Looking for rest homes in Taranaki? With services available in New Plymouth and across the region, aged care in Taranaki includes dementia support, respite care and residential living in safe, welcoming environments that promote dignity and independence for older adults.
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Providers in Taranaki
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Residential Care
- 35 Fernbrook Drive
- Hurworth
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Friday, 10th April 2026, 8:48am
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HC
Residential Care
- 22 List Street
- Welbourn
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Thursday, 9th April 2026, 8:32am
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DC
HC
Residential Care
- 71 Barrett Road
- Whalers Gate
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Thursday, 9th April 2026, 10:01am
RH
Residential Care
- 85 Clawton Street
- Westown
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 10th April 2026, 8:56am
Residential Care
- 25 Heta Road
- Highlands Park
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 10th April 2026, 8:22am
RH
HC
Residential Care
- 30 Mill Road
- Lower Vogletown
- New Plymouth
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Friday, 10th April 2026, 9:01am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Taranaki
Rest homes in Taranaki offer a range of aged care options in both urban and rural settings, including New Plymouth District. Whether you or your loved one needs full-time residential care, short-term respite, or specialist dementia support, Taranaki providers are known for their caring approach and commitment to wellbeing. Many facilities feature scenic views of Mt Taranaki and offer both clinical support and social connection. With a focus on quality of life, rest homes in Taranaki combine personalised care with community values, helping older adults live with dignity and comfort in the place they call home.
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 standard rest home/care home room?
Standard rooms and services are those that are covered by the Age Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC). All Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora (formerly District Health Boards) contracted providers must meet the requirements of this agreement (currently all residential care providers are contracted in New Zealand/Aotearoa). Examples of...
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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. We do, however, provide a place for facilities to add testimonials; if a facility has a testimonial, you'll find this on the listing below the Bed and Vacancy Details section. Most residential care providers...
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Do I need a Care Plan to move into rest home?
No you don't need a Care Plan to move into a care home but one will be developed with you either before or on your arrival. A Care Plan details how care will be delivered to you when moving into a care home. It is created based on the results...
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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 $1,535.66...
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