Find rest homes in New Plymouth District, the centre of aged care in Taranaki. Facilities here offer professional residential care, respite, and dementia services in a region known for its scenic beauty and strong sense of community.
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Providers in New Plymouth
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- 22 List Street
- Welbourn
- New Plymouth
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:01am
Psychogeriatric
- 48A Sunnyvale Street
- Bell Block
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:44am
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- 30 Mill Road
- Lower Vogletown
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:25am
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- 139 Vivian Street
- New Plymouth
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 7:58am
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- 25 Heta Road
- Highlands Park
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 7:55am
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- 139 Vivian Street
- New Plymouth
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 7:58am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in New Plymouth
New Plymouth District is the primary hub for aged care in the Taranaki region, offering rest homes that deliver a high standard of residential support for older people. Whether you're looking for long-term care, short-term respite, or dementia-specific services, New Plymouth has a range of options to suit every need. Facilities here combine skilled nursing care with a warm, homelike environment that respects individuality and whānau connection. With access to local healthcare providers, community activities, and the stunning Taranaki coastline, rest homes in New Plymouth promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life for their residents. If you're seeking trusted aged care in a balanced urban-rural setting, New Plymouth 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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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