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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Adriel House & Rest Home

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Adriel holds "Spark of life Centre of Excellence" and the only facility in New Zealand to have this honor. We have two small homely Dementia care Rest Homes on the outskirts of the small North Canterbury town of Amberley. Our aim is to provide quality specialized Dementia care, in a relaxed, caring, friendly, country, home-like environment. Our vision is to provide individual care to people with dementia, supporting their strengths and enabling them to be as independent as possible for as long as possible

Care Offering

Adriel House & Rest Home 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
  • Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Infection Control
Availability

We currently have no availability

We have 2 small homes adjacent to each other. Both homes cater for people who enjoy space, gardens and animals, with the focus on keeping their independence and supporting them as individuals.

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Care Features & Services

Residents at Adriel House & Rest Home 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.

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Registered Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Kaumatua

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

English

Fijian Indian

Filipino

Interpreter

Māori - Te Reo

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Inter denominational

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

(Other comments)

Ethnic Diets

Vegetarian

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May Bring Own Furniture

Single Rooms

Rooms suitable for a couple

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Phone Access In Own Room

Resident can adjust heating in own room

Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability

Lounges/seating areas

LGBTQIA+ Friendly

Day Programme for day stay clients

Outings

Whānau Room

Residents Committee

Family Committee

Newsletter

Policy for management of challenging behaviour

Confused Residents

Rural Setting

Semi-Secure

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Police checked

Spark of Life

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?

Fees set at Government subsidy rate for all residents.
For further information contact RN/Owner

Details about meals

Home cooked hot meal at lunch time with dessert, Sunday Roast. Light meal in the evening, breakfast between 7am - 10am in the dining room.
Home baking for morning/afternoon tea and supper.

Special features

Adriel is a family owned and operated business that consists of two small homes in a rural setting surrounded by large lawns and garden's with outdoor seating areas, potting shed, vegetable garden, animals and orchard. The Owner/Registered Nurse Mischeal is a "Spark of Life" Master Practitioner, and the homes philosophy follows the "Spark of Life" concept, which aims to provide psychosocial care that is personalised for each and every resident. With this in mind the staff are there to support residents with activities of daily living and give them time and encouragement to do this. Adriel has retained its "Spark of Life Centre of Excellence" for 5 consecutive years and is the only facility in New Zealand to have this honor. For more information on Spark of Life go to: dementiacareinternational.com.au
We pride ourselves on cooking homely meals with vegetables and fruit from the garden and meat from local farms. We provide beautifully decorated cakes and cupcakes for birthdays and special occasions.

We also provide Meal's Mon, Wed, and Fri and delivered locally to those still living in their homes.

Interests & activities

Activites for children including pets and garden.

"Spark of Life" - Sunshine Club group programme involving all residents 5 days per week. For more information on Spark Of Life visit www.dementiacareinternational.com

Lots of lawn and garden space, including a potting shed & Shepherds hut.

Support groups such as Age Concern, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation, Parkinsons Society and Stroke Group are only a phone call away.

RSA visit on occasions.

Local involvement with Probus, Church groups and Senior Citizens.

Fortnightly in house church services with local church groups.

Home cooking; residents are encouraged to help with preparation.

Craft; many and varied.

Regular Sing-a-longs and entertainment.

Regular exercises sessions and walks (use it of loose it!).

Flower, vegetable garden, fruit Trees, raised gardens and potting shed.

Indoor games; lots of variety.

Library 1.5 km away.

Lots of hand and feet massages.

Movies on TV and Videos

Music; piano mainly and CD's.

Daily newspaper delivered

Shopping individualised as personal needs dictate.

Small farmyard, Shepherds hut, potting shed, Large garden & ground

Outings; small groups weekly and individual outings daily. Lots of visits to farms and local beaches.

Location

36 Osborne Road, Amberley, Amberley 7410

Public Transport

0.30 km

Shops

0.60 km

local cafes and wineries also

Parks

0.60 km

Parks, farms, beaches

Library

0.60 km

To find out more about Adriel House & Rest Home or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Mischeal McCormick

Owner

Mischeal McCormick

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