Arvida’s elegant Mayfair community in Christchurch is loved for its gardens, flexibility with living arrangements and consistent high-quality care. The Arvida ‘Attitude of Living Well’™ guides how this village provides residents with fulfilling days punctuated by good conversations, laughter and satisfying things to do.

For the team who work at Mayfair, the primary mission is to ensure residents enjoy a life that feels like theirs. That might mean spending time with the community’s pets, growing potatoes in the shared gardens or helping with the rose pruning. When you visit Mayfair for the first time, you’ll notice the aroma of delicious food in the air. This community has its own commercial kitchen, staffed by passionate cooks who really know what they’re doing.

Located near Hagley Park, Mayfair offers a range of retirement lifestyles, from fully-independent living in villas to full-time rest home and hospital care. On-site facilities and activities include a hobby room, library, shared gardens, hair salon, movie lounge and a barbecue area. Podiatry and physiotherapy are also available within the community. Every week residents can enjoy the party atmosphere of happy hour. Mini-bus outings are another way for residents to socialise.

Westfield Riccarton and Bush Inn Centre are handy to Mayfair for shopping and catching up with friends at a café. There’s also a bus stop close by.

Here’s a quick summary of living options at Mayfair:

Independent villa - Mayfair has 11 two-bedroom villas for independent living within the security of a village. These homes have open-plan dining/living connected to a patio, full kitchen with quality appliances and a single garage with internal access. If you like to garden, you’re welcome to get stuck in – or just leave it to the community’s grounds team. Villas are refurbished between residents, so your home will feel almost new.

Serviced apartment - Mayfair’s one-bedroom serviced apartments are bright and cosy. By selecting a service package (meals, laundry service, regular housekeeping, help with medications and other forms of daily assistance) you can maintain a level of independence for longer. All serviced apartments have a bedroom with ensuite bathroom, kitchenette, open-plan living area and private patio.

Care rooms - Mayfair’s lovely care rooms have views into a gorgeous garden courtyard. Every room has its own ensuite bathroom with safety features, built-in wardrobe, comfortable armchair, TV and King Single bed. Some rooms are larger, with space for a couch and table. Residents live in a household group, so they can enjoy closer relationships with our team and each other. Read less