Explore rest homes in Canterbury, including Christchurch and Timaru. The region offers aged care facilities ranging from modern, full-service homes to smaller, community-focused providers. Find rest home care that combines clinical expertise, comfort and lifestyle in the South Island’s largest region.
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Providers in Canterbury
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RH
Residential Care
- 154 Riccarton Road
- Riccarton
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 9:02am
Residential Care
- 1 Pages Road
- Marchwiel
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 11:32am
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DC
Residential Care
- 437 Armagh Street
- Linwood
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 7:18am
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HC
Residential Care
- 5 Queen Street
- Oxford
- Oxford
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 7:34am
PG
Residential Care
- 74 Chrystal Street
- Richmond
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 10:16am
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PG
Residential Care
- 10 Taramea Place
- Addington
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th June 2026, 9:20am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Canterbury
Canterbury is a leading region for residential aged care in New Zealand, offering a wide range of rest homes to meet various care needs. From Christchurch to Timaru, the region’s aged care providers offer services that include long-term residential care, dementia support, respite stays, and palliative care. With a mix of larger facilities and smaller boutique homes, families can choose care environments that suit their preferences and location. Rest homes in Canterbury are known for clinical excellence, access to allied health services, and strong community integration. Whether you're looking for a rest home in a city, town, or rural area, Canterbury has reliable aged care options for every situation.
What is a Rest Home?
A New Zealand rest home, also known as a care home or residential aged care facility, is a place where older adults can receive around-the-clock care and support in a comfortable and secure environment. There are four levels of care delivered in residential care facilities in New Zealand: Rest Home, Hospital, Rest Home Dementia, and Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital Care. All care home facilities are certified by the Ministry of Health, which involves an audit process to identify providers that deliver high levels of care.
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Need information about moving into a rest home?
You will find all the information you need here on the Eldernet site including, the process for accessing this service and a listing for every rest home or care home in the country. Eldernet Residential Care gives older people and those supporting them free, unbiased, and comprehensive information about moving...
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Financial means assessment - income & asset testing
There’s a lot to get your head around when it comes to how much of your care home fees you have to pay yourself and for how long. The rules and regulations governing this include means assessments and asset tests. You are responsible for paying for, or contributing towards, your...
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I live in a rest home. Is this the end of my sex life?
The short answer is: not necessarily. The reality is we are all sexual beings, and many people wish to continue an active sex life into their older age. It may be that you currently have a partner and you are facing separation due to the need for residential care, perhaps...
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How can I adjust to living in a care home?
When making the decision to go into a care home it is common to experience a lot of conflicting feelings. You and your family/whānau may have had quite differing views on the benefits of this and the decision may not have been easily reached. This is one of life’s major...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Coronation Lodge Rest Home & Supported Living - Residential Care
Complimentary 3-day stay + welcome gift pack! Coronation Lodge Rest Home warmly welcomes elderly residents and their families for visits and tours. Enjoy a complimentary 3-day stay + welcome gift pack! Contact Frank: 027 336 9189
Nazareth Care - Residential Care
Our Long Term Chronic Health Care program Are you under 60 years old and living with a long-term chronic health condition? Nazareth Care Christchurch now offers an on-site Long-Term Chronic Health Care Service. Our highly qualified team of registered nurses, carers, allied health and onsite GP, are dedicated to enhancing...
Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital - Residential Care
Celebrating 21 years at Knox _The Sound Of Care When Teresa first walked through the doors of Knox, she did not bring years of experience — just a willingness to learn and a heart for care. “I said to them, I do not have experience… but if you trust me,...