The Bellevue

Tranquil suburban living on the Christchurch city fringe.

The Bellevue offers a premium option for aged care and retirement living, with beautifully-finished independent living apartments and luxury Care Suites providing Rest Home and Hospital level care.

Brand new Care Suites available. Take a 3D tour of our care residences by clicking here.

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Retirement Living address

21 Windermere Road
Papanui
Christchurch

Overview
Location
Features
Types of homes
3D Care Residence Tour
Care Offering
Our Approach to Wellbeing

Enjoy social activities as you’ve always done

The Bellevue is located in the leafy suburbs just 5km outside of the city centre. Our proximity to Merivale Village makes it easy for you to be a part of the community, so you can enjoy social activities as you’ve always done. Restaurants, shops and everything you need are at your doorstep, and we’re just a short drive from Elmwood Village and Northlands Shopping Centre.

You’re spoilt for choice with our range of features and services

24/7 Nurse

We have a nurse on site 24/7 for your peace of mind.

Ensuites

Rooms with ensuite bathrooms available.

Hairdresser

Treat yourself to a pamper session at our on-site salon.

Van Trips

Join your friends for a new adventure on one of our van trips.

Communal BBQ Area

Fire up the communal BBQ and enjoy alfresco dining with visiting family and friends.

Chaplain

We have regular visits from a chaplain and services are often held on site.

Internet

Stay connected to friends and family with free WiFi.

Physiotherapist

No need to travel with regular visits from our trusted physio.

Podiatrist

Appointments made easy with on-site clinics with a qualified podiatrist.

I Love Music

Enjoy familiar music, thoughtfully tailored to the eras to support emotional wellbeing.

Audiobook Library

Residents can access thousands of audiobooks through LibriVox.

Vitality, Impact & Pace

Move at your own pace with movement sessions designed to support independence and wellbeing.

Cafe

Enjoy a barista coffee and an array of tasty treats at our on-site café.

Community Centre

Join your neighbours for coffee mornings, long lunches, special events and more in our vibrant community centre.

Gym

Keep active at our gym, with high quality equipment and fitness classes.

Hairdresser

Treat yourself to a pamper session at our on-site salon.

Shopping Trips

Let us do the driving, with regular trips to the local supermarkets and shops.

Meal options

Enjoy delicious, home-cooked meals prepared by our on-site chef.

Emergency Call Bells

Ensure peace of mind with call alarms connected to onsite staff 24/7, fitted throughout your apartment or villa.

Cleaning

With housekeeping available on a ‘user-pays’ basis, you’ll never have to worry about cleaning again.

Physiotherapist

No need to travel with regular visits from our trusted physio.

Podiatrist

Appointments made easy with on-site clinics with a qualified podiatrist.

Happy Hour

Enjoy a tipple with your neighbours at our happy hour.

Van Trips

Join your friends for a new adventure on one of our van trips.

Audiobook Library

Residents can access thousands of audiobooks through LibriVox.

Vitality, Impact & Pace

Move at your own pace with movement sessions designed to support independence and wellbeing.

Types of homes

Apartments

The Bellevue Retirement Living Christchurch

The Bellevue offers a choice of luxury apartments in different shapes and sizes to suit your needs including: one-bedroom, one-bedroom with a flexible second room, two-bedroom or two-bedroom with a flexible third room. Whether you like to entertain, or simply enjoy your own space, you’ll love the flexibility and open plan design at The Bellevue.
These brand-new, proficiently designed apartments are spacious and well-considered, with quality fixtures and fittings, and flawless attention to detail. Relish the peace and comfort all year round with mod cons including double-glazing, a heat pump and extra soundproofing. Many apartments have an enclosable balcony with sliding glass doors for a sheltered outdoor space to enjoy in any season.

Care Suites

Our Care Suites provide both Rest Home and Hospital level care, which means you can relax knowing you won’t have the upheaval of moving again if your needs increase.

You can also rest easy knowing that you’ll be enjoying award winning food. Our talented kitchen team won the Excellence in Food for Care Homes and Hospitals Award at the New Zealand Aged Care Association Awards.

Choose from either a studio Care Suite with an open-plan bedroom and lounge, or a one-bedroom Care Suite with a separate bedroom and living area. Some Care Suites are large enough to accommodate couples, so you can be together – even if one of you requires Hospital level care.

