A place to belong, grow, and feel at home

Providing a supportive environment and quality residential care in Christchurch. We empower individuals to maximise their independence and live their best lives.

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Welcome to Henderson Home

Residential living for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Established in 1994 and remaining under the same dedicated ownership for over 31 years, Henderson Home continues to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our residents.

Our organisation was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a place where they feel safe, supported, and truly at home. We work closely with residents, families, whānau, and health professionals to ensure our services meet individual needs while promoting independence and wellbeing.

We are proud to be part of the local community and are committed to continuous improvement, staff training, and best practice care.

About us

Our values

Respect

We honour each person’s dignity, choices, culture, and identity.

Care

We provide support that is compassionate, reliable, and responsive.

Inclusion

We encourage participation in community life and meaningful activities.

Safety

We maintain environments where people feel secure and supported at all times.

Empowerment

We support individuals to develop skills, confidence, and independence.

Residential care

Our living environments

We offer safe, and inclusive spaces for our residents to support their needs.

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Homeside residential (older care)

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Residential wing (Homeside)

Supported aging care (private rooms)

Consists of 14 single bedrooms personalised with possessions of the Residents’ choice. This environment is more suited to aging people, with many residents having lived here for 20–30 years.

Features spacious bathroom and toilet facilities for privacy. Awake staffed 24 hours every day.

Wingside residential (younger care)

Residential wing (Wingside)

Supported younger care (private rooms)

Consists of 11 single bedrooms. This environment houses our younger residents who require extra assistance day or night that may not be available in smaller houses. Awake staffed 24 hours every day.

Community houses

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Community-based houses

Independent living in a residential atmosphere.

Beyond our main wings, we offer independent living options through our network of community-based homes. These properties are designed to foster autonomy while providing a secure base within the Christchurch community.

Our current homes include four addresses on Henderson Road: 177 (5 bedrooms) and 268 (5 bedrooms), along with smaller group settings at 309 (4 bedrooms) and 307 (3 bedrooms). Each home provides a comfortable, domestic environment tailored to support the specific needs and independence levels of its residents.

NEW houses (2026)

New houses (later 2026)

Halswell Homes – opening Nov 2026

We are proud to announce three brand-new, purpose-built 4-bedroom homes currently under development in Halswell. These are designed to offer modern, safe, and inclusive spaces for our future residents.

NEW residential homes opening

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