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About Merivale Retirement Village - Metlifecare
Welcome to Metlifecare’s Merivale Retirement Village, your home in the heart of one of Christchurch’s most sought-after suburbs. Surrounded by beautifully manicured gardens and near the central city, our friendly village is a place where you can live the life you choose with everything you need and love close by.
Within our neighbourly environment you’ll discover a range of spacious, quality accommodation choices, comprehensive care options and social opportunities on tap. We’re committed to bringing you maintenance-free living in a safe and harmonious environment, grounded by our values of respect, dignity, care and compassion.
Here at Merivale, you’re free to be as active or as relaxed as you’d like. Browse the shelves in our library, meet friends in a choice of luxurious lounge areas, visit the on-site hair stylist or entertain family in our vibrant cafe. Take a stroll through gorgeously landscaped grounds or enjoy the view from architecturally designed accommodation buildings. Plus, with public transport and entertainment options at the village doorstep, you’ll never run out of ways to enjoy your day.
Your health, wellbeing and personal fulfillment is everything to us. Our friendly, highly trained staff are here to provide you with world-class support should you need it. If your needs change over time, our range of options from independent or serviced apartments, through to an on-site rest home offering hospital level care, means you can be cared for in the village.
At Merivale, you’ll be supported and empowered to live the life you want in a warm and happy home environment. We know each person has different needs, aspirations, values and customs. We’ll nurture your individuality, respect your independence and enable you to lead a full, enriched life – whatever that looks like to you.
We are proud to have created a vibrant, caring enclave here at Merivale Retirement Village. It would be our pleasure to welcome you for a visit so you can experience it firsthand.
Available Properties
Village Features & Services
Merivale Retirement Village - Metlifecare offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.
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Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Diversional Therapist
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Activities Co-ordinator
Meals - Available On-site
Home Help - Available On-site
Home Help - External Provider
Registered Nurse
Nursing Care
Dietitian
Speech Therapist
Social Worker - On-site
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Languages Spoken
Cantonese
Chinese
English
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Indonesian
Malay
Mandarin
Māori - Te Reo
Samoan
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Non denominational
Roman Catholic
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Social/Recreational Programme
Community Complex
Emergency Call System
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet
Outings
Transport Available
Restaurant
Craft Room
Library
Games Room
Chapel
Lounges
Gardens
Other details
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National Certificate in Diversional Therapy
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
Registered Retirement Village?
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)
Other details
Other Key Information
Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Merivale Retirement Village - Metlifecare .
Special features
Our one and two bedroom luxury Palazzo Apartment Suites.
For those who demand excellence, elegance & independence. The perfect option when one partner requires care and the other wishes to maintain their independent lifestyle.
Our Garden House & Village Green are the focus of companionship, leisure and fun. Enjoyed by our village residents, it offers a delightful cafe where village residents may entertain friends or just sit in the sun and enjoy a complementary cup of coffee or tea with light refreshments.
Interests & activities
The village has a full and varied activities programme.
With the aim of encouraging fellowship, together with fun & laughter this makes Merivale a special place to be.
We encourage family participation by having various functions throughout the year.
We offer a range of activities to suit individual needs in a safe and caring environment. As well as in-house activities there are frequent planned outings and these are extremely popular providing much interest and appeal.
We have a courtyard area, at out main facility, where social get together are held and many barbecue’s are enjoyed by our residents.
Big print books - these are available through our Activities department.
Blind Foundation, Board games, Bowls, Bridge, Cards, Craft, Board games, Casino, Church, Digital camera, Email, Entertainers, Entertainment, Exercises, Fax, Garden, Gas Fire, Happy Hour, Housie, Indoor Games, Internet, Jigsaw, Library, Mah Jong, Minibus, Music, Outings, Petanque, Pool table, Shopping, Sky TV
Location
27 Somme Street, Saint Albans, Christchurch 8014Public Transport
0.10 km
There is a bus stop in St Albans street with routes to the city centre, Papanui shopping centre and Riccarton.
Shops
0.50 km
Merivale shopping centre is only one block away and within walking distance for those who like a stroll.
Mall
0.50 km
Merivale Mall one block away. Papanui Mall is on a bus route from St Albans Street which is just down the road from our main entrance.
Parks
0.50 km
Abberley Park is within walking distance, or a short car ride. Rugby Park is one block from back entrance.
Library
1.00 km
Papanui Library
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Key Contacts
Statutory Supervisor's Details
Covenant Trustee Services Ltd
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