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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Dementia
- 112 Parata Street
- Waikanae
- Waikanae
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 8:14am
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Hospital
- 135 Constable Street
- Newtown
- Wellington
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 8:53am
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Dementia
- 25 Graham Street
- Petone
- Lower Hutt
Vacancy:
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Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 9:13am
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Hospital
- 2 Field Street
- Silverstream
- Upper Hutt
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
No
Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 8:21am
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Rest Home
- 135 Constable Street
- Newtown
- Wellington
Vacancy:
Yes
Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 8:53am
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Rest Home
- 66 Mabey Road
- Avalon
- Lower Hutt
Vacancy:
Yes
Care Suite Vacancy:
No
Updated at: Wednesday, 19th November 2025, 10:50am
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
What is the Maximum Contribution?
Everyone in a certified and contracted care home is required to pay for their accommodation and services. If you have little to no assets the government uses your NZ Super to pay for your care. If you have assets and/or income over the required thresholds, you are required to contribute/pay...
Residential care
11 steps to moving to residential care
The person responsible for coordinating your services will give you your Assessment Certificate and if relevant they will give you information on the Residential Care Subsidy, which you can find information on here. Make sure you know what type/level of care you require e.g. rest home, dementia, hospital, specialist hospital....
Residential care
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...
Residential care
What is the difference between premium & additional charges?
Premium charges relate to a room with additional features of a permanent or fixed nature; commonly called premium accommodation charges. There are rules regarding these charges such as when and how you can review your tenancy. Additional services are those that are over and above the contracted service and can...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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News in the community
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Beattie Home & Hospital - Rest Home
WINNER Ōtorohanga People's Choice Business Awards We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Beattie Home & Hospital was named the winner of the Health & Wellbeing category and co-winner of the Not-for-Profit/Community Groups category at the Ōtorohanga Districts People’s Choice Business Awards 2025. This recognition belongs to all our dedicated staff,...
Beattie Home & Hospital - Dementia
WINNER - Excellence in Design We are proud to announce that Beattie Home & Hospital has won the 2025 Leecare Solutions Excellence in Design Award at the Aged Care Association Awards for our purpose-built dementia care facility, Papakāinga Homestead.
Rhapsody - Hospital
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...
Rhapsody - Rest Home
TWILIGHT MARKET Thursday, 20 November 2025 4:00PM - 7:00PM Join us for an evening of fun, food and festive cheers! *Over 15 stalls - crafts, brick & brac, gifts, and more! *Live entertainment to get you in the spirit *Sausage sizzle and sweet treats available Bring your family and friends...