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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Nazareth Care

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“Everything we do comes from the heart of who we are. It is not just about providing a service, it’s offering a bit more and enhancing the well-being of the residents in care".

Welcome to Nazareth Care - a state-of-the art co-located retirement village and rest home, located on beautiful grounds on Brougham St, Sydenham. Our home emanates peace and calm, and we aim to enable residents to live a meaningful life with us at Nazareth Care Christchurch.

Our clinical, allied health and pastoral team develop an individual care plan for each resident, which includes clinical, social, emotional, activity and spiritual needs. Mass is available in the Chapel and regular services are conducted for other denominations. Participation in religious services is optional – we welcome everyone and do not impose any religious belief.

Types of Care:
Palliative Care
Hospital level Care
Rest Home Level Care
End of Life Care
Respite Care
Pastoral & Spiritual Care

Home Features:
Recently renovated
80 private rooms - each with ensuite
24-hour clinical care
Couples Accommodation
Our Sisters live on-site to provide pastoral and spiritual care
Access to allied health services such as podiatry & physiotherapy
Chapel on-site
On-site cinema
Hairdressing salon
Library
On-site café & shop
BBQ area
Spacious & Landscaped Gardens
Visitor Parking

Activities:
Our expansive grounds and array of common indoor areas provide many places for our residents to spend time with visiting loved ones or newly made friends. We have a dynamic and engaging lifestyle program, with an excellent choice of in-house activities, regular bus outings to local places of interest, themed days and guest entertainers.

Our activities include:
Gardening
Men’s shed
Pet therapy
Happy hour
Whiteboard quiz
Exercise physiology classes
Politics & current affairs discussion group

Dining:
Each floor has its own dining room where residents are encouraged to enjoy the dining and food experience. Both dining rooms have a large verandah overlooking the beautiful gardens where residents can enjoy outdoor dining. You can choose to enjoy your meals, in the privacy of your own room. Resident requests are always welcome. Catering includes special dietary requirements.

Care Offering

Nazareth 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.

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Infection Control
  • Clinical Management
Availability

Yes we have availability

1 standard room and 4 rooms with garden / park view and/or view of the Port Hills

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $58 up to $78 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

Areas of Expertise
  • Oxygen Management
  • Palliative Care (Contracted)
  • End of Life/Palliative Care
  • Wound Care
  • Diabetic Care
  • Continence Advice
  • Stomal Therapy
  • Stroke Rehabilitation
  • ACC Rehabilitation
  • Tracheotomy Care
Availability

Yes we have availability

1 standard room and 4 rooms with garden / park view and/or view of the Port Hills

Updated: 8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite

Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability

Premium Accommodation Charges

From $58 up to $78 /day

Regulatory Information

Ministry of Health Certified

Yes

Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora

Yes

Audit Report

“Everything we do comes from the heart of who we are. It is not just about providing a service, it’s offering a bit more and enhancing the well-being of the residents in care".

Welcome to Nazareth Care - a state-of-the art co-located retirement village and rest home, located on beautiful grounds on Brougham St, Sydenham. Our home emanates peace and calm, and we aim to enable residents to live a meaningful life with us at Nazareth Care Christchurch.

Our clinical, allied health and pastoral team develop an individual care plan for each resident, which includes clinical, social, emotional, activity and spiritual needs. Mass is available in the Chapel and regular services are conducted for other denominations. Participation in religious services is optional – we welcome everyone and do not impose any religious belief.

Respite is care in a residential aged care home for a short period of time. We warmly welcome and encourage our respite residents to embrace our home during their short stay with us. If you or a loved one need a short break, we welcome you to your stay in our home. Respite care is an option for those recently discharged from hospital to recover fully before returning home or into aged care permanently.

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“Everything we do comes from the heart of who we are. It is not just about providing a service, it’s offering a bit more and enhancing the well-being of the residents in care".

