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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Residential Care
- 8 Easther Crescent
- Kew
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 9:44am
Residential Care
- 12 Ings Avenue
- St Clair
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 9:18am
Residential Care
- 22 Sheen Street
- Roslyn
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 8:21am
Residential Care
- 7 Marne Street
- Andersons Bay
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 9:50am
Residential Care
- 47 Glenelg Street
- Bradford
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 7:30am
Residential Care
- 383 Highgate
- Roslyn
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 8:38am
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.
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Can couples move into a New Zealand care home together?
Although it is more common for one person to be assessed as needing residential care, couples can and do move into a care home together. In fact, some care homes have rooms specifically suited to couples. On Eldernet , you can filter search results by ‘Rooms suitable for a couple’...
Residential care
Standard rooms. Can the price differ from place to place?
If the care homes are in the same defined geographical region then the quick answer is 'no'. The maximum you have to pay for your contracted care, basic accommodation, meals, laundry etc. is known as the Maximum Contribution. These payment rates, which vary according to where you live (the regions...
Residential care
My chosen rest home hasn't got any vacancies. What can I do?
You can contact the home and ask to go on a waiting list. Start to build a rapport with the home and if possible, give some reasons for why this is your first choice of home. In the meantime, make alternative arrangements with a care home elsewhere. You can move...
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What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy 2025-2026?
If you are single the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple and you both need care the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple, and one of you needs care there are two threshold options: Combined assets of $159,810, not including the value of your home and...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Residential Care
Waiapu House at the Better Home & Living Show We’re excited to be attending the Hawke's Bay Better Home & Living Show, and we’d love you to come and say hello. Visit us on stand 156 to: - Learn more about our vibrant village lifestyle and care options - Chat...
Ambridge Rose Beach House - Residential Care
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Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Residential Care
Floral Morning Tea Monday was the first day of our Outdoors Week and we hosted a beautiful Floral Morning Tea at reception, and what a lovely time it was. Residents joined us to enjoy a stunningly arranged table filled with delicious treats and gorgeous floral touches. It was wonderful to...
Royal Heights Rest Home - Residential Care
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