Explore rest homes in Nelson District. This sunny South Island location offers aged care services in relaxed, coastal surroundings. Find residential care, dementia support, and respite options from trusted providers who value community and quality of life.
Let us help you find somewhere
Providers in Nelson
Showing 6 of 8 results
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 241 Bridge Street
- The Wood
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:18am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 156 Milton Street
- The Wood
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:33am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 18 McMahon Street
- Stoke
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:23am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 16 Sargeson Street
- Stoke
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:33am
RH
DC
HC
Residential Care
- 49 Covent Drive
- Stoke
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Soon
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:33am
DC
PG
Residential Care
- 14 Browning Cres
- Stoke
- Nelson
Vacancy:
Soon
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:25am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Nelson
Nelson District offers aged care services with a lifestyle advantage. Rest homes here are set among coastal beauty, strong communities, and a region known for sunshine and wellbeing. Whether you need long-term residential care, dementia support, or short-term respite, Nelson care facilities provide respectful, tailored support for older adults. With a variety of home-like settings and professional healthcare teams, Nelson rest homes promote independence and engagement. Many facilities maintain close ties to local health services and community organisations, making coordination of care easy for families. If you're seeking aged care that values individual dignity and regional connection, Nelson District delivers.
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
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...
Residential care
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
The cost of living in a residential care home will differ depending on where you are around the country. There is something in place called the Maximum Contribution , which is the maximum amount you will ever be charged for your care. The current figures range from $1,460.27 to $1,571.57...
Residential care
Need information about moving into a rest home?
You will find all the information you need here on the Eldernet site including, the process for accessing this service and a listing for every rest home or care home in the country. Eldernet Residential Care gives older people and those supporting them free, unbiased, and comprehensive information about moving...
Residential care
What is a premium room?
A premium room (or a room that has premium accommodation charges) is a room that has features that are NOT required under the Age Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC) (i.e., they are over and above the standard features and services). Those who pay for premium accommodation do not get a...
Your options
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.
You are here
Residential Care
The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
What's New
Curious about what’s happening in the Eldernet community? This is where you’ll find the latest updates and news from people across the motu.
