Flaxmore Lifecare is a care home at 8 Clifford Avenue in Bishopdale, Nelson, run by Heritage Lifecare. It offers rest home care with registered nurses and trained carers on duty around the clock, dementia care, and respite stays that can run from a day to a couple of weeks. The rooms look onto sheltered courtyards or landscaped gardens, and have a nurse call system and WiFi. Premium room options, such as an en-suite or a larger room, carry an extra charge, which the site gives as between $6 and $62 as at 2026, on top of the daily care fee. Residents can use hairdressing, speech therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry and church services, and take part in board games, gardening, crafts, pet therapy and indoor bowls. A care home van is available for outings. The home is a short drive from Nelson city centre. Our pick in Bishopdale for a family who need respite care or dementia care close to town.