Looking for rest homes in Palmerston North? Discover aged care services that provide respectful, personalised residential care in the heart of the Manawatū. Rest homes here offer support for older adults across all levels of care.
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Providers in Palmerston North
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Dementia
- 69 Brightwater Terrace
- Terrace End
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:16am
Rest Home
- 15 Karina Terrace
- Roslyn
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:04am
Hospital
- 117 Botanical Road
- Takaro
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:06am
Hospital Care in Care Suite only
- Cnr Grey & Carroll St & Fitchett St
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:25am
Dementia
- 544 Featherston Street
- Roslyn
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:20am
Rest Home
- 69A Maxwells Line
- Awapuni
- Palmerston North
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 8:52am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Palmerston North
Palmerston North District offers a wide selection of rest homes known for their professionalism, clinical quality, and focus on individual wellbeing. Located in the Manawatū region, this central city combines the convenience of urban living with a strong sense of community, making it ideal for aged care. Rest homes here offer services ranging from general residential care to specialised dementia support and palliative care. Many are located close to public health facilities and community services, making visits and coordination of care easy for whānau. If you're looking for aged care with strong support systems and a community-centred approach, Palmerston North is a top choice.
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 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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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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Can I trial a care home or rest home before moving in?
Yes, you may try out a care home (often called a rest home ) before making a commitment. While you will have to pay for this yourself (you should have had an assessment first) you’ll probably find it’s money well spent. A month usually gives you enough time to assess...
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How do I find psychogeriatric care in New Zealand?
All psychogeriatric facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand are listed on the Eldernet site. Find vacancies in these facilities HERE Make sure to select your region or zoom into your area on the map. For more information about residential care For: an overview of residential care For: details of all residential...
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Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Rest Home
Smiles All Around! Today we celebrated International Smile Day, and our team went all out to make it one to remember. Think bright clothes, smiley stickers, sunshine songs, jokes galore, and of course… cupcakes and biscuits with big grins on them! One of the highlights was our “What makes you...
Radius Clare House - Dementia
Getting out and about! Engaging in the community promotes a sense of purpose and fulfilment, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, enhancing overall quality of life. Our vans make it easy for all residents to get out. Recently residents from our Dementia Wing were treated to hot chocolates on the wharf. At...
Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Dementia
Honouring and Celebrating International Older Persons Day! Today we marked International Older Persons Day with a wonderful morning of connection and celebration. Our lovely Chef treated everyone to a delicious treacle tart, and then we enjoyed a fun “Through the Decades” quiz with both staff and residents joining in. It...
Karadean - Rest Home
We've recently had a name change to Alden, previously known as the Ultimate Care Group. Alden means 'wise or old friend' and we believe this more closely aligns to what we're about; providing compassionate, trusted care to those within our community, no matter their means or background. The name change...