, comfort and personalised support. Residents have access to a range of room types, including Premium rooms and spacious Care Suites. The care environment is calm, respectful and designed to feel reassuringly like home, helping residents feel settled and supported as their needs evolve.

Families appreciate Addington Gardens’ easily accessible location, just a short distance from Hagley Park, local amenities and major transport routes. Whether visiting for a relaxed catch-up, heading out for a coffee nearby or enjoying time together in the surrounding community, the location makes staying connected both simple and enjoyable.

Why choose Addington Gardens

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Registered-Nurse icon 24/7 Registered Nurse
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Care Offering

Addington Gardens 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
Availability

Yes we have availability

Addington Gardens has a vibrant and friendly Rest Home with courtyards, gardens and ensuites. 11 of these rooms are residential care suites, allowing a more independent option for Rest Home residents. Please feel free to pop in and have a look around.

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Addington Gardens has 11 Care Suites. These rooms can accommodate both rest home and hospital level of care.

Updated: 5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

We are currently not accepting short stay admissions

Accommodation Options
  • Premium rooms
  • Care suites (Sold on ORA)
Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

View Available Care Suites
Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
Availability

Yes we have availability

Addington Gardens has a 42 bed hospital wing, large rooms with ensuites and a professional Nursing team. Please feel free to pop in and have a look around.

Care Suite Availability

Yes we have availability

Addington Gardens has 11 Care Suites. These rooms can accommodate both rest home and hospital level of care.

Updated: 5 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

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • Tracheotomy Care
Availability

Yes we have availability

Addington Gardens has a pet friendly, lively Dementia unit with a large courtyard and gardens. Please feel free to pop in and have a look around.

Updated: 5 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

Audit Report

Situated in one of Christchurch’s most vibrant and exciting suburbs, Addington Gardens caters for all levels of care and offers a range of premium rooms including Care Suites.

We're conveniently located on Lincoln Road, making it easy for friends and family to visit, and with the cafes and restaurants of Addington Village on your doorstep, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a place to catch up. Barrington Mall is less than a five-minute drive, in case you need to grab the essentials, and for those interested in sports and entertainment, the Wolfbrook Arena, Apollo Projects Stadium and Addington Raceway are also close by.

Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB. Premium rooms have additional features such as more space, an ensuite bathroom or outdoor access, but you’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of these premium features.

Addington Gardens is known in the community for being a ‘home away from home’, with its warm, welcoming feel, and spacious rooms and lounges. There’s always something exciting going on in the main lounges for those who enjoy socialising, as well as plenty of peaceful, cosy nooks where you can relax with a good book.

Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings…there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to want second helpings! Oceania has Australasia's first and only certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition as we are committed to ensuring our residents are getting the best possible nutrition from each and every meal.

Hop in our van for a jaunt, you’ll never know where it will take you next. A scenic drive through the countryside, shopping trips or picnics in the park, there’s an exciting new destination each week. Or if it’s music you’re into, enjoy some me-time listening to your own personalised playlist with our award-winning I Love Music programme.

Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With 38 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.

When it comes to your care, you know what you do and don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents receive a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.

Testimonial:

"The people at Addington are very caring and accommodating. Mum and Dad were both there with different needs, one of my parents required dementia care, and both ended up needing hospital care. It was so good to have them together under the one roof and they could visit each other very easily." - Family member

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Situated in one of Christchurch’s most vibrant and exciting suburbs, Addington Gardens caters for all levels of care and offers a range of premium rooms including Care Suites.

We're conveniently located on Lincoln Road, making it easy for friends and family to visit.

Your room is your own private space, so you can decorate it with your favourite pictures and ornaments. Standard rooms are large enough for a single bed, a chair and a wardrobe or chest of drawers. The cost of a standard room is included in the Care Services Fee set by the DHB. Premium rooms have additional features such as more space, an ensuite bathroom or outdoor access, but you’ll need to pay an extra amount per day to cover the cost of these premium features.

