Opawa, Christchurch

Chatswood

Boutique aged care in Opawa: apartments, care suites, resthome and hospital care. New to the Promisia family.

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NewTo Promisia, October 2026
4Ways to live and be cared for
BoutiqueSmall and personal
OpawaLeafy central Christchurch
Living options

Your own space, with support nearby

Choose a home that suits the way you want to live today, with the reassurance of care close by.

Assisted living apartments

One- and two-bedroom homes with open-plan living, private patios and 24-hour assistance available.

Care suites

Spacious private suites with an ensuite, kitchenette, garden outlook and support tailored as needs change.

Care options

Support that fits the way you live

Talk with our team about the level of care that is right for you or your family member.

Hospital care

Round-the-clock nursing for higher medical needs.

About hospital care

Resthome care

Boutique everyday care in a close-knit community.

About resthome care

Respite care

Short supported stays to give carers a break.

About respite care

Palliative care

Compassionate end-of-life care with comfort and dignity.

About palliative care

Not sure which level?

The needs assessment decides formally, and it is free. Our funding guide explains the whole thing.

How funding works
About Chatswood

Life, the way you want to live it

Chatswood brings boutique aged care to leafy, historic Opawa. Assisted living apartments and care suites sit alongside resthome and hospital-level care in a warm, personal setting, allowing residents to stay within the same familiar community if their needs change.

Purpose-built apartments and studios offer privacy, sunny garden outlooks and 24-hour assistance at the end of a call button. Village life includes regular exercise, quizzes, indoor bowls, cards and popular happy hour gatherings.

Chatswood apartments and landscaped gardens
What's available

Something for everyone

  • 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
Village life

Something on every day

Individual activity programmes built around residents' own interests and abilities.

The fun is not optional. Attending is.

Join in as much or as little as you like. Programmes are shaped around residents' interests and abilities.

  • Bingo
  • Indoor bowls
  • Happy hour
  • Ran-Fit classes
  • Day outings
  • Craft group
  • In-house concerts
  • Garden club
  • Men's group
  • Christmas concerts
Russell Walters
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.

Visit us

60 Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023

Come for a cup of tea and a proper look around. No obligation, no pressure.

Phone: 03 332 7323
Email: info@promisia.co.nz

The next step is easy

Come and see Chatswood for yourself

Book a visit with the team. A cup of tea, a look around, and honest answers to your questions.