Looking for rest homes in Lower Hutt District? This Wellington-region city offers a wide range of aged care services including residential, respite and dementia care — all within easy reach of health facilities, transport, and community support.
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Providers in Lower Hutt
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Psychogeriatric
- 14 Manor Park Rd
- Lower Hutt
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:18am
Rest Home
- 18 Glen Road
- Stokes Valley
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:26am
Rest Home
- 1-5 Connolly Street
- Boulcott
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:30am
Rest Home
- 57 Ropata Crescent
- Boulcott
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:01am
Hospital
- 1-5 Connolly Street
- Boulcott
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:30am
Hospital
- 66 Mabey Road
- Avalon
- Lower Hutt
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 11:30am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Lower Hutt
Lower Hutt District is a well-connected centre for aged care in the Wellington region, offering rest homes that cater to older adults across all stages of care. Whether you're searching for long-term residential support, dementia care, or temporary respite, facilities in Lower Hutt are designed to deliver safety, comfort, and professional support. With easy access to Wellington Hospital, public transport, and family services, aged care here is both convenient and community-focused. Providers place strong emphasis on dignity, cultural sensitivity, and personal wellbeing, ensuring that residents and whānau feel supported every step of the way. Discover rest homes in Lower Hutt that blend care with community.
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 a RAD?
A RAD or Refundable Accommodation Deposit is an alternative to paying premium charges, and is offered by some facilities. It is a single upfront payment that is refunded in full after your room is vacated. Find out more about premium accommodation charges here. Find rest home bed vacancies on Eldernet...
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 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...
My children think I should go into care but I don't agree
It is not easy hearing that others want you to make a potentially life changing decision. It is likely that there has been an event or events that have led to this situation. Showing yourself to be willing to listen to all perspectives and medical advice before deciding what to...
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Terence Kennedy House - Hospital
Culture is a big part of team and residents, and we celebrate it!

Terence Kennedy House - Rest Home
Culture is a big part of team and residents, and we celebrate it!

Kimihia Home & Hospital - Rest Home
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board will be held at Kimihia Home & Hospital, 76 Rosser St, Huntly on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 7.00pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Everil Orr Living - Mount Albert - Rest Home
Everil Orr Open days Join us at our next open home 10 am to 2pm on Sarturday 16th August 2025 or phone for a personal booking 021357034