The people and values that make Elmswood feel like home

Trusted care, comfort, and community for them. Peace of mind for you.
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A peaceful home in the heart of Christchurch

Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, Elmswood offers easy access for family and friends, set among mature gardens.

Our central Christchurch location and close proximity to the airport, Riccarton, Northlands, Fendalton Shopping Centres and Merivale Mall makes us a popular choice, with residents loving the ease of getting out and about within Christchurch.

We're already on your doorstep, so pop in and experience Elmswood for yourself, we'll put the kettle on.

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Why choose Elmswood Retirement Village?

For more than 30 years, we've offered more than care. We've provided an opportunity for continued dignity, independence and new friendships. With our activity staff and professional healthcare team, we encourage community engagement and focus on what each person can do, not what they can’t, helping them feel comfortable, confident, and valued.

  • Familiar faces who know each resident, providing continuity and personal connection
  • A small, welcoming environment where it’s easy to make friends and stay involved
  • A range of levels of support provided for within familiar surroundings

OUR VISION AND VALUES

To provide a positive, fulfilling experience of ageing in a community where we care and nurture each other.

Quality
We do things properly, because when it comes to someone’s wellbeing, the little things matter.
Pride
We take pride in ourselves, our village, and the level of care we provide our residents and their wider families.
Integrity
We know that our families trust us because we do what we say we’ll do, and we do it well.
Laughter
We strive to make joy part of daily life at Elmswood. We take our work seriously, but never ourselves.
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Serious about care (and about fun)

We take care seriously, but we don’t let it overshadow the things that make life worth living.

Our staff bring skill and compassion to their work, but almost as importantly, they also bring warmth and humour to their interactions. You’ll see it in the smiles of our residents, hear it in the laughter that erupts in our shared spaces, and feel it from the first moment you enter our village.

Because good care isn’t just about health, it’s about happiness too.