All Care Suites have a heat pump and full en-suite bathroom, as well as a kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle – perfect for making a cuppa when friends and family come to visit. We also have options with private balconies and/or patios.

You own the right to occupy your Care Suite, so you can personalise it with your favourite furniture and treasured pieces. A Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora assessment is not required for care that is paid for privately.

Take a virtual tour of our Care Residences

We understand that it can sometimes be tricky to organise an in-person visit, that’s why we’ve created a 3D tour. Simply click the button below to take a tour from the comfort of your own home.

AGED CARE LIVING

This is care as you’ve never seen it before

Featuring spacious and luxurious Care Suites, stunning living areas and concierge services – this is care as you’ve never seen it before. You’ll get the very best personalised care, with the flexibility and control you’re used to, along with that little bit of luxury you deserve.

The Bellevue offers the following levels of care:

Rest Home
Hospital
Palliative/End-of-Life

Award-Winning Care

Oceania is a leading provider of premium healthcare services in New Zealand. With over 40 locations across the country, we’ve been part of local communities for over 50 years. We’re recognised as industry leaders in care, winning awards for innovation, food, staff training and community engagement.

When it comes to your care, you know what you like and what you don’t like – and we want to know your preferences too. Because everyone is different, all of our residents get a personalised care plan, so from meals to medications; everything that’s important to you is covered.

Activities Programme

It’s easy to fill your day. Your Guest Services Manager will get to know you to find out how you like to spend your time, so that they can help you fill your day with the things you love to do. Whether it’s something as simple as video chatting with family overseas or something that requires a bit more organisation like meeting up with some friends at a show – either way, you can relax and let us take care of the logistics. Our activities calendar is packed with a variety of group and solo pursuits, so you can choose what you feel like doing. Hop in our van to explore an exciting new destination each week or enjoy some me-time listening to your own personalised playlist with our award-winning I Love Music programme.

Award-Winning Food

At The Bellevue you’ll enjoy award winning food, from tender Sunday roasts, to hot fish and chips and delicious homemade puddings… all are regular features on our menu, which is packed with tasty classics.

Our team of talented chefs, led by Executive Chef Sebastian Straetling, were recently recognised for the quality of the food at The Bellevue winning the award for Excellence in Food for Care Homes and Hospitals Award at the New Zealand Aged Care Association – NZACA awards at the end of 2024.

Wellbeing at Oceania

At Oceania, wellbeing is holistic and person-centred, shaped by lifestyle, connection, culture, creativity, movement and individual choice. Guided by the Five Ways to Wellbeing, our teams create meaningful, uplifting experiences each month. From walking together to raise funds for mental health through initiatives like Step Together, Better Together, to taking part in the New Zealand Garden Bird Survey and contributing to conservation research, residents are supported to connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give back in ways that feel purposeful and rewarding.

Five Ways to Wellbeing

The Five Ways to Wellbeing are based on research showing that small, everyday actions can have a powerful impact on how we feel. At Oceania, this framework helps shape the experiences we create across our villages and care centres, supporting residents to live well in ways that feel natural and meaningful.

The Five Ways are:

Connect – Building relationships, sharing stories and spending time with friends, neighbours and family.

Be Active – Moving in ways that suit your body and ability, supporting strength, balance and mood.

Take Notice – Slowing down to appreciate the moment, whether that’s a garden in bloom or a shared laugh.

Keep Learning – Staying curious, trying something new and continuing to grow at every stage of life.

Give – Sharing your time, kindness, skills or experience with others.

Our team strives to thoughtfully weave these principles into everyday life, creating opportunities for residents to stay connected, active and engaged in ways that reflect their own interests, culture and life story. In doing so, residents are supported to continue finding purpose, enjoyment and a genuine sense of belonging.

Wellbeing Calendar

Our National Wellbeing Calendar offers a snapshot of the meaningful moments and experiences enjoyed across Oceania villages throughout the year. To see what wellbeing looks like at a specific village, we encourage you to get in touch with your local team for a site-specific overview.

To view the National Wellbeing Calendar please click here.

Take the next step and get in touch today.

(03) 354 6317

Retirement Living address

21 Windermere Road
Papanui
Christchurch