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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Residential Care
- 78A Avenue Road
- West End
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Tuesday, 30th December 2025, 2:44pm
Residential Care
- 16 Shaw Street
- Geraldine
- Geraldine
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 9:34am
Residential Care
- 1 Pages Road
- Marchwiel
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 11:20am
Residential Care
- 420 Wai-Iti Road
- Gleniti
- Timaru
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 8:40am
Residential Care
- 2 McKenzie Street
- Geraldine
- Geraldine
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 11:14am
Residential Care
- 6 Glenwood Avenue
- Highfield
- Timaru
Vacancy:
No
Updated at: Wednesday, 31st December 2025, 9:08am
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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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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What is the Aged Residential Care contract?
The Age Related Residential Care contract (often referred to as the ARC or ARRC agreement) is actually one of two agreements between health funders and contracted providers of residential care services. These agreements define the national standards for the delivery of services in residential care facilities in New Zealand. These...
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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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What is premium accommodation or a premium bed?
Premium accommodation is that which provides amenities over and above the ARRC agreement requirements. 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 with the room (such as...
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News in the community
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Palms Lifecare & Village - Residential Care
Palms Village Open Home Days If you’re considering moving to a retirement village, an apartment or villa at Palms Village could be just the change you’re after. Palms Village is set amongst beautifully landscaped gardens, with modern buildings and a great location close to all the essentials. With affordable options...
Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Residential Care
Waiapu Village Family Splash Day! Come and join us on Friday 23rd January in the Waiapu Village back garden from 1pm for an afternoon of splashy family fun! On the day we'll have: Slip N Slides, Water balloons, Supersoakers, Bubbles, Bouncy castle and outdoor games! For further information call reception...
Royal Heights Rest Home - Residential Care
Check out our new website! https://rest-home.co.nz/ Book a tour or pop in today!
Tamahere Country Club Care Centre - Residential Care
Our First Christmas Celebration Last week marked a very special milestone for us — our very first Christmas celebration since opening earlier this year. With our wonderful residents, their families, and close friends gathered together, the day was truly filled with joy, laughter, and togetherness. We were treated to an...