Residential Care Providers in Timaru

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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RH HC

Radius Elloughton Gardens

Rest Home

1 Pages Road
Marchwiel
Timaru

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 7:54am

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RH HC

Highfield Lifecare

Hospital

78A Avenue Road
West End
Timaru

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 11:15am

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RH DC HC

McKenzie HealthCare

Rest Home

2 McKenzie Street
Geraldine
Geraldine

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:10am

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RH HC

Highfield Lifecare

Rest Home

78A Avenue Road
West End
Timaru

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 11:15am

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RH HC

Glenwood Home

Hospital

6 Glenwood Avenue
Highfield
Timaru

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:45am

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RH DC HC

McKenzie HealthCare

Hospital

2 McKenzie Street
Geraldine
Geraldine

Vacancy: Yes

Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 9:10am

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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 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...

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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...

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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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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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