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About Archer Beckenham Care Home
Are you looking for a rest home in Sydenham or Beckenham? Come see our amazing locations that are close to shopping, cafe's and families.
We warmly welcome you to consider joining our 'Archer family'.
We take pride in creating a loving atmosphere for everyone who is involved with Archer, and that's why some of our caring staff have been here for many years.
We've also celebrated around 70-years of serving people in this community, so why not come and have a look at what we have to offer.
Why choose Archer Beckenham Care Home
Faith Based Organisation
Specialised Dementia Care
Locally Owned
Care Offering
Archer Beckenham Care 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.
Rest Home
Enquire
Hospital
Enquire
Dementia
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Wound Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
We welcome enquiries
Please contact us for details
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $32.10
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Wound Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
We welcome enquiries
Please contact us for details
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $31.10 - $32.10 up to $32.10 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Availability
Yes we have availability
Please contact us to check current availability
Updated:
8 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
Care Features & Services
Residents at Archer Beckenham Care 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
Enrolled Nurse
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Accredited Visitors
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Brethren
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Evangelical
Inter denominational
Methodist
Non denominational
Orthodox Christian
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Ratana
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
Seventh Day Adventist
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Vegan
Vegetarian
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Ensuite
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
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
Smokers Room
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS)
Police checked
Registered Retirement Village?
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
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?
Our fees are comparable with other places of similar nature.
Details about meals
Our meals are varied, with great pride being taken to present them nicely.
We cater for specific needs, like diabetes, etc.
We review our menu seasonally.
Special features
Archer Villages and Care Homes are renowned for the genuine care of its residents and staff for around 70 years.
It has a Christian heritage but welcomes all people to join our village life.
We are focussed on creating a home, not a rest-home institution, for our residents.
We focus on providing 'resident-directed support', where residents have input into village life and the enjoyment they gain from it.
We don't just provide care for the clinical needs of a resident, but take an holistic approach. The whole person matters.
Nurturing the Human spirit, not just the human body.
Come and talk to us about it, we'd love to show you how much our residents are enriched by our approach to life here!
The Archer Leisure Centre, including a heated indoor swimming pool, spa pool, gym, cafe, auditorium and library is for our residents, families and staff to enjoy.
A part of the Beckenham campus is the Village with a range of independent-living villas for our residents living independently.
Archer Villages & Care Homes has other locations Archer Linrose Village in Linwood, Archer Thorrington Village & Care Home in Beckenham and Archer Maryville Courts Village in the centre city.
Interests & activities
'We want our residents to really enjoy their life at Archer, so much so, that they start to love life again!
We run popular weekly activities - 'favourites' like Housie, bowls, library, van outings, then there are the special events like a mid-winter dinner, Christmas and Easter celebrations, and our Annual Archer 'Chocolate Fish' Resident-Celebration Awards dinner.
Day trips visiting Hanmer Springs, Akaroa and Arthurs Pass, have been locations we've spent time regularly.
Location
166 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023Public Transport
0.05 km
Bus stops outside our main entrance.
Shops
0.20 km
Shopping village outside main entrance.
Mall
1.00 km
Short bus trip to Mall.
Parks
0.75 km
Parks and streams nearby.
Library
0.50 km
Christchurch South Library is nearby.
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Eldernet Knowledge Lab
The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Visit our Knowledge Lab, to find expert insights on care, finances, support options and more.
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