Any member of the public with a mask exemption is welcome in all our facilities when attending to receive health care and *treatment.
Please show your mask exemption card and appointment letter to staff at the entrance.
*Treatment includes coming into the Emergency Department, outpatient appointments, surgery or a procedure.
Having been temporarily closed due to widespread and elevated COVID-19 infection rates among our staff and community, Ellesmere Hospital re-opened on Monday 31 October 2022.
Ellesmere Hospital is based in Leeston about 30 minutes drive-time from Christchurch. The hospital has 10 beds and specialises in the healthcare for older people (Geriatrics).
Street address
Ellesmere Hospital
25 Cunningham Street
Leeston
This hospital does not provide emergency medical services. In a medical emergency, call 111 and ask for an ‘ambulance’.
We welcome your feedback about our services and your experiences at Ellesmere Hospital.
Note: We cannot give medical advice by email. Please contact your doctor or the person in charge of your medical care.
Accessible
Disability car parking
Hot drinks
Laundry and dry cleaning
Library service
Meals on wheels
Newspapers
Parking
Shopping and outings
Visitor and disabled toilets
There is parking for patients and visitors on-site.
Page last updated: 31 October 2022
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