Edith Cavell has been a cornerstone of Sumner for over 50 years, extensively refurbished and now offering a warm, welcoming community where residents become part of the family. Light, bright and beautifully landscaped, the village sits just a hop, skip and jump from Sumner Beach and Village. Whether you're seeking independent living in a townhouse or apartment, or need rest home or hospital-level care, Edith Cavell makes everyday life easy with spacious rooms, WiFi, nurse call systems, and a full range of health and wellness services. Good staff, good food, and good fellowship—residents and team members alike celebrate life together through activities, outings, and seasonal celebrations.
Choose from independent townhouses and apartments, or move into rest home standard and premium rooms, care suites, or hospital-level accommodation as your needs change.
Life at Edith Cavell is active, social, and supported.
Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of recreational activities, wellness services, and community outings. The facility van is always on hand for trips to Sumner village and beyond, and the team organises everything from seasonal celebrations to mind-stimulating quizzes and exercise classes.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village offers these levels of care on site:
Edith Cavell Lifecare & Village is nestled in the heart of Sumner, Christchurch, a friendly coastal community. Set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, the village is just a stroll from Sumner Beach and the local village shops and cafés. Since 1970, it has been an integral part of the neighbourhood, extensively refurbished over the decades to offer modern, light, and welcoming spaces while maintaining its warm community spirit.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 212 days.)
Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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