Looking for rest homes in Waikato? Find aged care facilities in Hamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu and more. Waikato rest homes offer personalised support for older adults, including dementia care, respite stays, and long-term residential care in both rural and city-based environments.
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Providers in Waikato
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- 20 Sandes Street
- Ohaupo
- Ohaupo
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Updated at: Friday, 15th August 2025, 8:30am
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- 32 Firth Street
- Hamilton East
- Hamilton
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 10:16am
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- 7 Tui Terrace
- Tairua
- Tairua
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 8:25am
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- 2 Insoll Avenue
- Enderley
- Hamilton
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 8:23am
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- 50 Hare Puke Drive
- Flagstaff
- Hamilton
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 8:56am
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- 18 Toomey Street
- Waihi
- Waihi
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Updated at: Monday, 18th August 2025, 11:20am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Waikato
Waikato rest homes deliver high-quality residential care for older adults across the region. Whether you're based in Hamilton District or one of the nearby towns like Matamata or Tokoroa, you'll find rest homes focused on respectful, professional care. Services typically include residential aged care, dementia-specific support, palliative care, and respite services. With options ranging from purpose-built facilities to smaller, home-like care settings, families can choose the level and style of care that best fits their needs. Begin your aged care journey by exploring rest homes throughout the Waikato.
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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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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News in the community
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Terence Kennedy House - Rest Home
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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