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About Avon Lifecare (Family Owned)
Our FAMILY OWNED homes make your loved ones their focus for life enrichment and safety each moment. Join our family today
We have Dementia level and rest home rooms available at our multiple locations.
Holdsworth House Rest Home is set around a stunning courtyard of raised garden beds with it’s own young grape vine. 60 residents enjoy a choice of accommodation, from standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to premium bed-sitting rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
We have 2 other facilities in Christchurch - Kauri Lodge in Riccarton and Victoria Care in the City Centre
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Care Offering
Avon Lifecare (Family Owned) 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
Available
Dementia
Available
Respite
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Areas of Expertise
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
Yes we have availability
Yes we do have a room available
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $10 up to $30 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Wound Care
- Continence Advice
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
Yes we do have a room available
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
Our FAMILY OWNED homes staff, make your loved ones, their focus for life enrichment and safety each moment.
Are you looking for respite or short term care for a loved one?
Join our family today-
Amongst the local Avonside/Linwood community, Holdsworth House Rest Home at Avon Lifecare is set around a stunning courtyard of raised garden beds with its own grape vine. Thirty residents enjoy a choice of accommodation, from standard bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities to premium bed-sitting rooms with ensuites. Everyone benefits from the excellent care provided by our experienced team, and a wide range of activities and outings in our village van.
We have Dementia level and rest home rooms available at our multiple locations.
We have 2 other facilities in Christchurch - Kauri Lodge in Riccarton and Victoria Care in the City Centre
View associated providers on the right hand side for more details
Care Features & Services
Residents at Avon Lifecare (Family Owned) 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
Diversional Therapist
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Armenian
Dutch
English
Filipino
Hindi
Māori - Te Reo
Thai
Other Details
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Inter denominational
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Rooms suitable for a couple
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Pets In Residence
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Phone Access In Own Room
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Lounges/seating areas
Outings
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Smoking Permitted
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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
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!
Special features
We provide a complete range of care on one site. Hospital attached, Dementia Care provided in a separate wing.
We provide a sociable environment where family are welcome to enjoy a meal with their relatives in the dining room and join any other activities they choose.
Interests & activities
We provide a recreational program that is meaningful to our residents. Our activity programme includes: bowls, quizzes, housie, outings, church services and exercise programmes.
Location
437 Armagh Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011Public Transport
0.10 km
Metro Route 60 - Hillmorton/Southshore
Shops
0.20 km
Linwood village, Stanmore Road shops including KiwiPost and New World supermarket.
Mall
2.00 km
The Palms
Parks
0.30 km
5 minutes walk to Beverley Park
Library
Linwood Library, 1st floor Eastgate Mall
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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.
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
Learn about fees, financial contributions and subsidies.
What is a standard rest home/care home room?
What must be provided in aged residential care.
What are levels of care in New Zealand?
What is rest home, hospital, dementia, and psychogeriatric care?
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
A guide to asset thresholds for aged care subsidies.
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