Explore rest homes in Hamilton District, Waikato’s urban hub. Whether you’re seeking dementia care, respite, or full-time residential services, Hamilton’s aged care facilities combine clinical professionalism with compassionate, personalised support for older people and their families.
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Providers in Hamilton
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Rest Home
- 50 Hare Puke Drive
- Flagstaff
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:55am
Hospital
- 50 Hare Puke Drive
- Flagstaff
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:55am
Hospital
- 371 Peachgrove Road
- Fairfield
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 12:51pm
Dementia
- 50 Hare Puke Drive
- Flagstaff
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:55am
Psychogeriatric
- 2 Insoll Avenue
- Enderley
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:16am
Dementia
- 1775 River Road
- Flagstaff
- Hamilton
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:47am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Hamilton
Hamilton District is a leading destination for residential aged care in the Waikato region. As one of New Zealand’s major cities, it offers an extensive selection of rest homes that provide support tailored to individual needs. Whether you're exploring dementia-specific care, short-term respite, or permanent rest home living, Hamilton facilities are known for their quality, innovation, and person-centred approach. Many are located near parks, hospitals, and community centres, making them ideal for residents who want both care and connectivity. With a multicultural population and a wide range of service providers, Hamilton supports families from all backgrounds to find aged care that aligns with their preferences and values. Search for trusted rest homes in Hamilton District that prioritise dignity, wellbeing, and continuity of 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.
What is premium accommodation or a premium bed?
Premium accommodation is that which is over and above the ARRC agreement requirements so is not a standard room. It attracts additional daily costs of $5 to $100 plus. These services may include fixed features (such as an ensuite, tea/coffee making area or a view for example) and/or features associated...
I want to read reviews of rest homes
We are sorry but we don't provide reviews of rest home/care homes for very good reasons. The Ministry Of Health certifies all care homes in New Zealand. If care homes do not meet the required certification standards they are unable to operate. Certification periods range from 60 months (very few...
I live in a rest home. Is this the end of my sex life?
The quick answer is, not necessarily. The reality is we are all sexual beings, and many people wish to continue an active sex life into their older age. It may be that you currently have a partner, and you are facing separation due to the need for residential care, perhaps...
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
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.
Residential Care
The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
News in the community
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Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Rest Home
Smiles All Around! Today we celebrated International Smile Day, and our team went all out to make it one to remember. Think bright clothes, smiley stickers, sunshine songs, jokes galore, and of course… cupcakes and biscuits with big grins on them! One of the highlights was our “What makes you...

Radius Clare House - Dementia
Getting out and about! Engaging in the community promotes a sense of purpose and fulfilment, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, enhancing overall quality of life. Our vans make it easy for all residents to get out. Recently residents from our Dementia Wing were treated to hot chocolates on the wharf. At...

Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Dementia
Honouring and Celebrating International Older Persons Day! Today we marked International Older Persons Day with a wonderful morning of connection and celebration. Our lovely Chef treated everyone to a delicious treacle tart, and then we enjoyed a fun “Through the Decades” quiz with both staff and residents joining in. It...

Karadean - Rest Home
We've recently had a name change to Alden, previously known as the Ultimate Care Group. Alden means 'wise or old friend' and we believe this more closely aligns to what we're about; providing compassionate, trusted care to those within our community, no matter their means or background. The name change...