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About Radius St Helenas
Radius St Helenas is centrally located in the Christchurch City area right on the edge of the CBD and is close to the main Christchurch arterial routes.
The entire St Helenas facility is easily accessible, parking on site, accessible parking available. All of the rooms having their own full ensuites attached for the privacy and independence of our residents. St Helenas is undergoing a room refurbishment stage and currently have fully refurbished rooms available for your inspection.
At Radius St Helenas we pride ourselves on our excellence of care and we are dedicated to maintain the wellbeing and independence of our residents. We encourage residents to bring their favourite possessions to help personalise their room, so they remain as much as possible with familiar surroundings. All of our rooms are a good size and have full ensuites attached.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit at any time and we encourage them to participate in our activities programme.
For residents' comfort and relaxation there are two privates centrally situated courtyards with gardens and a BBQ area. Around the facility we have beautiful colorful flowers for them to admire as they walk on the pathway surrounding the facility.
All our staff receive ongoing education in elder care. We have 24/7 Nurses coverage, and our experienced team of Caregivers are professional and compassionate.
In June 2024, Radius St Helenas was independently audited and certified for Four-years by the Ministry of Health. The audit process included a comprehensive review of policies and procedures, resident and staff files, observations, and interviews with residents, family/whānau, management, staff, and the home’s general practitioner. The results of a certification audit determine the length of time a care home is certified for which is generally between one to four years. A four-year certification is widely regarded as the gold-standard when it comes to aged-care in New Zealand.
We currently have rooms available for either Rest Home or Hospital Care.
Why choose Radius St Helenas
24/7 Registered Nurse
Person Centred Care
City Living
Care Offering
Radius St Helenas 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
Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Radius St Helenas: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Please contact Ana Bastias (Facility Manager), Ramneek Sohal (Clinical Nurse Manager) or Lillie Makinson (Receptionist/Administrator) if you would like to view our facility.
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $10 up to $35 /day
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
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
Radius St Helenas: Areas of Expertise
- Oxygen Management
- Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management
- Bariatric (Care of the very overweight)
- Palliative Care (Contracted)
- End of Life/Palliative Care
- IV Antibiotic Capability
- Wound Care
- Diabetic Care
- Continence Advice
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Surgical Followup
- Psychiatric Care
- Clinical Management
- Other Specialties
Are you sure you want to close?
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Availability
Yes we have availability
Please contact Ana Bastias (Facility Manager), Ramneek Sohal (Clinical Nurse Manager) or Lillie Makinson (Receptionist/Administrator) if you would like to view our facility.
Updated:
8 Dec 2025
Short Term / Respite
Yes currently accepting short stay admissions, please contact us for specific availability
Premium Accommodation Charges
From $10 up to $35 /day
Regulatory Information
Ministry of Health Certified
Yes
Contract with Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora
Yes
Radius St Helenas is centrally located in the Christchurch City area right on the edge of the CBD and is close to the main Christchurch arterial routes.
The entire St Helenas facility is easily accessible, parking on site, handicap parking available. All of the rooms having their own full ensuites attached for the privacy and independence of our residents. St Helenas is undergoing a room refurbishment stage and currently have fully refurbished rooms available for your inspection.
At Radius St Helenas we pride ourselves on our excellence of care and we are dedicated to maintain the wellbeing and independence of our residents. We encourage residents to bring their favourite possessions to help personalise their room, so they remain as much as possible with familiar surroundings. All of our rooms are a good size and have full ensuites attached.
Family and friends are always welcome to visit at any time and we encourage them to participate in our activities programme.
For residents' comfort and relaxation there are two privates centrally situated courtyards with gardens and a BBQ area. Around the facility we have beautiful colorful flowers for them to admire as they walk on the pathway surrounding the facility.
All our staff receive ongoing education in elder care. We have 24/7 Nurses coverage, and our experienced team of Caregivers are professional and compassionate.
In June 2024, Radius St Helenas was independently audited and certified for Four-years by the Ministry of Health. The audit process included a comprehensive review of policies and procedures, resident and staff files, observations, and interviews with residents, family/whānau, management, staff, and the home’s general practitioner. The results of a certification audit determine the length of time a care home is certified for which is generally between one to four years. A four-year certification is widely regarded as the gold-standard when it comes to aged-care in New Zealand.
We currently have rooms available for either Rest Home or Hospital Care.
View Our Respite ListingCare Features & Services
Residents at Radius St Helenas 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
Occupational Therapist
Social Worker (on site)
Activities Co-ordinator
Hairdresser
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Kaumatua
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor
Other Personnel
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Languages Spoken
Croatian
English
Fijian
Fijian Indian
Filipino
Interpreter
Malayalam
Punjabi
Samoan
Serbo-Croatian
Spanish
Tagalog
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
(Other comments)
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May Bring Own Furniture
Single Rooms
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
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care
Palliative Care Contract
Day Programme for day stay clients
Outings
Whānau Room
Residents Committee
Newsletter
Policy for management of challenging behaviour
Confused Residents
Rural Setting
Smokers Room
Smoking Permitted
Semi-Secure
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Approved provider of Professional Development and Recognition Programme
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)
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?
Please see the manager.
Details about meals
Meals are an important part of life at Radius St Helenas. Our meals are provided by Cibus Catering. Our kitchen staff take pride in presenting tasty and attractive meals to our residents. All special therapeutic and cultural dietary needs are acknowledged and honoured. Morning and afternoon tea times are served daily. A four-week seasonal menu cycle is prepared by a dietitian.
Special features
Radius St Helenas Care Centre is situated on the edge of the main "4 Avenues". A 5-minute walk to the Avon River. Within a short drive to the The Palms and Eastgate malls. There is also the luxury of a "Café" right next door.
In June 2024, Radius St Helenas was independently audited and certified for Four-years by the Ministry of Health. The audit process included a comprehensive review of policies and procedures, resident and staff files, observations, and interviews with residents, family/whānau, management, staff, and the home’s general practitioner. The results of a certification audit determine the length of time a care home is certified for which is generally between one to four years. A four-year certification is widely regarded as the gold-standard when it comes to aged-care in New Zealand.
We provide rest home, hospital and palliative care.
Interests & activities
Activities for children can be arranged.
Visits to Age Concern, RSA, Blind Foundation, Stroke Club.
Craft, cards, trips to the casino, weekly church services. Housie
Weekly musical entertainment. Piano available. Exercises,
Library- Fortnightly visits to Public Library, Big print books, movies/movie outings. Videos, Sky TV.
Newspaper reading daily, quizzes. Shopping daily if required, Outings twice weekly, birthday parties celebrated.
Location
392 Barbadoes Street, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8013Public Transport
0.25 km
Frequent bus services to city and Palms Mall
Shops
0.10 km
Near to all the downtown shops
Mall
3.50 km
Eastgate, Palms and South City
Parks
0.05 km
Avon River Walk. Hagley Park and Botanical Gardens 5 mins by car.
Library
1.50 km
Central City Library. Eastgate & Palms Library Service to St Helena
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