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Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios

1 Hilton Drive, Amberley, Amberley 7410

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Updated: 24 Apr 2026

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About Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios

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It is our philosophy at Amberley Resthome and Retirement Studios to promote a quality lifestyle for our residents in a supportive environment, encouraging our residents to maintain independence in a safe, comfortable care setting. All residents are treated as individuals, shown patience, dignity and respect.

Village Options

Amberley Retirement Studios offer a comfortable boutique living experience within a supportive, homely aged care environment. Each well-sized studio includes a private ensuite, patio, and small garden area for personal use. Residents also enjoy shared spaces including a communal vegetable garden and a peaceful courtyard for walking and relaxation. We focus on community and connection, with seasonal barbecues bringing together residents, families, and staff, along with a weekly church service every Wednesday. Conveniently located opposite a medical centre, the studios are also within easy walking distance to cafés, the library, and essential services in Amberley township. We provide rest home level care onsite while supporting independence, with nutritious home-style meals freshly prepared daily. No premium fees apply, and couples can be accommodated.

  • Rest Home Level Care Onsite
  • Excellent Location & Lifestyle
  • Couples can stay together
  • No Premium Fees

Village Features & Services

Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.

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Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Diversional Therapist

Motivational Therapist

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Activities Co-ordinator

Meals - Available On-site

Meals - External Provider

Home Help - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Nursing Care

Dietitian

Speech Therapist

Social Worker - On-site

Other Personnel

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Languages Spoken

English

Fijian

Fijian Indian

Interpreter

Māori - Te Reo

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Anglican

Christian

Denominations/Faiths represented

Inter denominational

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Salvation Army

(Other comments)

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Social/Recreational Programme

Community Complex

24 Hour Security

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Fitness Complex

Swimming Pool

Library

Games Room

Chapel

Lounges

Gardens

Other details

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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)

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

Other Key Information

Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios.

Special features

Welcome home – where the kettle is always on.
We are a small rural home with a big heart, offering a warm, friendly environment where residents and families feel truly at home. Set in a peaceful location, our studios provide a relaxed lifestyle with supportive care when needed. Residents enjoy our shared vegetable garden, lovely courtyard spaces, and a strong sense of community through regular gatherings and activities.
Special Features:
No premium fees
Boutique studio living with private outdoor space
Couples accommodation available
Rest home level care onsite
Opposite medical centre
Walking distance to cafés, library and local amenities.

Interests & activities

Our varied programme supports social, physical, and creative wellbeing, and includes:

Social & Community Activities
Church services, concerts, entertainers, seasonal barbecues, parties, happy hour, outings, shopping trips

Recreational & Leisure
Bingo, housie, quizzes, board games, cards, indoor games, jigsaw puzzles, bowls

Creative & Lifestyle
Art, craft, care and craft, flower arranging, cooking, gardening, aromatherapy

Health & Wellbeing
Exercise programmes, support through Age Concern, Alzheimer’s Society, Arthritis Society, Blind Foundation

Entertainment & Technology
Movies, videos, music, sing-alongs, email access, newspaper reading, library and large print books

Transport & Accessibility
Minibus available for outings and appointments

Location

1 Hilton Drive, Amberley, Amberley 7410

Public Transport

0.20 km

Public transport is available 3 days per week and community bus is available for trips to Christchurch. We arrange transport in our own mini bus and attempt to meet individual needs.

Shops

0.20 km

Abundance of local shops, art and crafts, supermarkets, pharmacy, restaurants, cafes, taverns, clothes, fruit and veg.

Mall

0.20 km

Amberley shopping centre (not a covered mall)

Parks

0.20 km

Chamberlain Park and Amberley Domain are popular places to visit.

Library

0.20 km

Hurunui Community Library just a 100 metres from the rest home. We have a lot of readers whom travel down weekly for their books.

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Key Contacts

Manager

Jacob Chandy

Owner

Chris chandy

Reception

Erica Collins

Agent's Details

Jacob Chandy

  • 1 Hilton Drive Amberley
  • North Canterbury

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Raylene McMeekan

  • Covenant Trustee Services
  • Ground Floor, 329 Durham Street North, Christchurch, New Zealand
  • Christchurch 8140

Solicitor's Details

Jaxon Grieve

  • Lane Neave
  • Lane Neave 141 Cambridge Terrace, Christchurch 8013 PO Box 2331, Christchurch 8140
  • Christchurch

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