28 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand 8041
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Score: 84%

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Review Distribution: 5-star 20% | 4-star 80% | 3-star 0% | 1-2 star 0%

Key Facts

  • Reviews: 5
  • Rank: 297 of 510 Villages
  • Dwellings: 45
  • Fee model: ORA / LTO — 0% per year, for 0 years.
  • Min age: 65

Services Offered
  • Serviced Apartments
  • 1 bedroom Apartment
  • RETIREMENT VILLAGES

Service Information

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This business is part of ARVIDA Villages.

Ilam Lifecare Retirement Village (and Care) located in Ilam / Riccarton, Christchurch is a facility that includes rest home, dementia unit and hospital care, as well as serviced apartments and studios. Continued care means additional services are available to you as you age, giving residents the optimum level of care within the same living environment. The village includes gardens and walkways, lawns and grounds - maintained all year round.

Onsite is a hairdresser and beauty therapist service, and the library contains a great collection of fiction and non-fiction books that are free to borrow. There is a computer room which is well equipped and includes broadband internet access. A small shop within the village also provides a range of essential items and a level of independence for all residents.

With 45 units (studio and 1 bedroom apartments) Ilam Retirement Village can also offer serviced studios & serviced apartments, with a range of care packages to suit.

No. of Dwellings: 45

(Last Updated: 22nd July 2025)

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Resident Reviews for ILAM RETIREMENT VILLAGE | ARVIDA

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4.2 (5 reviews)
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Overall Satisfaction Score: 4.2 / 5 ★ (84%) based on 5 qualifying reviews

Rating Breakdown (% of total reviews)
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20% (1)
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80% (4)
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Example resident reviews
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A place that feels like home
5 / 5 ★
Just keep up your good work and a big thank you to you all for making "Ilam retirement and care" a wonderful place to live for the rest of our days! And for all being kind and caring with a ready smile ! Sorry we didnt come here sooner.
Reviewer: Anonymous 09 Sep 2019
Security
4 / 5 ★
Get all of these please - bowling green, pool and gym.
Reviewer: Anonymous 31 May 2019
4 star
4 / 5 ★
More planned for the higher functioning residents than the lower functioning people
Reviewer: Anonymous 03 May 2019
October 2016
4 / 5 ★
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Reviewer: Anonymous 04 Oct 2016
Nice Layout - Great Staff
4 / 5 ★
Stop charging for handyman work.
Reviewer: Anonymous 04 Apr 2016
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