Find rest homes in Dunedin District. This historic university city offers aged care with a blend of tradition, clinical excellence, and community values. Explore rest homes in Dunedin that offer specialist services in welcoming, well-resourced settings.
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Providers in Dunedin
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- 530 Hillside Road
- Caversham
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 7:49am
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- 360 North Road
- North East Valley
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 9:22am
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- 47 Glenelg Street
- Bradford
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 8:45am
Rest Home
- 22 Sheen Street
- Roslyn
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 9:18am
Rest Home
- 1027 George Street
- North Dunedin
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 7:58am
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Hospital
- 7 Marne Street
- Andersons Bay
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st November 2025, 9:15am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Dunedin
Dunedin District is home to a wide range of rest homes that serve the Otago region with professionalism, cultural respect, and personal care. Facilities in Dunedin offer residential aged care, dementia support, and respite services for older people with varying needs. Known for its academic and healthcare excellence, Dunedin rest homes are often close to major hospitals, allied health providers, and community organisations. From the hill suburbs to seaside locations, aged care in Dunedin is delivered in safe, supportive environments designed to preserve independence and connection. Whether you're planning for the future or supporting a loved one now, Dunedin is a trusted centre for aged care.
What is a Rest Home?
A New Zealand rest home, also known as a care home or residential aged care facility, is a place where older adults can receive around-the-clock care and support in a comfortable and secure environment. There are four levels of care delivered in residential care facilities in New Zealand: Rest Home, Hospital, Rest Home Dementia, and Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital Care. All care home facilities are certified by the Ministry of Health, which involves an audit process to identify providers that deliver high levels of care.
Residential care
Financial means assessment - income & asset testing
Income and asset testing refers to a financial assessment undertaken by those who require residential care and who: are unable to afford to pay the required fees and need to apply for a Residential Care Subsidy (RCS), those who are close to this position or, those who require clarification as...
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What is the Aged Care Association?
ACA is the abbreviation for the Aged Care Association New Zealand. This organisation (previously colloquially referred to as NZACA) is the professional body that represents nearly all providers of Aged Residential Care in New Zealand (that is, rest homes, dementia care home, and aged care hospitals). These providers pay a...
Residential care
Can't find a standard rest home room? The 10km rule helps
If your preferred care Home only has a premium room available that attracts extra fees and you can’t or don’t want to pay these the following applies: if a standard room is vacant at another home within a 10 km radius you may have to go there; if you are...
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What happens if my care home decides to close or downsize?
Closing or downsizing an aged residential care (ARC) facility can have serious implications for everyone involved. That's why facilities need to follow a set of guidelines to make the process as smooth and supportive as possible. Crucially, residents should continue to receive quality care as specified under the facility’s Age...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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News in the community
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Beattie Home & Hospital - Rest Home
WINNER Ōtorohanga People's Choice Business Awards We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Beattie Home & Hospital was named the winner of the Health & Wellbeing category and co-winner of the Not-for-Profit/Community Groups category at the Ōtorohanga Districts People’s Choice Business Awards 2025. This recognition belongs to all our dedicated staff,...
Beattie Home & Hospital - Dementia
WINNER - Excellence in Design We are proud to announce that Beattie Home & Hospital has won the 2025 Leecare Solutions Excellence in Design Award at the Aged Care Association Awards for our purpose-built dementia care facility, Papakāinga Homestead.
Rhapsody - Hospital
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...
Rhapsody - Rest Home
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...