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About Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
At Edith Cavell you are at home with us.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
Our cosy, modern Care Suites offer the independence of your own apartment, with the added confidence of knowing that help is there whenever you need it.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day programme, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
Why choose Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village
Everyone Welcome
Person Centred Care
Home Like Environment
Care Offering
Edith Cavell Lifecare & 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
Respite
Enquire
Day Programme
Enquire
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Availability
Yes we have availability
We welcome Respite & Short-Term Care
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $53 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Clinical Management
Availability
Yes we have availability
We welcome Respite & Short-Term Care
Care Suite Availability
Yes we have availability
Updated:
5 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $20 up to $53 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Enquire today about our respite care. We offer respite care to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day care, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
View Our Respite ListingEnquire today about our day programme. We offer day programmes to give carers a much-needed break, while at the same time providing residents with care and companionship.
We are a friendly, caring community. Become part of our Edith Cavell family and be cared for by our wonderful staff, whilst making new friends and learning new activities.
When it comes to everyday life, Edith Cavell makes it easy with village, care suites, rest home, hospital, day care, and respite care, so if your health needs change, we can care for you now and into the future.
Light, bright and welcoming, Edith Cavell is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village.
At Heritage Lifecare, our homes reflect the residents who choose us, the local communities around us and the people that support and work for us. You are at home with us. Contact us today to talk through your needs.
Photos are representative of Heritage Lifecare.
View Our Day Programme ListingCare Features & Services
Residents at Edith Cavell Lifecare & 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
Nurse Practitioner
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
English
Filipino
French
Gujarati
Hindi
Other Information
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(Other comments)
Ethnic Diets
Other
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
Ensuite
Alcohol Permitted
Phone Access In Own Room
Wifi
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Newsletter
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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
Our cosy, modern Care Suites offer the independence of your own apartment, with the added confidence of knowing that help is there whenever you need it.
Living in Sumner means you have the best of both worlds; being close to the city and a major hospital, whilst also being located in a friendly, seaside village with rural environs.
Interests & activities
Edith Cavell has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinator focuses on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of disability, to promote independence and creative expression.
Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis:
Indoor bowls, happy hour, board games, crafts. There is active involvement in community events. A wide variety of entertainment is provided regularly. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme.
Location
40 Head Street, Sumner, Christchurch 8081Public Transport
0.10 km
A bus stop is just round the corner
Shops
1.00 km
There is a supermarket and many friendly cafes in Sumner Village.
Mall
5.00 km
Parks
0.40 km
Library
1.00 km
A selection of books are collected from the library for the use of residents on a monthly basis. Full library facilities available from our own complex.
To find out more about Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village or to book a viewing get in touch today.
Key Contacts
Manager
Kathie Gould
Agent's Details
Diane Whitby - Canterbury Region Sales Coordinator
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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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