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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Hospital
- 1 Hennessy Place
- Spreydon
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 11:20am
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CS
Rest Home
- 207 Lincoln road
- Addington
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 9:42am
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Psychogeriatric
- 429 Papanui Road
- Strowan
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 9:41am
Rest Home
- 75 Middlepark Road
- Upper Riccarton, Sockburn
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 7:35am
RH
HC
Rest Home
- 62 Aldwins Road
- Phillipstown
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Thursday, 13th November 2025, 7:30am
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Dementia
- 207 Lincoln road
- Addington
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 18th November 2025, 9:42am
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.
Residential care
What is the Maximum Contribution?
Everyone in a certified and contracted care home is required to pay for their accommodation and services. If you have little to no assets the government uses your NZ Super to pay for your care. If you have assets and/or income over the required thresholds, you are required to contribute/pay...
Residential care
11 steps to moving to residential care
The person responsible for coordinating your services will give you your Assessment Certificate and if relevant they will give you information on the Residential Care Subsidy, which you can find information on here. Make sure you know what type/level of care you require e.g. rest home, dementia, hospital, specialist hospital....
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
What is the difference between premium & additional charges?
Premium charges relate to a room with additional features of a permanent or fixed nature; commonly called premium accommodation charges. There are rules regarding these charges such as when and how you can review your tenancy. Additional services are those that are over and above the contracted service and can...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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News in the community
Want to read the latest news and events? See what's going on around NZ. This newsletter is created by contributions direct from the Eldernet community and is filled with good news and updates.
Beattie Home & Hospital - Rest Home
WINNER Ōtorohanga People's Choice Business Awards We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Beattie Home & Hospital was named the winner of the Health & Wellbeing category and co-winner of the Not-for-Profit/Community Groups category at the Ōtorohanga Districts People’s Choice Business Awards 2025. This recognition belongs to all our dedicated staff,...
Beattie Home & Hospital - Dementia
WINNER - Excellence in Design We are proud to announce that Beattie Home & Hospital has won the 2025 Leecare Solutions Excellence in Design Award at the Aged Care Association Awards for our purpose-built dementia care facility, Papakāinga Homestead.
Rhapsody - Hospital
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...
Rhapsody - Rest Home
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...