Find rest homes in Southland, including Invercargill. Aged care in this region focuses on warmth, independence, and community connection. From rural towns to urban centres, rest homes in Southland provide reliable residential and dementia care for older people and their whānau.
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Providers in Southland
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Residential Care
- 88 Mary Street
- Richmond
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 9:03am
Residential Care
- 621 Tay Street
- Hawthorndale
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 8:03am
Residential Care
- 3 McKellar Street
- Gore
- Gore
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 7:20am
Residential Care
- 500 North Road
- Lorneville
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 8:53am
Residential Care
- 149 Racecourse Road
- Glengarry
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 9:43am
Residential Care
- 498 Tweed Street
- Georgetown
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 23rd February 2026, 8:37am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Southland
Rest homes in Southland offer comprehensive aged care services across the region, from Invercargill to smaller towns like Gore and Winton. Providers in Southland deliver residential care, dementia support, respite stays, and palliative care in a down-to-earth and welcoming environment. Known for its strong community connections and supportive culture, Southland is a region where older adults are treated with respect, compassion, and familiarity. Rest homes are often situated close to local health services and family networks, giving residents and whānau peace of mind. Whether you're planning ahead or urgently seeking care, Southland's rest homes provide trusted support in one of New Zealand’s most resilient and caring regions.
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
Can couples move into a New Zealand care home together?
Although it is more common for one person to be assessed as needing residential care, couples can and do move into a care home together. In fact, some care homes have rooms specifically suited to couples. On Eldernet , you can filter search results by ‘Rooms suitable for a couple’...
Residential care
Standard rooms. Can the price differ from place to place?
If the care homes are in the same defined geographical region then the quick answer is 'no'. The maximum you have to pay for your contracted care, basic accommodation, meals, laundry etc. is known as the Maximum Contribution. These payment rates, which vary according to where you live (the regions...
Residential care
My chosen rest home hasn't got any vacancies. What can I do?
You can contact the home and ask to go on a waiting list. Start to build a rapport with the home and if possible, give some reasons for why this is your first choice of home. In the meantime, make alternative arrangements with a care home elsewhere. You can move...
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...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Royal Heights Rest Home - Residential Care
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