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
- 350 Selwyn St
- Addington
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
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Care Suite Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025, 8:14am
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Dementia
- 166 Colombo Street
- Sydenham
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th December 2025, 8:36am
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Rest Home
- 29 Alport Place
- Woolston
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th December 2025, 12:19pm
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Rest Home
- 5 Corbett Crescent
- Halswell
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
No
Updated at: Friday, 5th December 2025, 8:38am
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HC
Rest Home
- 78A Avenue Road
- West End
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th December 2025, 11:33am
RH
Rest Home
- 24 - 28 Morgan Street
- Methven
- Methven
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 5th December 2025, 7:35am
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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Learn about Rest Home/Care home Certification & Audits
The Ministry of Health website's Rest home certification and audits section shows which facilities are certified to deliver specific types or levels of care. The longest period or certification given is five years. A shorter period usually indicates that the auditors require additional work to be done in order for...
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What is a care suite?
A care suite (sometimes also known as a care apartment) is generally a retirement village offering with care components governed by the Age-Related Residential Care (ARRC) Agreement. It offers the same type of care as a care home and is bound by the same rules. As this is a type...
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How to find a good care home
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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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Radius St Allisa - Hospital
What's New at St Allisa? Big changes are happening at St Allisa. We’re refreshing our home with new paint, plush carpets, and contemporary furniture All designed to make everyday living more comfortable and inviting. What truly sets us apart is our tranquil, green setting: mature trees and leafy gardens surround...
Kauri Lodge (Family Owned) - Rest Home
Get in quick, we have a room open. Kauri Lodge offers a slice of tranquility in the heart of Riccarton. Nestled against Riccarton Bush in a quiet location with buses and the Westfield shopping Mall at the gate. We are a family focused boutique Rest Home offering personal service, with...
Royal Heights Rest Home - Rest Home
Check out our new website! https://rest-home.co.nz/ Enquire today!
Terence Kennedy House - Hospital
Age is just a number! Our residents teach our younger generation so much without realising, and we are grateful