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If you are looking for a private ownership retirement village in Christchurch, for yourself or a loved one, we invite you to come and visit us at St Albans Retirement Village today.

This modern and comfortable complex has been designed to provide residents with a secure and caring environment in which to enjoy the company of others in their senior years.

Residents can choose their own level of independence with lifestyle options ranging from total independence to 24 hour nursing care.

St Albans Retirement Village is situated in close proximity to the City centre and surrounding areas of Christchurch.  The area is well serviced by medical professionals, churches, bowling clubs and parks. 

Please visit our website or call now to learn more.

Fendalton Retirement Village is a small intimate community tucked away in one of Christchurch's long established neighbourhoods and within easy walking distance to all your favourite amenities, such as library, shopping and bus stops.

We provide a range of living options from independent living to full residential care delivering quality professional support at all levels. Yet our boutique size ensures a warm and friendly family atmosphere in which residents are proud to call home.

Villa residents appreciate the companionship of neighbours yet value the independence and sanctuary of their own villas and private courtyards while residents in our main facility enjoy our very spacious rooms and professional quality care tailored to suit their specific needs.

At the push of a button emergency help is available to all villas and rooms and with the reassuring advantage of being locally owned and operated Fendalton Retirement Village offers complete peace of mind to residents and their families. 'I wish wed made the decision to move sooner', is something we hear often!

The Villas:

Set in attractive grounds with well maintained gardens, Fendalton Retirement Village incorporates eleven beautifully designed, sun filled villas.
 
-One or two bedrooms 
-Double glazing 
-Under floor and or heat pump 
-Single car garage with auto door opener 
-Tasteful neutral decor 
-24 hr nurse call bells 
-Security monitoring 
-Services available; Hair Salon, Podiatrist, Meals, Housekeeping, Care Support

Studios:

Studio rooms are part of our main facility and are designed for residents who value their independence and are asssisted by an appropriate level of support. All meals, linen, housekeeping and activities are inclusive.

Each of our 14 spacious studio units feature a kitchenette, private ensuite bathroom and views to beautifully landscaped gardens.  Residents may start the day with a leisurely breakfast in their room or choose to join friends in the dining room with the morning paper.

With your new sense of freedom and our prime location means outings to shopping, library, church and usual routines can be maintained and may even be more accessible. A full activities and outings calendar creates fabulous opportunities for fun and laughter with friends as you try something new or visit somewhere not seen before.

Resident car parking spaces are available and family and friends are always welcome.

Rest Home:

Our 24 hour Rest Home wings comprises of 35 larger than standard single rooms, each with ensuite, private phone and television access. Also provided is a large lounge for activities and entertainment as well as smaller intimate lounge areas for visiting family and friends.

Quality and continuity of care for all Residents is assured by Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses, working with and supervising Caregivers who have been suitably trained in the care of the Elderly. 

Call us now for more information!

At Elmswood, we provide a genuine home for people. One where there is love, joy and laughter, as well as excellent care and the ability to be as independent as you are able to be.

We offer a continuum of living options from the independence of our villas and serviced apartments & studios to personalised care in our rest home and hospital. Our residents say that not having to worry about going somewhere new, if they need extra care, brings them great peace of mind.

We also know our residents love our location at 131 Wairakei Road. Were literally 15 minutes from almost anywhere in Christchurch  close to town, a short drive to the airport, and easy to reach for families as they travel to and from home and work.

**Our village features a range of retirement lifestyle options:**

- Villas 
- Serviced Apartments & Studios 
- Rest Home rooms
- Respite care (short term) 
- Day care facilities
- Hospital Care

**Rest Home**
At the heart of Elmswood, is our rest home - the hub of the village. Visitors talk about feeling the friendliness as soon as they come through the main doors.

The rest home offers high quality, full residential care, 24 hours a day, with a registered nurse on site at all times. Our nurses are backed up by a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, and other health professionals who visit Elmswood Retirement Village throughout the week. Respite and daycare are also available.

Elmswood has a reputation for great food, prepared on site by our chefs and kitchen staff. As well as delicious and nutritious meals, fresh home made baking is on the menu everyday. We also cater for a wide variety of dietary needs.

Activities and entertainment are offered throughout the week in the Rest Homes large main lounge. Intimate sitting areas are also scattered around the facility, giving residents a variety of places to read a book, have a chat and a coffee with friends or family, or simply take in the view of our beautiful gardens.

Our 54 Rest Home rooms are private and all located in the main building. Residents are encouraged to bring personal furniture and treasures to make their new home, their own.

