Explore rest homes in the Lakes region, including Rotorua District. Care providers in this area offer residential and dementia care in supportive, culturally respectful environments. Ideal for those seeking safe, professional aged care with a strong community and whānau-focused approach.
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Providers in Lakes
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- 429 Te Ngae Road
- Owhata
- Rotorua
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 11:03am
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- 133-139 Tamamutu Street
- Taupō
- Taupō
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:10am
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- 1 Carlton Street
- Glenholme
- Rotorua
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:00am
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Residential Care
- 2 Wharewaka Road
- Wharewaka
- Taupō
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:33am
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- 32 Taui Street
- Ngongotaha
- Rotorua
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:26am
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- 369 Old Taupo Road
- Springfield
- Rotorua
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Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 10:35am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Lakes
The Lakes region, centred around Rotorua District, is known for its strong cultural identity and supportive aged care services. Rest homes in this area provide a range of residential care options including long-term care, respite, and dementia support. Providers often embrace te ao Māori and deliver culturally responsive care that recognises the importance of whānau, whakapapa, and manaakitanga. Whether you live locally or are looking to bring a loved one closer to family, these rest homes focus on delivering personalised, dignified care in a warm and inclusive environment. Discover aged care facilities in Rotorua and nearby communities.
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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How are rest homes different to retirement villages?
Care homes (also known as rest homes or residential care facilities) and retirement villages are often talked about as if they're the same thing, but they're not. They serve different purposes and are governed by different legislation and regulations. Care home / residential care Many people use the term rest...
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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.
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What situations lead to a move into a care home?
Most commonly, people move into care because deterioration in health and management of their care makes it too difficult to remain at home. While you don't need an assessment to access residential care if you are fully paying for the services out of your own pocket, it can be useful...
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Learn about Rest Home/Care home Certification & Audits
The Ministry of Health website's Rest home certification and audits section shows which facilities are certified to deliver specific types or levels of care. The longest period or certification given is five years. A shorter period usually indicates that the auditors require additional work to be done in order for...
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