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Merivale Retirement Village

At a glance
Vacancy
Yes
Levels of Care Offered
Rest Home, Hospital
Name
Merivale Retirement Village
Category
Care Suite
Address
27 Somme Street
St Albans
Christchurch 8014
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
Darlene Dobui - 03 375 4117
Owner
Metlifecare - 0800 909 303 or 09 539 8000
Other services
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Care at Metlifecare is deeply personal and always personalised. We support every resident to live a fulfilling life in a safe and welcoming setting that feels like home where you can continue doing the things you love. We take time to get to know you, so we can better support and care for you.

Our beautifully designed Care suites are available under an Occupational Right Agreement (ORA). Care suites offers a private ensuite, kitchenette with bar fridge and tea making facilities, giving you the freedom to make your cup of tea, just the way you like it.

Positioned in the heart of one of Christchurch’s most sought-after suburbs, Merivale offers warm and vibrant retirement living nestled among beautifully manicured gardens. Our residents enjoy a range of living options, from independent living to rest home and hospital-level care.

Your friends and family will always be welcome to spend time with you, and they can join in for meals and celebrations as well as pop in for a cup of tea and chat.

With the comfort and security of 24/7 excellent clinical care and an activity calendar with a great variety from social activities to dining experiences and hobbies, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to connect with like-minded souls who share your passions.

The need for care can be unpredictable, making it hard to always guarantee availability, but we encourage you to get in touch - we are here to listen and here to help. People come first, always. That’s our Care Promise.

We invite you to contact us to find out if Care Suites are the right choice for you.

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Explore how our Aged Residential Care can support you: https://www.metlifecare.co.nz/aged-care
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies Yes. An ORA (Occupation Right Agreement) means you have to 'pay' a capital amount to live here. It's a retirement village type of purchase.

Updated: 6 Mar 2020

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 6
Levels of care offered in Care Suites Rest Home, Hospital
Vacancy Yes
We currently have care suites that are available
Impending vacancy Yes - Care Suites are available
Short stay considered No
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 No

Updated: 31 Oct 2024


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.

NOTE: The Retirement Villages Act 2003 (The Act) is designed to provide improved protection for people who ‘buy’ into a retirement village. If you intend to ‘purchase’ you must get independent legal advice before signing your occupation right agreement as required under The Act. Some Retirement Village type facilities are not required to register under The Act so different legal requirements apply. Please make sure you investigate fully.

In some villages there may be some Retirement Village units that have multiple uses e.g. a Serviced Apartment may also be used as a Residential Care Suite. The same unit may therefore show in several places on Eldernet.