Essie Summers Retirement Village

222 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury

Essie Summers Retirement Village

222 Colombo St, Sydenham, Christchurch, Canterbury

Independent living

  • Townhouses
  • Ensuite Rooms

Assisted living

  • Serviced Apartments

Care home

  • Serviced Apartments (sold on ORA)
  • Premium rooms
We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And that’s why we’re proud to be voted The Reader’s Digest most trusted retirement village operator again this year – for the ninth time!

At Essie Summers Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you now and into your future. Your health needs may change over time and if they do, Essie Summers Village provides a range of care options to assist you.

We provide independent living and assisted-living apartments, as well as rest home, hospital and dementia care. Providing a range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.

Located in Beckenham, you are close by to a supermarket, library, cafes and boutique shops. Amenities include a library, atrium, hair salon, pool table, bar, village centre and shop.

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. With communities that challenge what we think about ageing and bring joy and meaning to every moment.

Ryman offer some of the most resident-friendly and transparent terms in Australasia, with agreements written in plain language so they are easy for ever... Read more
We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And that’s why we’re proud to be voted The Reader’s Digest most trusted retirement village operator again this year – for the ninth time!

At Essie Summers Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you now and into your future. Your health needs may change over time and if they do, Essie Summers Village provides a range of care options to assist you.

We provide independent living an... Read more
We're passionate about creating communities where residents thrive - where there’s joy and lifelong friendships. And that’s why we’re proud to be voted The Reader’s Digest most trusted retirement village operator again this year – for the ninth time!

At Essie Summers Village, we’re dedicated to caring for you now and into your future. Your health needs may change over time and if they do, Essie Summers Village provides a range of care options to assist you.

We provide independent living and assisted-living apartments, as well as rest home, hospital and dementia care. Providing a range of living and care options is just one of Ryman’s points of difference.

Located in Beckenham, you are close by to a supermarket, library, cafes and boutique shops. Amenities include a library, atrium, hair salon, pool table, bar, village centre and shop.

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age. With communities that challenge what we think about ageing and bring joy and meaning to every moment.

Ryman offer some of the most resident-friendly and transparent terms in Australasia, with agreements written in plain language so they are easy for everyone to understand.

Ryman’s deferred management fees is capped, with our standard fee of 20% one of the lowest in the industry*.

Leading innovation is something that Ryman are becoming renowned for. Our seasonal Delicious menu is made fresh on site by in-house village chefs. If you ever feel like letting someone else do the cooking, you can choose from three main courses, including a vegetarian option. We also cater for special dietary requirements.

Just like our Delicious meals, our individually frozen meals are made fresh, using only natural ingredients. The ready-to-eat meals are very reasonably priced and are available to purchase from the village café or reception.

We’ve developed our own ACC accredited Triple A exercise programme. Catering for all ability levels, this free programme improves strength, balance and mobility. Our Engage activities programme provides events and activities for residents, such as the weekly happy hour, arts and crafts, and outings in the village van.

Having daily activities and events to look forward to, combined with a friendly village environment, is what life is all about. It’s those moments of shared joy and laughter. Because At Ryman villages, we create the kind of community that our residents grew up in – connected and caring.

Our townhouses are designed with the over 70s in mind. Their spacious, well-considered layouts include kitchens and bathrooms that make daily life easy for you. For your peace of mind, call bells are monitored 24 hours a day by on-site staff, and we have 24-hour security to ensure your safety at all times.

Of all the large providers (with 15 villages or more) in New Zealand, Ryman has the highest number of care centres with 4 years’ certification – the ‘gold standard’ in care – from the Ministry of Health. Essie Summers is one such village that has achieved this ‘gold standard’ in care.

The lifestyle at Essie Summers Village has so many wonderful aspects. However, we appreciate that everyone has different needs and expectations. Which is why we encourage you to come and visit.

Compare Ryman’s terms with other retirement village providers, find out what care options they provide for the future, and join in with the activities or events on offer. That way, you’ll obtain a real appreciation of village lifestyle, and whether you can see yourself living there.

We look forward to introducing you to our wonderful community.

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Types of homes

Townhouses

Townhouses are also designed with the 70 plus person in mind. They're light and spacious with a lot of thought put into how they are laid out and how we can keep residents feeling warm and comfortable, all year round.

Serviced Apartments

Serviced apartments are in the heart of the village, with easy access to everything the village has to offer. As well as regular outings in the village van to the shops and further afield.

Homes for sale

Facilities and activities

Community Centre
Library
Computer Room
Hairdresser available for appointments
Beauty Salon
Billiards / Pool Table
Dining Room
Bar
Arts & crafts
Cards & board games
Exercise classes
Social outings
Resident dinners
Bar happy hours
Organised entertainment
Quizzes
Bingo
Movie nights
Happy hours
guest speakers
church services
shopping trips
concerts and much more!

Care & services

Registered nurse available for appointments
Doctor available for appointments
Emergency call system in units
In home personal assistance e.g. showering / grooming
Village van
Meal deliveries
House keeping
Personal laundry service
Linen change
Unit windows and doors lockable securely
Security patrols
Staff on-site 24/hours

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