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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- 138 Edgecumbe Road
- Tauranga Central
- Tauranga
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 8:46am
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HC
Residential Care
- 210 Maranui Street
- Papamoa Beach
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 8:58am
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HC
Residential Care
- 108 Thirteenth Avenue
- Tauranga South
- Tauranga
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 8:29am
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HC
Residential Care
- 186 Cambridge Road
- Bethlehem
- Tauranga
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 8:14am
RH
Residential Care
- 228c Levers Road
- Matua
- Tauranga
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 7:39am
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HC
Residential Care
- 141 Bethlehem Road
- Bethlehem
- Tauranga
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 19th May 2026, 9:51am
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.
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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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How do I find a care home that has standard rooms?
Use the Eldernet Vacancy Status Report for your region: select the correct region AND your required level of care; select View in table (located on the right side of your screen); look for care homes showing a vacancy from the Vacant Beds column and No and Some from the '...
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I live in a rest home. Is this the end of my sex life?
The short 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...
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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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Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital - Residential Care
Celebrating 21 years at Knox _The Sound Of Care When Teresa first walked through the doors of Knox, she did not bring years of experience — just a willingness to learn and a heart for care. “I said to them, I do not have experience… but if you trust me,...
Willard Home - Residential Care
Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Enliven Central are excited to share that Bini Mathew, a Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been recognised by the Aged Care Association as Aotearoa’s Nurse of the Year, at the Awards dinner held on 24 April. This...
Brightwater Home - Residential Care
Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Enliven Central are excited to share that Bini Mathew, a Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been recognised by the Aged Care Association as Aotearoa’s Nurse of the Year, at the Awards dinner held on 24 April. This...
Craigweil House Home and Hospital - Residential Care
Craigweil Celebrates Dedicated Staff Milestone A heartfelt thank you goes to Deb Presland, who has reached an outstanding 30 years of service. Over the years, Deb has become a familiar and much-loved presence within the facility, building meaningful connections with both residents and colleagues alike. Her compassion, reliability, and unwavering...