Addington Gardens is known in the community for being a ‘home away from home’, with its warm, welcoming feel, and spacious rooms and lounges.

Tender Sunday roasts, hot fish and chips and scrummy homemade puddings…there’s a reason why the dining room is full before dinner! All of the above are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty family favourites you’d make at home. You’ll be sure to want second helpings! Oceania has Australasia's first and only certified Specialist in Gerontological Nutrition as we are committed to ensuring our residents are getting the best possible nutrition from each and every meal.

Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With 38 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.

When it comes to your care, you know what you do and don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents receive a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.

Testimonial:

"The people at Addington are very caring and accommodating. Mum and Dad were both there with different needs, one of my parents required dementia care, and both ended up needing hospital care. It was so good to have them together under the one roof and they could visit each other very easily." - Family member

View Our Palliative Listing

Accommodation Options

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

Our Care Suites offer space, flexibility and extra features. Suitable for either Rest Home or Hospital care, you don’t have to move if your needs change between these levels. All Care Suites come complete with a heat pump and full en-suite bathroom, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle – perfect for making a cuppa when friends and family come to visit. You own the right to occupy your Care Suite, so you can personalise it with your favourite furniture and treasured pieces. A Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora assessment is not required for care that is paid for privately.

  • Studio or 1-Bedroom layout
  • Kitchenette with mini fridge
  • Full private ensuite bathroom

We offer a range of Premium rooms in different sizes, each with varying features to suit your needs and budget. Depending on the room you choose, features may include an ensuite or Jack and Jill bathroom, a pleasant outlook, or outdoor access, helping you feel comfortable and at home.

Care Features & Services

Residents at Addington Gardens have access to care, services, and activities that promote wellbeing, this is underpinned by our trust and reputation. Explore our offerings below, for more information on care homes and what they offer explore Eldernet's Knowledge Lab.

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

Enrolled Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Social Worker (on site)

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Accredited Visitors

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Languages Spoken

English

Filipino

Samoan

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Christian

Inter denominational

Methodist

Non denominational

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

Ethnic Diets

Chinese

Indian

Other

Vegetarian

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Connecting Rooms

Ensuite

Alcohol Permitted

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Wifi

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Primary Health Funded Short Term Care

Provide End of Life/Palliative Care

Palliative Care Contract

Outings

Whānau Room

Māori Kaupapa

Residents Committee

Family Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Smoking Permitted

Semi-Secure

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Police checked

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Other details

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!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

Please refer to management for details

Details about meals

Our National Dietician provides us with a nutritionally balanced, wholesome menu which offers choices to our residents. Each individual's dietary requirements are met. Oceania has Australasia’s first and only certified specialist in Gerontological Nutrition as we are committed to ensuring our residents are getting the best possible nutrition from each meal.

Special features

Fully refurbished facility. We are only two minutes walk to Addington Raceway, Wolfbrook Arena and only a few minutes' walk up Lincoln Road to the shops. We are close to both Tower Junction and Barrington Mall.

Interests & activities

Activity programme, Advocate, Alzheimer's Society, Art, Big print books, Bingo, Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Breakfast in bed, Bridge, Cards, Care and Craft, Children, Community Groups, Concerts, Craft, Dancing, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Fax, Exercises, Flower arranging, Games, Garden, Gardening, Happy Hour, Holistic, Housie, Indoor Games, Interdenominational, Internet, Lotto, Meal choices, Minibus, Music, Newspaper reading, Outings, Park, Parkinson's Society, Recreation, BBQ, Canine friends

Location

207 Lincoln road, Addington, Christchurch

Public Transport

0.10 km

100m Bus Stop

Shops

0.50 km

500m Addington Shops

Mall

1.80 km

Barrington Mall and Tower Junction

Library

1.70 km

Spreydon Library

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Key Contacts

Manager

Shirley Baxter

Owner

Oceania Healthcare

Agent's Details

Shirley Baxter. Business and Care Manager

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Michael Coote

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