Canterbury Retirement Villages

Across Christchurch, Metlifecare offers independent living, serviced apartments and aged care. Merivale Retirement Village in the heart of Merivale combines independent living with aged care among manicured gardens, while The Village Palms in Shirley offers independent living, serviced apartments and a full range of care including rest home and hospital-level care. Choosing a village that also provides care means you can stay in a familiar community if your needs change over time.

What many people still call a rest home, Metlifecare provides as aged care, delivered in care homes and care suites within the village community. In Christchurch, rest home level care is available at both Merivale in Merivale and The Village Palms in Shirley. The Village Palms also provides serviced apartments and hospital-level care, making it a good option if you want a range of care available in one place. It's worth confirming the specific level of care directly with your preferred village.

Our Christchurch villages pair comfortable homes with established surroundings. Merivale Retirement Village sits among beautifully manicured gardens in one of the city's most sought-after suburbs, offering warm and vibrant retirement living close to the shops and cafés of Merivale. The Village Palms in Shirley brings together independent living, serviced apartments and on-site care in one welcoming community. Facilities vary by village, so it's worth visiting to see what each offers.