Welcome to Nazareth Care - a state-of-the art aged care facility offering premium quality rest home and hospital level care, located on beautiful grounds on Brougham St, Sydenham. Our home emanates peace and calm, and we aim to enable residents to live a meaningful life with us at Nazareth Care Christchurch.

Our clinical, allied health and pastoral team develop an individual care plan for each resident, which includes clinical, social, emotional, activity and spiritual needs. Mass is available in the Chapel and regular services are conducted for other denominations.

The guiding principle of “no-one dies alone” ensures all residents are cared for with love and dignity. Our care is interdenominational and respects the beliefs and perspectives of all residents.

We have access to specialist medical palliative care consultants who along with our team inform the palliative care plan. We focus on ageing in place across the full journey including palliative care.

View Our Palliative Listing

Care Features & Services

Residents at Nazareth 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

Enrolled Nurse

Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers

Physiotherapist

Diversional Therapist

Activities Co-ordinator

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Dietitian

Accredited Visitors

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

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Languages Spoken

Afrikaans

English

Fijian

Fijian Indian

Filipino

Interpreter

Malay

Samoan

Tagalog

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

(Other comments)

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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!

What's included in your fees and what's not?

Services provided:
- Lodging in a single room with private ensuite bathroom facilities including all furniture, fittings, fixtures, bedding, utensils except when Resident chooses to use their own where they can be reasonably accommodated.
- Food service of adequate and nutritious meals.
- Personal hygiene and grooming services as required.
- Emergency access to a standard brand toothpaste, shampoo and soap (charged to the resident).
- Cleaning services and supplies. Laundry services (clothing labels once-off charged at $101.20).
- Activities (Diversional Therapy) programmes as per individual care plan.
- TV, video and stereo system in lounge areas and tv in all bedrooms.
- Twenty-four-hour personal care.

Exclusions from Services:
- Premium Room Surcharged.
- Specialized assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.
- Transportation to social events and appointments made by families to external services providers, as well as any escort services.
- Services provided by physiotherapist, occupational therapist, podiatrist, dentists, opticians, audiologists, dieticians, laboratories, radiologists, dry cleaners, hairdressers, financial advisers and solicitors.
- Customized equipment.
- Replacement/repairs of spectacles, dentures, hearing aids or other prosthesis.
- Special outings, shopping and special activities, entertainment, parties, and newspapers.
- Clothing and personal toiletries.
- Charges for phone calls.
- Replacement of phone (other than provided), reprogramming and interfacing. Insurance premiums for resident's personal belongings.
- Replacement of lost keys, TV/DVD or SKY remote control.
- Non-subsidized pharmaceuticals and nutritional supplements.

Complete details under Sections 1 and 2 of the Residents Agreement.

Details about meals

Food service of adequate and nutritious meals including fresh fruit, refreshments and snacks at morning/afternoon tea and supper times are provided to our residents.
Our catering and hospitality service is managed by a qualified chef.
Skilled dining room attendants assist with serving and presenting meals.
Our dining room has the ambience of a restaurant like service

Special features

Our rooms are spacious with built in features, plenty of wardrobe space. Each room has an en-suite toilet and shower facilities to keep you independent for as long as possible. Each room has a TV, telephone ($14.35 per week) and Wi-Fi connection (once-off charge of $92)

Interests & activities

The activities calendar is displayed in each residents room. The house have plenty of open spaces for group activities and socialisation. Activities are meaningful and also individualised to support each residents needs.
External entertainers are welcomed in our facility. We have our own big screen movie theatre.

Location

220 Brougham Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023

Public Transport

0.30 km

Public Transport is available nearby

Shops

0.50 km

The Colombo stands as one of Canterbury’s elite retail and entertainment establishments. It builds on the region’s iconic and organic character with a distinctive, European-inspired niche that indulges in world class trends.

Mall

0.50 km

Parks

0.30 km

Sydenham park

Library

0.20 km

Christchurch Central

To find out more about Nazareth Care or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

SUSAN MATHEW

Owner

Nazareth Care Charitable Trust

Facility Manager

Susan Mathew

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