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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- 72 Rose Street
- Somerfield
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:17am
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- 46 Main South Road
- Sockburn
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:14am
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- 5 Queen Street
- Oxford
- Oxford
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 7:24am
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Hospital
- 1 Pages Road
- Marchwiel
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 7:54am
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- 35 Whiteleigh Avenue
- Addington
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 8:25am
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- 21 Windermere Road
- Papanui
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:10am
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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What is a RAD?
A RAD or Refundable Accommodation Deposit is an alternative to paying premium charges, and is offered by some facilities. It is a single upfront payment that is refunded in full after your room is vacated. Find out more about premium accommodation charges here. Find rest home bed vacancies on Eldernet...
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I live in a rest home. Is this the end of my sex life?
The quick 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...
Residential care
What is the Aged Care Association?
ACA is the abbreviation for the Aged Care Association New Zealand. This organisation (previously colloquially referred to as NZACA) is the professional body that represents nearly all providers of Aged Residential Care in New Zealand (that is, rest homes, dementia care home, and aged care hospitals). These providers pay a...
Residential care
My children think I should go into care but I don't agree
It is not easy hearing that others want you to make a potentially life changing decision. It is likely that there has been an event or events that have led to this situation. Showing yourself to be willing to listen to all perspectives and medical advice before deciding what to...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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News in the community
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Terence Kennedy House - Rest Home
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Kimihia Home & Hospital - Rest Home
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board will be held at Kimihia Home & Hospital, 76 Rosser St, Huntly on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 7.00pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Everil Orr Living - Mount Albert - Rest Home
Everil Orr Open days Join us at our next open home 10 am to 2pm on Sarturday 16th August 2025 or phone for a personal booking 021357034