**rooms include:**
- A view of the gardens or the comings and goings of our busy front entrance 
- Private telephone line 
- Underfloor heating 
- Private ensuite with toilet and hand basin
- TV & Sky connection 

**Hospital**
Our 25-bed hospital is suitable for people requiring hospital and palliative level care. A registered nurse is on site at all times and is supported by a team of healthcare assistants, as well as a multi-disciplinary team of doctors, physiotherapists, podiatrists, dietitians, and other health professionals who visit throughout the week.

We pride ourselves on our clinical care and commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest innovations in aged care. We are absolutely patient-focused and dedicated to looking after all aspects of a persons wellbeing. We want people to feel as good as possible about themselves and their treatment, while they are in hospital, and do our utmost to achieve this by paying attention to the big and small things in life. There is always joy, laughter, and regular activities for those who want to participate.

We know that having a loved one in hospital can be a difficult and stressful time for families and we do all that we can to make families feel welcome and comfortable while they are spending time with us. Our beautifully designed kitchen, lounge, dining area and family/whanau room are available for everyone in the hospital and their families to use.

**rooms include:**
- A view of the gardens 
- Private telephone line 
- Underfloor heating 
- Private full ensuite 
- Ceiling hoist
- TV & Sky connection 
- fibre available

Please feel free to contact us at any time. You will find our main reception at 131 Wairakei Road where Blighs meets Wairakei.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our Retirement Villages can assist you in the Canterbury Region. Brookhaven Rest Home are here for you.  We're based in Canterbury Region so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

WesleyCare operates in New Zealand. They were established in 2013, service Canterbury Region, and are in the Rest & Convalescent Homes category.  Call them today!

Margaret Stoddart Retirement Village are Rest & Convalescent Homes providers. We help people in the Canterbury Region. For more information, please call us today.

Our Rest & Convalescent Homes can assist you in the Canterbury Region. Rosebank Hospital & Rest Home are here for you.  We're based in Canterbury Region so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

Are you looking for Rest & Convalescent Homes in the Canterbury Region? Albarosa Rest Home service this area, and have been around since 2013.  Get in touch today!

Check out Windsor House Retirement Community in Christchurch. We have served customers across Canterbury Region for more than 59 years. We are your local Retirement Villages specialists. Get in touch today!

Fitzroy Village Management (2016) Limited are Rest & Convalescent Homes providers. We help people in the Canterbury Region. For more information, please call us today.

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village are Retirement Villages providers. We help people in the Canterbury Region. For more information, please call us today.

We are St Allisa Lifecare in the Canterbury Region.  We are your local providers in the Rest & Convalescent Homes category.  Get in touch now!

Check out Ilam Lifecare in Christchurch. We have served customers across Canterbury Region for more than 5 years. We are your local Rest & Convalescent Homes specialists. Get in touch today!

Woodcote Retirement Village are Retirement Villages providers. We help people in the Canterbury Region. For more information, please call us today.

Our Rest & Convalescent Homes can assist you in the Canterbury Region. Hoon Hay Dementia Rest Home are here for you.  We're based in Canterbury Region so get in touch to find out more information about us today.

Bupa New Zealand is one of the leading residential aged care providers. 

With 48 care homes around New Zealand, you can trust Bupa to provide a wide range of residential care options, tailored to suit your needs. 

Our team will be happy to take you through the process for moving into a care home and discuss any concerns you may have.

It is our promise to give you the best possible care, that is individually planned. We do this by having experienced carers, tailoring daily activities to your liking and by continually evaluating our care to ensure that we maintain the highest standards possible.

Cunliffe House Rest Home serves customers in the Canterbury Region and are in the Rest & Convalescent Homes category.   We welcome your enquiry.

Kaiapoi Lodge Residential Care are a Rest & Convalescent Homes provider. We have served customers in the Canterbury Region and have been a trusted provider for 26 years. Please contact us for more information.

Ultimate Care Karadean Court is the only specialist aged care facility in Oxford. Our beautiful facility is situated in the tranquil, rural town of Oxford, close to local shops, cafes and the library. Spacious rooms, premium studio rooms and large lounges look out to the stunning views over the hills in mid-Canterbury.

The heart of our home is the kitchen where our chef creates exceptional meals for all of our residents. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with wonderful aromas from his home cooking.

The level of care is exceptional, and friendly staff like to have a laugh and a joke with residents. With an excellent day care and popular activities programme, all residents are made to feel welcome, safe in the knowledge that there is 24 hour emergency support.

Our new Facility Manager Phyliss Gardyne believes firmly in our goal to make residents' lives as comfortable and easy as possible, which includes helping them be mobile - an excellent transport service is in place for residents, making sure they get to visit Christchurch when necessary. The local DHB has also been full of praise for the facility's activities programme.

Phyliss comments "We have a beautiful home, overlooking the hills surrounding Oxford, and there are always lovely inviting smells wafting from the kitchen. Our residents remain very active and supportive of each other, and our staff are totally commited to providing outstanding care".

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