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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Dementia
- 51 Durham Street
- Waikiwi
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:15am
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Hospital
- 149 Racecourse Road
- Glengarry
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:24am
Hospital
- 208 Main Street
- Gore
- Gore
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Thursday, 2nd October 2025, 12:02pm
Psychogeriatric
- 498 Tweed Street
- Georgetown
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:55am
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Dementia
- 149 Racecourse Road
- Glengarry
- Invercargill
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:24am
Rest Home
- 28 Albany Street
- Gore
- Gore
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 3rd October 2025, 9:33am
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.
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What is premium accommodation or a premium bed?
Premium accommodation is that which is over and above the ARRC agreement requirements so is not a standard room. It attracts additional daily costs of $5 to $100 plus. These services may include fixed features (such as an ensuite, tea/coffee making area or a view for example) and/or features associated...
Residential care
I want to read reviews of rest homes
We are sorry but we don't provide reviews of rest home/care homes for very good reasons. The Ministry Of Health certifies all care homes in New Zealand. If care homes do not meet the required certification standards they are unable to operate. Certification periods range from 60 months (very few...
Residential care
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...
Residential care
What is the asset limit for the rest home subsidy in 2025?
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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News in the community
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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...
Rawhiti Estate - Dementia
Rawhiti Estate has a wonderful video series Navigating Dementia Care. Have a look to see how we help families through the dementia care transition Supportive care and warm connections from day one. If a resident who lives in the secure dementia care unit at Rawhiti Estate in Remuera needs more...