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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- 37 Carters Terrace
- Tinwald
- Ashburton
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:07am
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Residential Care
- 154 Riccarton Road
- Riccarton
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:41am
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Residential Care
- 5 Overdale Drive
- Cashmere
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:53am
Residential Care
- 137 Barrington Street
- Somerfield
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 10:42am
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Residential Care
- 27 Somme Street
- St Albans
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:41am
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Residential Care
- 88 Main South Road
- Sockburn
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 11:15am
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 the asset limit for the rest home subsidy 2025-2026?
If you are single the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple and you both need care the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple, and one of you needs care there are two threshold options: Combined assets of $159,810, not including the value of your home and...
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How much does living in a residential care home cost?
The cost of living in a residential care home will differ depending on where you are around the country. There is something in place called the Maximum Contribution , which is the maximum amount you will ever be charged for your care. The current figures range from $1,460.27 to $1,571.57...
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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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What is a premium room?
A premium room (or a room that has premium accommodation charges) is a room that has features that are NOT required under the Age Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC) (i.e., they are over and above the standard features and services). Those who pay for premium accommodation do not get a...
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