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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

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About Observatory Village Care

Observatory Village Care logo

The mission of Observatory Village Lifecare is to provide an environment where residents can live well receive care and services that are appropriate to their needs; and feel part of a community

Village Features & Services

Observatory Village Care 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

Activities Co-ordinator

Meals - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Nursing Care

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Social/Recreational Programme

Community Complex

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Pets In Residence

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Restaurant

Fitness Complex

Library

Games Room

Chapel

Lounges

Gardens

Other details

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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Location

21 Stoke Street, Oamaru, Oamaru 9400

Public Transport

Driving Miss Daisy or taxi's, no bus service in Oamaru

Shops

1.00 km

Oamaru Main Street has a wide variety of shops and services to suit everyone.

Mall

No mall

Parks

1.00 km

Oamaru Public Gardens in Chelmer Street are close by, beautiful gardens are lovely to walk around

Library

1.00 km

Public library is located in the middle of the main shopping area

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Key Contacts

Manager

Jane Ralston

Owner

Observatory Village Lifecare Ltd

Agent's Details

Katrina Holywell

  • Observatory Village Lifecare

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Raylene McMeekan

  • Covenant Trustees Services Limited
  • P O Box 4243, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140

Solicitor's Details

Berry & Co

  • Berry & Co
  • 20 Eden Street
  • Oamaru 9400

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