Find rest homes in Wairarapa, including Masterton District. This region offers residential aged care with personalised, respectful care in a rural setting known for its strong communities and relaxed pace of life.
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Providers in Wairarapa
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Residential Care
- 3 Cornwall Street
- Masterton
- Masterton
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 7:52am
Residential Care
- 186 East Street
- Greytown
- Greytown
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 7:52am
Residential Care
- 227 High Street South
- Carterton
- Carterton
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 10:40am
Residential Care
- 1 Oxford Street
- Lansdowne
- Masterton
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 6:48am
Residential Care
- 8 Roberts Road
- Lansdowne
- Masterton
Updated at: Friday, 21st August 2026, 8:40am
Residential Care
- 140 Chapel Street
- Masterton
- Masterton
Updated at: Thursday, 20th August 2026, 12:23pm
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Wairarapa
Wairarapa offers a small but well-connected network of rest homes that support older adults with warmth, professionalism, and strong community values. In Masterton and surrounding areas, aged care facilities provide services such as rest home-level care, dementia support, and respite stays in a home-like setting. The region is known for its peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for those who value privacy, familiarity, and slower-paced living. Rest homes in Wairarapa often maintain close ties to whānau and local services, providing continuity of care and a sense of belonging. Whether you're planning ahead or need immediate care, Wairarapa is a trusted region for residential care.
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.
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...
How much does living in a residential care home cost?
The cost of living in a residential care home will differ depending on where you are around the country. There is something in place called the Maximum Contribution , which is the maximum amount you will ever be charged for your care. The current figures range from $1,460.27 to $1,571.57...
Need information about moving into a rest home?
You will find all the information you need here on the Eldernet site including, the process for accessing this service and a listing for every rest home or care home in the country. Eldernet Residential Care gives older people and those supporting them free, unbiased, and comprehensive information about moving...
What is a premium room?
A premium room (or a room that has premium accommodation charges) is a room that has features that are NOT required under the Age Related Residential Care Agreement (ARRC) (i.e., they are over and above the standard features and services). Those who pay for premium accommodation do not get a...
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