Description
Nurse Maude Hospice provides short term inpatient care (usually 1-2 weeks) for complex symptom management or care in the last days of life if care at home is no longer possible. The hospice is not able to provide long term care but our staff are able to help family/whānau to consider long term care options.
Our specialist palliative care team are skilled in monitoring and supporting patients at home, helping with pain and other symptoms causing concern. The team works alongside general practitioners, district nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals to provide the best possible care.
In addition to medical and nursing staff we have counsellors, spiritual care worker, pharmacist, dietitians, physiotherapist, occupational therapists, needs assessors, social workers, Māori liaison and Kaiāwhina.
Staff
Our hospice care is delivered by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nurses, doctors, allied health professionals, support staff, and volunteers. The team works closely with patients and whānau to provide compassionate, holistic care that supports physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Referral
Referrals for our services and for inpatient care are made by a health professional. Self referrals for counselling are accepted if the person is connected to someone who is or has received our services.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free of charge
Services Provided
The hospice provides short term inpatient care (usually one to two weeks) for symptom management or care in the last days of life, if care at home is no longer possible. Each of the 11 rooms in the hospice are comfortable, homely and have an ensuite and TV. Patients and whānau are welcome to visit prior to admission. The hospice does not provide long-term care, but our staff can help patients and their whānau to consider the options for longer term care in a suitable residential care facility. The hospice is a smoke-free environment.
The hospice provides short term inpatient care (usually one to two weeks) for symptom management or care in the last days of life, if care at home is no longer possible. Each of the 11 rooms in the hospice are comfortable, homely and have an ensuite and TV. Patients and whānau are welcome to visit prior to admission. The hospice does not provide long-term care, but our staff can help patients and their whānau to consider the options for longer term care in a suitable residential care facility. The hospice is a smoke-free environment.
The hospice provides short term inpatient care (usually one to two weeks) for symptom management or care in the last days of life, if care at home is no longer possible.
Each of the 11 rooms in the hospice are comfortable, homely and have an ensuite and TV. Patients and whānau are welcome to visit prior to admission. The hospice does not provide long-term care, but our staff can help patients and their whānau to consider the options for longer term care in a suitable residential care facility. The hospice is a smoke-free environment.
Our PARC (Palliative Aged Residential Care) Team are a specialist team of specialist nurses who provide support, advice and education to all Aged Residential Care Facilities in Waitaha Canterbury.
Our PARC (Palliative Aged Residential Care) Team are a specialist team of specialist nurses who provide support, advice and education to all Aged Residential Care Facilities in Waitaha Canterbury.
Service types: End of life care.
Our PARC (Palliative Aged Residential Care) Team are a specialist team of specialist nurses who provide support, advice and education to all Aged Residential Care Facilities in Waitaha Canterbury.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Document Downloads
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The Nurse Maude Hospice
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Information about the Nurse Maude Hospice Palliative Care Service.
Travel Directions
The hospice is located on the edge of Merivale at the Nurse Maude campus. Please follow onsite signage to the hospice on Mansfield Ave.
Public Transport
Our campus is next to bus stop #39706. Bus routes 1 (Rangiora–Cashmere, via the city centre) and 100 (Wigram–The Palms) stop near our campus. Please check Metro Christchurch timetables for current routes and service times.
Parking
Reserved hospice visitor parking is available behind the building. The front entrance zone is for patient drop-offs and transfers only.
Region
Canterbury
Contact Details
15 Mansfield Avenue, St Albans, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 375 4274
Email
Website
15 Mansfield Avenue
Saint Albans
Christchurch
Canterbury 8014
Street Address
15 Mansfield Avenue
Saint Albans
Christchurch
Canterbury 8014
Postal Address
PO Box 36126
Merivale
Christchurch 8146
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This page was last updated at 9:36AM on January 20, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Nurse Maude Hospice.