Find rest homes in Otago, including Dunedin and surrounding areas. This region offers a broad selection of aged care providers that deliver residential, dementia, and respite care in supportive environments that reflect the region’s academic, cultural and community strengths.
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Providers in Otago
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- 64 Essex Street
- Balclutha
- Balclutha
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 10:35am
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DC
Residential Care
- 287 Middleton Road
- Corstorphine
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:32am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 1027 George Street
- North Dunedin
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:03am
Residential Care
- 530 Hillside Road
- Caversham
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 1:16pm
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 19 Clachan Grange Road
- East Taieri
- Mosgiel
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:35am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 360 North Road
- North East Valley
- Dunedin
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 9:22am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Otago
Otago’s aged care landscape includes a diverse range of rest homes providing high-quality support for older people across the region. In Dunedin and beyond, residents can access residential aged care, dementia units, and respite services in both urban and rural settings. The region’s providers are known for combining clinical care with cultural understanding, academic insight, and strong local values. Whether you want a centrally located rest home in Dunedin or a smaller facility further south, Otago offers care options that promote dignity, safety, and community. Families seeking continuity of care will find trusted support throughout the Otago region.
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 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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