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About Chatswood Retirement Village
Welcome to Chatswood Retirement Village. In late 2014 we opened our new Hospital wing, new kitchen, lounge and Retirement Village facilities. All of which are built with exceptional quality and design. Our new hospital rooms are spacious and well appointed, with individual en-suites.
We also offer full rest home level care in the existing buildings on site.
Our village manager Russell Walters, is supported by a skilled and experienced senior management team whom aim to deliver the very best in care and support to your loved ones. Russell comes from a strong background of managing residential care facilities throughout New Zealand.
Residents are encouraged to maintain independence, creativity and individuality at Chatswood which is expressed through their personalized surroundings and personal choice. We believe that each resident is a unique individual who is part of a family and community. Age is part of the life continuum.
Residents from all parts of the facility enjoy regular outings in the Chatswood Van which you may have seen out and about, especially with the warmer weather becoming more frequent. Make sure to give us a wave and say hello when you see us around!
We are very excited about the new changes here at Chatswood and encourage you to come and have a look around our facility located in Opawa, Christchurch.
Why choose Chatswood Retirement Village
Family Owned
Accessible Management
Home Like Environment
Care Offering
Chatswood Retirement Village 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
Hospital
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
We currently have no availability
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Care Suites available
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $35
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Infection Control
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
$35 per day surcharge. Purpose built luxury boutique Hospital unit. Single rooms with full en suite available.
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Care Suites available
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $35
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Available Care Suites
Care Features & Services
Residents at Chatswood Retirement Village 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
Filipino
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Nepali
Pidgin
Samoan
Tagalog
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baptist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Inter denominational
Non denominational
Presbyterian
Roman Catholic
Salvation Army
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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
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
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?
We make sure that this information is available to you both prior to admission and on admission.
Details about meals
Four week rotational menu with individual needs and special diets catered for.
Special features
Our current owners purchased Chatswood in June 2010 and since then have taken Chatswood through major refurbishments and completion of the new Retirement Village livings Studios and Apartments; and a Hospital wing. We also built a new kitchen and lounge in the new facility which is located next to the original Villa.
We are known for our warm friendly, homelike environment along with the provision of quality care by great staff. If you would like to know more about how you will fit in here at Chatswood please don't hesitate to give Russell or Rhonda a call or drop in and say hello.
Location
60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023Public Transport
0.50 km
Orbitor and Red bus within walking distance.
Shops
0.50 km
Within walking distance
Mall
0.50 km
Barrington will now be the closest since the earthquake.
Parks
0.50 km
Bradley Park with river walks
Library
0.50 km
Opawa Library and on-site services
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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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NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who 'buy' into a retirement village. If you intend to 'purchase' you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.
In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.
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