Is a rest home, care home, and residential care the same?
The short answer is, yes -sort of – but not quite. "Care home" and "residential care" are generic terms. They describe the overall service: a place where people live and receive care and support when they need help with daily living. A "rest home", on the other hand, refers to...
Residential Care Subsidy
This subsidy is designed to provide financial assistance for those who can not pay for the full cost of residential (rest home) care. A number of criteria apply. It is explained more fully in the section 'What is residential care'.
Compare hotel, home support & residential care costs
Is residential care (often called rest home care) expensive? Many seem to think so however once the fees are broken down and compared to other types of services and/or accommodation you may be surprised. We have compiled the following to allow you to consider your options: the cost of home...
What is the Residential Care Subsidy?
The Residential Care Subsidy is financial assistance that may be available for those over 65 needing residential care and who meet eligibility criteria (including health and financial criteria). It's important to note it is distinct from the Residential Support Subsidy that may be available for those under 65. The Residential...
I’m shocked. The cost of residential care seems high. Is it?
We understand, the cost for living in a residential care home does seem high, however a bit of a reality check shows that it’s not at all. The following is a comparison with someone living in a hotel and buying in home support services three times a week. No other...
Current information about residential care vacancies.
For daily nationwide bed availability see: www.eldernet.co.nz/vacancies To view in a table, select a DHB region first then select ‘View in table’ on right side of the screen. The report can be filtered by: Provider, Vacant beds, Short stay, Impending vacancy, Dedicated Premium room charges, Dedicated Dual use beds, Care...
Understanding residential care or rest home process
Check out the Knowledge Lab for comprehensive information about: Levels of care The Residential Care Subsidy Financial means assessment for a Residential Care Subsidy Premium rooms Dual use rooms Care suites The 10km rule and much more.
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
The cost of living in a residential care home will differ depending on where you are around the country. There is something in place called the Maximum Contribution , which is the maximum amount you will ever be charged for your care. The current figures range from $1,460.27 to $1,535.66...
What is a Residential Care Loan?
In order to receive subsidised residential care, you need to pass a financial means assessment. This involves an asset test. If owning your former home puts you over the Asset Threshold and your other assets are under it, you may be able to get a government funded Residential Care Loan...
How do I make a complaint about aged residential care?
If you have concerns about how a rest home or other aged residential care facility is run, or are unhappy with the services you are receiving, you have the right to complain. The process to make a complaint is as follows: Discuss your concerns with the manager Talk to the...
What is the Aged Residential Care contract?
The Age Related Residential Care contract (often referred to as the ARC or ARRC agreement) is actually one of two agreements between health funders and contracted providers of residential care services. These agreements define the national standards for the delivery of services in residential care facilities in New Zealand. These...
I qualify for rest home care. I want to stay home. Can I?
In short, an assessment showing you require rest home level of care, no longer means that this will be provided in a residential care facility. Over recent years there has been a change of emphasis by successive governments to enable people to remain at home for as long as possible....
How can I adjust to living in a care home?
When making the decision to go into a care home it is common to experience a lot of conflicting feelings. You and your family/whānau may have had quite differing views on the benefits of this and the decision may not have been easily reached. This is one of life’s major...
How do I find a care home that has standard rooms?
Use the Eldernet Vacancy Status Report for your region: select the correct region AND your required level of care; select View in table (located on the right side of your screen); look for care homes showing a vacancy from the Vacant Beds column and No and Some from the '...
Coping with a parent's move into a care home. It's not easy.
You may have had concerns about your relative for some time. Or this situation you’re now facing may be totally unexpected. When the recommendation for residential care is made you may have mixed feelings. Perhaps you worry that you or the health professionals are being too hasty, or you feel...
How do I find a dementia care home in New Zealand?
Use the Eldernet site where each level of care i.e., rest home, dementia, hospital and specialist hospital (psychogeriatric) care in Aotearoa New Zealand is shown. See: dementia level of care , select your region and find the facility that best meets your needs. If you urgently need to find a...
What is D6 level of care?
Levels of care are essentially types of residential care in New Zealand for older adults. D6 is an older term that may still be used in parts of the South Island to refer to Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital level of care. This level of care is designed for people with a...
How do I find psychogeriatric care in New Zealand?
All psychogeriatric facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand are listed on the Eldernet site. Find vacancies in these facilities HERE. Make sure to select your region or zoom into your area on the map. For more information about residential care For: an overview of residential care For: details of all residential...
How do I find a facility with hospital level of care in NZ?
Use the Eldernet site where each level of care, i.e., rest home, dementia, hospital and specialist hospital (psychogeriatric) care in Aotearoa New Zealand is identified. Select hospital level of care and find the facility that best meets your needs. If you urgently need to find a hospital provider that has...
What accommodation options are there in a care home?
Care homes offer a wide range of accommodation options, at varying price levels. Something that costs extra in one home (like an ensuite) may be included at no additional cost in another, so it's good to ask lots of questions and make comparisons. Years ago, most rest homes in New...
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