Find rest homes in Tauranga District, Bay of Plenty’s largest city. Discover aged care facilities offering personalised residential care, dementia support and respite options — all in a sunny, coastal location known for quality of life and wellbeing.
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Providers in Tauranga
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Hospital
- 51 Botanical Road
- Tauranga South
- Tauranga
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 11:16am
Rest Home
- 194 Devonport Road
- Tauranga Central
- Tauranga
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 7:20am
Dementia
- 154 Waihi Road
- Judea
- Tauranga
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 8:23am
Rest Home Care in Care Suite only
- 33 Gloucester Road
- Tauranga
- Mt Maunganui
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 1:11pm
Rest Home
- 228c Levers Road
- Matua
- Tauranga
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th August 2025, 7:49am
Rest Home
- 108 Thirteenth Avenue
- Tauranga South
- Tauranga
Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:18am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Tauranga
Tauranga District is one of New Zealand’s most popular locations for retirement and aged care — and for good reason. This Bay of Plenty hub is home to numerous rest homes offering professional and compassionate care for older adults, including dementia services, palliative care, and short-term respite. Set against a backdrop of beaches and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, rest homes in Tauranga prioritise resident wellbeing, clinical excellence, and family involvement. Whether you're looking for modern aged care facilities or smaller, home-like environments, Tauranga offers something for everyone. With its accessible healthcare network, strong community culture, and mild climate, Tauranga District is an ideal place to find the support you or your loved one needs.
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.
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...
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...
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...
My children think I should go into care but I don't agree
It is not easy hearing that others want you to make a potentially life changing decision. It is likely that there has been an event or events that have led to this situation. Showing yourself to be willing to listen to all perspectives and medical advice before deciding what to...
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Home and Community
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Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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Terence Kennedy House - Hospital
Culture is a big part of team and residents, and we celebrate it!

Terence Kennedy House - Rest Home
Culture is a big part of team and residents, and we celebrate it!

Kimihia Home & Hospital - Rest Home
Notice of Annual General Meeting: Notice is hereby given that the AGM of the North Waikato Care of the Aged Trust Board will be held at Kimihia Home & Hospital, 76 Rosser St, Huntly on Monday 22nd September 2025 at 7.00pm. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Everil Orr Living - Mount Albert - Rest Home
Everil Orr Open days Join us at our next open home 10 am to 2pm on Sarturday 16th August 2025 or phone for a personal booking 021357034