Looking for rest homes in the Wellington region? From the city centre of Wellington to suburbs like Lower Hutt, aged care providers across the region offer high-quality residential care, dementia support and respite services. Find trusted rest homes close to family, healthcare and essential services.
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Providers in Wellington
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Residential Care
- 21 Te Pene Avenue
- Titahi Bay
- Porirua
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 11:00am
Residential Care
- 2 Field Street
- Silverstream
- Upper Hutt
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 8:47am
Residential Care
- 32 Percival Road
- Paraparaumu Beach
- Paraparaumu
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 7:45am
Residential Care
- 3 Perry Street
- Heretaunga
- Upper Hutt
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 11:04am
Residential Care
- 2a Stanley Street
- Berhampore
- Wellington
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 9:55am
Residential Care
- 51 and 16 Helston Road
- Johnsonville
- Wellington
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Monday, 5th January 2026, 9:51am
Choosing a Residential Care Facility in Wellington
Wellington region offers a comprehensive selection of rest homes and aged care services across multiple districts, including Wellington City, Lower Hutt, and Kāpiti Coast. Whether you need long-term residential care, short-term respite, or specialist dementia services, facilities here are known for their high standards of care and urban accessibility. Many providers are located near medical centres, public transport, and community hubs, making them convenient for both residents and visiting whānau. Rest homes in Wellington are designed with comfort, safety, and wellbeing in mind, often offering lifestyle programmes, medical oversight, and cultural inclusivity. Whether you're looking for a central city rest home or something more residential, the Wellington region has care options to suit every stage of ageing.
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.
Residential care
I'm going to a rest home? Will I have to pay for my care?
You are responsible for paying for, or contributing towards, residential care services just as you would pay for whatever you needed if you lived elsewhere. There is a maximum amount that you will have to pay (as long as provider meets certain requirements which all providers listed in the residential...
Residential care
How can I adjust to living in a care home?
When making the decision to go into a care home it is common to experience a lot of conflicting feelings. You and your family/whānau may have had quite differing views on the benefits of this and the decision may not have been easily reached. This is one of life’s major...
Residential care
Is a rest home, care home, and residential care the same?
The short answer is, yes -sort of – but not quite. "Care home" and "residential care" are generic terms. They describe the overall service: a place where people live and receive care and support when they need help with daily living. A "rest home", on the other hand, refers to...
Residential care
Why do rest homes belong to a professional organisation?
Choosing a residential care facility (like a care or rest home) that is a member of a formal organisation, such as the Aged Care Association (ACA) , assures you that the rest home meets high standards of care and service. The ACA is a national organisation that represents nearly all...
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Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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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...