Find rest homes in Christchurch District. As Canterbury’s largest city, Christchurch offers a wide range of aged care services including dementia care, residential support and respite — all delivered in well-equipped, people-focused facilities throughout the city.
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Providers in Christchurch
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RH
Residential Care
- 154 Riccarton Road
- Riccarton
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 25th May 2026, 8:52am
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HC
Residential Care
- 27-31 Shirley Road
- Shirley
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 25th May 2026, 12:53pm
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HC
Residential Care
- 41 Caledonian Road
- Saint Albans
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 25th May 2026, 12:11pm
DC
Residential Care
- 16 Anvers Place
- Hoon Hay
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 22nd May 2026, 9:21am
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HC
Residential Care
- 28 Ilam Road
- Upper Riccarton
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 25th May 2026, 10:03am
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HC
Residential Care
- 46 Main South Road
- Sockburn
- Christchurch
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 25th May 2026, 8:39am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Christchurch
Christchurch District is a major centre for aged care in the South Island, offering a diverse network of rest homes to support older people with varying needs. Whether you require 24/7 residential care, dementia-specific services, or a short-term respite stay, Christchurch facilities deliver professional and compassionate support. Providers in the district often offer modern amenities, lifestyle programmes, and access to specialised medical care. Rest homes are available in suburbs across the city — from Riccarton and Shirley to Sumner and Halswell — making it easy for families to find care close to home. With a focus on comfort, respect, and clinical quality, Christchurch is a trusted choice for residential aged care.
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 situations lead to a move into a care home?
Most commonly, people move into care because deterioration in health and management of their care makes it too difficult to remain at home. While you don't need an assessment to access residential care if you are fully paying for the services out of your own pocket, it can be useful...
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How do I find rest home care in New Zealand?
Use the Eldernet site where each level of care i.e., rest home, dementia, hospital and specialist hospital (psychogeriatric) care in Aotearoa New Zealand is shown. For rest home level of care see: rest home level of care Select your region and find the facility that best meets your needs. If...
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What is the Aged Residential Care contract?
The Age Related Residential Care contract (often referred to as the ARC or ARRC agreement) is actually one of two agreements between health funders and contracted providers of residential care services. These agreements define the national standards for the delivery of services in residential care facilities in New Zealand. These...
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Nazareth Care - Residential Care
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 your...
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,...
Willard Home - Residential Care
Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Enliven Central are excited to share that Bini Mathew, a Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been recognised by the Aged Care Association as Aotearoa’s Nurse of the Year, at the Awards dinner held on 24 April. This...
Brightwater Home - Residential Care
Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Enliven Central are excited to share that Bini Mathew, a Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been recognised by the Aged Care Association as Aotearoa’s Nurse of the Year, at the Awards dinner held on 24 April. This...