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About Elms Court Life Care
Elms Court Lifecare offers personalised care in a homely, family, friendly and flexible environment. We offer most levels of care including rest home, hospital, day-care and respite. We often receive compliments from our residents and their families about the kindness of our staff, and the “little extras” that they so willingly do. Many of our skilled and caring staff members have worked at Elms Court Life Care for a number of years.
We know each of our residents well and they know us well, as Elms Court is a small, intimate home, with up to 33 residents. Everything about Elms Court Life Care is comfortable and homely – from the large rooms, big enough for a sofa and coffee table, to our comfortable shared lounges. We are situated in the west of Christchurch, 10 minutes from the airport.
We know it is very important to offer choices and to really listen to what our residents and their families want. Recognising the individual needs of our residents and to promote a friendly and comfortable environment is an important part of our philosophy. Our food also receives a lot of compliments! We have a very talented chef who is famous for her home baking!
We would be delighted to have the opportunity to talk with you about our care. Please call our Manager, Sarah Trusler on (03) 3589697. Sarah can help you with any information about moving into a care home.
Care Offering
Elms Court Life Care 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
No Vacancy
Hospital
Available
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
Elms Court Life Care: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
We currently have no availability
We are a small very friendly place, close to the Avonhead mall which is a lovely little shopping mall. We have a good bus service with bus stops close by. We receive frequent comments from families and visitors about how friendly and inviting our home is. Residents can move from Rest home to hospital care if needed. Please phone Steve 358 9697 for more information.
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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
Elms Court Life Care: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- Dialysis
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stomal Therapy
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- ACC Rehabilitation
- Tracheotomy Care
- Spinal Injuries Care
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Community Health
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Family owned and managed. Our rooms are warm and spacious and available in a small "homely" environment. Nutritious meals are prepared on site with a great activities programme. Phone Steve on 3589697 for any enquiries.
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
Care Features & Services
Residents at Elms Court Life Care 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
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
Chinese
Chinese dialect
English
Fijian
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Hindi
Interpreter
Mandarin
Punjabi
Russian
Samoan
Tongan
Vietnamese
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Anglican
Baha'i
Baptist
Brethren
Buddhist
Christian
Denominations/Faiths represented
Hindu
Inter denominational
Muslim
Methodist
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
Wifi
Resident can adjust heating in own room
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability
Lounges/seating areas
LGBTQIA+ Friendly
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Māori Kaupapa
Residents Committee
Family Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
The Eden Alternative
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?
Almost everything is included in your fees. Typical things that might not be are haircuts, podiatry (unless prescribed by a Dr), personal items and shopping items (we provide in home shopping for some groceries/snacks).
A government subsidy may be available for part or all of your care.
Details about meals
Meals are prepared on site. Our menus are dietitian approved and cater to individual preferences and requirements.
Special features
Elms Court Lifecare offers all the benefits of a care facility, including entertainment, activities and companionship. The site provides separate dining room and lounge facilities. The facility is fitted with accessibility ramps and safety grab rails, wide corridors, and smoke detectors with water sprinklers.
Situated in Avonhead, Elms Court offers a magnificent landscaped garden with BBQ area and a courtyard for quiet and peaceful sitting and relaxing. We take pride in being warm and friendly and have become renowned for our family like atmosphere.
Interests & activities
Elms Court has an extensive repertoire of activities and events, aimed at keeping the body and mind stimulated. Our Activity Coordinators focuses on designing programmes for each individual at all levels of ability, to promote independence and creative expression.
We provide a library service and we also stream movies and documentaries from Netflix, Amazon Prime, You Tube and Neon. Entertainers form a regular part of our programme. Here are just some of the activities and interests of residents which arise on a regular basis:
Board Games, Cooking, Crosswords & Quizzes, Indoor Bowls, Crafts, Music, Parties, Happy Hour, Newspaper Reading, Art and Card games.
There is also active involvement in community events. Outings are an ongoing part of the activities programme and often include stopping somewhere for coffee.
Location
125 Withells Road, Avonhead, Christchurch 8042Public Transport
0.10 km
Bus stop across the road.
Shops
0.40 km
Avonhead Mall is only about 400 metres away.
Mall
0.40 km
Avonhead Mall is only about 400 metres away.
Parks
0.10 km
Crosbie Park is about 100 metres away.
Library
1.00 km
Upper Riccarton
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