Looking for rest homes in Timaru District? This South Canterbury location offers aged care in a relaxed, coastal setting. Discover residential care, dementia support and more from providers who prioritise community, connection, and comfort.
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Providers in Timaru
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Dementia
- 2 McKenzie Street
- Geraldine
- Geraldine
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 11:19am
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Hospital
- 2 McKenzie Street
- Geraldine
- Geraldine
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 11:19am
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Hospital
- 78A Avenue Road
- West End
- Timaru
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 10:08am
Rest Home
- 16 Shaw Street
- Geraldine
- Geraldine
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 11:16am
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Rest Home
- 6 Glenwood Avenue
- Highfield
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 12:02pm
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Rest Home
- 420 Wai-Iti Road
- Gleniti
- Timaru
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 12:18pm
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Timaru
Timaru District offers trusted rest homes that provide aged care in a peaceful coastal setting. Located in South Canterbury, Timaru facilities are known for their warm, supportive environments and professional care teams. Whether you’re looking for long-term residential care, secure dementia services, or a short-term stay, providers in Timaru focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred support. With smaller town charm and access to key medical services, rest homes in Timaru provide a sense of familiarity, connection, and care. Families looking for aged care outside a major city often find Timaru to be the ideal balance of professional services and personal attention.
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 Maximum Contribution?
Everyone in a certified and contracted care home is required to pay for their accommodation and services. If you have little to no assets the government uses your NZ Super to pay for your care. If you have assets and/or income over the required thresholds, you are required to contribute/pay...
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11 steps to moving to residential care
The person responsible for coordinating your services will give you your Assessment Certificate and if relevant they will give you information on the Residential Care Subsidy, which you can find information on here. Make sure you know what type/level of care you require e.g. rest home, dementia, hospital, specialist hospital....
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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...
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What is the difference between premium & additional charges?
Premium charges relate to a room with additional features of a permanent or fixed nature; commonly called premium accommodation charges. There are rules regarding these charges such as when and how you can review your tenancy. Additional services are those that are over and above the contracted service and can...
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Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
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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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Beattie Home & Hospital - Rest Home
WINNER Ōtorohanga People's Choice Business Awards We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Beattie Home & Hospital was named the winner of the Health & Wellbeing category and co-winner of the Not-for-Profit/Community Groups category at the Ōtorohanga Districts People’s Choice Business Awards 2025. This recognition belongs to all our dedicated staff,...
Beattie Home & Hospital - Dementia
WINNER - Excellence in Design We are proud to announce that Beattie Home & Hospital has won the 2025 Leecare Solutions Excellence in Design Award at the Aged Care Association Awards for our purpose-built dementia care facility, Papakāinga Homestead.
Rhapsody - Hospital
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...
Rhapsody - Rest Home
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...