Christchurch
Aldwins House
Hospital careResthome careRespite careYoung persons with disabilityPalliative care
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Care Homes in Christchurch
Christchurch care homes offering resthome, hospital and specialist support in Linwood and Opawa.
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2 care homes in Christchurch
Compare the care levels offered at each community, then contact the team to confirm current room availability and admission timing.
Opawa, Christchurch
Chatswood
Hospital careResthome careRespite carePalliative care
Aldwins House specialises in resthome and hospital-level care in a large, refurbished facility with good-sized ensuite rooms and internal courtyards. Explore the care options below, then ask the team about the right room and support for your family.
A dedicated area for younger people with physical disabilities includes occupational therapy support and individualised socialisation programmes. A large physiotherapy room provides space for residents to work on their physical wellbeing.
More about Aldwins HouseFacilities and everyday support
- Communal lounges and dining rooms
- Gardens and quiet courtyards
- Hairdressing on site
- Doctors on site, or keep your own GP in town
- Pharmacy: prescribed medications delivered to site
- Physiotherapists, podiatrists and specialists as required
- Large physiotherapy room
- Internal courtyards
Ask which services are included in the room fee and which cost extra.
Life at Aldwins House
Students from the nearby high school join residents for shared projects. Activities, internal courtyards and communal spaces offer opportunities to spend time together at a comfortable pace.
Words from residents and families
“I'm really happy here. There is lots of laughter, and my room is beautiful with a lovely outlook.”
Resident, Aldwins House
Chatswood offers resthome and hospital-level care in leafy Opawa. Its boutique setting brings everyday support and registered nursing together in a familiar community.
Communal lounges, dining areas and landscaped gardens provide places to spend time with family and neighbours. Talk with the team about the assessed care level, room availability and daily support that would suit your needs.
More about ChatswoodFacilities and everyday support
- Private ensuites and sunny garden outlooks
- Communal lounges and dining areas
- Hairdressing and beauty salon
- Regular exercise and social programmes
- Underfloor heating with individual controls
- 24-hour nurse call systems
- Private patios and landscaped gardens
- Registered nursing care on site around the clock
Ask which services are included in the room fee and which cost extra.
Life at Chatswood
Regular exercise, quizzes, indoor bowls, cards and happy hour gatherings are part of community life. Lounges and landscaped gardens provide space for conversation and visits from family.
Village Manager
Meet Russell Walters
Russell is a highly experienced manager in the aged care and retirement sectors. Russell is very passionate about having a personalised approach and really getting to know residents, families and staff. Contact Russell to arrange a visit and feel free to say hello. He is often the first person you'll see when you walk into Chatswood.
Care in Christchurch
Meet the people behind the care
A closer look at everyday life at Aldwins House and Chatswood. Visit the community to ask about its routines, activities and support.
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Common questions
Straight answers before you decide
These practical answers cover care level, availability, visits and costs before a resident moves in.
What care options are available in Christchurch?
Aldwins House and Chatswood offer Hospital care, Resthome care, Respite care, Young persons with disability, Palliative care. The community cards above show which care options are available at each location.
How do we know which level of care is needed?
A needs assessment confirms the appropriate level of residential care. If an assessment has already been completed, share the confirmed care level when you contact the community team.
How do we check whether a suitable room is available?
Room availability can change. Contact the community team with the required care level and preferred timing so they can confirm the current options and explain what happens next.
Can our family visit before making a decision?
Yes. A visit lets you meet the team, see the rooms and shared spaces, and ask about care, daily life, fees and the admission process.
Where can we learn about funding and costs?
Our aged care funding guide explains the needs assessment, Residential Care Subsidy, standard room fees and premium room charges in plain language. The community team can then explain the costs for a specific room.
Your next steps
A clear path to the right care
Start with the assessed care level and preferred timing. The community team can then confirm availability and guide your family through admission.
Read our care home guide- 1
Confirm the assessed care level
A needs assessment confirms whether resthome, hospital or specialist residential care is needed.
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Check current room availability
Tell the community team the required care level and preferred timing so they can confirm suitable options.
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Visit and plan the move
Meet the team, review the room and costs, then work through paperwork and admission arrangements together.
Check availability
Talk through the resident's care needs
Tell us the assessed care level, preferred location and timing. We will help you understand suitable options and the next admission steps.